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With mobile usage becoming increasingly widespread and companies testing the water with mobile strategies, market insights professionals need to uncover consumers' mobile behavior today and tomorrow. But with the pace of mobile innovation moving so rapidly, how can you keep up with all of the things that people are doing with their mobile phones?
In the next three years, would you expect people to use their mobile phones as wallets? What about as electronic passports? What about for space exploration? While that seems like a long shot, a New York state resident did just that — attaching an iPhone to a weather balloon, videoing the journey, and using its GPS feature to map its voyage (see link for the footage).


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|Nah, been busy working and hunting. Got my deer now though so maybe next weekend I'll have time.
|69 widetrack
|Then it sounds like it should look awesome in the sun...All the high points will look electric...Any luck on the polishing yet?
|You can see the pearl with the garage lights on but I can't get it to pick up on camera.
|69 widetrack
I wish the best for you, and hope you don't need to respray the truck...Glad to hear that your looking at about 60 degrees...Still colder than what paint likes but if you left it for a couple of hours between base and clear, chances are you'll be OK...Still do the tape test just to be sure.
Can you see the pearl effect with the lights on in the shop or does it show black only?
Good luck and keep us up to date.
|I'll try the duct tape thing and let you know. Hopefully I don't have any problems. If I do I guess I'll just do it again lol
I gave it several hours (took a nap :p) before I cleared it. So far it's okay.
It wasn't ice cold, maybe 60 degrees +/- with the heater cranked.
Now we have sun almost every day and I'm stuck at work from dark thirty a.m until dark thirty p.m :p Lame.
|69 widetrack
Congratulations in getting your truck painted...It is important to have the right temperature when painting or runs will happen to the best of us. If you got runs in the base, they could be sanded out with a fine grit on paper, I use 600 wet to remove dirt nibs or whatever I don't want in my base. Then just re-base the sanded area and then clear.
Depending on how many runs you have and how severe the hanger's are, you may want to sand them out and re-clear the truck. I can't advise you on this because I can't see the truck or the severity of the runs.
I don't want to alarm you but, if you have runs in your base coat and given that you mentioned a lower than optimal temperature for painting...I hope you left more than sufficient flash time before you cleared it. If proper flash times weren't allowed for and solvents in the base have not all evaporated before clearing they will try and come out even after the clear is cured. This, and I'm not trying to alarm you, could cause the clear to peel in the future. I would let the clear cure through thoroughly and do several tests. Try putting a piece of duct tape over an area where you had a run in the base, apply a significant amount of pressure on the tape and then rip it off quickly, like a bandaide, if the clear stays on, it's a good sign...You may also want to try and pressure wash the truck. If solvents are trapped a cleaning with a pressure washer will take the clear off and you will know that solvents where trapped in the base under the clear.
Again, I don't want to alarm you, I am suggesting these things because I want you to be aware of what could happen and it would be a shame to have you color sand and buff the truck, only to find that the clear won't stay on.
I painted a early 90's Oldsmobile for a friend in his garage many years ago, it was cold outside (-25), and warm inside. He opened the garage door to see what was happening just long enough to shock the base. It felt flashed, it looked good, I cleared the car, put it all back together the next day. First car wash all the clear came off. So temperature is very important.
Best of luck and hope you get that sunny day soon.
Got it painted and cleared.
Had a bit of an issue with the gun I was using, or more accurately my style of holding the gun. I kept bumping the air control knob and it caused some runs in the base coat.
And it wasn't quite warm enough in the garage I was using so the clear kinda, slid down I guess? as it cured leaving some pretty ugly rungs as well.
And I managed to lay a fair bit of orange peel in the clear as well. So in short I have some sanding and buffing to do in the future I guess.
For now I'm happy with my first attempt at painting. I think it'll look even better covered in mud
Still some parts left to put on but it is starting to look pretty wicked
Id really like for it to get sunny out so I can get the whole affect of the pearl in a pic. But it is Nov in WI so I might be waiting a while yet....
|69 widetrack
Good choice...If you haven't done it yet, check your pearl content on your mixing stick before you apply the base...You'll be amazed how easy it is to get a great effect.
Thanks again for all the help. I plan on painting tomorrow.
I'm going to nix the flames for this project. I was supposed to have all week to get it painted but couldn't get it to fire and run so I could move it to the shop.
Finally got it going this morning and got it over to the shop and blocked it out tonight.
So I am gong to do the black with blue pearl in it over the whole truck.
It's not the flame job my heart desires but it'll still look pretty sweet, especially next to most of the mudders around here
|69 widetrack
When i was painting my motorcycle,i went to Walgreens drug store,and bought small bottles of very small flake,very cheap,that the women use in their fingernail polish ,it is ALMOST a ghost paint. looks very neat.........
|69 widetrack
Thanks Mark and I do appreciate what you are saying...I also appreciate that no offence was taken as none is meant or implied. But, I do disagree with you and I guess that's why I love this forum.
#1 is not a moot point. I have tried to repair a paint job I did many years ago with pearl in the clear. It was extremely difficult. If it's in the base coat its a simple blend, if it's a "repair in catalyzed clear with pearl" it's a tri-coat blend multiplied by a factor of at least 4. You would need to lay down base over the repaired area and beyond and then try to blend your catalyzed clear over that area hoping you get an invisible repair and then again using catalyzed clear over top...
Which brings me to #2 cost. Your using an expensive top coat clear as your carrier...it just makes sense that it costs more money.
#3. Even if you put a thin layer down...isn't it thinner with base coat versus a higher bodied clear and don't you want your flame line to be as thin as possible?
#4 Yes any paint product period runs the risk of error. I'm again talking about repairablity in the both. If you get an imperfection in base coat it is easier to repair than an imperfection in clear ...would't you agree?
I'll add #5...If your adding pearl to clear...aren't you custom mixing? Or is there a formula for this from a paint manufacturer (not a web site) that I'm not aware of?
