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for those of you who are fairly new like me I just warn you about a seller on ebay known as Frank-N-Son2. I bought a pair of gauntlets from him and this is how the showed up. ( Haven't posted a picture before, hopefully I did this right )
for those of you who are fairly new like me I just warn you about a seller on ebay known as Frank-N-Son2. I bought a pair of gauntlets from him and this is how the showed up. ( Haven't posted a picture before, hopefully I did this right )
Looks like maybe just a packing error? Or maybe he did pack it well but the postal/ups/fedex service dropped it really hard?
Before you shun him in the community...why don't you inform him of the damage during shipping and see what he says?
I've done so (and in all fairness he has not had time to respond yet) However, I'm not the only one that has reported issues. I just realized I got the name a bit wrong. It's Frank-N-Son-Part2. If you do a search for F-N-S you'll find another report. From what I understand this person was banned from here for being a recaster. I bought these in Feb right before I joined up and would not have if I had seen any of the posts on this forum. Just wanted to add a new post for anyone new post for other new guys like myself. I have no idea what the resolution is going to be on this, but I'll post a positive one if it happens. Just wanted to give a warning about purchasing things on ebay. It's a much better idea to buy things from other members here
Frank-n-Son already has a bad rep here.JoNich said:
Yeah, I blieve he recasts ruffkin's gauntlets. I almost bought from him, luckily at that time when the auction was over, he told me paypal had seized up his account and I wasn't able to pay for them. Lucky me.
You can fix those
Well he responded to me fairly quickly and is sending me a replacement part. So he is trying to make it better. However, I've already contacted Rufikin and ordered a set of his gauntlets. I'll most likely fix these, clean them up a bit, and resell them.
Help me Ruffkin, you're my only hope!
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That Bites because I'm having a problem with ECD Studios.Order from him on Ebay for a Double set of armor stickers for ESB,and ROTJ. Ive contacted through Email and got his phone number.No response from him its been almost for weeks. I'm new also but I hate to get stiffed! 15 bucks is 15 bucks!
EDC Studios is bad news as well. I've read tons of bad stuff about that site over on RPF.
Yes, F-N-S or F-N-S part 2 (same thing) sells recasts of my gauntlets, very poor quality too.
I highly recommend NOT ordering ANYTHING from "EDC Studios"texasfett said:
Boy, I hate it when I see this happen. Sadly it happens way to often. Why people are still buying from Bloodsports is beyond me??? I peek at there ebay feedback every once in a while just to see if there buyers feedback will ever truly reflect there products. Sadly it dosnt and the funny thing is they allways keep the auctions private if they have to do with a fett prop. I was tempted once to buy a cheap item just to throw some neg feedback but felt that wasnt fair and I didnt want to give them a dime. Perhaps one day recasting will become more rare, but not any time soon.
Does bloodsport recast a lot of stuff? I've checked out their site, got some useful info but I find their stuff to be way overpriced
Yes bloodsport is a recaster and banned member from here
Bloodsport is the poster child for recasting
Is there a list of recasters available to those who are not aware? I believe that would be helpful so those new to collecting pieces to create their Fett costumes don't throw money at those who recast thus providing them the means to perpetuate it. I'm sure it would be a bit controversial in some aspects. Just wondering.
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Oh, thats too bad - sorry to hear that they came broken!
That is actually a really good idea. I like the sound of that. I got screwed on ebay once also...a $165.00 recast mystery helmet that was constructed horribly. I have to admit, I HAVE purchased something from bloodsport, even after i joined this forum, I ordered was collar studs, I won an auction of his on ebay for $0.99. I have to admit, they weren't bad or anthing. (But how can someone mess up collar studs?). So that isn't much to say about him. Just never buy from him.MacRory said:
Oh, and we should star that list that MacRory suggested. I think that'd be a wise move. Or, just make a Sticky Thread where everyone lists evil Ebay sellers.
And about those gauntlets, I'd just get them repainted and re-worked. The shape looks okay, but the paintjob looks as though it was painted with finger-paint. Cheers!
I've definitely learned something from this thread. And thanks to Batninja for the link to where a "good list" was talked about.
Last edited by MacRory; Apr 13, 2006 at 10:45 PM.
Hi i am new to the dented helmet, thought this would be a perfect place to post...anyways hate to rehash old wounds but I too (sadly) purchased a pair of gauntlets from f-n-s.uke The next day I found about tdh..anyways after reading the threads, I asked him for a refund, we are talking the next day.. guess what get an email from his WIFE saying he is out of town at a seminar and took the post with him... so now i'm stuck and worried. Anyways hello to all this the best place ever thanks for all the info guys!!
So who has the info on all the Recasters? Finally got my items from ECD Studios,but never never again! Stay the away from these Bloody Recasters! What they need to do is there make own @#$%! Anyways be aware of them devils!
The possibility of the 'bad' list was discussed in this thread:
so is starfortress and goldenarmor bad too?
who cares "who is bad" look for who is good....trust me saves time, and if ya wanna know who is good read the threads.......


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I thought it was strange too that no one has brought it up sooner
I don't know what to think, it wouldn't take much of our resources to take care of the situation if it came to it.
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I thought it was strange too that no one has brought it up sooner
I don't know what to think, it wouldn't take much of our resources to take care of the situation if it came to it.
Bush is behind it all
hell i could swore i saw a mig-19 fly over the other day!
ya never know --we may see a news report of north korean tanks rolling down 1600 pen at any time!
hell all it would take for NK to take over is that they join the UN --then NK troops could be in on obummers gun grab!
Nah, not Bush. It's Haliburton & Cheney.
