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A quick view of the new rankings shows us a few interesting changes in comparison of its previous edition. One of the most notable changes can be seen in the rise of 32 places - from 87th to 55th position – of Vlerick Leuven Gent Management School. Its programme is the fastest climbing full-time MBA in Europe and the third fastest climbing full-time MBA in the world.
There is also a certain move in the popularity of some Asian b-schools. The National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School's MBA programme has achieved its highest ranking this year. Globally, the NUS MBA has been ranked 23rd. Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Business School is ranked 33rd in the global MBA rankings and its alumni also have the highest average salaries among those who attend the Singapore programmes. Measured three years after graduation, its alumni have an average salary of nearly US$104,600. Two other Singapore-based schools are also in the top 100. Insead's MBA, which is based in France and Singapore is ranked 4th globally, while SP Jain Center of Management is ranked 68th.
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Emma Byrne believes Arsenal Ladies' undiminished hunger for victory is the reason behind their continued dominance of the English game.
This season's Women's Super League triumph was the ninth successive time the Club have been crowned champions of England, while Byrne has won more than 20 major honours since signing in 2000.
And the goalkeeper says a strong belief that losing cannot be tolerated has underpinned the Club's determination to carry on winning trophies.
"The players are all individuals who are motivated to win and motivated to stay at the top of their game," Byrne told Arsenal.com. "We've been winning domestically for the last 10 years but we've also got Champions League that we want to start winning again.
"We won that once and really want to do it again - that's motivation in itself. When you wear the Arsenal badge, it's not acceptable to lose."
Laura Harvey's side were denied the opportunity to emulate their domestic treble of 2011 when Chelsea knocked them out of this season's FA Women's Cup at the semi-final stage.
Byrne admits the team were hurt by the loss, but maintains the setback drove them on to be successful in other competitions.
"We were really upset about losing because the FA Cup is a huge competition and is something we love being involved in," she said. "It didn't go well for us and we didn't deserve to win so it brought us back to earth a bit.
"It showed we can lose and gain confidence again."
After adding another two medals to her haul of honours, the 33-year-old insists the feeling of winning a trophy is still as special now as it was when she won her first more than a decade ago.
"It doesn't matter how many we've won because it feels great every time," Byrne said. "It's brilliant to win and we never want to stop doing that.
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(2) It is essential to distinguish (e.g. by compositing or otherwise assimilating different proxy information in a consistent manner—e.g., Jones et al., 1998; Mann et al., 1998, 1999; Briffa et al., 2001) between regional temperature changes and changes in global or hemispheric mean temperature. Specific periods of cold and warmth differ from region to region over the globe (see Jones and Mann, 2004), as changes in atmospheric circulation over time exhibit a wave-like character, ensuring that certain regions tend to warm (due, for example, to a southerly flow in the Northern Hemisphere winter mid-latitudes) when other regions cool (due to the corresponding northerly flow that must occur elsewhere). Truly representative estimates of global or hemispheric average temperature must therefore average temperature changes over a sufficiently large number of distinct regions to average out such offsetting regional changes. The specification of a warm period, therefore requires that warm anomalies in different regions should be truly synchronous and not merely required to occur within a very broad interval in time, such as AD 800-1300 (as in Soon et al, 2003; Soon and Baliunas, 2003).
MYTH #3: The "Hockey Stick" studies claim that the 20th century on the whole is the warmest period of the past 1000 years.
This is a mis-characterization of the actual scientific conclusions. Numerous studies suggest that hemispheric mean warmth for the late 20th century (that is, the past few decades) appears to exceed the warmth of any comparable length period over the past thousand years or longer, taking into account the uncertainties in the estimates (see Figure 1 in "Temperature Variations in Past Centuries and The So-Called 'Hockey Stick'"). On the other hand, in the context of the long-term reconstructions, the early 20th century appears to have been a relatively cold period while the mid 20th century was comparable in warmth, by most estimates, to peak Medieval warmth (i.e., the so-called "Medieval Warm Period"). It is not the average 20th century warmth, but the magnitude of warming during the 20th century, and the level of warmth observed during the past few decades, which appear to be anomalous in a long-term context. Studies such as those of Soon and associates (Soon and Baliunas, 2003; Soon et al, 2003) that consider only '20th century' conditions, or interpret past temperature changes using evidence incapable of resolving trends in recent decades , cannot meaningfully address the question of whether late 20th century warmth is anomalous in a long-term and large-scale context.
MYTH #4: Errors in the "Hockey Stick" undermine the conclusion that late 20th century hemispheric warmth is anomalous.
This statement embraces at least two distinct falsehoods. The first falsehood holds that the "Hockey Stick" is the result of one analysis or the analysis of one group of researchers (i.e., that of Mann et al, 1998 and Mann et al, 1999). However, as discussed in the response to Myth #1 above, the basic conclusions of Mann et al (1998,1999) are affirmed in multiple independent studies. Thus, even if there were errors in the Mann et al (1998) reconstruction, numerous other studies independently support the conclusion of anomalous late 20th century hemispheric-scale warmth.
The second falsehood holds that there are errors in the Mann et al (1998, 1999) analyses, and that these putative errors compromise the "hockey stick" shape of hemispheric surface temperature reconstructions. Such claims seem to be based in part on the misunderstanding or misrepresentation by some individuals of a corrigendum that was published by Mann and colleagues in Nature. This corrigendum simply corrected the descriptions of supplementary information that accompanied the Mann et al article detailing precisely what data were used. As clearly stated in the corrigendum, these corrections have no influence at all on the actual analysis or any of the results shown in Mann et al (1998). Claims that the corrigendum reflects any errors at all in the Mann et al (1998) reconstruction are entirely false.
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Hello guys thanks for the tip. I already have one of those and I used it and unhooked the battery ground wire and put it to the positive cable and it did not light up but the battery emblem on my dash would not go off until the battery was unhooked of course and I discovered that a wire hooked up to my alternator was causing my dash battery indicator to stay on even with key out as it was drawing constant power somehow.
I thought the wire hooked up to my alternator was for my dash volt meter but turns out it was not so I took it off and problem solved.
The battery indicator does not come on now just when you start it and it then will go off and nothing is on while truck is off.
I also had everything checked at the auto store and they checked alternator,battery and all is good. Thanks a lot guys for the tricks
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Hello guys I went out to start my truck today and for some reason my battery was almost dead at only 10 volts showing when you turn the key forward in the start position so I know something drained it. I had to get a jump.
This is a carbureted v8 96 s10 and not using any gauges in dash area as I have a set of aftermarket gauges. I drove my truck last Friday and everything was charging and working just fine with no issues. I have not driven it since then. Everything on charging system is brand new and battery is less then two years old and it was fully charged last week.
I did have some sort of problem with my chime staying on while the dash light was on while running headlights but if I turned the dash light dimmer switch to the off position to shut dash light off it would go off. Now while running the lights the chime sometimes would keep quiet. Anyways that should not be the problem as the only change I did to my truck since last week was take out the chime box under my dash and nothing else.
I looked over everything in my truck and there was no light's on inside anywhere and the key was in the correct position when I took it out. Now I don't know if this is causing the drain or not but on my dash there is nothing on but for some reason the battery indicator light stays on even with no keys in the truck and heck I never paid attention before but to me it seems that should not be showing with nothing on or running correct?
So if this is the problem can just that little indicator not shutting off drain my battery by not wanting to shut off? I never paid attention before cause only gauge that works in dash is the volt gauge. Hope someone can help me out on what the heck to check for cause everything else is working as normal and all lights turn off when the key is off.
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It consists of double bedroom, living room with TV. Shower room and kitchen. Pleasant courtyard. Quiet and beautiful area. Sheets and towels included.