I respect the fact that this is your method of choice and we may need to agree that we disagree. I'm just speaking from many years of experience and hoping to pass on information from past experiences as I am sure you are and I thank you for that.
By the way, I did make a mistake and you where correct...nowhere did the OP say he wanted pearl on the whole vehicle...my bad.
Hey Ray, points well taken and no issues on my end but I will rebut your comments.
#1 is a moot point. ANY paint work with a pearl additive makes repair work more difficult, Whether it's in the base or clear top coat it will make an SOB of the match job.
#2. Cost was no different then if it was a straight repaint other the the cost for the bottle of pearl powder. That was 15 bucks if I remember right.
#3. The flame pattern was laid down in a very thin coat. When I untaped it I knocked down the edge a little with 800 grit and then simply sprayed on the rest of the top coat. I had to do very little sanding to knock the edge down after it was buried in the final clear coat. Most of the work was done in less then an hour.
#4. Another moot point. ANY paint application with pearl additives will run the risk of errors. Just make sure you don't make any. My truck was sprayed in my garage during a rainstorm. There was no booth and, granted it's not perfect, but the clear topcoat is very sandable without getting into the flame pattern underneath.
In my opinion this is a very good way to go. It was cheap and simple to do with off the shelf paint and no custom mixing.
I will not hesitate to use the same method when I get to the paint stage on my van build. OTHER then shooting a couple of light coats of topcoat to seal the base before I start laying out graphics. I will also be using the pearls and candies from the website I listed in my first post.
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By Rob Kelly
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain believes Arsenal have the strength in depth to cover the absence of all four first-team full backs through injury.
Arsène Wenger's side has been left short on numbers at the back after Bacary Sagna, Carl Jenkinson, Andre Santos and Kieran Gibbs were all ruled out and stand-in full back Johan Djourou limped off at Manchester City.
Despite these problems, Oxlade-Chamberlain says the quality on offer in the Arsenal squad means that any number of players can fill in.
"I think it's a handicap for any team when you've got four full backs out - two left backs and two right backs. It's not ideal for any team but there are a lot of boys that can fill in," he told Arsenal Player.
"You've seen Thomas Vermaelen and Ignasi Miquel both do really well. With Carl and Bac out on the right, Johan's filled in really well and obviously he's picked up a little niggle now.
"But the boys have the quality to do that, everybody understands everybody else's roles. If they don't play week in, week out they still understand - everybody at Arsenal is a quality player.
"I'm sure the boss will find somebody good enough to do the job."
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Creative Play Quick Tip: 5 Kid-Made Gift Tags that Say More than just "To" and "From"
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Any holiday gift feels a little more special when topped with a hand-made card from loved ones! Add a thoughtful touch to presents and help kids get caught up in the spirit of giving with creative gift tags that are one of a kind. Here are five ideas to get your creative juices flowing.
1) With blank index cards and crayons, markers, or stamps, your littlest artists can make a mini-masterpiece with big-hearted appeal. (Even toddlers can do this one—just be sure a grown-up writes the actual names!) Fold in half, punch a hole, and tie with a ribbon for a festive finishing touch.
2) Use cookie cutters to trace holiday shapes onto last year's holiday cards, and let your little helpers cut out the shapes. (Draw the shapes on the blank side so your lines are easy to see.)
3) Use up those extra scraps of wrapping paper! Ask the kids to cut them into small pieces and paste them onto construction paper in a collage. When the collage is dry, cut it up into tag-size squares.
4) Hand out plain white paper and child-safe scissors, and show the kids how to fold the paper to a point and make cuts to create a paper snowflake. Make smaller construction-paper circles (you can have the kids trace a cup and cut the circle), then paste one in the middle of each snowflake as a writing area.
5) For older kids, make a list of recipients and ask them to copy over the information, tag by tag, crossing names off the list as they go. It's a great way to practice writing and organization—and remind your child of the people who make up your nearest and dearest.
How does your family get creative to tag gifts in style? Share your ideas with us at email@example.com!
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By Nik Brumsack
Rachel Yankey has paid tribute to Arsenal after becoming England Ladies' most capped player.
The winger moved above Gillian Coulthard when she earned her 120th cap in England's 3-0 win over Croatia on Wednesday - a victory that sealed Hope Powell's team a place at next summer's European Championship in Sweden.
Speaking after the game, Yankey was still trying to come to terms with her achievement.
"It feels mad. It hasn't really sunk in," she told Arsenal.com.
"I tried to focus on the game - it had to be won. We did that and it gives us a chance to go to another major championship and play more games for England.
"I tried to concentrate on that rather than breaking records. That was how I stayed focused."
Yankey made her international debut in 1997, having signed for Arsenal a year earlier. And the 32-year-old was quick to praise the Club's influence on her career.
"Arsenal is a massive club with enormous history. It's the biggest club in the country and there's pressure on us still to go and produce week in, week out," she said.
"[Breaking the record] was an amazing achievement for me, and it was a privilege to have people like Vic Akers ring me up and tell me how proud he was of me. That means so much to me.
"Obviously Laura Harvey and Rehanne Skinner let me know how proud they are, and how proud Arsenal Football Club is that I've broken that record. Things like that mean a lot.
"Arsenal have always been my club and I'm an Arsenal supporter so it's great for me to have that backing."
Despite breaking Coulthard's record, Yankey insists she wants to carry on playing for England for as long as possible.
"I got dropped in 2009 and people told me I'd never play again, and I'm still playing now," she said.
"As long as I'm fit, healthy and of value to the team, I still want to play. I think I've earned the right to be in the team."Copyright 2017 The Arsenal Football Club plc. Permission to use quotations from this article is granted subject to appropriate credit being given to www.arsenal.com as the source


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Yesterday, Chicago had to stop their marathon right in the middle of it; you see, runners were falling all over the place, many had to be taken to hospitals, and one runner died. All because of the heat.
Last week, it was announced that sea ice is disappearing at an even faster rate than anyone thought.