I'm not sure that this whole act is an international plan to try to get people behind Obama's nefarious actions. When a crisis hits, citizens tend to "rally 'round the flag, boys." This may be what is referred to as a "False Flag." It has happened many times in the past where governments collude to deceive the citizens and cause them to get behind anything, good or bad, that the government might want them to do. I have no evidence, just "thinking!"
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North Korean dictator Kim Jong Uns rhetoric over nuclear weapons and the possibility of war with the United States and its allies makes almost no plausible sense considering that their long range missile capabilities are lacking and their military hardware is reportedly outdated when compared to the militaries of developed western nations. While the communist regime does have millions of soldiers at their disposal, the notion that North Korea will start and win a war against the U.S. seems outlandish.
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i'm watching the sky! those NK paratroopers are going to hit pay dirt anytime!
Friggen awesome... Nothing like a good EMP attack to get peoples attention.
Little slope rice eating insane midget will save me $143 a month on my damn Direct T.V. I do not watch.. No T.V. no pay.. No cell phone, thank God, all I get is people needing friggen money or a ride..
When that thing goes off, how long before I can start my truck?
Is it loud? Do you need sun glasses? I love Chinese food, plus their chicks are hot. When are they coming?
I am making a bunker for my family..
We can do it. Me and my Bro who owns a beautiful place in Thailand..
Or Doc Wayne, Marine Nam Vet.. Talks too the dead, got his Drs certificate out of California..
Frig this place. I am heading too the Orient, not kidding.. Soon as I get my shoulder implant.. Might get into Thai boxing.. Kick ass take names.. 65 years young and ready to fight.. Hell yah.. Just hold my damn beer.. Kick ass before my cigarette goes out.. Hell Yah.. :loopeye:


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Worried well is not a new expression in English, but until now has remained relatively obscure. However in recent weeks it has gained considerable exposure in the UK in the context of a media-fuelled debate on the availability of winter flu vaccinations. The contention is that healthy people who have purchased the flu vaccine independently have compounded shortages in the National Health Service, thereby unwittingly making it more difficult for people at greater risk of becoming ill to get the vaccine. The health care of those who are most vulnerable – the very young, old or those with underlying health problems such as asthma – has been compromised, it is argued, by the worried well.
The expression worried well does seem to carry rather pejorative overtones – the idea that people are selfishly looking after themselves at the expense of others. The flip side however, and the reason this issue is so controversial, is that there is evidence to suggest that those who want to protect themselves are entirely justified in doing so. According to the UK's Health Protection Agency, nearly a third of those known to have died of flu this season have not been in any 'at-risk' group. Some people may want to get vaccinated so they don't pass anything on to a family member who is more at risk. Others are concerned about this season's flu because of the prevalence of swine flu, a virus which is more likely to seriously affect and kill younger, healthy people than normal strains. Factors such as these support the idea that the well have every reason to be worried.
The expression worried well in fact dates back to 1970, and was coined by the late Sidney Garfield MD in an article published in Scientific American. Dr Garfield was the founder of one of the US's first voluntary pre-paid healthcare plans.
The expression is formed from substantive (i.e. noun) use of adjective well (= 'not ill'), which is pre-modified by adjective worried on the model of grammatically analogous expressions like e.g. the idle rich, etc.
It could be argued that the concepts underlying the expression worried well relate on some level to the phenomenon of hypochondria – worrying a lot about health and mistakenly thinking that you are ill. Hypochondria has its origins in late Middle English, based on the Greek words hupo ('under') and khondros ('breast bone cartilage'). Early physicians apparently found that many patients who claimed they had pain under the breast bone often turned out to have nothing wrong with them. A twenty-first century spin on this concept has given us the word cyberchondria – mistakenly believing that you are seriously ill after looking up particular symptoms on the Internet.
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The Bacio menu offers a wide variety of fine Italian cuisine, spotlighting authentic Italian recipes with a focus on fresh and high-quality ingredients. Guests can enjoy Pasta Alla Marinara, Scaloppini Al Marsala (thinly pounded veal scaloppini sautéed w/cremini mushrooms and Marsala wine); or for a lighter fare, enjoy one of Bacio's many soups, salads or starters. Complement any entrée selection with one of Bacio's more than 30 varieties of vino. The intimate Italian bistro setting features a stylish décor accented by large murals, wall-mounted wine racks, custom tables and more.


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UzMSN Shadow beta version is a forensics tool for analysis and digital investigation for the MSN protocol. This tool can perform several active investigation techniques in Microsoft Notification Protocol. It has features such as:
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-- Shutdown users
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-- Reading Pcap dumps
This software depends on QT, libmimic(farsight.sourceforge.net) and libpcap
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Well after approximately 10 months it's almost ready for trooping. Just awaiting the cape and the Honour Sash and we're all set. Daz (BM) has done a wonderful job on it and I am so hoping it will be complete in time for the Star Wars Experience in Port Talbot at the end of the month so I can troop it for the first time in the presence of the man himself, Mr Jeremy Bulloch.
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Does anyone have a good set of photos of their finished ESB gauntlets, please?
I've been looking for reference for mine, and have spotted a few little bits that need work on from the reference available of the screen-used parts - But could do with a better few shots of finished pieces.
Also, DO the ESB gauntlets have hoses attached? It's actually quite unclear from the shots I've seen so far... If so, where?


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Eucalyptus Outdoor Deep Seat Sofa is rated out of 5 by 87.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Mellabella from Love my purchases! Love!!! So far everything is perfect! I bought everything for my daughters graduation party and it made my yard look complete!!!