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Mycket trevliga värdar, mycket hjälpsam
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very nice, clean appartment. Joakim is very nice as well! Convenient close to the city center, so lives up to it's name.
En härligt belägen lägenhet i ett äldre hus med vacker innergård!
Rent och städat. Med lite nya ytskikt och en förbättrad wc/duschlösning så skulle denna lägenhet utan problem få toppbetyg, för detta priset så höll den dock vad den lovade.
Hyresvärden är mycket trevlig och flexibel.
Very nice apartment with a little bit "Berlin-Kreuzberg" flair. Shops, Cafes and Pubs nearby. Tram to the ferry to the islands south of Gothenburg and a small ferry to the other site of the Gota älv too.
We have also a lot of fun, to talk with Joakim about Gothenburg and Sweden.
Mycket trevlig hyresvärd. Lägenheten hade jättebra läge. Gångavstånd till allt i stan. Jag och min sambo är jättenöjda.
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We elect another bunch of politicians on Tuesday, including a president. The winner could be the same one we have right now, or a new one. No surprise there.
A third possibility exists. It's a long shot. Horrible space monsters may invade Earth and enslave the entire human race while here's the good part actually balancing the budget.
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I have cast a ballot in 80 percent of elections in which I was qualified to vote. That's a pretty good average considering that a large number of Americans rarely vote.
It's getting worse. Sixty-three percent of voting-age Americans turned out for the 1960 national election. Compare that with 38.7 percent in 2010. An estimated 90 million potential voters won't bother on Tuesday.
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So I've come to the conclusion that our selection at 18 should be a rush linebacker, we've struggled getting to the QB too often and its no longer a rushing league.
There is a possibility that Cortney Upshaw drops to us along with Mercilus and Perry. I assume Ingram and Coples are selected.
So, who would be the pick and why. I'm struggling to see who would fit best.
Cortney Upshaw seems like he has the highest floor but lowest ceiling. He's played in the 3-4 before, of the 3 he's the one most likely to drop into coverage with some success. But he went to Alabama, and Alabama guys have usually reached their potential already with that coaching staff and system. He also scored an 8 in the wonderlic, doesn't seem to bright, Bama guys scare me a bit, but of the 3 lets call Upshaw the "safest" pick.
Nick Perry will never drop into coverage. He'd be a wonderful 4-3 end, he has no hips though, but he probably has the best set of pass rush skills of the 3 and has scary quickness. When I look at our past/recent success, it was when Merriman was getting to the QB on a regular basis. Merriman NEVER dropped into coverage, so me thinks that we can be successful with having a Merclius/Perry lineup on every down and just give straight hell to the QB. To me Perry reminds me a lot of Aldon Smith. Great measurables, very raw, huge potential.
Whitney Mercilus confuses the hell out of me. The combine helped him and made me believe he can move laterally and can fit well in our defense. But he's a one year wonder, and that scares me. I try to convince myself that Mercilus is the guy I like best in this group but I have a barrier up and have no idea what to think. Maybe he'd be a perfect fit behind Liuget! I DON'T KNOW!
Someone please sell me on one of these guys as the clear cut winner of this cluster so I can sleep at night. And please let Barron be selected before our pick so we don't have to worry about that.
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I firmly believe that just because the the drills and times indicate that Mercilus
translate to a rush LB doesn't mean that he necessarily
all that well.
If anything I think he's got roughly the same ceiling if only slightly better than Upshaw does (he's always been an effort rusher versus an athletic-rusher), the thing is he doesn't have the same floor as Upshaw. Personally I'd take Andre Branch ahead of Mercilus. Mercilus just screams Anthony Spencer at best to me. There's nothing dynamic about his pass-rushing, and his strength - as best you could call it - against the run is more of a null factor for us now that we have Double J on the roster.
Branch has more athletic upside, more potential to be dynamic.
Perry is effectively a less dynamic Terrell Suggs. I mean look, DeMarcus Ware rushes the backfield 90% of the time (i.e. doesn't drop into coverage), and I'm not trying to compare Perry in any way to Ware, but just show that ability to drop into coverage is more an added bonus than a necessity. Where guys like Perry, Mercilus, and to some degree Branch (once he bulks up a bit more) give you an added advantage over Upshaw is that they're much more capable playing the end in a nickel and dime packages which are becoming more and more prevalent in the league today. Really depends on what Pagano is looking for:
Pass-rush strong with little upside as a multi-tool: Perry
Pass-rush as a strength (with upside) and good upside as a multi-tool: Branch
Little upside as a pass rusher but substantial floor as a multi-tool: Upshaw
4-3 LDE: Mercilus
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The Christmas holidays always brings to mind my Aunt Betty Richards and the many hours she spent in the kitchen cooking candies, breads, cakes, pies, and her famous cinnamon rolls. She was a great cook and there were many cousins, aunts and uncles who stopped by during the holidays expecting to find their favorite sweet.
During their later years, my grandparents lived with Uncle Johnny and Aunt Betty in Lingleville, which is a small stop in the road just outside of Stephenville in Erath County, Texas. My cousins, Linda, Brenda, Jerry, and DeeBo had the enviable privilege of getting to know them better than any other of their 46 grandchildren. Yes, I said 46. That number always astounds me, even today. I am the third oldest grandchild, and the oldest living today; next in line is two years younger than I am, and the youngest is young enough to be one of my children.
Some of Bob and Willie's 46 Grandchildren
Grandpa and Grandma Richards had eleven children, but they lost the oldest, a little girl they named Iwanda, at age six. She died on January 13, 1921 and is buried in Whitt Cemetery, Parker County, Texas.
You can imagine how many of my aunts and uncles stopped by during the holidays to visit their mom and dad, bringing their children to play with their cousins. There was usually a house full of adult conversation, noisy laughter and kids running in and out.
Aunt Betty cooked from Thanksgiving until Christmas making all of the favorites: fudge, coconut pecan balls, divinity, sausage balls, peanut brittle, cookies, pecan pie, and her specialty, cinnamon rolls.
My cousin, Linda Ruth, tells the story every year about her mother making a platter full of candy and threatening the kids, that if they touched it they would be in a "heap of trouble, more than they had ever been in before!" This particular year Aunt Betty had stacked the platter with the candy in a pyramid shape and set it on top of the refrigerator, knowing that the kids would have a difficult time reaching it.
Later in the day three of the uncles came by with their families and Aunt Betty went into the kitchen with Aunt Jean, Aunt Bobbie, and my mother, Mildred, to get some of the food out to serve to the men and the kids.
When Aunt Betty reached up to get the platter of candy, it still looked as beautiful as ever; and so while making allowances for the heavy platter of candy, she used too much force and the candy literally flew over her head landing on the floor behind her!
You see the platter was "top heavy", because Grandpa Richards had been sneaking pieces of candy from the back of the pyramid all day long. There was NO candy in the back of the pyramid - just a large hole! He had a sweet tooth, and he absolutely loved to torment Aunt Betty!
I asked Linda how her mother knew it was Grandpa who had gotten the candy and not one of the kids. She said she figured they were not clever enough to have thought of that trick yet!
I'm not sure what choice words Aunt Betty had to say to him, but I imagine his ears were burning for a while after the laughter died down.
Aunt Betty now has Alzheimer's disease, and although she no longer cooks, she still has a host of beloved nieces and nephews, as well as her own grandchildren who visit her and bring her candy, remembering the times when she was the matriarch of the family and held court in her kitchen.
Grandpa Richards also suffered with Alzheimer's disease and died in 1975. Grandma Richards died after struggling with breast cancer in 1966.