Just when you think it might be safe to forget about the possibility of something some call global warming, it stares you in the face.
IBM has led the technology industry in energy-smart innovation for over 40 years and is committed to climate protection. It is IBM's goal to sustain leadership in energy conservation and management by continuing to deliver power-management and cooling technologies.
And make sure not to miss the new white paper, A Power Benchmarking Study on the IBM System z9: Applying Energy Efficiency Metrics to Performance, highlighting a Java power benchmarking study and analyzing client server consolidation as an energy management strategy.
I walk everywhere I can. I have not turned on the air conditioner all sweltering week. But I may move the hiking trip to Glacier from 2014 to 2010 just in case.
The postings on this site solely reflect the personal views of the author and do not necessarily represent the views, positions, strategies or opinions of IBM or IBM management.
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Blog Authors: ELISABETH STAHL 0600029JQ8 is Chief Technical Strategist and Executive IT Specialist, IBM Systems and Technology Group, and has been working in systems performance for over 25 years.
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I started my IBM career in Poughkeepsie - so it makes me mad when I hear about people not appreciating "mainframes." HP's newest "Real Story" questions whether the mainframe can meet today's business challenges. HP says that "You can't teach an old dog new tricks." First of all, there have been so many great stories in the news lately about the wonders of IBM System z. And second of all, my dog will be 14 next month and we just taught him a new game that involves running around with milkbones.
IBM recently completed the World's Largest Core Banking Benchmark on two IBM System z9 Enterprise Class machines and four DS8300 storage subsystems. Amazingly, this benchmark was based on over 380 million accounts ! IBM's System z9 mainframe offers a high utilization rate with systems typically operating at 80 to 100 percent capacity. Combined with the platform's ability to virtualize workloads, these capabilities can help make it more cost efficient than competing platforms according to a brand new report from IT analyst Forrester. And so important today, the IBM mainframe offers both massive processing capacity and operational efficiency capabilities to help reduce power and cooling costs.
And speaking of Poughkeepsie and great performance, how about those Marist players in this month of March Madness . . .
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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - No. 37 North Carolina suffered a 4-1 defeat to seventh-ranked Ohio State at Cone-Kenfield Tennis Center on Wednesday in men's tennis action. With the loss, the Tar Heels drop to 7-3 on the season while Ohio State improves to 13-2.
The Tar Heels played the Top 10 Buckeyes tough, winning four first sets in singles but eventually Ohio State's deep lineup proved too strong for the Heels who will host VCU next Wednesday at 3 p.m. at Cone-Kenfield.
Ohio State claimed the doubles point behind strong play at the bottom of their lineup.
At the No. 3 seed, Blaz Rola and Kevin Metka picked up an 8-3 win against North Carolina's Oystein Steiro and Andrew Gores. The nationally-ranked No. 12 pairing of Devin McCarthy and Ille Van Engelen clinched the point for the Buckeyes with an 8-2 win over Nelson Vick and Maik Ulrich at No. 2 doubles.
The match between the No. 16 duo of Peter Kobelt and Connor Smith and North Carolina's pairing of William Parker and Brett Clark was halted at a score of 4-4 after the point was clinched.
In singles play, the Tar Heels were not able to recover to gain the four points necessary for the win against a Ohio State singles lineup that features four players ranked in the Top 40 of the country.
No. 2 Peter Kobelt defeated No. 124 Brett Clark at the No. 2 seed to earn the Buckeyes their first singles victory. Ohio State's Devin McCarthy then edged William Parker by a 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 count at the No. 3 seed, but Oystein Steiro countered for North Carolina with a 7-6 (8-6), 6-4 victory over No. 2-ranked Connor Smith at No. 4 singles.
At No. 5 singles, Ohio State's No. 40 Chris Diaz responded with a 6-4, 6-2 win against Taylor Meyer to clinch the match for the Buckeyes. The matches at No. 1 and No. 6 singles were not finished as a result. In each case the Tar Heels had split sets with Ohio State opponents and the matches were in the third set. Nelson Vick had taken the first set from #17 Blaz Rola at No. 1 and freshman Stuart DePaolo had won the first set at No. 6.
The Tar Heels will take to the courts again when they host Virginia Commonwealth on March 6th at Cone-Kenfield Tennis Center. The match is scheduled for 3 p.m.
#7 Ohio State 4, #37 North Carolina 1
Doubles (Team Winning Majority Of
Matches Earns One Team Point)
Order of match finish: (3, 2, DNF)
1. #16 Peter Kobelt/Connor Smith (OSU) vs. William Parker/Brett Clark (UNC), 4-4 (DNF)
2. #12 Devin McCarthy/Ille Van Engelen (OSU) d. Nelson Vick/Maik Ulrich (UNC), 8-2
3. Blaz Rola/Kevin Metka (OSU) d. Oystein Steiro/Andrew Gores (UNC), 8-3
Singles (One Team Point Per Singles Match)
Order of match finish: (2, 3, 4, 5, DNF)
1. #17 Blaz Rola (OSU) vs. #110 Nelson Vick (UNC), 4-6, 6-4, 2-1 (DNF)
2. #2 Peter Kobelt (OSU) d. #124 Brett Clark (UNC), 6-3, 6-2
3. Devin McCarthy (OSU) d. William Parker (UNC), 4-6, 6-2, 6-2
4. Oystein Steiro (UNC) d. #28 Connor Smith (OSU), 7-6 (8-6), 6-45. #40 Chris Diaz (OSU) d. Taylor Meyer (UNC), 6-4, 6-2
6. Constantin Christ (OSU) vs. Stuart DePaolo (UNC), 4-6, 6-3, 2-0
Records: North Carolina (7-3), Ohio State (13-2)


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- 06-25-13 10:16 PM #331Cadillac Owners Fanatic
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Re: So... What is wrong with your NEW SRX?