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Rated 5 out of 5 by streetho from Great patio furniture Was wary of ordering furniture online, but the service was great, delivery was quick and we are soo pleased with the order. The furniture sits a bit low--thus "deep seated"--but it's very roomy and comfortable. Instructions a bit tricky, but I have never found assembly instructions to be very clear. Overall, great experience, have continued to order other furniture in this set and other products from Improvements and been very happy with everything!
Date published: 2012-08-21
Rated 5 out of 5 by improvementnewbie from Quality Piece I've waited 3 year to buy patio furniture partially due to the expense and partially to only see things I liked. I purcahsed this bench along with the Sea Mist style cushions, and couldn't be happier. The bench itself is really high quality. No flimsy pieces here! This piece should really last. Assembly is pretty straight forward, but there are challenges to it. A few of the screw hole locations aren't really clear from the pictures, but I figured it out. The other thing slightly challenging is that some of the bottom screws are put on last, making them hard to get to unless you flip the bench over (which made me nervous). I'm not sure you could change the order though. Took about 30 minutes to put together, but I did assemble by myself.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by Terri from Great side table This is a beauty of a little table. It goes great with my outdoor decor and it's a very sturdy and stable piece of furniture and a cinch to put together. Nice table to bring the seating together without having to buy a whole set.
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What size cushions do I order for the deep seat settee (#414459)?
We bought cushions from IKEA that fit perfectly. A total of 4. it's basically 24-25" W & L x 4" thickness for seat. Here are the ones we bought. KUNGSÖ seat pad. KUNGSO Back cushion, outdoor, white
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Is the rocker comfortable without the cushions?
I don't want the upkeep of cushions outside in Florida. Are they necessary?
I live in tampa and just bought this. your butt will hurt with no cushions. we bought cheap one from ikea. If they don't last after a year it's not a big deal. . A total of 4. it's basically 24-25" W & L x 4" thickness for seat. Here are the ones we bought. KUNGSÖ seat pad. KUNGSO Back cushion, outdoor, white
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What size cushions do I order for the deep seat sofa?
Hi tdantuma, If you check the 'Overview' tab of the product, you will find hyperlinks to the cushions that work with this sofa. They are called: Deep Seat Cushion Set, Comfort Deep Seat Cushion Set and Deep Seat Ottoman Cushion if you just want to search.
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what seat cushion fits the rocker?
The deep seat ones. They fit perfectly and look great. I have the box style cushions
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Which cushion fits the settee? The cushion that says settee seems small?
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Patrick House, standing center in aqua T-shirt, winner of season 10 of the Biggest Loser, visits with Dr. Gaarmel Funches, standing far left, director of community education and outreach, Dr. Jasmine Taylor, standing far right, associate vice chancellor for multicultural affairs, and 62 Science Training Enrichment Program (STEP) students Feb. 3 at the Medical Center. (Enlarge Photo)
House encouraged the 6th-to-8th grade students from Hinds County, Jackson Public Schools, Canton, Humphreys County and Choctaw Tribal Schools to set goals and push themselves because hard work and a good work ethic are what it takes to win. He applauded the students for spending one Saturday each month participating in education enrichment and learning about health careers to prepare for the future.
House lost 181 pounds to earn the title of Biggest Loser. He is the first Mississippian to win the title.
This year's STEP sessions will culminate with a closing ceremony March 2. For more information about STEP, call the Division of Multicultural Affairs at 4-1336.


text: So I took a little time to check some nucs today between the rain showers, (ya, I got hit right below the knee) and one was cleaned out. These nucs came from some queen castle frames I had going. They were transfered last weekend and had a gallon of feed in each nuc. Now I have had bees leave nucs before or get robbed out, but this one lost everything, brood, eggs, honey, everything. There were just 4 or 5 bees and 4 or 5 of those big black carpenter ant in there. Can those carpenter ants eat the bee young? I think they got robbed out by other bees, but where did the young go? Should I worry about the other young nucs there? I thought about hornets, but I haven't seen many this year.


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"I don't think anyone could have predicted what would happen to us in 1971, certainly not me," admitted former Gunners coach Don Howe, "but when you examine what was in place at the Club by 1970, it was our time. Everything clicked."
Arsenal entered the brave new technicolor age with the Fairs Cup under their belt, and a quiet confidence that they could challenge Don Revie's Leeds, Harry Catterick's Everton and Bill Shankly's Liverpool for the top prizes. At the heart of it was a siege mentality amongst the squad which had been engendered firstly by the vicious tabloid headlines aimed at the team after the League Cup Final defeat to Swindon, and the giddy sense of achievement the players felt after the Fairs Cup was secured.
Plenty of players have spoken of the team spirit which was evident throughout the 'double' season, but captain Frank McLintock is most succinct of all: "We would fight and die for each other – and you saw this throughout the 70/71 season."
On the eve of the campaign, Bertie Mee told the Evening Standard that the Club had a "magnificent blend of players. We have a fine, tight defence who work as a unit. Frank McLintock marshals them superbly. Our midfield sticks tight to the opposition, and Peter Storey is highly effective at snuffing out possible threats. And up front we have an excellent old fashioned centre forward – John Radford – and the youthful exuberance of young Charlie George. Some of our critics say we are functional, but I would point out that Charlie (George) and George (Graham) would lighten up any sides with their skills."
On the opening day of the season, George broke his ankle when he collided with Toffees 'keeper Gordon West, and the Gunners escaped with a 2-2 draw. Some suggested that George's injury destroyed any chance the Gunners had of lifting silverware, but into the mix came Ray Kennedy, whose late header away at Anderlecht a few months earlier gave notice of his enormous potential.
It wasn't quite how Bertie Mee planned it, but the sheer physical presence of Radford and Kennedy up front lent Arsenal a physical, muscular threat in the opposition's box, and would prove crucial throughout the season.