John Robert Richards married Willie Laura Homsley November 12, 1912 in Peaster, Parker Co., Texas. Their children were:
1. Iwanda Richards, born March 22, 1915 in Parker County, Texas; died January 13, 1921 in Whitt, Parker Co., Texas.
2. Leon Fremont Richards, born August 26, 1916 in Peaster, Parker Co., Texas; died April 08, 1985 in Ft. Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas.
3. Floyd Alvin Richards, born July 28, 1918 in Wealand, Texas; died March 10, 1979 in Grand Prairie, Texas.
4. Syble Maedean Richards, born February 22, 1922 in Whitt, Parker Co., Texas; died April 07, 2004 in Modesto, California.
5. J.D. Richards, born December 28, 1924 in Whitt, Parker Co., Texas.
6. Lloyd Frank Richards, born November 07, 1926 in Whitt, Parker Co., Texas; died March 05, 2005.
7. Bobbie Louise Richards, born January 11, 1929 in Whitt, Parker Co., Texas; died October 02, 2001 in Eastland, Texas.
8. Thurman Wayne Richards, born April 20, 1931 in Weatherford, Parker Co., Texas; died December 5, 2011 in Hemphill, Sabine Co., Texas.
9. Mary Ella Richards, born June 01, 1933 in Weatherford, Parker Co., Texas; died October 01, 2004 in Paris, Lamar Co., Texas.
10. John Robert Richards, Jr., born March 01, 1937 in Weatherford, Parker Co., Texas; died November 11, 2005 in Erath Co., Texas.
11. Richard Edwin Richards, born October 27, 1939 in Weatherford, Parker Co, Texas; died December 02, 2000 in Athens, Shelby Co., Texas.
Original Photographs from Collection belonging to Betty Richards, Digital format, Used by Judith Richards Shubert December 8, 2011
Story Handed Down by Linda Ruth Richards to Family Members
Genealogy Information taken from Family Bible and Notes Written by Willie Homsley Richards


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I was in Washington, D.C., last week on the day the Senate voted on the Manchin-Toomey gun legislation.
Senate hallways and offices were packed with visitors, lobbyists, and tour groups.
The media was present too; they ringed the Russell office rotunda—an area used by the networks for the reports you see on newscasts every day.
I was there to talk with office staff and aides who work for members of our Kentucky congressional delegation. KET is making plans to be in Washington for a live broadcast of Kentucky Tonight the first week in May followed by a series of One to One conversations with our Washington delegation. My intention was not to see any member of the group —although we did run into Reps. Yarmuth, Massie, and Barr.
But you couldn't avoid the feeling that something a little out of the ordinary was taking place.
This was one day after the Boston Marathon explosions; there was a noticeable increase in police presence and canine patrols. Visitors in lines outside of the Cannon, Rayburn, Longworth, and Russell complexes were greeted with assault weapon-wielding policemen.
There was an eerie pall hanging over the Capitol.
This was also the day before the ricin-laced letter was delivered, but intercepted, by a congressional post office facility located far from Capitol Hill. At the same time, the third floor of the Russell Senate building went into lock-down because of a suspicious package delivered to a senator's office—directly one floor above Sen. Rand Paul's office.
For me and many other visitors, these elements — canine units on the Capitol grounds, a noticeable police presence, increased security — could not help but stand out. For senators and representatives, office workers, and Capitol personnel, it was just another day at the office.
Our One to One interviews will begin on May 13th. I'll sit down with all eight members of our delegation to discuss national and Kentucky-related issues with them.
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05/02/2013 , 12:14 PM by Justine Frazier
If you missed your regular dose of finace, art and science on breakfast over the past couple of day....here it is....plus the ABA for flood finance.
Australian Bankers Association says banks can offer financial relief to flood effected residents and business owners. Steven Munchenberg is the Chief Executive of the ABA.
Science: David Lloyd from Southern Cross University
* The problem with feral cats; US study estimates feral cats kill 3.4 billion birds annually as well as being a major cause of disease for the house cat
* Dung beetles using starts to navigate
* And whale vomit could be worth $65,000
Arts Wrap: Peter Wood (CEO of Arts Northern Rivers)
* CONNECT; a new mentorship program for musicians
* What's on; It's all about light / Mrs Prime Minister
* Opportunity; Northern Rivers Portrait Prize / Byron Youth Film Competition
Local finance writer David Tomlinson with finance news
* Interest rates expected to stay on hold with a positive outlook towards the Australian economy in the next 12mths
* Japan's level of debt and printing more money
* US showing signs of recovery
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CEO Ed Han proudly introduces Corner Cube, a brand new feature where he and his fellow co-founders and executives can share their thoughts on what goes on behind the scenes at Tiny Prints.
Tiny Prints was founded seven years ago. We have never told our story publicly. So why now? Why at all?
I recently heard on the radio that fewer Americans than ever believe in the American Dream—the idea that anyone can be successful in this country through hard work. I hope to convince readers that is simply not the case. I will use this blog to submit evidence from Tiny Prints that the American Dream very much is alive.
So why now? Is it because we have made it, we are at the pinnacle of our success? Not even close. For most of the past seven years, we thought almost exclusively about survival and winning at the same time. That meant furiously innovating, testing, refining. And while all that time we thought about telling our story, time seemed to have passed at the speed of light. We are still busy, but our responsibility as entrepreneurs now seems to be more than building, building, building. We must find time somehow to connect more deeply with our customers, our work family and the future entrepreneurs and keepers of the American Dream.
Tiny Prints is a story of friendship that's turned into family. It's a story of an undying commitment to serve our customers through innovation and creativity. Tiny Prints is a business started with $10,000 in pooled savings from three friends with a dream to create a workplace where people look forward to Mondays. From that beginning, the company has grown to 250 family members with a passion to build and without spending a single cent of outside investment.
This blog is the story of a start-up with a passion to grow quickly, profitably and by focusing on six core values. We believe that, like the way our company got started, the tiny things in life are the big things in disguise. In that belief is an idea that Tiny Prints can change the world by creating a more thoughtful one. And with a purpose like that, we have just begun our odyssey.
About Ed Han, Tiny Prints CEO
Ed is one of the founders of Tiny Prints, and our current CEO. True to what you'd expect from one of the masterminds behind Tiny Prints, Ed sincerely loves not just the fresh look and stylish design of social stationery, but the heartfelt message behind it that motivates our customers to get together, keep in touch and send little rays of sunshine to eachother's mailboxes. He currently resides in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife, Polly, and his two beautiful children, Emily and Cooper.


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The 2012 European Championship is underway and Arsenal.com will be keeping you regularly updated with the progress of the Gunners taking part in the tournament.
Andrey Arshavin, Tomas Rosicky
Russia 4-1 Czech Republic, Group A
Friday, June 8
Andrey Arshavin delivered an inspirational performance as Russia defeated Tomas Rosicky's Czech Republic 4-1 in their opening Euro 2012 match on Friday night.
Despite a confident start from the Czechs, Dick Advocaat's side opened the scoring when the impressive Alan Dzagoev fired home after Aleksandr Kerzhakov had headed against the far post in the 15th minute.
With Arshavin in top form, the Russians came close to doubling their advantage soon afterwards when the Arsenal forward laid on a pass for the advancing Dzagoev, who fired wide.
But there was no holding back Advocaat's side, as Arshavin turned creator to set up Roman Shirokov, who added to the Russians' advantage.
But just when it looked like the result was assured, Vaclav Pilar halved the Czech Republic's deficit with a neat finish in the 52nd minute.
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Near midcourt, Reggie Bullock and Dexter Strickland were standing and grinning, each with his arms around the shoulders of his teammate. They did not wave their arms to incite the Smith Center crowd. They didn't have to. All they had to do was stand there, grin, and listen to the crescendo.
Already trailing 28-13 because of an unexpected tornado of Carolina defensive intensity, Maryland had tried to run a pick and roll near midcourt. This is a play that has occasionally given Carolina trouble this season.
