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WTF.... Second Amendment was to conceived to keep the slavery in place?
Conservatives at Texas A&M University blast âleftist biasâ after Danny Glover ties Second Amendment to slavery at a school event - NY Daily News
What next Traffic Lights invented to keep the black man down!!!!!!
Hollywood Libtard Mentality at its finest.

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There is no need to spend money on artwork or even photography that you cannot afford. There are many alternative ways to add flair to your rooms without going into debt for items that are out of your price range. You also don't have to take your items to a professional framing store, or even buy traditional frames. You can make your artwork pop off of the walls simply by using some materials lying around your house.
Here is an easy example of photographs displayed on an old ladder with raffia wrapped around two rungs! The project requires a little bit of paint, about 20 minutes and shows off your pictures while adding height and color to your wall.
Some examples of alternative framing include:
1. Tuck pictures into the top of peg racks, chalkboards etc. Be certain to match color scheme by getting your pictures printed in a similar tone. For example, black and white pictures work well with almost any décor, but look great against a green or blue background. Sepia photographs on the other hand, look fantastic in a room decorated in warm tones such as red and tan.
2. Use on old rake top nailed into the wall to hang laminated photos and use as a sort of mobile.
3. Make a family tree from a simple branch found in your backyard. Attach the branch to your wall after painting it with a coordinating color. Simply laminate family photos and hang from the branch for a cool new take on traditional family portraits.
4. If you don't want to hang a real branch in your living room, you can trace the shape of the branch onto the wall, fill in the outline with paint pen and then attach your pictures onto the painted "branches".
5. Paint frames onto the wall to give artwork depth. You don't need to actually buy frames, just paint out a square or rectangle of color using painter's tape. Your artwork will pop and when you want to change artwork, just paint over your "frame" and move on to a new idea!
6. Make a wreath out of dead vines found all over during the fall. Tuck pictures into the vine wreath and make seasonal displays by adding berries or pinecones for winter, or cobwebs for Halloween.
7. Decoupage one large photo onto the backs of several magazine holders. You can also use wallpaper, magazine images or artist sketched to make your containers look amazing.
8. Use panels of an old door or window as frames for artwork.
9. Put photos under pieces of Plexiglas as place settings.
10. Frost plain glass to make a custom sized frame around photos. You again can use painter's tape to get a straight line.
11. Display photos on the inside of a cabinet door by creating a French bulletin board. Elastic is a great material to use because it will pull tight and keep your photographs in place when you open and close the doors.
12. Fill an old trunk with matching pillows and blankets, leave open and decoupage ticket stubs, photos, etc to the inside top.
13. Frame pictures in matching frames and put heavy duty magnets on the back to display on fridge. This cuts down on that cluttered look, but still allows you to display your treasured photos.
Some alternative ideas of items to frame include:
1. Wedding vows
2. Sheet music
3. Newspaper
4. Old dishcloths with sentimental value or new dishcloths with fantastic patterns
5. Sheets that coordinate with your color scheme
Here is an example of a framed remnant of a sheet.
6. Fabric remnants found for pennies at your local fabric store
7. Pages out of your favorite books
8. Clocks, thermometers, mirrors etc make good fillers of wall space and add interest.
9. Enlarge movie tickets and decoupage to the wall. If you don't want to hang them directly on the wall, you can frame the enlarged tickets or mount on canvas backs. Here is an example of ticket stubs and other items decoupaged to an old window.
10. Anything 2 dimensional, such as a paper or fabric product can be framed.
11. Anything 3 dimensional, such as matchboxes, rocks, rings or money can be put in a shadowbox.
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Discussion in 'The Trash Can' started by AnnMJensen, Feb 3, 2012.
Title says it all - just wondering if there have been any break up/try outs already???
Wait til after Worlds
....I heard John C. is trying to nab Mary Beth
Heh. Not that I'd blame him, though. Mary Beth more than proved her worth at Nationals.
Mary Beth is a rock star. She pulled that team through in the LP when Rockne was the one having an off night. She showed me something.
I loved her spunk when she fought to land the second throw, late in the LP.
Well one team has already defected to the Philippines. It's only a matter of time before half of the teams from Nationals disappear, split, reteam, etc.
The height difference would be embarrassing.
Which team is skating for the Philppines now?
Carly & David Powers competed a the Philippine Nationals in Junior (but didn't skate at U.S. Nationals).
Kloe Bautista & Tyler Harris.
I forgot about that possibility!!! I knew I could count on FSU!!!!
So far for the younger teams where at least one was IPS
Melissa Kustra/Paul Schatz Junior
Kaitlin Budd/Alexander Sheldrick Junior
Shayna Rothenberg/David Botero Novice
Haley Settle/Rique Newby-Estrella Novice
I thought I would bump this to see if there was any news.
What we really want to know if any of the top guys have broken off their partnerships to skate with Caitlin, right? She has been without a partner for way too long!
Who of the tops guys would be a viable candidate?
I think Speroff would make a great partner for her but I like him with Donlan so I won't hope for a break up there.
Just sayin - if denney/frazer ever broke up, she could team up with drew meekins ^_^
Haven is the real pairs girl in that family. More potential more personality and definately the right build. Hopefully she gets her chances.
That would be silly. I think Frazier is better than Drew at this point. They are good together.
I really hope Caitlin Y. finds a partner for next season..
Andrews Deluc surely didn't look happy at 2012SJ. Maybe he might be available for Caitlin?
Cassie can't jump, but Andrews/LeDuc do have some lovely qualities together. I wonder if they'll stick it out for a little longer.
Reese you raise an interesting question. Why is it that pairs skaters who have good jumps when they are singles loose them when they become pairs?
It's more difficult to jump next to somebody else. Really distracting. When you try and match their timing, yours can be easily thrown off.
As for Andrews/Leduc who knows really, I heard they were fighting a bit before nationals; but things around nationals tend to get really high in tension when mistakes are being made so.... He doesn't appear to be all that strong so his options may be limited.
I really hate saying this, but if Caitlyn cannot find a partner by the start of next season, should she look for one outside the USA? Canada may be the most obvious place, but may be even Russia/Germany/France? I would hate to see her career end for lack of a partner. I hope she finds a worthy partner in the USA.
Yeah i don't think there'd be anything wrong with her taking up another country...
Btw as sylvia posted in the other topic, Scimeca and Dmitrov split. Wonder who scimeca will skate with.... She's short enough for Meekins :O
Meekins???? I'm sorry Meekins needs to realize he has been out way to long! He couldn't even skate with a pint size girl and struggled when he was with Jessica. I would think if he was serious of a come back he would have found someone by now. But hey, more power to him if he can find a small girl or boy
Wasn't she trying to skate with Guarise for Italy? USFS wouldn't release her...
All you have to do is write a check. Pay usfsa back the money they have given you.
Drew was very good when he was a Junior level skater. He just was not successful on the Senior Level. But I agree with Jaci, he would need a small girl if he is trying to get back in the saddle again! Maybe he should stick to his writing. He seems to do really well with writing about the sport and has stayed connected. Good luck in his partner search as he's been looking for a few years now.


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I never introduced myself...my name is Chad. I have yet to build a Fett. My goal is to make a Custom Mando. In fact, I have purchased the armor from a member of these boards. A person who advertises in the Cargo Hold. This was about a month ago and I havn't heard anything else from "this person" since. And havn't received my armor. :angry Now since I hardly ever post (because I have nothing to contribute) I can't view the Cargo Hold anymore. Don't know if this is a new rule or what because I was able to before.