Although Leeds quickly raced to the top of the league, Arsenal served notice of their intentions by putting Manchester United and Tottenham to the sword at Highbury early in the season. Radford's hat-trick and Bob Wilson's famous save at the feet of George Best visibly lifted everyone's confidence against the Red Devils, and George Armstrong's double strike against Spurs sent another gargantuan crowd home happy after a North London derby.
Ironically, it was a 5-0 thrashing at Stoke which proved to be the first of the season's great turning points. Bob Wilson recalled: "Bertie told us (and we knew it) that we'd let ourselves down in the game, and that it was unthinkable it could happen again. It was almost like a 'Swindon' moment and we vowed to learn from the experience, and move on. We did."
There followed a 14-game unbeaten game in the league, before defeats at Liverpool and Huddersfield appeared to have derailed Arsenal's (seemingly) slim hopes of lifting the First Division trophy.
By the New Year, Arsenal were just about clinging onto Leeds' coat tails, and with the FA Cup now underway, the games came thick and fast. "I'm sure we were drained a lot of the time," explained McLintock, "but you didn't really have time to think, and it was such a whirlwind that you just kept looking forward to the next game." The Gunners cruised past Yeovil, and edged out Portsmouth in the Cup, before Charlie George announced his return to fitness with an excellent double at highflying Man City in the fifth round. His celebration (flopping down on his back in the Maine Road mud) after his second goal proved to be a portent of things to come, and the freshness and verve which he brought to Arsenal's attack would prove crucial in the New Year.
On March 27, Mee's side were six points behind Leeds with two games in hand, and just eight to play. At 4.45pm on that Saturday, Arsenal found themselves 2-0 down to Stoke City in their FA Cup Semi- Final at Hillsborough. Seemingly down and out, they summoned up the reserves to remain calm in the face of almost certain defeat, and snatched a draw. Arsenal pulled a goal back from a Peter Storey volley, and then in injury time won a penalty after Stoke's John Mahoney handled the ball on the line. In a 'face-off' with the world's number one goal 'keeper Gordon Banks, Storey lived up to his 'Cold Eyes' nickname, and slotted the ball home. The Gunners comfortably won the replay at Villa Park, and reached their first FA Cup Final in 19 years.
In the league, they'd begun to close the gap on Leeds (who'd infamously lost at home to struggling WBA after a highly controversial goal) and started to grind out precious 1-0 wins. Even after losing at Elland Road in late April, Arsenal knew that with three wins the 'double' would be theirs.
First of all, the Gunners edged out Stoke thanks to Eddie Kelly's late goal, before the title showdown with Spurs at White Hart Lane. Goal average could have decided the title had the Gunners drawn, but Ray Kennedy's title clinching header, with thousands locked out of the ground, sparked wild scenes of jubilation amongst Gunners fans inside the ground. Five days later, on a baking north London day, Arsenal went into battle with Liverpool at Wembley. Liverpool took the lead in extra time after Steve Heighway beat Bob Wilson at his near post.
The Gunners fought back, and Eddie Kelly toe poked the ball past Ray Clemence for an equaliser. Destiny lay at the feet of the exhausted Charlie George, and after a passing interchange with John Radford, he blasted his shot into Liverpool's net to make it 2-1, and then indulged himself with his famous celebration.
"There were those who said we lacked flair and quality," admitted Mee, "but we had other qualities, including team spirit and togetherness which were superb." "I'm not sure I realised the enormity of what we'd achieved," said George later. "Some of the younger players thought that this would happen every year."
- Only three of the regular team that season – McNab, McLintock and Graham – had cost a fee. The £100,000 signing from Hibs – Peter Marinello – could only manage one full game
- Eddie Kelly's FA Cup Final goal was initially credited to George Graham before ITV cameras from behind the goal proved that Arsenal's equaliser belonged to Kelly
- The infamous brawl between Lazio and Arsenal players in Rome sparked wild claims by Italians of revenge in the Highbury return. In fact, it turned out to be a rather tame 2-0 win for the Gunners


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I own an older model Mini-14. I believe that it was manufactured during the mid 90s. It has the "pencil barrel." There is currently a video on You-Tube that shows a man firing such a Mini. It is shown in s-l-o-w motion. You can actually see the end of the barrel whip around. It sort of resembles a fishing rod tip-the way it wobbles. It is plain to see that it could create a problem getting good accuracy for such a firearm. Is there a cure?
Well, the company Accu-Strut claims to be able to improve the older guns' abilities to shoot more accurately. I have seen several posts on You-Tube about them. I also visited the company's web-site. I think I would be willing to get one if it did indeed improve my gun. The company claims that an accustrut can improve accuracy by 50-75%. I would like that.
Does anybody here have experience with this item before I spend my hard earned (well, I worked for 58 years!) money on one?
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I have a 1936 Chevy Truck Street Rod. I would like to drop the front end. I have been searching for some time now and have not found anything.Has anyone dropped the front end using the orginal axle? I have already converted to disk brakes.Iwas going to invert the main leaf on the spring, but that may cause clearance problem with the frame.
There are certain people who can drop your front axle. If search on the web, you can find who does this close to your area. The Chev straight axles can be dropped if done by a professional.
Hi...Can you tell me what rotors you used on it ????? Thanks.....John
I got a kit from wildwood it included hub and bearings. The rotors and hubs were all one casting.I did have a problem with the hub cap supplied.If you go to hotrodders.com , click on Journals, scroll to the bottom and click on To view a list of all Hotrodders Project Journals, click here , then scroll down to and click on Chief36chevy's Journal. There you can view my project which includes the front disk breaks.Hope this helps.