I agree, that no vehicle is problem free, but I think too many people on this forum, have gotten unlucky and bought a vehicle that has been poorly cared for and abused and then make blanket statements about that model or even worse, about the Cadillac brand based on just one example of that brand. If we started having problems with ours, I would not tell anyone that the SRX was built as a disposable automobile and that all of them suck.
- 06-25-13 11:29 PM #332orandaberg Guest
Re: So... What is wrong with your NEW SRX?
Hi gang... sorry for my absence...
Life decided to intervene and have me experience a heart attack. This slowed me down a bit for a few weeks. So they crammed an inkpen spring up my groin and we are as good as new.
Anyway.. I am late with this entry - sorry about that.
Humpty went into the shop AGAIN, with a cracked forward trim. (yea, the part they just replaced.)
Plus, the rubber trim at the rear of the sunroof decided to roll itself into a ball... so they replaced that too.
That was on the 15th..
Officially, these are items 61 and 62 respectively.
Yesterday, I noticed the trim above windshield is coming off! (oops)
Today, the right front blinker/running light stopped working.
That piece of trim is been real problematic for me.
and Back she goes....
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Re: So... What is wrong with your NEW SRX?
Glad to see you're doing well
Re: So... What is wrong with your NEW SRX?
And kept your sense of humor---------priceless__________________________________________________ ________________
This site is too much fun to not be a supporter
Been fixin' cars for 74 years
Some of what I know comes from experience, some from reading or listening,-most of it, I just make up
if it wasn't for Cadillac Mercedes, bmws, Jaguars, Lexus, Acura, etc. This companies would not be where they're now.
We bought quality even if we are second or third owners, we must remember that we are driving a machine the has a lot of moving parts, with lots of electric & electronic circuits.
Like any machine if the required services were not dome according to schedule maintenance from the beginning it will show down the road by parts breaking down with expensive bill repairs attached to them.
To avoid all the issues that are in this foru & many out there
We must change our attitudes towards maintenance schedules that they unnecessary & money grab for dealers, manufacturers build great quality products with high tolerances, there is a reason why srx use Mobil 5w30 full synthetic, it's to protect the high tolerance parts inside the engine & not to upset us because with have to twice or three times the price of conventional oil change, I bet if we investigate the arcs with timing chain issues most of them would be the recommended oil was not use because some thought that GM was making them spend unnecessary money. Just a thought.
Re: So... What is wrong with your NEW SRX?
I am sorry to hear of the health issues you had to deal with. I am glad you are doing well and back on the forum, as I see members are happy to have you back as well! I see your vehicle is going back to the dealership for issues that have reoccurred and I am sorry for these concerns coming back on your vehicle. If you would like to keep me involved throughout this process and if I can assist in anyway, please reach out to me via private message.
Laura M.
Cadillac Customer Care
Re: So... What is wrong with your NEW SRX?
Thanks Laura, and welcome to the forums. - - I do appreciate that.. but I've done this round often enough, I have pretty much got the system down pat! :smile
Desmar: Mine is not a case of neglect or lack of maintenance... as I am almost OCD and very meticulous with the care of my cars. Mine is the case of that 1 in a hundred thousand that should have been scrapped by the maker and replaced.
Glake: My sense of humor is what keeps me going... and going... and going...
Whiplash: Thanks!
orandaberg: Are you offering to buy me dinner? Since my SRX probably would not float very well (but they do hold water!), I'd probably have to pass!
TimRSRS777: Let me assure you that THIS SRX gets the VERY utmost of care and love... But despite that, it insists on creating it's own problems... it is like being married to a hypochondriac.
As for no vehicle being problem free... ... my 1998 Ford Explorer made it 230k miles with NO Repair Service, outside of Oil, Brake Pads, Tires, 1 coolant flush, and 1 battery - - at which time I had an accident with it, repaired that and sold it to a friends teenager, who then drove it another 60k miles without performing ANY routine maintenance at all, before it finally kicked the bucket. Good, mechanically sound cars CAN Be made!
So they put the trim back on - - #63 fixed.
And they fixed the front blinker - - #64 fixed.
BUT :: I picked her up this AM, and drove to work - - on the highway, I hear air over my head... The Rubber seal at the leading edge of the sunroof is all screwed up where they worked on replacing the plastic trim... ... So I imagine, she will be going back to the shop.
I swear, this car is possessed with gremlins.
And my saga continues! :smile
- 09-04-13 10:16 PM #340Cadillac Owners Connoisseur
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Re: So... What is wrong with your NEW SRX?
Prof........did the Docs fix you under warranty? Seriously, I am glad you are ok and that the "repairs" on you went without a hitch.
As for the thread topic: absolutely nothing is wrong with my SRX.
Since August 15 my wife and I completed two road trips, the first to Grand Bay-Westfield New Brunswick and then the second to Chicago. About 3,700 total miles. Everything is working perfectly, and I just turned 97,000 miles.
We had Maximus the Doberman with us on the Canada trip (canine obedience competitions, he titled!!!) and our two grandchildren with us for the Chicago trip. The home theater option DVD player kept the little ones totally occupied, with the wireless headphones and remote control insuring peace and serenity for the two adults in the front seats. We got to use the third row seating quite a bit in Chicago, albeit with the grandchildren back there in the third row. And the second row fore and aft adjustment came in handy when we needed it, either for more luggage space or alternatively more leg room. Is the Cadillac SRX the only 3 row crossover vehicle with this second row adjustment feature?
On the Canada trip up and back, all highway, we averaged 22.5 mpg, and with the mixed driving up there we managed 19. On the Chicago trip, fuel mileage was virtually identical. Yes, I use the cruise control and stay within 5-7 mph of the posted speed limits. However, in Ohio and Indiana where the posted speed limit on Interstate 80 is 70 mph, the state troopers seemed far less liberal and enforced closer to the posted speed limits.