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Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Desktops for 2011
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This is the Ubuntu installation I got on my desktop PC, an HP7800. I like the elegant yet simple wallpaper, as well as the tone contrast the Orta GTK theme creates. I am quickly becoming a fan of Docky. I was a Cairo Dock user before, but Docky is more powerful, consistent, better integrated and, well, more Linux! (Cairo Dock was a bit too MacOS, in my opinion)
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Let's switch gears now into more of a KDE vibe. What can I say, sleek and shiny sits well with KDE, and this awesome Citröen prototype wallpaper simply does the trick. Because the wallpaper conveys a dark mood, I chose Air as the Plasma desktop theme, once again looking for a nice strong contrast. As far as widgets go, I decided to keep it clear, because the wallpaper is already busy enough.
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Back to GNOME with my Linux Mint 10 laptop setup. I simply love this wallpaper, it brings some nice relaxing tones and a cool mood, but it's not too busy. The big Faenza icons simply fit beautifully, both on the desktop and on the big Mint Menu. The A New Hope GTK theme adds a bit more transparency and sleekness to the picture.
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Last but not least, again under KDE, is my PCLinux OS installation, running in a tablet PC. The wallpaper looks fun, but it is also bringing some intense plain colors that provide lots of room for widgets to stand out. In fact, it was perfect for the transparent H2O Plasma theme to shine. As you probably noticed by now, I love transparent backgrounds for the terminal, and the same applies to many of the Emerald themes I use, like the one depicted here.
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Hope these few screenshots were easy on the eye and inspiring. One of the best things about Linux is that you can take your creativity to new heights, so be creative and let your desktop put a smile on your face!
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nice desktops. btw, why did u chose mint for your laptop. i'm having a bit trouble choosing distro for my laptop. i have ubuntu, mint, moonOS (thanks to you for reviewing it), and mint debian. ubuntu and mint not really responsive in my laptop. sometimeit froze, the mouse pointer isn't moving and i have to press my keyboard to make it moving again. the problem is i love both of them. moonOS is ok but i'm worried about the support. i google it and not many post about moonOS is available. and mint debian, it's ok but it's a rolling distribution.so, if there's any problem with it later, i will be a problem to me. i don't really comfortable with KDE. i tried it, but it's to difficult for me. any suggestion?ReplyDelete
Hi, Crazyhorsea29ReplyDelete
Linux Mint 10 runs smoothly on my laptop, never had a problem with it. As you say, both are awesome, but I wouldn't worry about MoonOS support. The way I see it, it's so close to Ubuntu that 99% of the issues you may suffer from can be solved in the Ubuntu forums.
When I installed Linux Mint 10, I didn't even know about MoonOS, but I can't say I regret installing it.
Ubuntu, MoonOS and Mint share lots of elements, so the differences in performance must be minimal. If in doubt, though, I would recommend staying close to the source and installing Ubuntu.
thanks for the suggestion. i think i will go with ubuntu. after all, it's the first linux i tried. since 8.04.ReplyDelete
you should have posted the links to those themes.ReplyDelete
You should take another look at Fuduntu, a lot has changed since you saw it last. :DReplyDelete
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Have you committed many changes? I will take a look soon, I am busy preparing other reviews now.
Yes, tons. In the process I also fixed a lot of bugs LOL. My 14.8 and 14.8-3 releases were HORRIBLE, but I have a new quality control process that hopes to help there. The media is unavailable right now since SourceForge has been hacked, but I'm working on an alternate download location.ReplyDelete
@FEWT: Alright, I will download as it becomes available and give it a go!ReplyDelete
Will let you know what I think
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Late yesterday IFTTT saw a huge update. There are more than 30 new services tied to the automation tool via the new Data Access Project, including a ton of government and travel data sources. There is even a new Google Photos service that interfaces with the platform, as well as a VoIP feature for applets that use the phone service. Now you can set up IFTTT alerts on subjects like the economy and public transit, as well as upload images to Google Photos.
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The OnePlus 5 is the newest "flagship killer" to hit the market. With prices and specs getting closer to the competition, has OnePlus found a way to convince the masses?(This is a preview – click here to read the entire entry.)
Action Launcher 3 is getting a significant makeover, starting with the name. No more will it be known as Action Launcher 3—now it's just Action Launcher. You'll notice a lot of changes this time, some large and some small. Even free users will get a nice surprise when they grab the new update. And if you're still salty about paying for the Action Launcher 3 upgrade, you have recourse now.
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There are a lot of banks in the US. How do I know? Google is still finding banks to add to Android Pay. A new batch of fine financial institutions have been added to the list—60 of them, in fact. This is one of the largest expansions of Android Pay to date.
The new institutions are mostly smaller banks and credit unions. All the big guys have added support by now.
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While Android Pay may have stolen the thunder in terms of Google's various methods of moving money from one party to another, Wallet is still up and running for those times when you've just got to move a few bucks between friends. The latest update looks basically identical to the last few versions, but a teardown of the app shows there are going to be a few changes to the security model that should reduce a little bit of friction and make the app much more convenient than it was in the past.
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Another day, another phone to get Android 7.0 Nougat. This time it's the 2016 AT&T LG K10's turn. This particular phone has been a bit ignored by AT&T. Their support page shows this is only the 2nd update the device has ever received. At least the jump to Nougat includes the April 1st security patches, so it should be reasonably secure for some time if AT&T doesn't keep it up to date.
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Changes coming to the way Google delivers ads within Gmail.
Google has decided to bring the consumer version of Gmail in alignment with the G Suite version of its widely popular email service, which is great news for the billion-plus users around the world. In a recent blog, after bragging about how popular its G Suite business has become amongst the enterprise community, Google announced that it would no longer scan consumer Gmail content for any ad personalization.
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Another great phone from HTC, but the same question remains: Can they actually sell it?
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HTC has a company has changed a lot since then. And I don't have the slightest idea if the U11 will spark some massive turnaround in a business sense. Or if it even needs to, for that matter. But this much is clear: Look at this phone. That mirror finish is ridiculously cool, and makes me not care about fingerprints. It's the first phone you wipe off because you want to show it off — not just because it's gotten smudged. The cameras are VERY good. The best? I dunno — but certainly right up …


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Try this for the most tender and succulent Woody you've ever had:
Pluck, clean & dry a few wood ducks, salt & pepper the birds and lay them in a dutch oven. Pour 1" of vinegar based BBQ sauce (recipe below) around the birds, cover and cook for 10-20 minutes- or until tender & done meduim in a HOT, 450-500 degree oven.
Eastern NC BBQ sauce:
1/2 Gallon apple cider vinegar
1/4 to 1/3 box of salt
1/4 cup crushed red pepper
1-1/2 tbs ground black pepper
Combine all ingredients in a pot & bring to a boil: when it boils immediately remove from the heat.
Don't be scared by the qty of salt in the sauce...it takes a bunch of salt to neutralize the vinegar taste. The sauce should taste a little bit salty (not vinegary)...the red pepper is mostly for flavor- the heat (to taste) is in the black pepper.
This is the basic Eastern NC sauce, note there is NO KETCHUP or tomato in it...use it on pig or add some butter and dip chicken halves in it before puting on a charcoal grill.


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SBC with vortec heads and thumpr cam timing/carb questions
First of all I am new and wanted to say thanks to everyone who makes this site awesome. I have used Hot Rodders for much of my sbc build but now i am down to the nitty gritty and have detailed technical questions about my build i hope someone can answer.
The build:
stock 4 bolt sbc block and pistons with standard bore and stroke
stock 096 vortec heads with upgraded springs and retainers(NEW)
COMP Thumpr Cam (advertised duration 279/297, lift .479/.465)(NEW)
Rhoads lifters (originals not V-max)(NEW)
Petronix HEI distributor(NEW)
Edelbrock 600cfm(NEW)
Guess on compression and hp is 9.3:1 and about 360hp. (reference only please)
Disclaimer- Please do not fill this post with "you shoulda done this or you should have bought this." I spent time and money on this build and would like to use what I have. Relative questions are more than welcome. Thanks for understanding.
Question time.