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Racial inequality in the juvenile justice system is focus of lecture Feb. 28 at Wayne Law
Geoff K. Ward, author of "The Black Child-Savers: Racial Democracy and the Juvenile Justice System," will discuss the rise and fall of Jim Crow juvenile justice and the inner workings of an unequal juvenile justice system during a free presentation at 6 p.m. Feb. 28 at Wayne State University Law School's Partrich Auditorium.
Ward will highlight the generations of "black child-savers" who, over the course of decades, mobilized to challenge the threat of racism in the juvenile justice system; the role this struggle played in the civil rights movement; and the eventual mandate of formal integration of the American juvenile justice system.
The event, which is open to the public, is sponsored by the Damon J. Keith Center for Civil Rights at Wayne Law, The Department of Africana Studies and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Event co-sponsors include the Department of Criminal Justice, the Department of Sociology and the Humanities Center. A reception will precede the lecture at 6 p.m. in the atrium.
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(Robert) Bixby directs the Concord Coalition, an organization dedicated to responsible financial behavior. He opened the discussion with a comprehensive PowerPoint illustrating the statistical facts of the current financial crisis.
Bixby's primary focus is sustainability. The country's current track, he contended, is not financially sustainable even if we do witness improvements in the short term. He emphasized the impact of three major components from the 2012 federal budget: "entitlement programs" such as Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid; military and defense spending; and interest paying off the national debt.
Bixby confidently asserted that while the United States is currently paying $200 billion on interest alone, it has been projected to potentially rise as high as $800 – 900 billion in the future.


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Known as the Queen City of the Hudson Valley, Poughkeepsie is nestled on the east bank of the Hudson River halfway between New York City and Albany, the state capital. Founded in 1687, Poughkeepsie is the county seat of Dutchess County and home to a number of historical sites.
Located just 75 miles north of midtown Manhattan, Poughkeepsie is home to over 42,000 people and serves as a regional center of the arts, entertainment, higher education, health care, transportation, business and government. A town rich in culture and steeped in history, the inspired ideas and works of Alexander Hamilton, Matthew Vassar, Franklin D. Roosevelt and many others are alive in the spirit of Poughkeepsie situated on the scenic Hudson River.
Settled in the late 1600s by the Dutch, Poughkeepsie was first organized as a town in 1788. It was in this year that the U.S. Constitution was officially ratified there by the state of New York, as Poughkeepsie was serving at that time as the temporary state capital. In 1799, the city of Poughkeepsie was taken off the town of the same name and organized separately as a village, later to become incorporated (in 1854) as a city.
The city's name is derived from the phonetic translation of an Algonquian Indian term variously interpreted as meaning "waterfall," "pleasant harbor," or "campsite by small water." In addition to Marist College, the Town of Poughkeepsie is home to Vassar College and Dutchess Community College.
Arts and Culture in the Poughkeepsie Area
In the early to mid-20th century, famous families such as the Astors, Rogers, and Vanderbilts built seasonal retreats in the Poughkeepsie area, many of which today are open to the public as historic sites. Located in Poughkeepsie are the Locust Grove, former home of inventor Samuel F. B. Morse, and Clinton House, named for George Clinton, New York's first governor. The Bardavon 1869 Opera House is another historical attraction, and is the oldest continually running entertainment venue in New York State. Nearby Hyde Park is home to the Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site, the Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site, and the Vanderbilt Mansion.
Cultural sites located in Poughkeepsie
- Walkway Over the Hudson
- Locust Grove (former home of inventor Samuel F. B. Morse)
- Clinton House (named for George Clinton, New York's first governor)
- Bardavon Opera House: Home of the Hudson Valley Philharmonic
- Glebe House: A 1767 house restored to represent a late 18th-century home
- Maple Grove: Built in 1850 by banker Charles Al Macy
- Poughkeepsie Post Office: A National Historic Landmark
- Frances Lehman Loeb Art Museum: Located at Vassar College
- Springside National Historic Site
- Mill Street Loft
- Barrett Art Center
Nearby cultural sites
- Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum (Hyde Park)
- Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site (Hyde Park)
- The Vanderbilt Mansion
- Bannerman Castle: A Scottish-style castle on the Hudson River (Fishkill)
- Clermont State Historic Site
- Hyde Park Railroad Station
- Mount Gulian Historic Site (Beacon)
- Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum
- Sports Museum of Dutchess County (Wappingers Falls)
- The Howland Cultural Center (Beacon)
Distance to Major Cities (Miles)
- New York, NY - 75
- Albany, NY - 80
- Buffalo, NY - 360
- Syracuse, NY- 220
- Hartford, CT - 100
- Boston, MA - 200


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Hey Gotrox
So here is the issue. MyFord Touch does not appear to use the "iPod Out" feature of iPhones/iPods. This taps into the iPod database and just presents you the data. This is a good thing though as that feature (iPod Out) is not supported by the new "lightning" dock port. Thankfully it appears that MFT actually scans the device and finds all the music & playlist files then presents them to you in a very similar way an iPod would. So when you have iTunes Match enabled there are no files on your phone, at least in the beginning. As soon as you play a song once it downloads it to the device. The next time you connect the phone to MFT it will find those files.
So it is actually a good thing that MFT handles iPods & iPhones this way. If it didn't the new iPhone probably wouldn't work with MFT.
I've tried what you are talking about in the past, but I've only ever got it to work by selecting the song on the iphone. I think what you are trying to do is stream your music from itunes match over 3g/4g. If I recall it downloaded it to my phone and then played.
In all honesty I gave up on streaming and just bought a 32gig flash drive. I have more music on that that than I care to listen to on my drive to and from work and I don't have to worry about eating up my monthly celluar data.