Overall, the SRX has been a pleasure to own and to drive. For me (5'9' and 180 pounds) this vehicle could have used a telescoping steering wheel......although I can adjust the seat and the pedals completely to my liking and comfort, I wish the steering wheel was a tad closer to the driver. The power lumbar does the trick for my back. The Nav has worked fine, even in Canada; but I have never liked the overly sensitive touch screen. To me the satellite radio is well worth the monthly subscription price to get exceptional variety with no commercials; and no matter where you go, you have clear and crisp reception, except where mountains get in the way. Even with 37 psi in the tires, the ride was still nice. We got a lot of use out of the UltraView on these trips because the weather cooperated on both trips.
Since we bought our SRX CPO at 26K miles with the GMPP, we have had an overall positive experience with a few problems taken care of by our dealer. During the first month, a battery replacement, lower control arms replaced, front swaybar insulators replaced, Lake Cadillac fixed, and the requisite UltraView adjustments. Over the next 3.5 years and 70K miles, a washer pump and washer fluid tank cap were replaced as was the high mount brake light bar due to some LCDs that quit. One front hvac vent fell apart, replaced. Lake cadillac returned and was fixed with the hatch weatherstripping replaced. More UltraView adjustments (guides replaced) and a sunshade replacement. Pre-emptively, I just did the tranny fluid change, coolant change, recently had the dealer blow out the roof drains, and swapped out the battery. Also had the brake fluid changed about 10K miles ago.
The Northstar rips......too bad it didn't sell after initial robust sales in 2004 and 2005 and is now history. Awd and heated seats come in handy here in snow country. Oil consumption is still negligible, only about a half quart between 8K mile oil changes. While the scheduled maintenance calls for new plugs at 100K miles, the engine is running so good and the mileage rock solid that I will forego that until something starts going South.
My belief is that vehicles today have become so complex, so feature, option, and electronics-laden, that one should expect the repair and maintenance frequency to follow suit.
My game plan is to get another 60K miles out of this one. My dilemma is what to replace it with. While there are a lot of fine choices in the marketplace, try finding a crossover with seating for 7 AND with the Northstar's performance. Add in the ease with which the very young and very old can get into and out of this vehicle.
- 09-05-13 05:30 AM #341orandaberg Guest
Re: So... What is wrong with your NEW SRX?
"While the scheduled maintenance calls for new plugs at 100K miles, the engine is running so good and the mileage rock solid that I will forego that until something starts going South."
Do not wait till something goes south, keep to the schedule, its there for a reason
- 09-07-13 07:40 PM #342Originally Posted by orandaberg
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I believe that's part of the timing cover. It is on the v6 so I'm assuming the same. It will have to be tapped out if its not too damaged if not a new timing cover plus labor will be very expensive.
Re: So... What is wrong with your NEW SRX?
- 09-08-13 12:30 AM #345Cadillac Owners Enthusiast
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Can you post a picture zoomed out some so I can get a better look at it
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AMES, Iowa -- Thanks to dedicated professionals like Kim Greder, Extension and Outreach education strengthens families and communities not only in Iowa, but across the U.S. The Human Sciences Extension and Outreach specialist and associate professor at Iowa State University has been selected to receive the North Central Region Excellence in Extension award. Greder will receive the award in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, Nov. 9.
The award is given to nominees in specific regions who have far reaching impact on Extension nationally. Twelve states, including Iowa, are in the North Central Region.
Greder was selected for her long-standing dedication to developing and implementing science-based Extension education that has improved the lives of families. Her work cuts across disciplines, from building capacity of professionals who serve families to increasing community awareness and response to families who have difficulty meeting their food and health needs.
"I've done work around helping parents understand how children grow and develop and how to advocate for family needs, to helping community leaders understand how food insecurity impacts family functioning and what they can do to help families meet their food needs," said Greder.
Greder has researched the health and well being of rural low-income families across the U.S., in particular Latino immigrant families in rural Iowa. "My colleagues and I work with local Extension educators to interview rural low-income families and to monitor their health and well being," said Greder. "We develop materials to inform local leaders of health related issues facing rural low-income families and how policies and programs enhanced or presented barriers to health." Greder said the team helps Extension educators think through educational strategies to help families not only meet their needs, but to thrive.
When Greder shared findings with local leaders in one community about the high level of food insecurity among families in their community, leaders took action. They started a weekly community meal site for families to not only help families meet their food needs, but to develop and strengthen relationships between community leaders and families. In another community, Extension educators brought immigrant families together to strategize how they want to learn about issues important to them such as health and raising children. Findings from Greder's research at food pantries contributed to the development of the annual Iowa Hunger Summit, as well as the implementation of a diabetes nutrition education program for adults who visit food pantries, and the creation of a food pantry designed for people with special health needs.
Through Partnering with Parents, Greder and colleagues assisted more than 600 professionals in Iowa and across the U.S. in strengthening their knowledge and skills to work effectively with families and help parents improve their parenting skills. She initiated the Science of Parenting, an online resource where more than 300 parents on a monthly basis learn about and discuss issues related to raising children. Greder now is focusing energy on strengthening co-parenting relationships among young unmarried parents through the program, Together We Can, as well as increasing high school graduation rates and college access for Latino youth through Juntos: Together for a Better Education. She continues her research on the health of rural low-income families.
Over her Extension career, Greder has secured approximately $5 million to support ISU Extension and Outreach education and research focused on families, and produced more than 200 manuscripts, extension publications, videos and presentations to inform research, policy and work with families.
"I see immediate and long term impacts," said Greder. "The focus in Extension and Outreach is really to keep creating a better Iowa, better country and a better world."
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Bragdon v. Abbott
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In 1994, dentist Randon Bragdon of Maine refused to fill a cavity for patient Sidney Abbott because she had HIV. Although Bragdon later told Abbott that he would treat her in a hospital setting so that he could take "extra precautions," Bragdon never had admitting privileges at any hospital and never explained what these extra precautions might be. Abbott sued the dentist in federal court for violating the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), which prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities. Abbott won her claim against Bragdon in the trial court and later in the First Circuit Court of Appeals. The dentist then petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to consider (among other things) whether patients such as Abbott, who show no visible HIV symptoms, are covered by the ADA. Lambda Legal joined with the Whitman-Walker Clinic in Washington, D.C., to file a friend-of-the-court brief supporting the plaintiff, on behalf of 16 major medical and public health associations and individual experts. The Supreme Court ruled that Abbott was indeed protected by the ADA on the basis of HIV, establishing that HIV is a disability within the meaning of the ADA and confirming that all people with HIV are entitled to the protections of that law.