Not this time. James Michael McAdoo jumped out from behind the screening Alex Len like an evil teenager trying to scare a bunch of naïve trick-or-treaters. Strickland fought all the way over the top of the screen, and Seth Allen was soon pinched near midcourt. Len ran towards the goal holding his hand in the air as if he was wide open, but Allen had bigger problems--he couldn't see the big center because of the harassment of Strickland and McAdoo.
Allen eventually found an outlet, and the Terps got the ball to Jake Layman. He managed one dribble before McAdoo swiped the ball off Layman's leg. The Terrapin freshman retreated to pick up the ball, and as he did so, you could almost see him relax. Whew. Finally. Let me take just one second to rest.
It was a bad decision. As soon as Layman hesitated, the swarming hands of Strickland slapped the ball away, into the waiting hands of Bullock. The Tar Heels tried to start yet another fast break--they would finish the half with a 14-2 advantage in points off turnovers--but Layman grabbed Bullock to prevent what might have been a 4-on-1 break.
That's just one possession out of dozens in Saturday's first half. But it was one of the most emblematic of a Tar Heel defense that simply refused to let the Terrapins have any oxygen.
As Strickland and Bullock congratulated each other, a low roar began in the student section, spread throughout the lower bowl, crept into the upper deck, and soon 20,865 people were delivering a standing ovation for...what, exactly? Defense, perhaps. The big early lead, certainly. Mostly, though, it was just sheer appreciation of the kind of hustle and intensity Roy Williams has been asking for since mid-October.
It had to be seen in person to be appreciated. The players on the court left you no choice. There wasn't much you could do if you were in that crowd, other than stand and make as much noise as possible.
"I thought Carolina was great, and I thought their crowd was great," said Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon. "I thought their crowd was much better today than it was on senior night when we played here last year. It was a hungry team and a hungry crowd."
Which came first: the hungry team or the hungry crowd? It's hard to say, but there is absolutely no doubt that the Tar Heel hustle in the first 20 minutes fueled the frenzy. Pick your favorite effort play:
Desmond Hubert played terrific post defense on a pair of post-up attempts by Shaquille Cleare on the same possession with 14:45 left in the first half. Eventually, frustrated by Hubert's success in funneling him to the baseline, Cleare took it upon himself to barrel to the middle and fling a wild shot, which was promptly rejected by McAdoo into the hands of Strickland, who took off on another fast break chance.
Ninety seconds later, McAdoo refused to give up on a deflection, following it into the crowd, spearing it with one hand, and then pegging it off Layman from a good 10 paces like a bully pinpointing the helpless kid in dodge ball to save the UNC possession.
The Tar Heels grabbed 14 offensive rebounds, giving them 34 over the last two games. Bullock picked one up midway through the first half with no technique at all. It wasn't that Maryland failed to box him out; in fact, Allen did have contact with Bullock and also had inside position. But Bullock simply outran Allen and two other Terps to track down a Brice Johnson miss. Then, this being the day of Bullock's career-high 24 points, he turned and fired the ball through the net to stretch Carolina's lead to two touchdowns.
"All those plays build the momentum," said Strickland, who had four steals. "We really had it going in the first half. Reggie hit all those shots and we got steals and fast break dunks, and that built the momentum."
That momentum eventually crested into the moment of congratulation between Strickland and Bullock, two upperclassmen who had spent the better part of an entire half taking advantage of a younger Terp team that simply got behind and soon found everything--the crowd, the defense, the rims, their mismatched red-and-black shoes, everything--against them.
That's what is supposed to happen at home. That's why everyone was out of their seats, why for just the second time this year (UNLV being the other) the Smith Center crowd seemed to see something that it recognized. What was it, exactly? What's the description we're looking for here?
"It was pretty in the first half," Williams said. "I don't mind telling you. It looked like North Carolina basketball."
What he said.
Adam Lucas is the publisher of Tar Heel Monthly and the author or co-author of seven books on the Tar Heels.


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Many of you may be aware of the Change Case text options in the Format menu or Home tab of the MS Word Ribbon. This wonderful feature will allow you to take text and, in one quick swoop, change the case of every letter to match your needs.
From the Change Case options, you can make text all lower case, all upper case, sentence case, toggle case or title case.
In older versions of Word you'll need to make a choice in the dialog box and click OK.
In Word 2007 you'll simply need to choose your formatting option from the list provided by the Change Case button on the Home tab.
It's a nice feature and it works perfectly, but wouldn't you like an even quicker way?
Yeah, everybody always wants to get the job done a little bit faster. I know I do!
So, here's a quick keyboard version of the Change Case feature.
Highlight your text to be changed and hit Shift + F3.
Don't like the case format you get?
No problem. Hit Shift + F3 again.
Poof! The text will change again. (Still don't like it? Then keep up with the Shift + F3 thing. It will just keep rotating through the Change Case options until you find the one you need).
Wait, there's more! Here's a bonus to the whole Change Case thing.
There's actually two different types of all caps. That is, if you know how to tap into the other set, known as small caps.
Next question: How do we get the small caps?
That's a good question and fortunately, it's easy to answer.
When you've got something that needs to be emphasized (but not screamed at the reader), you've got something that's a good candidate for the small caps format.
To change text to small caps first highlight the text to be changed and then press Shift+ Ctrl + K on your keyboard. This will take your lower case typing and turn it into small caps. If you hit the key combination again, it will return your text to lower case characters.
Just as a little warning… I don't want anyone thinking that they "broke" something when trying out the small caps.
- If you change text into small caps, decide it's not what you want and start with the Shift + F3 rotation you'll find that small caps will replace the lower case option for that text. That's it. Just another super quick way to get your point across, without over emphasizing! ~ April


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Well, you're asking for opinions, so, save your money.......
What laser sight is the best, for my Beretta 9mm PX4 Storm full size, I am looking at the crimson model what your opinion?
Well, you're asking for opinions, so, save your money.......
berettabone what do you mean which would do a better job, I like saving money
I am saying, skip the laser toy, and spend on something more practical....unless your rich, of course........fun toy for the dog to chase, otherwise, useless in mho...
A laser sight is a tool and nothing more, if you are not well grounded in the basics of shooting it will not help you. It's only real use is when it is to dark to see the sights and by using it you risk showing your position. Spend the money on real practice time and get good at using your iron sight before adding a laser. If you are already a good shooter and not looking for a crutch, the crimson trace has as good a reputation as any I am aware of.
sgms I known you and berrettabone are correct, but when your wife want to buy one for you I can't said no! thanks for your input
I'm pretty old fashioned (conservative) on most gun related subjects, but this is one subject which I differ on with the old gun hands who pooh-pooh the laser. I have Crimson Trace Laser grips on three compact self defense handguns, and a rail-mounted laser on my G20 (10mm Glock). I do not buy into all the mall ninja crap, nor do I believe any of the advertizing hype. But, I do see a practical use for lasers as dry-fire practice aids, and if they do light up in a self-defense scenario, so much the better, because I may not have my eyeglasses and cannot focus the front sight without them.
What I do not do with a laser is practice live-fire, other than to confirm that it is still zeroed. It isn't necessary, and I always want my default aiming method to be the one that does not rely on a battery operated device. If you always do this, the laser can not let you down in a pinch, because you pretend that it will not work when you need it, anyway. If it does work, fine - the dot will be on the spot you are aiming at, and you can use it or ignore it, as you please.
In reality, it probably will work - mine have not required battery changes, yet, and the oldest one is at least two years old.
bisley thanks for your in put I do agree with your practice and I do need my glasses I just wanted to know am much as I could before my wife spent her money
Thanks for all your opinions, change in plans talk her into a Uplola speed loader and some 9mm ammno
That's uplula and ammo............good choice......