With the cam and lifters I have in this setup what would be recommended for initial,mechanical, vacuum, and therefore total timing? I am looking for a solid starting point for further tuning. I know the basic rules for sbc's but am hoping for a more specific starting point.
What are people with similar builds setting up there carburetors like? I'm asking about needles, seats, springs, how many turns out on the air mixture screws? The more detailed info on this the better. I have tried multiple configurations with the edelbrock 600 and non of them are quite right.
I will wait for some responses before I give more details. I dont want to unintentionally get people off track with possible unrelated problems build wise.
Ok thanks to everyone in advance for the help and expertise.
I'll offer this from Edelbrock to help you with the carb tune.....
Thanks for that. That is a great guide I am just looking for more detailed specs/info.
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Found this interesting for tuning edelbrock 1406 carbs. Will try this over the weekend and report back.
What is the carb or car doing? Does the engine stall, run rich, bog. Let us know what it is doing so we can give you some reasonable feedback. The (new) carb should run right out of the box. Of course it should need a little fine tuning. The carb may be a bit small for your combination. I would think a 650 would be a better fit. Edelbrock carb run well and are easy to work on. However. most folks that know how to tune a carb are more familiar with holley style carbs. Usually people using an Edelbrock carb put it on adjsut the idle mixture and never touch it again. They are good reliable street carbs.
Also careful with the cam break in as that is a flat tappet cam. Follow the break in procedures or you can wipe the lobes on the cam.
Well, I know you said you didn't want to hear it, but I'm never one to keep my mouth shut so here it goes.
For the life of me I can't figure out why anyone would buy a Thumpr cam with it's wicked sounding idle and so-so performance, and then soften it up with a set of crappy Rhodes lifters. The ONLY reason to buy a Thumpr is for the sound because there sure are a lot more cams out there with higher performance for less money. So buying a Thumping idle and then taming it with leaky crap lifters is, at best, asinine. Rhodes lifters will cost you big on top and take away a lot of the choppy idle you just paid big money for.
If you're hell bent on making it work, then limit your mechanical advance to about 10*, use 25 or 26* at idle and have it all in by 2500 rpm. MAYBE, then, you'll get the carb to run.
There, I just said what everyone else was thinking.
keep the info coming people. The Rhoads lifter choice was for my father. He had them in his old camaro and he asked me to put them in my setup. I agree that it hurts my build and have thought about replacing them. I will try your timing suggestion Greg T. As far as issues. The truck runs and drives, its just has a shutter/shake in cruise mode. I have eliminated the possibility of trans due to enriching the fuel intake but then it over fuels at idle. I could tell you tons of details on where I have been with this and what makes me think its timing and carb but I'm sure noone really wants that. So my main issues is either over fueling to the point of gas in oil and/or I have a shutter/shake in cruise mode. Still would like to hear more timing suggestions.
Use a vacuum advance limited to 10-12 degrees, use ported vacuum. Add vacuum advance if the engine likes it.
Be sure the timing marks for TDC are accurate.
The truck bucks the starter warm at 16 initial. Is the 22 including vacuum. I am guessing not since u said to run ported. Worth a shot. Thanks for the info.
No, initial is with no vac. If it's bucking against the starter at 16* you have a problem. Either you're not at 16* or you have an electrical problem. Verify TDC on the damper by using a piston stop to be sure the damper is good and the timing tab is correct.
you may have a problem with the ignition if it shutters and shakes at cruise. You said the carb is pig rich at idle. It sounds like the carb is pulling through the idle circuit. If you turn the idle mixture screws all the way in the motor should shake or turn off. If not the motor is getting gas from somewhere else - improiper adjustment on carb. If it was a holley style I would say the secondary throttle plate is adjusted wrong, too far open revealing too much of the transfer slot. With edelbrock carbs you have toi get the right combo of metering rods and springs. If this does not work then you must change jets and start the fine ruining with the metering rods and springs again. Good luck
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On the Edelbrock 1406
- The idle circuit is mostly independent of the rest of the carb, so if its pig rich at idle you have an idle mixture problem to solve. It may not affect the rest of the carb very much.
- When you get stutter with an Edelbrock under light to moderate acceleration its usually due to step-up springs that are too low (e.g. 5"). The low rate springs delay the transition from cruise to power until 5" of vaccum and the accelerator pump does not provide a long enough shot to fill the transition gap. The carb goes lean and stutters until the vacuum drops enough to allow transition to power mode. Switching to a 6", 7" or 8" spring will let it transition to power sooner as the vacuum drops.
- If you are getting a surge at steady cruise it usually means the cruise step on the rods is too lean. You should be able to use a rod that is 1-2 steps richer in cruise and the same in power.
The Edelbrock carb tuning book provides a lot of good information, but does not emphasize enough that it will work much better if you do certain steps in order.
- Fix the idle mixture first - if you can't fix the idle there may be a flaw with the carburetor.
- Use step-up springs to fix part throttle problems before you start switching rods.
- Don't try to use only the accerator pump shot to fix part throttle transitions. It does not provide a long enough shot to overcome big gaps. Use step-up springs first, then accerator pump.
- Once you get the cruise mixture running right (by swapping rods), then play with other rods to get your power mode running better. You will reach a point where going richer in power has no effect.
- If possible, use an AFR meter to check the mixture while running. Sometimes its hard to "feel" lean vs. rich and you may be trying to fix the wrong problem.
Sets of rods are relatively expensive if you play with many different combinations and you buy one or two rod sets at a time. You probably have to buy them online, and $7/set + shipping can be painful if you buy one set at a time. I bought the Edelbrock tuning kit for the 1406, but it did not have very many combinations on the rich side. You may want to look at the 1405 tuning kit, considering your cam.
This is all good info, but none of it is relevant until the timing set up properly for this cam. Thumprs are very difficult to set up for the street and if you don't have the proper initial timing and short curve it will never run right. If the timing too far retarded at idle, the throttle plates will need to be opened more to allow it to idle. This causes a tuning problem if the carb is not utilizing the idle circuit because of the throttle blades being opened too far. The timing MUST be set correctly before the carb is tuned or this set up will never run.
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Im not looking for any duck reports or honeyholes, believe me I know where and how to kill ducks on this lake. Just wondering if anyone has been there in the past week or so. Heard some rumors that all the boat ramps were dry. Im planning on going up this Fri with my brother n his 7yr old son. Its over two hours drive and I'd hate to get there n not n able to even unload the boat. I could see how maybe ramp ay Thelma rd or across from there could be dry but not the 5th street ramp. Any info will b greatly appreciated.


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P99 A/S is the best gun - but it is polymer...
IN answer to U're request - either a 1911 or a Beretta 92FS!
I want to get a metal 9mm for range and sometimes carry. I like the 92fs and the ruger p89, I would love some input. Guns with plastic are great but just don't feel right to me. Thanks in advance.
P99 A/S is the best gun - but it is polymer...
IN answer to U're request - either a 1911 or a Beretta 92FS!
The all-metal S&W's are highly thought of, and come in many shapes and sizes, both single and double-stack. A 3913 would make an excellent carry weapon.
If you want the most sturdy gun of them all, check out the police turn-in H&K P7 PSP's. Although HK doesn't make new ones any more, you can still buy new P7M8's, but they run over a grand. A used P7 PSP, which is the earlier version of the P7M8, can often be found from five to eight hundred dollars. These are considered by many to be the most reliable auto-loader ever made.
For new pistols -- if you like the 1911 style, look at the Springfield EMP. For a double-action, look at the Sig line. A Sig 239 would make an excellent ccw.
You can find used factory certified Sig 225's, aka the P6, for about $350, and these are very accurate and reliable weapons. For something a bit less ordinary, look at the Walther P1's that used to belong to the Germany military. They can often be found in unused condition for under $300, and they are a very reliable and fun handgun to shoot. However, these last two are bigger than the ones mentioned first, but they are a great buy if they are something you could use.