This was the first Supreme Court case involving a claim of HIV discrimination under the Americans With Disabilities Act.
Lambda Legal's Impact
We took a leading role in the friend-of-the-court strategy for the Supreme Court appeal, and the Justices' decision relied heavily on the analysis in our brief. The case set the important precedent that HIV is a disability under the ADA.
- December 1995 The trial court rules that Bragdon had violated the ADA in refusing to treat Abbott.
- March 1997 The First Circuit Court of Appeals affirms the lower court's ruling.
- June 1998 The U.S. Supreme Court issues a decision largely in agreement with Lambda Legal's position that Abbott's HIV status is covered under the ADA.
- December 1998 The First Circuit Court of Appeals rules that performing the dental procedure on Abbott did not pose a direct threat to others
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Sidney Abbott
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As the price of oil zooms into new levels, post industrial societies have shifted enormous sectors of their agriculture to produce ethanol for cars. A result is increasing shortages of food and higher prices. From Bangladesh to Haiti, from Uganda to Bolivia, people are taking to the streets in protest against higher food prices. Louis Michel, the European Union's humanitarian commssioner, said "a global food crisis is becoming apparent. We are headed toward the "perfect storm" in which drought, poor harvests, rising fuel prices, the growth of biofuels and increased pressure from a rising Chinese and Indian middle class is exerting temendous demands upon existing food resources. Last week, people rioted in Egypt over food prices and 40 people died in such outbreaks in the Cameroon in February. There have been violent demonstrations in Senegal, the Ivory Coast and Mauritania.
Wheat and corn were meant to be eaten, not driven. World leaders continually denounce the rise of terrorism while pursuing energy programs that encourage the rise of terrorism. Do industrial societies of the world expect people on the verge of starvation to show "patience" because Americans or Europeans refuse to adopt intelligent energy programs that would reduce reliance on ethanol and oil? It is time for those possessing wealth to demonstrate in the streets in favor of an end to utilization of oil as the main source of energy.


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I don't know why everyone assumes a ban means they will try to go door to door. There is no need. If it is a felony to own an AR-15 and you own one, when and where are you going to shoot it?
They made Street Sweeper revolving shotguns NFA items several years ago. Where was the uprising then? Most people don't seem to have even noticed.
NFA passed in 1934, and America was much closer to what it is supposed to be then than it is now. Uprising?
US v. Miller, 1939. Uprising?
GCA, 1968. Uprising?
Hughes Amendment, 1986. Uprising?
AWB, 1994. Uprising?
Waco. Ruby Ridge. Need I go on?
The first time a cop shoots an American over an unconstitutional law, nothing is going to happen. I know that because it has already happened, thousands of times over. The cops haven't refused to enforce unconstitutional laws, and the citizenry hasn't risen up when those laws were passed, nor when they were enforced. I predict that a ban on one class of weapons, or all classes of weapons will cause neither an uprising nor a refusal to continue paying the oppressors in the form of fees and taxes.
It will be just like in England. And then a few years later, just like in England, there will be a call to ban pocket knives. And people will take that lying down too, while continuing to dutifully pay their fees and taxes and vote for the next set of "lesser of two evils" candidates.


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Khao Phra Thaeo is one of Thailand's best-conditioned rain forest, situated in Thalang district. The 22.28-square-kilometre unspoiled forest successfully conserves a large number of wild annimals, including tropical gibbons, boars and monkeys, as well as rare trees and plants, such as the Governor's Palm or White Back Palm, a rare type of palm trees which are found aplenty here. Khao Phra Thaeo also serves as one of Phuket's most important freshwater sources. Travelers may choose to enjoy relaxing at either Ton Sai or Bang Pae waterfalls, two main freshwater attractions, or trek along the designated trails to enjoy the lush green forest.
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Big Ten releases 2014 football schedule
Park Ridge, Ill. – The Big Ten office announced the conference schedule for the 2014 football season today, as approved by the Big Ten Directors of Athletics. The 2014 schedule will consist of eight games for each of the Big Ten's 14 teams, feature a new division alignment, include the conference debut of Maryland and Rutgers and culminate with the fourth annual Big Ten Football Championship Game.
The 2014 Big Ten season begins on Sept. 13, with Rutgers making its Big Ten debut by hosting fellow East Division member Penn State. Maryland will take part in its first Big Ten game two weeks later on Sept. 27 with an East Division matchup at Indiana.
Wisconsin will play both of the league's newest members in 2014....
2014 Schedule
Aug. 30 TBA
Sept. 6 Western Illinois
Sept. 13 TBA
Sept. 20 Bowling Green
Sept. 27 USF
Oct. 4 at Northwestern
Oct. 11 ILLINOIS
Oct. 18 BYE
Oct. 25 MARYLAND
Nov. 1 at Rutgers
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Nov. 15 NEBRASKA
Nov. 22 at Iowa
Nov. 29 MINNESOTA
Dec. 6 Big Ten Championship Game
Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Ind.
Home Games listed in BOLD CAPS
Beginning in 2014, the Big Ten football division alignments will feature Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State, Penn State and Rutgers in the East Division and Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, Northwestern, Purdue and Wisconsin in the West Division. Each school will play the other six schools in its division plus two teams from the other division in 2014 and 2015, which will serve as transitional years in which the schools will still be playing eight-game schedules. Beginning in 2016, each school will play three teams from the other division as part of its nine-game schedule. The cross-division games will include one protected matchup on an annual basis between Indiana and Purdue.