Sounds good, and if my wife wanted one I'd have been buying her one as well.


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Re: Epic!
Like the shirt, not to fond of your name though.
hmmm somehow think this will be rejected....
Re: In the Beginning was the Command Line...
Nice, GMV
viper88c wrote:hmmm somehow think this will be rejected....
but it looks so real.... why why why...
Re: Gonna Be Big in Japan
Awesome shirt! Sorry it's not fogging. Weird and frustrating, huh?
Re: 1928. The birth of an icon.
Traditionally, I am a Tigger fan. But I LOVE this and would own it since it relates so well to how he got the idea.
This reminds me of my favorite derby entry of all time
Re: Once Upon a Time...
Re: The Original Grill Master
thanks carlover323 and bootsboots.
Re: The Bad Egg
great illo, Hector looks quite menacing!
I'm most impressed by the distressed look given to the design and that you've managed to make it so appealing without using much detail and limited colors. I could see this breaking some records...
This is my favorite shirt in the derby. If you make it back in the fog I'll most certainly by it. SO many of the shirts here are just not very wearable and seem more like they belong on a webcomic than a design contest. Your design is a breath of fresh air to worn out contest. Great work.
Hah, nice. I know >_ can easily be found on the keyboard though, so we'll see how it goes.
I really like how you've interpreted Revelation in your design. It looks like there is a scroll on one end but I don't see the other half of it... Is this intentional? Either way I think it's a sweet shirt and could even spark some evangenlizing
ImPenE1 wrote:I really like the concept, just think it needs to be turned around to draw the eye up.
Good idea, I have it going down to hint at roots and the sun over the wearer's shoulder. If you were looking at the wearer-of-this-shirt in the mid-morning the light would come down over the shoulder from the east (depending on which way they were standing) and cast the shadow over the shoulder, down their body.
Thanks for the input, I'll see how casting upward looks at some point~
dekonstruct wrote:Heartluce, you're my kind of crazy ;)
Right back atya ;-)
TychPsych wrote:I think Adder might be one of my favorite people on shirt.woot.
Why would it get rejected? There aren't any gradients!
kylemittskus wrote:What is this the beginning of?
A brush-fire, maybe. The exchange of electrons, certainly.
The entry title "It was a dark and stormy night..." is the opening to Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton's (has there ever been a sillier name?) 1830 novel Paul Clifford. The line was made increasingly famous by Shulz as Snoopy repeatedly begins his perpetually-beginning novel in the same way.
But all that's all available for digestion on Wikipedia. Really, I just wanted to draw some lighting. Lightning is cool... it's all bright and stuff.
Re: Birth of the Moon
Amazing design, I just think it would look stronger on navy. This on black just seems like a science-kid shirt to me :P
ChefRAZ wrote:but it looks so real.... why why why...
::hands him a bullet:: here... do something constructive with that. It'll be far more useful than trying to figure out what atrocities are happening with this entry.
um... what? *rejected*
Hutif wrote:Really? I was fairly certain this was the beginning of the "Crazy Bird Lady." Like you've been watching too much Family Guy or something...
Shhhh... I was trying to sound deep and artistic. Don't out me.
I hope so
Re: First meeting
This is a good shirt.
lmbo look at dat dog
InLoveWithAdderXYU wrote:Adder, call me. And put me at the top of the list for your new CD. I'm sure it will be amazing.
I will use your heart like a moist towelette. It is best we do not get involved. Unless you want a hot tryst in my VW bus.
Forever in Blue Jeans,
Rawkfist wrote:PLEASE tell me YOU are joking about not knowing if he was.
Hey you never know. Besides, I don't know the guy personally. Just wanted to make sure we were all on the same page here. Haha :P
AdderXYU wrote:This reminds me of my favorite derby entry of all time
i like the reason given for that rejection!!!!!!!
Re: beginning to fly
Definitely my fav out of them all!
Re: The Creation of Artificial Intelligence
cool idea. missed it earlier
Re: And there was light
yes, nice drawing. missed this earlier too. good job.
Re: first day of school
i love his bottom lip : )
Re: She Let Them Go
Great job on the details.
I love this and I have to have it. What would I have to do to buy a print off you?
8"x10" would be great.
Regedit command is next! hehe
I wish you would have sub'd this on time. Way cool....Oh well, maybe next time!
Re: The frog that couldn't swim
Frogger anyone? Cool idea...
Re: begin the journey v2
Tell him to watch out for SCAR!
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Little ol' me. Yep. I'm delighted to announce that my very FIRST novel, Blow Me, won Best Chick Lit Novel in the 2012 Indie Reader Discovery Awards. To quote Sally Fields, "You like me, you really like me."
I've had tremendous fun writing my blog and entertaining you with my dating stories, anecdotes, and advice, but it doesn't put food on my table. I need to get back to my writing and produce another award-winning novel---which also doesn't put food on my table, but I love it anyway---so I won't be blogging for a while.
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Fajita Bowls with Beef and Brown Rice RecipeFajita Bowls with Beef and Brown Rice
This Mexican-inspired meal is loaded with fresh vegetables and protein. It's completely adaptable to your healthy eating style. Swap the beef for shredded chicken or black beans. Use kale or lettuce instead of spinach. Top it with your favorite salsa or hot sauce. Any way you fill your bowl, this is a healthy meal the whole family will love.
Yield: 4 servings
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 cups assorted peppers sliced*
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 8 ounces cooked ground grass-fed beef or shredded chicken
- 2 cups chopped fresh spinach
- 1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes
Condiment ideas: chopped cilantro, fresh lime wedges, salsa, hot sauce, guacamole, chopped avocado, pickled jalapenos, plain Greek yogurt or light sour cream
- Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and peppers. Cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes, until the vegetables soften and begin to brown. Stir in the cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt.
- Place ½ cup of rice in each of four bowls. Top with 2 ounces of ground beef or chicken. Divide the cooked peppers and onions into four portions and add a portion to each bowl.
- Add a ½ cup spinach and ¼ cup of tomatoes to each bowl and serve with your favorite condiments.
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Kev, oooh, I love okra. What a splendid plan, I will be following your suggestions, with a slight variation. I will start the seeds indoors, but under lights. When it comes near to the time of transplanting, I will warm the bed with black plastic, this is a wonderful heating tool for the earth, and I have cloches, I can make that tiny little greenhouse row that you speak of, until they get too big. Yeah!!! Just never thought about okra under cover. If you have any more cool tips, bring em' on!!!! Have a wonderful, great day, lovin' this life we live. Cindi
Can't stand Okra, she has my wife wantin' to be in her stupid book club!...JP


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Commentary: Good news emerges on diabetes
Diabetes is America's No. 7 cause of death, killing 71,000 annually. This disorder endangers nearly 26 million Americans and adds 1.9 million new patients annually or 5,205 daily. Left unchecked, one third of American adults will be diabetic by 2050. U.S. diabetic care consumes some $245 billion annually and devours 20 percent of Medicare's budget.
And now the good news: Scientists and entrepreneurs are working hard to manage, treat and ultimately defeat this disease. And they are making progress.
"Researchers are not choosing diabetes as their area of study," warns Dr. Karen Talmadge, who chairs the American Diabetes Association. "One reason is the level of funding."
Enter the ADA's new Pathway to Stop Diabetes.
Over the next 10 years, Pathway aims to award $160 million to 100 promising young scientists who will invent new treatments and seek possible cures.
Researchers will compete for these portable, five-year grants of up to $1,625,000 each.
ADA wants to initiate researchers and accelerate the work of those already targeting diabetes. ADA particularly wants to introduce experts from unusual specialties to begin battling diabetes with "new or even radical ideas," in ADA's words.