Take a look at the very excellent CZ75B and the similar guns from CZ. My wife has owned a 75B for about six years now, and it has been an outstanding pistol in every respect - reliable, easy to shoot well, and accurate.
The CZ design offers a very low bore axis compared to most other pistols, which minimizes muzzle flip. The double-action trigger is very smooth, but the gun can also be carried cocked and locked if you prefer. The single action pull is good, though admittedly the reset is long compared to some guns (a flaw common to most DA autos).
The CZ pistols can also usually be found for quite reasonable prices. My own first choice in a metal 9mm would probably be the HK P7 mentioned above, but the CZ would be a close second - and it is about one third the price of a P7M8.
I agree with Mike on the CZ 75B as a fine gun. I hope to get one, one day myself. You see people shooting them around here but you can'r find any for sale. Good luck.
Mike B.,
Interesting that you bring up the CZ. My wife has come to regard our CZ85 Combat (for the most part like a 75, but w/adjustable sights) as her favorite range gun. Accurate and reliable once we replaced the stock recoil spring, and fits the hand better than any other handgun I've held so far. Lots of performance for under $500.
For carry however, the standard-sized 75/85 will be a bit big for many, but the compact versions might fit the OP's requirements quite well....
A few more comments, if you will...
The 92fs and P89 you mention are what I refer to as "standard-sized" or "sidearm-sized" handguns. These were not designed with concealed carry (cc) in mind, but instead as duty sidearms for police or military. They make great range or duty handguns, but are not the easiest the conceal. I'm not trying to say you "can't" use them for cc, but there are better choices for this purpose.
You might do better with something in between a small cc and a range gun. A P7, EMP, Sig 239, Glock 26 or 19, S&W 3913 or M&P Compact, Walther P99 Compact, or CZ75 Compact will still be large enough for range duty, but be anywhere between somewhat and much easier to conceal than a 92 or P89.
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For a metal frame nine take a good look at
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Location: Vegetable Crops ResearchTitle: Development of a potato seedling assay to screen for resistance to Verticillium dahliae Author
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Citation: Bae, J., Halterman, D.A., Jansky, S.H. 2011. Development of a potato seedling assay to screen for resistance to Verticillium dahliae. Plant Breeding. 130(2):225-230. Interpretive Summary: Determination of resistance to Verticillium in field-grown plants can be difficult because of similarities between disease symptomology and plant decline due to natural aging. We found that by using greenhouse-grown seedlings, we can effectively identify genotypes that are susceptible to Verticillium before they are transferred to the field. Overall, this will reduce the number of plants that need to be screened for resistance in the field. Additionally, we found that some genotypes of potato react differently to inoculation with exudates from liquid-grown Verticillium cultures, which may contain phytotoxins, compared to inoculation with fungal mycelia and conidia. Application of this screening method by potato breeders will expedite the identification of resistance sources and impact their ability to generate cultivars with increased resistance.
Technical Abstract: A seedling assay was developed for Verticillium wilt (VW) resistance in potato (Solanum tuberosum) in order to provide efficient and rapid screening to identify resistant clones in segregating populations. The method provides uniform inoculum to avoid false negatives and reduces the confusion of symptom expression with late maturity in field grown plants. Seedlings of 18 potato families were tested. Although symptom expression of seedlings, such as severe stunting, chlorosis, and necrosis was obvious, the relationships between seedling score and either symptom expression or stem colonization in the field were not apparent. When exudates were separated from fungal mycelia grown in liquid culture and inoculated in 5 families and S. chacoense population, each family reacted differently from each of toxin or Verticilium dahliae conidia inoculum. This result suggests that phytotoxins that may be present can cause serious effects on the growth of certain genotypes. Seedlings were also selected based on no symptoms and low V. dahliae biomass after infection. All selected clones showed lower V. dahliae biomass than susceptible control plants. The results indicate that the seedling assay can be effectively used to identify resistant or tolerant clones in segregating populations.


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Football managers are under even more pressure these days because of changes to club ownership, according to Arsène Wenger.
The Arsenal boss knows all about the stresses and strains of his profession and he identifies recent results and club status as the usual sources of pressure.
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So background: I'm 26 years old with a degree in engineering so I work long hours. I have been married for 2 years and have put on some weight in that time. In my early 20s I ran a ton and ran the fox valley marathon in 3:48. I'm 6'5" but have a big frame so I gave up running
Going into this year, mid June, I weighed 255 pounds. I have a bad knee and wanted to take some weight off to help that and get ready for the snowboarding season.
From the start I knew I wanted to gain a ton of muscle and not get too skinny. I made a descision that I would only do cardio 2 times a week for 15 minutes MAX.
Diet for the 4 months
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Calories 3000-3500
Protein 400g
Carbs less than 50g
Wednesday and Sunday
Calories 2000-2500
Protein 300g
Carbs 200g
Combat powder protein
Muscle pharm creatine
C4 per workout
Animal pak vitamins
6 days on 1 day off. Rotating this cycle
1) shoulders and triceps
2) chest and back
3) shoulders and biceps
4) legs and (switch between back and chest)
5) shoulders and forearms
6) chest and back * heavy chest
July 1st
Weight 255
Bench 205 max
Biceps 15.5"
August 21st
Weight 240
Bench 255 max
Biceps 16"
October 1st
Weight 230
Bench 300 max
Biceps 16.5
October 28th
Weight 225
Bench 315 max
Biceps 16.5"
New goal is to get weight to 215 and bench to 350 with 17" biceps. Not sure if I can cut weight and get those goals but we will see. Maybe this will motivate someone else to start getting back into shape.
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Well, how do you fare compared to the Zeitgeist?
Chat up your fellow wooters and let us know how lame this poll was or what obvious choices we missed.
For example: Was this poll a) STUPID, b) DUMB, c) POINTLESS or d) ALL OF THE ABOVE?
I used to work as a housekeeping manager, and I think that the comforters are the worst since they aren't washed very frequently.
In college I stayed at a motel 6 that had pubic hairs in the towels, fleas and only gave you one toilet paper roll at a time. But for $30/night we made due...ah, college life.
dunderhead wrote:I used to work as a housekeeping manager, and I think that the comforters are the worst since they aren't washed very frequently.
I agree with this. You never know what bodily fluids are on those things. We always pull them all the way to the foot of the bed when we get into a room. They usually end up on the floor.
Bedspreads and blankets, which aren't washed every time.
Toe nail clippings embedded into the carpet. YUCK!
I have learned to pull off the comforter, as other posts mention. Many times the sheets aren't changed either. Recently checked into one with ummm a large obvious area of use on the top sheet. YUCK!!!!
I like looking under the bed - I found a condom, a bag of M&M's, and a $20 bill once! I had a good time, yes-sir-e-bob!
This. I worked the front desk at a hotel for a couple months in college. They rarely ever washed the comforters.
This for sure. I was going to post this very same thing. I worked at a hotel front desk as well, and yes... Avoid those comforters and blankets like the plague. Double check the sheets too. I once ended up in a luxury suite in Hawaii by mistake as it hadn't been cleaned yet. We only determined it when I went to climb into my bed to find pubic hairs ALL OVER, as well as waxing strips, blood, and god knows what else. I ask for clean sheets now, usually remake the bed no matter what, and put an extra clean sheet on the top. Fold the sheet over the blankets and don't ever let them touch you.
I also always check under the bed, in the closets, cupboards, etc. I have a fear someone may be hiding somewhere. Though my most recent find was illegal drugs and some legal narcotics, inside a cigarette box in a non-smoking room. I also don't like the platform style beds. There was a hotel that had them here in town, and a hooker was murdered and her body stuffed in there. I've been creeped out ever since.
All of the above
i work at a hotel; you don't really want to know...
yep! That gets my vote.