You ought to try using SyncMyiTunes (downloadable from SyncMyRide.com) and let it clean up your iTunes library data. This may give you better results via BT. Unfortunately BT is just streaming so you won't be able to use voice commands with it.
Hey, gotroxs -
Congrats on the new Ti and welcome to the forum!
Track information is intended to display when you're connected through USB, but not Bluetooth audio (as long as all the meta data is correct). We haven't tested iTunes Match with any of our systems yet so I can't comment on it's compatibility.
Hopefully others will jump in who have experienced a similar concern. If you have any other In-Vehicle Technology-related questions, let me know.
Itunes Match and an iPhone
Hello All,
Newbie to the forum as I just purchased a 2013 Focus Titanium 3 weeks ago.
Love the car but hate the MFT. Navigation is a bit better after the update to 3.2.2 but I still want to punch the voice that comes with voice recognition as I know I can't speak any clearer at times.
But the thing that is frustrating me the most is how the music played back through my iPhone. I did just buy an iPhone 5 hoping some of my problems will disappear. Not really.
Here we go.
I joined the iTunes Match service a few days before getting the phone. I did this so I wouldn't need to get the 32gb phone and then could save $100. So with all my songs up in the cloud I should be able to connect through USB to MFT and be happy.
Well once all the songs were in the cloud and you connect through USB you can not see any of the sonds through the MFT panel. There are no songs listed as they are not on the iPhone. Since the phone is connected to the USB port the phone goes into accesory mode and you can not choose anything from there. Now everything that MFT is supposed to doesn't work.
If I want to listen to music I need to connect through BT and on the phone select a song. This is flaky as I only sometimes get the ability to see artist and song name and sometimes I can't use the steering wheel contriols and cannot at all use voice commands. Other issues is that I can't charge the phone while on BT since I haven't been able to get a car adapter for the new phone yet. That will happen in the next few days though.
So anyone out there able to use iTunes Match and the USB port? Anyone got any ideas on workarounds?
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Fred / Alfresco Desktop
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Fred is an easy-to-use window, boosting Alfresco for your End-users. It provides a smooth integration of Alfresco ECM with the desktop working environment of your end-user. It allows you to easily handle your documents with any desktop application (MS Explorer, MS Office, Open Office, …) and archive your emails (Outlook, Thunderbird…).
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Years ago, my family and I went to a popular hamburger restaurant. As we prepared to order, we were unaware that Jesus was in line ahead of us.
All we saw were several men trying to make themselves understood to the counter clerk. Exasperated, one of them took the clerk's pen and wrote something on the order form.
Later, as we waited for our food, the entire restaurant heard the clerk announce, "Jesus, your order is ready. Jesus?"
After some alarm, we realized the clerk had failed to pronounce the customer's name correctly in Spanish.
Instead of using the Spanish pronunciation of Jesus, she went with her Anglo Sunday school training.
It was funny but also a bit disconcerting. Most Anglo Christians wouldn't consider naming a kid Jesus. What if he later turned out to be wanted by the FBI?
But giving the name to a child is common among Latinos. It is, in fact, a sign of respect.
It's a whole other story in the easily provoked Bible Belt, where a Tennessee judge recently overruled a lower court decision that a baby could not be named Messiah.
The kid's parents, who apparently are not married or even currently fond of each other went to court because they couldn't agree on a last name.
That's when Child Support Magistrate Lu Ann Ballew noticed the kid's first name. In a quote I made up entirely, Ballew got all theological on the parents.
"Do you really want this kid going to hell for borrowing the Lord's name? Pick another one. Hitler. Judas. Cher. Krusty the Clown. You can't use 'Messiah' because it's copyrighted by God. What? No, you can't have 'Lamb of God' either."
Again, I was paraphrasing a lot.
A superior court judge reversed Ballew's ruling, calling it unconstitutional to prevent parents from naming their kid after the Savior, the Alpha and Omega, Prince of Peace, King of the Jews, Logos, Redeemer of Israel…
Anyway the kid's legal name today is "Messiah DeShawn McCullough."
Is that bad or wrong? Probably depends on your attitude about Jesus and how common you want his name to be. Do you really want to be yelling, "Messiah, stop punching your sister" in public?
If you're not religious, you might even enjoy the discomfiture of Christians. After all, why shouldn't parents be able to name their kid whatever they want? Isn't it their business?
Not really. It's also everyone else's business. If you don't think so, try asserting your constitutional right to name your kid ["N-word"] and see what happens.
Let's say you're not trying to be provocative. What if you're just clueless as to the misery you're inflicting with all that Johnny Cash "Boy Named Sue" crap?
When I was in elementary school, my friend Cooper swore to me that he was going to kill his parents when he got old enough.
I moved away the following year, so I don't know if he actually did. I wouldn't have blamed him. Neither would any jury who understood just how maddening "Cooper, Cooper, the big, fat pooper" could be every day for six $%#@ years.
Anyone who ever asked "What's in a name?" isn't thinking hard enough. Names can be every bit as loaded as a gun.
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im going to get this for my physics prof so i can get an A in his class
i don't get it
Not a bad design. Understandable concept. Gonna pass though.
Very cool design!
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'Eh. Not enough music related.
Maybe next time woot.
better design, better color, let me sleep on it
i don't get it either - but turntables. instant hit.
finally a shirt worth wearing.
the a b c d e labels kill it
mmmtin wrote:i don't get it
Ever used an equalizer??
A bit techy for my tastes but kind of cool for someone else.
I'm a media producer (emphasis in audio) this shirt rocks! It's so mine.
I like this one its just not something I'd wear.