This could include using materials engineering to create benign cells and tissues to improve diabetics' metabolisms.
The first five to seven Pathway awardees will be unveiled in January, with grants totaling between some $8 million and $11 million.
Dr. Taylor Wang, a physicist and former astronaut, invented the bio-artificial pancreas. It emerged from research he conducted in zero gravity aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger in April 1985.
Wang now leads Encapsulife, a company dedicated to developing and marketing this device.
The bio-artificial pancreas contains tens of thousands of living pancreas islets harvested from pigs or live human donors. These cells would be encased in a polymer capsule, fashioned into a pancake-like patch the size of a half-dollar coin, and implanted beneath the skin. Encapsulife says this device protects the islets from a diabetic's auto-immune system. It welcomes the patient's digestive glucose. This stimulates the islets to produce insulin and then secretes it automatically into the diabetic's system — as would a working pancreas.
Wang successfully reversed diabetes for up to seven months in nine dogs in 2007. More recently, he, Harvard's Dr. James Markmann, and the living-cell patch counteracted diabetes in small monkeys without using immunosuppressants. A patent appears imminent.
Vmersion Health, a San Francisco-based start-up, has developed Gluco-Share. It lets diabetics use their smartphones to monitor their self-treatment and reward those who test their blood glucose, take insulin on schedule, and otherwise vigilantly care for themselves.
"Young diabetics often do not understand the dire consequences of going off of their treatment regimens," says Joe Madden, a 48-year old as broad-shouldered as the ballplayers his sportscaster father, John Madden, described across hundreds of games in his career. Sipping his coffee at the Cup of Joe Cafe on Sutter Street here, Madden adds, "We believe Gluco-Share is a promising way to give new diabetics incentives to keep doing what their doctors prescribe."
Madden launched Gluco-Share after his son Sam was diagnosed with diabetes at age 5. As most parents of diabetics recognize, material inducements motivate their children to manage their disease more carefully. Through Gluco-Share, diabetics — especially young ones — use their smartphones to record their glucose checks and insulin injections. Soon, users will be able to track diet and exercise.
The points generated from each smartphone entry can be redeemed for video games from Electronic Arts (the makers of Madden NFL), online-game currency, and Lego (and other) toys from King's Variety Stores.
The parents and doctors of diabetics can use Gluco-Share's data to evaluate patients, confirm their adherence to treatment plans, and correct them when they stray.
Many miles, millions of research dollars and countless hours of laboratory time remain before diabetes follows smallpox into oblivion. But, for now, the momentum is undeniable and positive.


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Bristol, R.I. -- As part of the Fund for Civic Activities established in 2007 when Roger Williams University and the Town of Bristol agreed to a 20-year PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) accord, the Town of Bristol / Roger Williams University Cooperative Committee is currently soliciting grant requests to be submitted by Thursday, Nov. 1.
Through the FCA, the Committee awards more than $25,000 each year to Bristol residents and organizations leading projects that enhance the civic experience and community life in Bristol. Selections are made by the 12-person Cooperative Committee, which comprises individuals from both the Town and the University.
Applications for the current funding cycle are due by Nov. 1, and applicants will receive notification around the first week of December. Approximately $12,500 will be awarded during the fall cycle; to date, more than 70 projects and initiatives have received $106,326 through the FCA program.
The goal of the FCA is not to replace or serve as substitute for public support of the Town's budget, but instead to enhance the projects, programs and services for all residents in Bristol. Proposals that request funding for direct costs of new initiatives will be given first preference.
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amroyo wrote:Puny God would probably rank as my #1. Then Cap's line referenced here and a tie between "he's adopted" and "Shakespeare in the park?".
This shirt is great.
mine was "Hang on tight, Legolas"
ancyker wrote:Really? I thought most of your shirts just needed a fondness for cats. I'm confused.
ROFL!!! +1,000 on that. I've said something before too.
I'm a dog person so it's a bit tiring.
j5 wrote:mine was "Hang on tight, Legolas"
Ah, yes that is a good one but the list could easily be dominated by all Stark/Iron Man lines. I was giving the rest of the team a chance.
I'm So Meta, Even This Acronym.
Claygirl77 wrote:Uhg...I hat American Apparel t-shirts. That will keep me from buying anything till that issue is fixed.
I shirt American Apparel hats. So we don't have that in common.
RazzyCaracal wrote:I'm So Meta, Even This Acronym.
(citation needed)
Great line, but it's actually "Better clench up, Legolas." Almost wet my pants in the movie theatre.
glimfeather wrote:Funny, I had no desire to get this shirt, but now that I know it's on American Apparel, I'm seriously considering it.
Gotta agree with this. This suddenly made the shirt so much more tempting.
...can we get more shirts done in Royal Blue?
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I'm So Meta, Even This Acronym
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Hello Junior Gunners!
Well, I've had another few really busy weeks.
On Wednesday, October 10, Arsenal Ladies took on Birmingham City Ladies in the Final of the Continental Cup. I went down to Underhill, the home of Barnet FC, to cheer on the Ladies. The Game was shown live on ESPN and over 3000 fans turned up to watch along with England manager Hope Powell and our very own Chief Executive, Ivan Gazidis! I met as many fans as possible before the game kicked off.
The game itself was really tough but Arsenal managed to come out on top, thanks to Kim Little's late winner. It was a fantastic goal from outside the area and a great way for the team to seal a domestic double.
The following Saturday, we opened the Arsenal shop in the Hatfield Shopping Centre and I went along to officially cut the ribbon. There were lots of bargains on offer for Christmas and the store was very busy. I had great fun all day posing for pictures and meeting the fans.
My next visit was to Islington Fire Station in Upper Street on Monday, October 22. I met children from local primary schools who were taking part in a poster campaign to make people aware of the dangers of fireworks. Please be careful if you are going to do a firework display or party, and stand well away from lit fireworks.
Next up was another busy night at the Emirates as we welcomed German team Schalke for a Champions League match. I started my day in a very busy Armoury shop and then went to meet the teams as they arrived at the stadium. Unfortunately we lost the game 2-0, but we are still in a good position to progress to the knockout stages.
The next day, we had a soccer school group from Southampton on a stadium tour, so I popped into the Home Team dressing rooms and gave them a surprise visit. We all had our pictures taken with the first-team shirts that were hanging up on the pegs.
On Saturday, October 27, we took on Queens Park Rangers at Emirates Stadium. I carred out my usual pre-match duties before watching the game. The game was really tense and the end was very exciting, as Mikel scored the winner with less than ten minutes to play. I also met Sir Alex Ferguson at the game, who was on a little spying mission ahead of our game at Old Trafford this weekend. At the final whistle, I went up to box level for two special visits. On my way back, I bumped into QPR defender Anton Ferdinand, so had a quick picture with him.
I watched our Capital One Cup game against Reading on the television - and what an amazing game it was! The team showed real determination to come back from 4-0 down and force extra time. I was jumping for joy when Theo scored at the end. We did fantastically to win the game. I was very proud of the team.
Christmas is getting ever closer and I'm going to be getting up to many new adventures over the coming month and I'll make sure to keep you updated.
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Re: Learning to dock shorthanded
Originally Posted by puddinlegs View Post
seems much too much fiddling around for a 27 boat. I don't know, I just don't get it. One thing no one is mentioning is establishing visual references in your approach. If you could follow the eye and 'scan' of someone who is highly competent at docking, you'd notice that they're rarely trying to look at the edge of the dock, and that they're using many more visual references on the approach. A poor docker sees the tree. A competent one sees the forrest.
Once one figures this out, it all gets much easier and the need for strings attached, etc... pretty much goes away.
Also, I agree on the approach.