:x ....I'm never going anywhere again.
The bedding, yes. Bleh I need a Silkwood shower just thinking about the comforters and blankets in a hotel.
ardubu wrote:I like looking under the bed - I found a condom, a bag of M&M's, and a $20 bill once! I had a good time, yes-sir-e-bob!
With all three????
And my mom laughs at my husband and I because when we travel, we bring our own pillows and comforters. When we go to a hotel, we look like we're moving in...because of all the loads of stuff we bring in. Now I feel justified (and still a lot grossed out!)
People Juice!
buddyboy9 wrote:People Juice!
I was just getting on here to say people juice. We thought we were the only people that said that.
The pillows!
Remote controls. Especially if the buttons are all gummed up. Just think about people and pay-per-view Pilgrims.
We travel a lot, always bring our own pillows. We also try to stay at some place other than the low end hotels. Hard to do when visiting relatives in a small town...
Really surprised that bedding wasn't a choice but looks like the commenters picked up the oversight.
Bed bugs has my vote....crap like that will keep me up at night
pubic hair anywhere!! ack!! (I just threw up in my mouth a bit just thinking of it).
When I first left home for college, my stepmom went with me to help me move in, and we decided to go earlier than we were expected so that we could look around the city. So we stayed in a hotel, and when we got in there, there were huge sections of the carpet that were WET. Not damp, SOAKED. We had no interest in finding out what the substance was either. We pulled the comforters off the beds so that we could walk over those sections of the floor (always with socks on). Don't even feel a little bit bad. There might have been other nasty things in that room, but all that's faded in comparison to the wet floors. We ended up getting moved to a cleaner room. I've never been in a room that bad since.
Random unexplainable stains.
Travel with a small portable fluorescent light to expose how dirty your room is!
ShaggyTx wrote:Travel with a small portable fluorescent light to expose how dirty your room is!
If you do that, you'll never stay anywhere!!
So, it is really true that they are not washed between guests? To me, the beds are defintely the nastiest part. Not really concerned with bed bugs as much as just other peoples' general funk, fluids and whatever else they leave behind. Gross.
Lumpy, soft mattresses that sag, box springs that WIGGLE, and pillows that can't be 'fluffed'!
I always put the comforter on the floor unless it is white, which means it can be bleached and cleaned more often/more easily...and you'll see any kind of stain. I should probably be more careful with the blankets than I am though...
I used to work at a hotel, and as a housekeeper, we were supposed to clean the glasses in the suites. I always grabbed a fresh washcloth & towel straight from the linen room and tried to have dish soap on hand. If that wasn't available, I'd use a new bar of facial soap. I know full well one of my managers used to use the same damp rag she wiped the toilet with and go right to the kitchenette & do the glasses. I asked & I was told "as long as they look clean". She also taught many people to clean like that, many of whom had poor hygiene to begin with, so who knows how many nasty glasses were done like that with all sorts of chemicals. To this day, I either use my own containers, disposable cups, or wash the glasses before I use them (paper lid claiming they're clean or not).
The worst thing is knowing the comforters are dirty with people juice since they dont replace or wash them on the daily.
I heartily concur with the comforters being the nastiest. I ALWAYS remove them first thing, and toss them in the corner. Yech.
While at a Holiday Inn, I found a lot of toe nail clippings and a condom rapper.
Oh,guys... I travel for a living, which means I practically live in hotels.. While some have been mediocre at best there have a been a few that seem to have a decent standard of quality. i always check and make sure the comforters have been washed upon arrival, but I am going to have to say the remote control is the nastiest thing. That or the towels, even though they are washed, I don't want to imagine the things they have seen...
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This thread is for everyone to use to Buy/Sell/Trade Randoms from the latest sale that included more than shirts!
Let the fun begin!
I'll start off!
I will trade or pay for "When I grow up" preferably in WS but I'll take up to a WL!!
*face palm* Just opened my package of 2 long sleeves. I hate them both.
Looking to trade for WS or WM. Please PM me if you're interested in anything!
I have for grabs:
3 i-insect robotic bug arenas http://kids.woot.com/offers/i-insect-robotic-bug-arena
ML t-shirt: Ninja Blade
WL t-shirt: Lucky Pig
WM Long Sleeve: Nevermore http://shirt.woot.com/offers/nevermore
WS LONG SLEEVE: Khione
This is also posted in the original random trade thread here.
The following are all up for trade/sell (all are unwashed and unworn unless otherwise noted):
Bake It So - sold!
Kitchen Warfare - sold!
Jimmy, Is That You? - traded!
Shakespeare A-Z Tote -traded!
Trick Or Treat - sold!
13th Gloom Street - sold!
Long-Sleeved Tees
Poison - Medium (AA)
Chucknorium - Medium (AA)
Resist - Medium (AA) - traded!
Pip-Squeak - MM (Anvil) - sold!
World Domination for Cats - MM (Anvil)
The Binge - WXL (AA)
The Unstealthiest Ninja 3: Back to Ninja School - MM (Anvil)
[worn once, washed once inside out on cold and air dried] See here for an explanation.
If I only had a brain - MS (AA) - sold!
Kitchen Warfare - MM (AA)
District 14 - MM (AA)
Epic Fail - WM (AA) - sold!
The Cheese is a Liederkranz - WM (AA) - sold!
I would be interested in any of the following in MM (AA), WXL (AA), or MM (Anvil).
Click or Treat
This was a Triumph - GOT IT!!!
The Cheese is a Liederkranz - Long Sleeved Tee - GOT IT!!!
They see me rollin'
Not like the others...
Flow Chart of Life - getting it!
I'm pretty flexible, so send me an offer!
All shirts/hoodies are 2XL MXXL
I'm open to trades on shirts but nothing specific, really, unless you have Bake it So.
Men's pullover hoodie 2XL MXXL. I like it fine unless someone someone wants to trade out their Dystopian Lager for this.
For zip-up hoodie 2XL MXXL, I received a blue Woot! hoodie. If someone is interested in a trade, especially in trade for something artsier, let me know.
Also have the following tote:
Can't post hoodie photos from here but will adjust later. For trade, open to most anything non zombie)
Plan B pullover Hoodie size: Men's XXL
Ok, LONG sleeved random shirt in. Men's XL, Princess Bride, Poison, who wants to trade...
All mens Unwashed/Unworn Open for any type of trades, PM me.
2XL Long sleeve
looking to trade this 2XL long sleeve shirt
also, still looking for a new home for this guy, also in XXL (on AA)
App/pear-ances can be deceiving
i'll have more regular random shirts coming in soon. in the meantime PM me about trades (2xl or 3xl) or to purchase.
mibutterflywingz wrote:
WM Long Sleeve: Nevermore http://shirt.woot.com/offers/nevermore
WS LONG SLEEVE: Khione
I also got smalls in the long-sleeve tees and ended up Nevermore and Khione. But I got a third and it happened to be Cheese. At first I was thinking of trading it (I think it's cute but I've never played Portal so I feel guilty wearing it), but I threw it on when we had our first cool weather day yesterday and it now has cat hair all over it.
I got my Rando today:
"Star Fishing" in Anvil K8
Unworn and unwashed.
I wear Anvil K8 and AA WS. I like Super Mario, Arrested Development, and Star Wars, among other stuff. I also like The Mrowr. Just no bacon or Dr. Who.
AA WL QR Composition T-shirt
Anvil WM Color Outside the Lines T-Shirt
Want to trade for MM or WM Anvil shirts. MM, WL or WXL in AA.
I've got a ML unworn zip-up hoodie of Lost in Transition...
Anybody want to make an offer on a trade? I'll take Men's Mediums or Men's Larges in zip-up or pullover hoodies, preferably zip-up.
I've got a Coexist Pullover Hoodie in XL that I would like to trade.
numia123 wrote:I've got a bunch of shirts for trade/sale/whatever.