The 118th season of Big Ten football kicks off Thursday, August 29, and culminates with the third annual Big Ten Football Championship Game on Saturday, Dec. 7, to be played at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis and televised by FOX. The winner of the title game will earn the Big Ten Championship and a chance to play in either the Rose Bowl Game or Bowl Championship Series National Championship Game.


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Don't tell anyone, but Massachusetts is kind of a big nerd. We simply love science and nature. You could say it's in our nature, with scenic roads like the lovely Mohawk Trail, 1500 miles of postcard pretty coastline, and some of America's most brilliant fall foliage. We could spend hours at the Museum of Science, the Harvard Museum of Natural History, and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, and wish we could live at the Franklin Park Zoo or maybe the Butterfly Place, surrounded by colorful creatures. And don't even get us started on the New England Aquarium, fully renovated in 2013.
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The shelf runs for about 500-600 feet in length and comes out about 150 feet from shore. He was probably 100 feet or so along the shelf (but he was to far from shore to be on it) and there were 2 power boats further along the shelf, one near the far end and another closer to the center. Both were in tight to shore. As I said I have anchored here hundreds of times. Once you get off that shelf the next feasible place to anchor is in 75 feet of water near the outflow of the river about 700 meters south of this location. This spot is close to a provincial park that fills with yahoos on weekends who pour gasoline onto their bonfires during fire bans and burn down the outhouses. I wouldnt anchor in this location overnight and have never seen anyone anchor there for more than a few hours.
I guess we could have tied the stern off to shore to get rid of our swing but given the way the tide will move through there I think that invites more risk than you run doing as we did.
My opinion is that you should have moved a little.
First of all, ......If you droped anchor 75 feet from shore and let out 100 feet of rode..... I'll guess you were counting on a current to keep you off the rocks??
But back to the question......
We all were inexperienced at one time. We've all had bad days. We all have made mistakes as to "how far away" another boat is. We have all have had to anchor some place for the first time. And if he were concerned, expressed it politely or not, you had the oportunity to be the bigger man. Was there a reason you had to anchor exactly where you did? Was there no room to move a little?
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Really depends on a number of factors.. the area, depth, holding, individuals' comfort levels..
But seriously, in the situation you described I would have gone below, mixed a drink, sipped it slowly in the cockpit while I assessed the situation and how the boats were tending. In the situation you described, nothing much would have changed and so I'd finish the drink, go below for dinner and then have good night's sleep.
In the situation you described it seems to me the guy was a jerk or inexperienced, or both. Anchoring rights are important, and I defer to those anchored before me when it's obvious that there is a reason to be concerned. What you're doing when you ask the boat anchored CLOSE to you is: 1. being polite; and, 2. seeking the judgement of another skipper. If you're close enough to speak to each other in a normal tone of voice, you should pay attention to his views, as he was there first. If you have to shout to hear each other.....well, go below and mix a drink.
As always when at sea, what you do is ultimately up to you and, of course, you accept responsibility for your decisions.
Last weekend I was displeased with a powerboater who came into the anchorage late. When I had come in, there were two other boats in the same area. I spaced myself well between them and much closer to shore, essentially three points of a triangle. I was anchoring in 20 feet of water and knew that the low water mark would be around 10 feet. I put out 90 feet of chain and 30 feet of line and set with 3/4 throttle in mud/clay. I knew that even if the other boats had short rodes, I would be well clear of them.
Then just after dusk, a powerboat comes in and anchors between me and one of the other boats. He must have been anchoring almost on top of my anchor and he put out much less rode than I did. He was TOO CLOSE. I was concerned about our swings during the night as the tide changed and at one point we were only a couple boat lengths apart. He never should have anchored so close. He could have anchored farther away from all of us, including going out to the outer bay to anchor in 30 feet of water.
Then, to make matters worse, he ran his engine almost all night. I'm assuming he was powering his batteries, but it was really annoying given that he was so close to us.
I did enjoy the fact that in the morning, the local shore birds (starlings?) decided that his boat was a great place to stage feeding sorties. The completely lines his rails and fly bridge. They crapped all over his boat for a couple of hours before the Captain finally rolled out of the sack and tried to chase them away.
Originally Posted by SailerDoc2 View Post
Is "too close" subjective? What is the recommended distance to maintain? .....
We're usually happy if someone anchors nearby with 3-4 boatlengths clearance, providing similar ground tackle and scope are deployed, and the anchor has been observed to be properly set. (as opposed to 'toss it over the side and shut down')
Stern/shore tying is common here to increase the acceptable anchoring density. In the real popular places it's not unusual to be a boatlength apart along the shore. Again, proper setting of the anchor is paramount here, esp because if the anchor drags the only place you're going is ashore... anyone in the arc of your shoreline becomes a target...
I would think 250 feet (Hey, what kind of Canadian are you, using feet instead of meters?!) is plenty of scope. If someone drops on your anchor, tradition allows you to scuttle 'em without warning. If someone way out of range simply goes Donald Duck...same rule applies. Sink 'em, then discuss terms before recovering any survivors.
As we say when racing, if you're gonna hit it, sink it good. If you leave no survivors you waste no time with the protest committee.
|Sailerdoc you raise a good point as closeness is a subjective issue. I generally like to keep my distance from other boaters (unless I know them) as I will occasionally enjoy a smoke and dont want others to be offended by the smell. I also dont want to hear my neighbors talking or snoring. I thought nearly a football field length to be sufficient. I certainly have anchored in far far tighter spaces, like English Bay for the Celebration of Light fireworks, where there are several hundred boats (maybe more) of all shapes and sizes in a square kilometer (the event draws 300,000 people per night typically).
|This was in the Indian Arm near the top by the Burrard Yacht club outpost. We had about 100 feet of rode out as it was already near the high tide and there was zero wind
Is "too close" subjective? What is the recommended distance to maintain? I believe communication solves differences. Let's all work to better communicate, especially with skippers without our local knowledge. Be the better captain.