Re: Learning to dock shorthanded
Originally Posted by Delezynski View Post
A quick item that you might consider is yarn.
When I am out, before I head in, I use a small amount of standard yarn to tie up my docking lines outside all gear. I run a long bow line back, secured at each Stanchion with one wrap of yarn. The same with a stern line. Once at the dock, use the midship line and the other two just fee up with a small tug. You can see a Youtube of this at;
A skeen or two - YouTube
Makes for no panic, no strain & no pain!
Once one figures this out, it all gets much easier and the need for strings attached, etc... pretty much goes away.
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Re: Learning to dock shorthanded
Ditto - spring line. Watch lots of YouTube videos.
Re: Learning to dock shorthanded
Well, the good news is you like your neighbor and you take care of each other. That makes for a good slip no matter the problems.
As to your Garhauer cleat, why can't you use a indelible marker so that you can put it back in the same position when you return? No different than racers/cruisers that mark their genoa cars postiions for different wind speeds. Saves time and guesswork and easy to fine tune from there.
I too make sure that I have extra lines aboard in case I have to dock somewhere else in an emergency. They can be old lines, but they still work for emergencies. However, it is so much easier if you can leave lines on the dock that put your boat in the same position you like without adjustment. Quicker/easier!The only line I always take with me is the spring!
Your third reason is why a spring line works for you. It forces the boat over to your pier and keeps it away from your friend next door.
With the lenght of your slip it may be easier for the spring from your Garhauer cleat to run outside your lifelines around the end cleat/post on your dock, and loop forward over your winch.
Before you go out next time set up the spring line and snug it up to where you want the boat to end up. Start the engine, put the boat in gear, and then remove the bow and stern lines one at a time and see what happens. A little turn of the wheel will move the bow to port or starboard and you will stay against the dock at mid ship.
I had a guy with a boat similar to mine ask why I did not have problems docking when he was having a fit with his boat. I showed him Capt. Jack's system and how I used it. He told me all the reasons it would not work for him( same port tie slip, very simialar boat). I said to everyone their own....good luck. After three more outings, and two hard landings, he came back and asked if I would help him figure it out. We rigged the spring in the slip, walked him through the physics of it, and then went out and came back in 4 times. I did the first landing, he did the next three, and not once did we hit anything. The only problem now is his slip neighbors don't have the same entertainment value they once had.....but their boats are safer!
Re: Learning to dock shorthanded
I picked my slip out today and while I'll only be on a C22 I'm sure it will be a tad nerve racking the first time. Although I am in a single slip and it's much wider than my little boat and I'm in a lake so no tides or currents. I think the good part is the prevailing wind will be dead behind me and the fairways are very wide. I could easily do a donut in the middle, lol...
Re: Learning to dock shorthanded
This always works....come on hot & hope for the best........lol Good luck....I think the spring line will do it for you. Don't be nervous.....you'll get it.
Re: Learning to dock shorthanded
I see that I need to work on right and left... While backing, I have the crew hold onto, or tug, the doubled bow line to pull the bow to PORT.
I need to back the vessel to starboard so that I can make a forward turn to port without bumping into the dock. Sorry for any confusion.
Originally Posted by Delta-T
I would want to be in the Searay's slip. That would help with your approach and launch. And if you need to dock on the Port side then get a slip on the opposite side of the main dock. Put a request into the yard to be relocated, I had to wait four years till I got what I wanted. And I have the same issue you have, my boat is longer then the dock finger making stopping the boat with the dock cleats difficult, needing to tie a dock line off up near the companionway.
Also, prop walk would tend to push me away from the dock if I were in his slip.
Originally Posted by tomandschris
My dock set up is almost identical to yours. True, you will never be able to predict what the wind will be doing later, but it should be able to be handled. My boat is a C34, so 35' LOA, and I single hand 90% of the time and dock without help almost 100% of the time.
I have one long spring line that is measured and marked for my slip. It runs from the mid ship cleat, or a shroud on other boats I sail, outside the lifelines to the back cleat. That line is dropped over the cleat or post on the end of my pier and I control it as the boat moves forward until it stops 6" from the bow touching the dock. Nobody jumps off and does anything quickly, it is controlled and so far never an accident.
The worst winds for me are a N or NE wind on my stern as it forces me to come in a little hot. However, I have done it in above 30Kts of wind with little problem. A E wind wants to push me off the pier, but the spring controls that and snugs me in.
I use the same spring line when traveling, it is just not pre measured. Once that line is on I am comforable with a port of starboard tie.
First, I don't have a fixed mid ship cleat, but use (Garhauer) adjustable cleats on the genoa track... thus the length of the spring line can vary with the position of the cleat on the track. Because the cleats can move in relation to the hull, marking the spring line stop point won't help me.
Second, I always take my dock lines with me. I believe that I should be always be prepared to dock anywhere, and hate to leave anything on the dock behind me. When I leave for a daysail, I leave the shore power cord on the dock, but for overnight trips I take this too.
Third, my biggest fear when returning is that the bow will drift over to the SeaRay. Propwalk and a wind from the west, both exacerbate the tendency of my bow to wander toward the SeaRay.
Originally Posted by weinie
I think the reason you are having problems single handing this is because your slip is too short for your boat! If you were to try to lasso the aftmost cleat on the dock from the cockpit with a line from amidship, your bow would already be hitting the dock in front of you by the time you were next to the cleat.
I would try pulling in stern first, though I would request a slip with the finger on the other side so that you could use prop walk in reverse to snug your aft end to the dock with a line from amidship. You would still lasso the first cleat on the dock but now you have all room in the world to use that line to snug up as you reverse in.
Thanks to those that commented for your suggestions You can see, however, that this is a difficult situation.
Re: Learning to dock shorthanded
Every docking procedure is different: different wind, current, swing room, cleats or pilings, etc. One of the best improvements I ever made was installing midship cleats. Singlehanding, it makes it much easier to jump off and quickly get a spring on a cleat or pile. The crucial part of the entire operation, of course, is getting the boat parallel and close to a dock in the first place. With no one to heave a line to, tying on is secondary because you're already close. Heaving a line in panic when you're too far away to someone on a dock who has no idea of where it might get attached is inviting a problem. Having the lifeline gate open and lines ready to grab quickly right there at the gate usually works.
That said, planning so you don't need to get into places with no good options is the best strategy. I would rather jerry can fuel from afar than brave a dockside feeding frenzy:-) or anchor out if dock space is in a really lousy spot. Getting a keel-attached rudder sailboat into tight spots ain't like maneuvering with twin screws and a bow thruster. Gotta know your limitations.
Re: Learning to dock shorthanded
Originally Posted by tomandchris View Post
The mid ship cleat is in the middle of the boat. The boat is still the same lenght whether you are in forward or reverse. You need to explain the logic in this plan!
However, it would work both ways, but not at the exclusion of the other.
The prop walk keeps the stern from blowing away from the dock and the line keeps the bow against the dock and is also used to prevent the stern from hitting the other dock by keeping it properly tensioned with the winch.
Re: Learning to dock shorthanded
A quick item that you might consider is yarn.
When I am out, before I head in, I use a small amount of standard yarn to tie up my docking lines outside all gear. I run a long bow line back, secured at each Stanchion with one wrap of yarn. The same with a stern line. Once at the dock, use the midship line and the other two just fee up with a small tug. You can see a Youtube of this at;
A skeen or two - YouTube
Makes for no panic, no strain & no pain!
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673. Temporary certificate. The State Board of Equalization may issue a temporary certificate to a person who is newly employed by the state, any county, city and county, or appraisal commission in order to afford the person the opportunity to apply for and take an examination the successful passage of which would qualify the person for an appraiser's certificate. A temporary certificate shall not be issued to exceed one year's duration and shall be issued only to a person who has demonstrated eligibility to take a civil service examination pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 670, or who is found by the board to possess qualifications by reason of education and experience so that he or she may be reasonably expected to be competent to perform the work of an appraiser, or who has been duly elected or appointed to the office of assessor. A temporary certificate shall not be renewed.