Any legit offers will be considered.
MOD NOTE: This thread is dedicated to trading items exclusively from the "rando" sale, so I chopped off the rest of your post. Feel free to re-edit with any shirts you received from that particular sale. Meow.
I have all in MM:
Relative Dimensions on AA
Too Many Cooks on ANVIL
(This shirt is being offered as a Side Sale for $15. I'm willing to trade for either a shirt of yours or you can buy me a daily shirt for $12 and save yourself 3 bucks!)
Also from previous Random Sales:
Haunted Housework on AA (NOT THE GLOW IN THE DARK VERSION CURRENTLY BEING OFFERED IN SIDE SALES)
Hunters on AA
1 Pink Woot '!' Shirt on AA
In MS:
Artomobile on AA
Here's my zip-up, in ML:
I would love to trade. I'd like:
Bring Back Pluto
Lost in Transition
Eats, Shoots & Leaves
Star Trails Remix
PM me.
Short sleeve shirts arrived today. Game themed, Both Men's XL on Anvil. Both up for trade.
A Most Civilized Game
Back In My Day Trade Pending
Back In My Day
I have the blue Woot! zip up hoodie in large unwashed and unworn and am open to trade for another hoodie.
I got some decent stuff and some stuff I'm not very into. I guess somehow I hit the Monty Python jackpot.
I would like to trade...
The Keepers of the Word MXL
Black Knight Coat of (no) Arms 2XL Pullover Hoodie
Message me if you have something to trade in the same size!
I have a mens XXL "Realm of every game" new unwashed. I need a XXXL, pretty much any gaming, funny, nerdy or dark shirt.
I have Just This Once in a Men's XXL to trade. Nothing in particular in mind, but something gaming related would be nice.
I have the You Have to Try This Guys zip-up hoodie in a MS. I would like to trade it for another zip-up hoodie in a MS preferably. PM for offers. Thanks!
I received these in the mail today. PM me what you have if you're interested. Looking for MM or WS unwashed/unworn
Haul of 3 XXL pullovers came in yesterday, here's what I have:
Black Knight Coat of (no) Arms 2XL (XXL) Pullover Hoodie
The Apathy Coalition 2XL (XXL) Pullover Hoodie
In The Library With the Wrench 2XL (XXL) Pullover Hoodie
I like the Coat of no Arms, Library with Wrench is alright, but not attached to the Apathy Coalition. All up for trade, make a hoodie (or any XXL) offer!
I also have lots of shirts up for trade at teetrade.org username ndevries
I got two totes. The first I definitely want to trade, the second I would trade if someone had something I wanted (I would LOVE any of the ones about books)
Zombeer - Tote
Over Encumbered - Tote
T-shirts I have to trade from previous randoms:
Celestial Playground - ML - Anvil
Critical Hit - ML - Anvil
Foxfall - WS - AA
Smarter than the Average Bear - MXL - AA TRADED
JurassicPunk - MXL - AA
Like - MXL - AA
Cephalopedala - MXL - AA PENDING
That Is the Question - MXL - AA PENDING
The Cake Is A Liar - MXL - AA
(also posted in the original thread)
For Trade: Just received a Small Pullover - Coat of No Arms" black hoodie
I'd like a different small pullover hoodie
I have a couple of Mens 2XL Sock Abduction shirts for trade/sale:
I have these available for trade:
Ugly Holiday Sweater 2011, AA WM
Epic Fail, AA WS
Cranes Nouveau, AA MM EDIT: traded
A Most Civilized Game, Anvil MM EDIT: traded
Looking to trade for shirts in WM/WL (AA only) or MM (AA or Anvil).
Long-sleeve MXL AA
http://shirt.woot.com/offers/khione-long-sleeve-tee (I like it, but I'm not in love with it, willing to trade for the right shirt)
http://shirt.woot.com/offers/poison-long-sleeve-tee (Have two, willing to trade or sell the second, got because I ordered two separate orders when I had enough money to buy another shirt)
Short-Sleeve Tees, MXL
http://shirt.woot.com/offers/little-red-fighting-hood (Anvil, I like it, but don't love it)
http://shirt.woot.com/offers/the-keepers-of-the-word (Anvil, it's ok, but not my favorite)
http://shirt.woot.com/offers/inconceivable (Anvil, it's ok, but not sure I'd ever wear it)
http://shirt.woot.com/offers/relative-dimensions (American Apparel, from a previous random, definitely not my thing)
http://shirt.woot.com/offers/lets-all-go-to-the-black-hole (Anvil, I like it, but would be willing to trade for the right shirt, previous random)
http://shirt.woot.com/offers/after-all-this-time (Anvil, from a previous random)
Kids Shirts
http://shirt.woot.com/offers/a-lot-of-this-going-around (Previous random, size K12)
http://shirt.woot.com/offers/artistic-growth (Previous Random, size K10)
I'm hoping to find someone with
http://shirt.woot.com/offers/the-artist In MXL or MXXL to trade with one of the above shirts, I just love this shirt and have to have it! I would even buy it if necessary!!!
I like cat shirts (I already own a few, lol, but want more like Epic Hairball), foxes, gaming references, cute, funny, geeky or nerdy for the most part. I try to avoid skulls and scary stuff, I'd creep myself out too much wearing them. Feel free to offer anyway, you'll never know what I like.
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Hello All! Looking to get rid of these math/science related shirts I got today.
Resist MM Long Sleeve
I Heart Math MM Pullover Hoodie
**note that hoodie is dark hunter green, not oline green like the t-shirt shows.**
WET||SLIPPERY WHEN WXL (Anvil, not AA) t-shirt
I'll trade for anything not entirely mathy or sciencey.
Looking for Long Sleeve and V-neck, but T-shirts are fine too!
MSG me if interested!!
[Repost from other thread]
I got my 3 shirts yesterday and while I'm not overly disappointed, I'm not that excited either.
Kawaii Puft
Viral Kawaii
I'm open for trade suggestions if anyone is interested. All are MXL and unwashed/unworn. Black (Viral Kawaii) is not really my color, and the off-white/tan shirt is just too light. Too bad really, since I love Back to the Future.
I received my Anvil MM randoms yesterday.
And Lost Forever on AA MM from a previous random sale.
PM me with all trade offers! Thanks!
I got my pullover hoodie yesterday. MXL. I'm willing to trade if anyone has something I like better
Plan B
I got a
Kitchen Warfare - Apron
13th Gloom Street - Tote
Another tote with a pretty lady with a red mask red ribbons and skulls around her.
Then I literally got a Random Zip-Up Hoodie (MM)Traded
I got your tweets right here (mm) Trade?
nowimgone wrote:
Then I literally got a Random Zip-Up Hoodie (MM)
I a willing to trade the hoddie for almost anything.
PM'd you about your hoodie.
Someone trade me please!!! I have these on AA WL (unwashed, unworn)
The Binge
Family Breakfast
Spelling Bee
Elements of Life
Artistic Growth
I also have on AA WM (unwashed, unworn)
Reading Rocket Ship
Willing to trade for AA WL, AA MS, or Anvil MS. (Maybe an AA WM if it's the right shirt.)
I will respond to all offers! Thanks!
meh3884 wrote:(also posted in the original thread)
For Trade: Just received a Small Pullover - Coat of No Arms" black hoodie
I'd like a different small pullover hoodie
I'm also interested in American Apparel WM or WS tshirts in trade for my hoodie. Only AA, pwease. Anvil dun fit.
chellemonkey wrote:
Smarter than the Average Bear - MXL - AA
Sent you a PM!
Just got my randoms in today, and here's what I've got for trade--both in ML (Men's Large):
Looking for things in Men's Large, and I don't have anything particular in mind; I'm keeping my options open!
grapefruitstreet wrote:I got my Rando today:
"Star Fishing" in Anvil K8
Unworn and unwashed.