Looks like something a Jet Grind/Set Radio character would wear.
now that's a damn good shirt. no more kiddy designs.
this colors cool and all, but theres way too many shirts that are using it
meh... disappointing for my birthday, I was hoping for something better to treat myself with
maybe next year woot
Will I regret this in the morning? Yep!
Do I know this already? Sure do!
Did I buy one anyway? Had to!
Great design. I'm just hoping I still think it's great in 2 weeks.
ay bee see dee eee...?
Dear Woot,
Whenever you're thinking about using a white shirt (i.e. yesterday) please don't and use an asphalt colored one instead. Asphalt = good, White = fail.
Im very excited everyone! This is my first woot shirt yay! This is a fantastic site with alot of colorful people.
deflabus wrote:better design, better color, let me sleep on it
I bet it's gone before you get up...
That's a really neat design. Music is meh though. Great for those music lovers out there though.
The design looks pretty cool .
Very cool shirt. Nice steez
turntables = first shirt wooted!!!!
im a dj... had to get it... if your in atlanta saturday you may see it!!!!
F.L.O.W @ Spring 4th
YAY! Finally a good shirt for DJ-ing...
I don't know about the grey, but I'm in for one...
EDIT: Bah... didn't notice it was dark grey <3... Now I'm glad I paid for the overnight shipping...
awoeonip wrote:the a b c d e labels kill it
this is sooo true :/
But it's still a cool design, ideal for parties :D
To buy or not to buy...
Perhaps woot needs to offer checking accounts. That way, I could just have my paychecks direct deposited to woot and use my WootVisa for the rare purchases of food and other annoying life expenditures. And with my WootRewards, I could earn free BOCs from time to time.
Do it woot. Do it. The addicts demand it.
i'm ALL over it.
yep, i wooted. i'm a big music nerd and this makes my heart feel good. i got weak and had to do it. damn you woot! damn you.
hmmxkrazee wrote:now that's a damn good shirt. no more kiddy designs.
*raises hand* I'll second that.
Psystal wrote:To buy or not to buy...
Perhaps woot needs to offer checking accounts. That way, I could just have my paychecks direct deposited to woot and use my WootVisa for the rare purchases of food and other annoying life expenditures. And with my WootRewards, I could earn free BOCs from time to time.
Do it woot. Do it. The addicts demand it.
That is a goooood idea!
got two
Yup. I bought it.
I have too many of these damn woot shirts.
I'm in.
Not sure exactly WHY, though!
debating. Good shirt, but I've got too many shirts...
i have a stupid amount of t-shirts, many from threadless.com, which have a similar style to these woot shirts, but are more expensive...
that being said, i'm a huge music fan, so i couldn't say no to this shirt... in for one!
my first woot shirt! woot!
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text: According to The Hollywood Reporter and other media, it looks like Ricky Gervais is about to return to the coming Golden Globes as the host. Gervais' last year fearless performance as host made a lot of headlines, since he managed to almost everybody in the movie industry. But his performance attracted lots of rating and therefore NBC & the Hollywood Foreign Press Association asked him to return for a third year as master of ceremonies. Gervais responde to these news (by tweeting): "Ooooooh! The plot thickens... Thoughts?"


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Anti-filibuster group's leader touted faulty, partisan poll on Scarborough Country
Research ››› ››› JEREMY CLUCHEY
Wendy E. Long, counsel of the conservative Judicial Confirmation Network (JCN), cited misleading poll results in support of Republican calls to forbid filibusters in the Senate judicial confirmation process through a rule change known as the "nuclear option." In fact, the poll Long cited, conducted by a Republican pollster with a history of crafting misleading questions that generate responses favorable to conservative policy positions, runs contrary to other recent polls by nonpartisan and bipartisan pollsters.
JCN is a conservative advocacy group that "works to ensure that the confirmation process for all judicial nominees is fair and that every [judicial] nominee sent to the full Senate receives an up or down vote." During her appearance on the April 14 edition of MSNBC's Scarborough Country, Long hailed California Supreme Court Justice Janice Rogers Brown (nominated to the D.C. Circuit) and Texas Supreme Court Justice Priscilla Owen (nominated to the 5th Circuit), whom Democrats are blocking, as "outstanding judges" and asserted that "82 percent of the American people want the Senate to vote on these candidates."
Long was apparently referring to a poll conducted March 6-9 for JCN by Republican pollster Ayres, McHenry & Associates. The poll asked respondents whether they agreed with the following statement: "If a nominee for any federal judgeship is well-qualified, he or she deserves an up or down vote on the floor of the Senate [underline in original]." But this question is misleading, offering an affirmative argument in favor of "up or down" votes for judicial nominees without an accompanying argument offered in opposition.
The question also posits a "well-qualified nominee," putting a heavy thumb on the scale, when in fact Democrats have articulated substantive reasons for asserting that neither Owen, Brown, nor any of the other judges they have blocked are "well-qualified."
In addition, several of the nominees whom Democrats have blocked did not receive "Well Qualified" ratings from the American Bar Association. Brown herself received the lowest possible "passing" rating from the ABA and was twice rated "Unqualified" by the California judicial evaluation committee, which wrote that she was "prone to inserting conservative personal views into her appellate opinions," according to an April 26, 1996, Los Angeles Times report.