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this is my airsoft r8, i thought i might use this instead of buying a clone rifle.
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this is my airsoft r8, i thought i might use this instead of buying a clone rifle.
I like it. I'd modify the barrel if it were me, make it look more chunky and extend it a little. Maybe a scope on top?
Yeah, just the addition of a few gadgets to give it more of a Star Warsy feel, should look pretty good.
Nice but it'll need a fair bit of work to make it look like anything other then an H&K MP5 in my opinion.
I'd put mod that barrel with a large piece of PVC pipe so that the barrel looks wider and singular. Cut the mag hole off and maybe re-position it to the side, then add some greeblies and you should have something that looks much more star warsy. You definitely don't want it to look like an earth gun when you done. =)
I am not an expert, but I like this!!!!!
so how about this???:confused
looks good! now you need to dirty it up!! I have an air soft mando conversion that is very similar to yours... http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm9/Ubu_pics/v1.jpg
It's still very contemporary. As I said in your thread about your pistol. Look at Star Wars weapons, Boba's EE-3, the E-11's, DLT-19's and T-21's carried by Stormtroopers and Sandtroopers, the DL-44's carried by Han and Luke and the pistol used by Leia; they were all based on real weapons yet they didn't scream Earth gun when they were finished. Yours does, big time.
Personally I'd loose both the pistol and the rifle and start again, but I'll assume you want to use them so I suggest the following
1) Loose the magazine on the rifle, possibly remount it on the side (although you want to make it shorter if you do reuse it). Cover the slot under the gun where it used to fit.
2) Replace the front end of your rifle with a longer pipe, perhaps with holes in like the DLT-20a carried by some Stormtroopers - where a STG-44 assault rifle had the barrel of a .50 cal M1917 heavy machine gun added.
3) Add suitable greebles to it. NO Star Wars blaster is clean, neat and perfectly tidy like a modern Earth gun.
4) For you Colt M1911 - Add greebles and barrel modifications to it. Loose the magazine and make it look different.
Forget options 1 to 4 and go with option 5
5) Make a Star Wars pistol and blaster from scratch or buy some.
I have to agree with OrtharRrith. It's still too "EARTHY". Though it can still become a great SW style prop. ;)
Have to agree too that it still looks too "earthy" and not "star warsy" enough.
But - I think it's coming along well.
I would follow suggestions from OrtharRrith (1 to 3 that applies to this prop) and would add this one:
- Modify the scope of your weapon.
I find that Star Wars weapon scope are always bulky ... they are most of the time not as "clean cut" as the one you have. You could add some greebles to it... redo it completly from ABS pipes... depends on the look you want.
Here are a few example:
just for the record what are greebles???
Greebles are small detail parts. They give a model or prop texture rather than clean smooth surfaces.
An example would be Boba Fetts blaster rifle. The stock for instance would be smooth and lacking in detail if it weren't for the greebles used to beef it up a bit and make it look more interesting.
The good thing about greebles is that you can use just about anything as a greeble.
I think it will make a good base:thumbsup
so far it is looking good but IF i were you I would dremel off the original site rail near the tip of the gun, extend the barrel with a silver pipe maybe a additioanl 4 inches, and im not to sure about the magazine. It makes it look to now not very star wars futiristic


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do you have any legal issues with charging for removal? i seem to remember some conversation on here about that. something about licensed pest control?
:shock:I was thinking that that will be a lot of work not to mention danger to be free..... :roll: 5 hours on a ladder 15-20 ft up, in a hot beesuit, next day of being sore isn't free, sounds like paying dearly for those bees... :-P
If it's a residence, they will come down on you fee or no fee. On the other hand, in my area they won't touch bees and usually tell people to call a beekeeper. It's a no win situation.
To me, the bees are pretty much free. I call it sweat equity.....my work - and I get to keep the bees, brood, honey, comb, etc. in return. Sounds like a pretty neat father son day!I'm about 2 hours and 45 minutes from where the couple lives. I'm going to talk to them and will probably go next week to help them out.
Sounds like a pretty neat father son day!


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This recipe calls for cooking thin apple slices in cinnamon-infused unsweetened apple juice and baking them in the oven to create homemade golden-brown and crispy apple chips. If you'd like a unique and healthy way to prepare apples, this is the recipe for you!
|apple juice, unsweetened, (if possible, juice your own from about 5-6 large apples)
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|cinnamon, to taste
- Preheat oven to 250 F.
- In a large pot over high heat, combine apple juice and cinnamon stick. Bring to a low boil.
- Remove top and bottom of apple and slice crosswise to make 1/8 thick chips. Discard any seeds.
- Carefully drop apple slices into boiling juice and cook 4-5 minutes. Apple slices will appear translucent.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove apple slices from juice and place on a clean cloth towel. Pat dry.
- Place dried apple chips on a wire cooling rack placed on a cookie sheet (this will catch any drips).
- Bake 30-40 minutes until apple slices turn golden brown and are almost dry to the touch.
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I make apple chips using my dehydrater by washing the apples coring them and slicing them with the skins on dipping them in a solution of water and lemon juice. dry them a little and sprinkle with cinnamon and dry. YUMMY
What temp should the oven be set to?
This recipe doesn't give the oven temperature. What temp should the oven be set to?
@Neely – Where does it state to preheat? I'm not seeing it anywhere. :(
I don't see the temperature listed anywhere, not even the first line. Is 250 the actual temp for the oven?
I tried making these and they never got crispy… just mushy. :-( Did I cut the apples too thick? Maybe temperature needs to be higher?
This recipe is a huge waste of time. If the apple chips turn out or not. just eat the apples or if you really want apple chips put the chips in a dehydrator. Pick something better and choose a recipe that won't make you feel like an old lady stiring the apple chips in the oven.
This is my second time making these. I REALLY like them! Thanks for the recipe!
I made these these last night. The last night. Although the process was simple, it was time consuming. As Gabe stated, just eat the apple.
when do you add the ground cinnamon?
As someone who doesn't have-or can't afford a dehydrator, and is looking for a different way to snack on apples, this is great. Despite the time it will take to do this.
Seriously people, if the recipe isn't for you, that's nice, but there are people out there that look for stuff like this.
This is what I did 2 big apples slice with a mandolin very thin( or a nife) be careful ! Spread out the slices on a cookie sheet add 1 tbsp coconut oil toss the slices around sprinkle cinnamon and unsweetened coconut flakes set the oven on 350f let sit for 20-25 min
Yum, thanks Neely.
If I wanted a standard apple, I would eat it but sometimes its nice to spice things up a bit. i remember when the Paleo community was positve and supportive…… Too many whingers and Paleo police raining on everyones parade these days. Lighten up people, remember its about alot more than just food and exercise.
Why would you ever put apples in apple juice? Just dry them either in the oven on a low temp or in the dehydrator.
I cut my slices a little thicker unintentionally and had to bake them forever. But they came out great… just wished I had a larger batch! I do have a dehydrator, but like trying different recipes. Very good. Sprinkled cinnamon before putting them in the oven… I read the directions 10x and at the time, it didn't mention where that comes in. Just used common sense. :)
Can you use do this with pears too?
Agreed with Jolene people are quite rude if its not for you then you dont need to make it. Great recipee.
I as well couldn't find when to add the ground cinnamon. The 2nd step included the cinnamon stick, not the ground cinnamon. I just figured you would add it just before putting them in the oven.
I dont have a wire cooking rack, would this work with parchment paper on a baking sheet?