I wear Anvil K8 and AA WS. I like Super Mario, Arrested Development, and Star Wars, among other stuff. I also like The Mrowr. Just no bacon or Dr. Who.
Oh, I like that one. It's perfect for my son. I'll get back to you in an hour or so to let you know if we have any good ones for trade.
Randoms arrived and two of them must be just the shirt you're looking for.
Finishing Move - WS (Anvil)
Wave Function - WS (Anvil)
Ideally I'd like a WS (AA strongly preferred) in exchange. Prefer cutesy, animals, bad puns, anything Portal (but no other video games), mustaches, tea, cats, chickens, ninjas, sugar/cake/pies, and non-pop-culture visual humor. Definitely no bacon (or other meat). No zombies either.
Would also consider WM or MS (either AA or Anvil) in nature-y themes, library/book related, or s'mores/camping. Or generic non-pop-culture humor.
Also willing to exchange shirts for totes in pretty much any design and may consider aprons as well.
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You can wipe things down with vinegar to kill the spores. If you really want to treat with something more natural, thymol is used in Europe for Nosema (as fumidil is illegal there because it suspected of causing birth defects).http://www.bushfarms.com/beespests.htm#nosema
Amazingly, in a few short years N. ceranae appears to have supplanted N. apis throughout much of North America and the world! In many areas, it is now difficult to find the previously common N. apis!... One European researcher feels that we have been so distracted by varroa, that we have simply overlooked the poor buildup, queen failures, poor honey crops, and colony collapse due to N. ceranae.
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I found this 540 HP snake charmer tucked away in front of a Chelsea office building one sunny afternoon. The black and red hot rod almost looked guilty, as if it had been out speeding and doing smokey burnouts all afternoon. Or maybe the owner simply needed a parking space so he could run inside to grab something. Either way, I think we can all agree, this drop top ain't a half bad way to get around town.
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well we just got another taste of obamas anti-gun,anti-second ,anti-constitutional and Hitler like use of his office to put out an ex-order for whatever whim suits him at the time and the constitution be damned.
arn't there supposed to be LIMITS on ex-orders? don't he need a valid reason to be running around, going over congress, and bypassing the law of the land?
someone needs to put a stop to this. IF he gets this through, ammo will be next --then whatever he thinks he can get away with. in there anybody in DC or the press that will stand up? are they no men in office?
we don't have a president, what we have is a self-appointed king and one day when his head is bigger than it is today (is that even possible) he is going to start DEMANDING his subjects to BOW before him!
thats when the real-shit is going to hit the fan!


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Went to Wizard World("Comic Con)" in Philly over the weekend with my 501st Bro's. It was the 1st time I had attended on a friday, and it was MUCH easier to walk around and take photos. I has stopped for a photo by few SUICIDE GIRLS, and I get a tap on the shoulder. I turn, and guess who? Jeremy Bullock himself!! He says, "Stop Flirting with the girls, you'll give me a bad name!!". I was floored, and then he asked if I'd come see him at his booth for a pic. I was exstatic as you can imagine, Here are some pics of when I made it too his booth:
Got to speak to him for a few mintues, what a great guy and a gentlemen. We spoke about his suit, and The Dented Helmet in particular. Can't wait for the next time!!


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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 reviewBy Ben Boswell - Thursday February 14 2013 Sensor Review
Finding the right comparisons to make
There are a number of comparisons that would seem to be appropriate for the Panasonic Lumix DMC GH3. Some demonstrate how good the camera is and others are not be quite so favorable.
One particularly interesting aspect of establishing an appropriate comparison is the absence of either Canon or Nikon. Neither the Canon EOS M nor any of the Nikon 1 range score as high and while cheaper than the Lumix there are better alternatives. In the Hybrid sector Sony stands out. The top Hybrid: Sony's NEX-7 has a DxO Mark score 10 points ahead at 81. Three other Sony models also beat the Lumix, the NEX-6, NEX-5N and NEX-C3. The NEX-7 is much more expensive and has a 24MPix sensor but the NEX-6 has specs similar to the Lumix, though with a physically larger sensor and it beats the Lumix in all measures: 78 overall, a full bit of color depth, 2/3 EV in dynamic range and about 1/3 EV in low light.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 vs. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
Taken as a part of the Panasonic range the Lumix DMC-GH3 is the newest and highest priced. It is much better than the previous model: the Lumix DMC GH2 which had a DxO Mark Score of 60. The GH2 was quite a disappointment, it scored lower than the 12Mpix, Lumix DMC GH1 which had an overall DxO Mark score of 64 and was launched back in early 2009. The GH2 remains the second best of Panasonic's Hybrid cameras.
Panasonic Lumix DMC GH3 vs. Hybrid Cameras
As a member of the broad range of hybrid cameras that includes APS-C cameras and ones with sensors smaller than 4:3 the Panasonic is joint 7th. The group is dominated by Sony NEX cameras: 6 of the top 10 coming from Sony, but what stands out is that while the Lumix is the second most expensive hybrid camera, it is eclipsed by the Pentax K 01 which is only 2/3rds the price and has a DxO Mark score of 79.
Panasonic Lumix DMC GH3 vs. similar priced cameras
An Alternative way of looking at this would be to ask what you could get with the same budget? Cameras with an indicative price between $1000 and $1500 include some very good kit, top of the rankings here being the Pentax K-5 IIs which has a DxO Mark score of 82 and sells for nearly 10% less.
Panasonic Lumix DMC GH3 vs. Olympus OM-D E-M5 vs. Olympus Pen E-PM2
The brand that scores equal to, or higher than the Lumix, but has the same lens mount – Micro 4:3 – is Olympus with the PEN E-PM2 at DxO Mark score of 72 and the OM-D E-M5 which scores 71. They have virtually the same color depth, fractionally lower Dynamic Range and fractionally higher low light performance. If you read through the other specifications they match one another almost point for point except that the Olympus PEN E-PM2 has no viewfinder and the screen is fixed, without tilt, though the OM-D E-M5 does. Both the Olympus cameras are cheaper, the PEN E-PM2 is nearly half the price, so the viewfinder may be a sacrifice worth making for a photographer looking for a really compact system camera. It is worth noting however that the measurements for both the Olympus cameras did show significant variance between the measured ISO and the Olympus's stated ISO, around a full EV, since it appears to be consistent it is something that you could easily work around but it is there nevertheless.
Further readings for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 review
To provide photographers with a broader perspective about mobiles, lenses and cameras, here are links to articles, reviews, and analyses of photographic equipment produced by DxOMark, renown websites, magazines or blogs.
Added by dfswan | March 29 , 2013
1.7 million dot OLED viewfinder
Thanks for the great review. You mentioned that the GH3 had a 1.4 Mpix viewfinder (same as the Olympus EM-5 and other previous Lumix cameras) but it in fact has a 1.7 million dot OLED viewfinder. It must be the OLED because there is no comparison between this excellent viewfinder and the others. It is so good in fact, that I far prefer this WYSIWYG viewfinder to our Nikon 5100 optical viewfinder. Along with its smaller silent focus lenses and great video, it is truly the "Goldilocks" camera for serious photographers and videographers. There is no other camera like it!
Added by peevee | February 15 , 2013
Same sensor
"Color depth at 22.7 is excellent, Dynamic Range at 12.4 EV it best in class and ISO at 812 is only just behind the two Olympus cameras."
Actually, all of them are within a margin of error of your tests, so it is 99.9% the same sensor as the 3 2012 Olympuses (E-M5, E-PM2, E-PL5).
DR of 12.4 EV is curios as the cameras have 12 bit RAW format. :)
Added by peevee | February 15 , 2013
Mistake in the review of GH3.
There is a mistake here: "The video capture is full HD: 1080i". The video is actually 1080p, and 60p if needed.