The Ayres poll appears not to address the issue of the use of the filibuster for judicial nominations -- the very issue under debate. But the firm's website posts only "highlights" of the poll results, even though it posts the entire questionnaires for the two other polls for 2005 (here and here) currently available on the site. In contrast, recent polling on the specific filibuster issue by nonpartisan and bipartisan pollsters indicates that a majority of the public opposes the Republican threat to eliminate the filibuster for judicial nominations. Asked if they thought the Senate should "maintain the filibuster rule or eliminate the filibuster for judicial nominations," 50 percent favored maintaining the filibuster, while 40 percent disagreed, according to an NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll conducted March 31-April 3 by Democrat pollster Peter Hart and Republican pollster Bill McInturff [p. 6]. And a Newsweek poll conducted March 17-18 by nonpartisan pollster Princeton Survey Research Associates found similar results: "Neutering the filibuster would be unpopular with Americans, nearly six in ten (57 percent) of whom would disapprove. Even one-third (33 percent) of Republicans say they would object to such a move."
As Media Matters has noted (here and here), Ayres, McHenry & Associates has previously posed misleading and loaded questions to respondents, and conservative advocacy organizations frequently tout the firm's polls. The firm's list of "Federal Political Clients" includes Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-TN), Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL), former senator Strom Thurmond (R-SC), the National Republican Senatorial Committee, the National Republican Congressional Committee, and the Republican National Committee.
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Ive seen this guys stuff around and have heard average reviews of his stuff. Nothing great,but nothing too bad,aside from slight inaccuracies. Has anyone used his Fett flightsuits? It looks pretty accurate to me,but im not an expert on the flightsuit yet haha. I remember reading a review of a sellers suit from e-bay but not sure if it was Cucblacks. I remember it saying it was decent, but the thigh pockets had to be moved up or down,i forget heh, was that this sellers?
Just wondering what my options are for the flightsuit. thanks in advance for any assistance. One thing i do know is to stay away from star fortress! ha!


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Cotton Club
"All that jazz and more at Shanghai's longest running venue for live jazz and blues."—Sharon Owyang, author, Frommer's Shanghai. Live jazz brings to mind swinging Shanghai in its 1920s heyday; set in a smoky, Concession-era house with a few rambling rooms and an outdoor garden. 8 Fuxing Xi Lu; tel. 86 21 6437 7110.
JZ Jazz Club
"The smell of Cuban cigars mingles with the sounds of Latin jazz and some of Shanghai's most elegant faces."—Richard Baimbridge, Shanghai-based journalist. House band plays contemporary jazz most nights; Saturday is big band night; small club fills up quickly, so get there early. 46 Fuxing Xi Road; tel. 86 21 6431 0269. www.jzclub.cn
Shuffle Bar
Nightly live music—foreign and local rock and indie bands; some open mic nights; takes its bar seriously; dark, cavernous interior. 137 Xingfu Road; tel. 86 21 6283 2769.
The new ground zero for China's fashion and celebrity set; world-class DJs broadcast to several rooms, including one with a domed roof and giant plasma screens; multilevel nightclub ideally located on the top floors of a historic building at the foot of the Bund; panoramic views of both sides of the Huangpu River. 15 Zhong Dong Er Lu, 11th floor; tel. 86 21 6373 3588.
Bar Rouge
"The bar for the glamorous set to see and be seen. Bring your own Gauloises."—Sharon Owyang, author, Frommer's Shanghai. Huge face shots of beautiful women; showy bartenders who light the bar aflame; gorgeous international clientele. Bund 18, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, seventh floor; tel. 86 21 6339 1199.
Cloud 9
Steel-armored lounge is where the financial goes to ooh and aah over Pudong's expanding skyline; above-the-clouds panoramic views; outstanding wine list. Jinmao Tower, 87th floor, 88 Century Boulevard; tel. 86 21 5049 1234. www.shanghai.grand.hyatt.com
Glamour Bar
"Pink-tinged chandeliers, funky retro sofas, and champagne cocktails make for a fantastic night out."—Megan Shank, senior editor, Newsweek Select. Michelle Garnaut's gorgeously conceived nightlife venture; delicate artwork and surreal picture-window views; live jazz on some weekends; located downstairs from M on the Bund. 20 Guangdong Road, 6F; tel. 86 21 6350 9988. www.m-restaurantgroup.com/
Chinese New Year or Spring Festival
First day of the lunar new year, generally late January or February. Commemorated with business closures (up to three days), private feasts, and fireworks.
Dragon Boat Festival
Fifth day of the fifth moon, generally May or June. Dragon boat racing and zhong zhi—sticky rice treats in bamboo leaves—are the final remaining vestiges of this national holiday, harking back to imperial China.
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Fifteenth day of eighth moon, generally August or September. What's an occasion in China that doesn't involve food? This one entails yue bing—or "mooncake" pastries filled with your choice of black bean paste, dates, lotus seeds, salted eggs, and more.
Shanghai Contemporary
Early September. Annual art fair begun in 2007 by a pair of European gallery owners interested in bringing attention to the budding Shanghai art scene, focused around the M50 district. www.shcontemporary.info
Shanghai International Arts Festival
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The audience for National Public Radio has been growing fast, but Republicans want to defund it, along with Public TV. We hear about ideological issues and about different consequences for urban centers and rural areas that don't have alternatives. Also, President Obama holds forth on Egypt and budget cuts, and the New York and Frankfort stock exchanges are merging. Who are the likely winners and losers?
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Heey guys,
Ive been thinking.. about `magic`.
Why do people want to use magic? Well who doesn`t want to shoot freaking lightning or firebolts out of their hands aye? But here it comes!
Why should we chooce weapons over magic? Skill and training over knowledge of the arcane? Metal and Leather armor over robes?


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my dog honestly takes the cake, shes allergic to fleas,
corn, wheat, most any chemical known to man, and
something thats in Advantage makes her break out in a
rash from hell.
so everything in my damn house is organic crap..and anything
organic costs 2x anything else on the shelf
and thats just allergies, shes got eye problems too...something thats more common in chows
...i got screwed.
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