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Added by Emilie_DxOMark | February 15 , 2013
Re: Mistake in the review of GH3.
Thanks for letting us know. We are going to correct it as soon as possible, but video is not what we test as we focus on RAW. :)
Added by RickPick | February 14 , 2013
Test should mention (at least) the video features
When comparing the GH3 with other mirrorless hybrid cameras (price/performance) the video features of the GH3 should also be included in the comparison. The video specs are far better than any other hybrid or DSLR camera except at a much higher price.
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Added by Emilie_DxOMark | February 15 , 2013
Re: Test should mention (at least) the video features
Hello !
Actually we don't measure the video performance as we focus on RAW. :)
Added by igalk474 | January 15 , 2013
when is the review coming?
btw, i've heard that there will be shippment on the 28 to january/13
please hurry with it and compare with:
Olympus PEN E-PL5
Panasonic Lumix DMC G5
Olympus OM-D E-M5
also make sure you use the 12-35 2.8 new panasonic lens
and test those lenses with it:
Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8 Asph. Lens
Panasonic Leica Summilux DG 25mm F1.4
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm f/1.8 Lens
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4.0 ASPH. Lens
Panasonic Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm f/2.8 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. Lens
Voigtlander Nokton 25mm f/0.95 Micro Four Thirds Lens
and test the video compared to a99,5dmk3,d800e,E-PL5
thanks , please make it fast :)
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Added by randybenter | January 19 , 2013
Re: when is the review coming?
Last camera test was posted in November. What's going on at DXO???
Added by aditt | December 28 , 2012
Lumix GH3
When are we going to see a test of the new Lumix GH3?
Happy new year!
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Added by archivjmue | January 13 , 2013
Re: Lumix GH3
Hi Achim,
thanks for your question! I'm going to buy the GH3 but will be waiting for DXOMark's score.
Added by Nicolas | January 14 , 2013
Re: Lumix GH3
Actually the Lumix GH3 is one of our top priority cameras, but the problem is that it is very difficult to get hand on one sample!
Added by hoodlum | January 14 , 2013
Re: Lumix GH3
These guys have stock and will ship anywhere.


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keys on ESB guantlet laser & jet pack the same part?
http://220.127.116.11/cdref/tdh/Jet Pack/Dsc00112.jpg
Could these be the same parts Some kind of rubber molding cut up into pieces?
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Fantasy Baseball Morning Update: Panda's pain
Once again, this blog has ruined my baseball enjoyment. Going to bed early made me miss two of Wednesday's three walkoff homers, as well as Jered Weaver's no-hitter. Come to think of it, is no-hitting the Twins really such a big deal? Hmm ...
Edwin Jackson did a whole lot of nothing for us last night, dropping our streaming starter record to 21-10 for the season. Today, let's go with Tampa Bay's Jeff Niemann (owned in 8.3 percent of FOXSports.com leagues) against the Mariners. Niemann's game begins at 1:10 p.m. ET, so hurry!
On to the news:
- Giants 3B Pablo Sandoval left Wednesday's game with an injury to his left hand. Sandoval will be re-evaluated today, but after the game, manager Bruce Bochy said, "There's a lot of concern there ... there's quite a bit of pain." One Giants' blog suspects a DL stint, and notes that Sandoval had a brace on his hand after the injury. We should know more today.
- Speaking of the Giants, a Bay Area columnist asked GM Brian Sabean why 1B Brandon Belt doesn't play every day. Since I've been ******** about that very subject in this space, I thought you'd like to see Sabean's responses. Frankly, I'm not satisfied. Free Brandon Belt!
- Brewers OF Ryan Braun left Wednesday's game with a sore Achilles' tendon. The injury doesn't sound serious, and the Brewers have an off day today. Hopefully, we'll see Braun on Friday.
- In much worse Brewers news, 1B Mat Gamel appears done for the season due to a torn knee ligament. Travis Ishikawa will take over for Gamel, but the Brewers' website suggests that Corey Hart could move to first base at some point. If that happens, speedy Carlos Gomez would become more interesting, as he'd stand to get more playing time.
- With Kevin Youkilis on the DL, Red Sox 3B Will Middlebrooks had two hits and a stolen base in his big-league debut. Middlebrooks is a good keeper league option and might help you in the very near term, but expect him to head back to Triple A when Youkilis is ready to return in a couple of weeks.
- With Josh Beckett experiencing shoulder stiffness after his last start, the Red Sox will skip his turn in the rotation and start Aaron Cook on Saturday. Beckett is expected to miss only one start, and the Sox don't seem concerned. As for Cook ... eh.
- Marlins' closer Heath Bell screwed up again last night, and manager Ozzie Guillen hinted after the game that he might be willing to give the role to Steve Cishek. Can you believe that a decision to give a 34-year-old closer a three-year, $27-million contract might not work out? I'm shocked - SHOCKED - at this development.
- Phillies SP Cliff Lee had a good bullpen session on Wednesday, and hopes to return to the mound next week.
- Last night's strong outing by Cubs SP Jeff Samardzija gave him three good ones and two bad ones for the season. The good ones are so good, they make you want to pick him up. I think he's teasing us.
- Lance Lynn ... wow. 5-0 with a 1.60 ERA and a 0.77 WHIP? Didn't see this coming.
- Tough night for the A's. OF Coco Crisp left the game with a sinus infection, and is probably headed for the DL. Catcher Kurt Suzuki was hit in the left hand by a pitch, and even though he finished the game, he'll have X-rays today.
- Braves OF Jason Heyward (oblique) had a pinch single last night, and hopes to return to the lineup today.
- Cory Luebke's sore elbow has landed him on the disabled list. Luebke is eligible to return on May 13, so starting him in your league next week will be risky.
- Cubs SP Ryan Dempster will be on the mound against the Reds today after a DL stint. There's no reason why you can't start him.
- The Rockies have sent struggling SP Jhoulys Chacin to the minors. I've been to the Triple-A park in Colorado Springs, and it's no place for a pitcher to work out his problems. I guess Denver isn't either, though.
- Dodgers 3B Juan Uribe could be headed to the DL with a wrist injury. We should know more today.
- The Twins are still hoping that 1B Justin Morneau (wrist) will be back in the lineup on Friday.
- Yankees 3B/DH Eric Chavez left Wednesday's game with whiplash and a possible concussion. Chavez's status is TBD.
- The Mariners might be considering some lineup changes.
- Rays OF B.J. Upton left Wednesday's game due to tightness in his right quad. It doesn't sound serious, but with the Rays playing this afternoon, make sure Upton is in the lineup before you start him.
- After a few days off, look for Josh Hamilton and Adrian Beltre to return to the Rangers' lineup on Friday.
- The Nationals hope to get 3B Ryan Zimmerman back on Tuesday.
- There are five afternoon games today, including a 12:10 p.m. ET Phillies-Braves start. Set your lineups early.
See you back here tomorrow morning.
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- Contoured fit tailored with princess seams.
- Scoop neck. Cap sleeves. Removable bow belt with snap-close stretch back. Thread loops at waist. Bra strap guides. Hidden back zip with hook-and-eye closure. 7" slit at center back.
- Crafted from heavyweight, shape-holding stretch satin.
- Fully lined in silky charmeuse.
- Shell: 97% polyester, 3% spandex. Lining: 95% polyester, 5% spandex. Machine wash. Imported.
- Regular length: 41" from shoulder.
- Petite length: 38" from shoulder.


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i just did a timing belt and head gasket on a 2.8l avant.
it ran before i did this.
i got it all back together today and cleared all the fault codes. none popped back up.
i did a TBA and it went through well and it still idled funny and no throttle response after.
i was holding the gas to the floor and it started to idle better. then there was a loud bang twice and then it just jumped up to red line and then shut off...
any input please help.


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