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In this case it really sounds like the person was over reacting.. (mind telling us where this was???)
As Jack says, no one puts out 600 feet of rode, and if this guy was anchored in the depths you suggest his circle is going to be quite small (assuming he actually stays there.....)
IMO it was unreasonable of him to chastise you...
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Both of those together may equal the value of a new Sig - but, be aware, if you are trying to trade it into a dealer - U probably won't get what it is worth.
He has to turn around and make $ too. One time, I bought a gun, shot it 1x, and had some issues. Traded it back in the next day - Only got 75%.
And, that was because I had gotten it from them the day before. Otherwise, I would have gotten less.
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Also a wiki - http://starbounder.org/Main_Page
Is multiplayer in for beta?
-Yes!Welp! Who else has this preordered from like 6 months ago. Right now you can find more about what will be/will not be in the beta in the thread i linked.Am I allowed to post or stream footage of the beta to Youtube/Twitch/etc, even if I'm making money off of it?
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Skipped from IV to II
Hmm I'm wondering instead of going BT -> Shiv -> LW, I'm wondering if it's best to go BT->Triforce->LW->defensive...
Skipped from IV to II
Hmm I'm wondering instead of going BT -> Shiv -> LW, I'm wondering if it's best to go BT->Triforce->LW->defensive...
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LAS is so toxic people blaming me because they die all the time , like 5 min in bot lane dies then they blame jungler, lee sin literally walk up to the lane he doesn't even sneak in and they die .
am getting boring on how much power mid lane has if mid laner fails too hard the game is pretty much done.
Shiv synergizes much better with Sivir's kit. Her Q and W give her strong AoE damage in teamfights and strong waveclear for splitpushing (she's an amazing splitpusher), and Shiv fits that niche for her really nicely.
Currently playing: FFXIV (Elucifer Arclight, Leviathan server), LoL (Trash Tier Waifu, NA server), SMITE (Zacewing)
Also, I hope people watched this game:
There's some really nice moments in this game: mindgames between the mid laners, EG's unconventional bot lane (Urgot/Soraka?), and Dyrus basically stomping and showing how to REALLY build and play Shyvana (no silly Liandry's or Frozen Heart, just full tank with the items I recommended and going 10/0/14).
New champion is not interesting at all , it looks like a thing more than a character i dont think i even gonna try it.
That's the idea .. he's a monster not a human/humanoid creature.I like him very much considering what his lore will be The Watchers have returned ! His animations are all top notch,his tentacles move in this awesome way .. when he gets above 480 MS he has another animation too.He's unique and unusual.Freljord patch 2.0 incoming <3
Can't test Vel'koz properly until tomorrow cause I just logged into my new PBE account this morning. PBE accounts aren't put to level 30 until midnight. T_T
I played him in a custom game (where bots don't work, apparently), and his abilities are pretty cool so far. Battlecast Vel'koz has some nice particle effects.
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I like Vel'koz's skills (it looks pretty interesting, the Q, E and Ult all look amazingly fun). He's kinda creepy tho. While his visual design is really unique, I don't like it much ><
Well, he is a void monster. they're supposed to be creepy looking...
Currently playing: FFXIV (Elucifer Arclight, Leviathan server), LoL (Trash Tier Waifu, NA server), SMITE (Zacewing)
Should remind myself not to play AP Trynd in ranked.
Get blamed for everything and get called a troll, even though you got a better score then those feeders.
It might be sad, wrong, or plain dumb but it's the hard truth and if no respect is given towards it, you will only get hate from your own team.
If you don't believe me run Teemo support or even Teemo in general and see how many times someone actually likes it as opposed to wanting to cut you down from the back with an axe.
Riot needs to fix MMR based picking. My reason is that FP doesn't rise to the occasion if they are meant to be a lower pick. Putting someone who doesn't have the ability to play at his or her MMR as FP is only gimping teams. Overall, I feel it lower the chances of winning in ranked for any and all teams.
Pride is a wonderful trait.
Whats up with this new ranked system.
I climbed back into Gold 5 from silver 3. was quite the struggle cause of all the afk'ers, lag games and feeders. but I managed.
But now, gold 5, I just cant seem to get 1 decent team. And no, im not negative or anything.. im going into each game with a positive attitude and pick what is needed.. but this is really annoying the crap out of me, every game my team is able to either go 0/9 within 5 minutes, or throw it again and again. or there are 2 people that are totally braindead and feed the **** out of an enemy champ which then snowballs and is able to 2 shot us. (gragas going 12/0/4 within 20 minutes cause our mid was trolling, body slam + ult doing 1500+ damage)
I seem to be able to win my lane 80% of the time, but I cant seem to stop the other lanes from feeding their opponents, even if I gank and get them a kill, they just seem to troll the shit out of me and keep on feeding.. wth am i supposed to do?
man oh man. sometimes this game is so frustrating.
/randmode off
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i'll rise, eventually, but for now it's more struggle than it's worth. i just play for fun, go 20/0/18 and then just laugh as my team throws.
Ye lol, i had Fiora that though her champion is more viable then Nidalee and that she carried not me, nidalee that was 11/1/15
So I haven't played in awhile but decided to today. Won 2 games and did pretty well too, third game we were winning hard (16-9) but then suddenly 500-900 ping for 3 of us until we were dead at 25 cause none of us could cast....
What the flying ****? Why are the servers suddenly so laggy? Like shit I only have 250 ping to korea o-o


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The Library will be closed for good after Saturday, January 28th.
The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles started its library service in 1991 to provide access to Japanese-language instructional materials to Japanese- language teachers in an effort to support Japanese-language education in the United States. In the fall of 2012, we re-opened our door as "The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles Library" with the aim to provide Japan-related information to the American public in addition to providing Japanese-language materials to teachers and learners of Japanese.
The Libary has approximately 10.000 volumes of Japan-related print and audio-visual materials in its collection, including books on Japanese-language, art, culture, literature, manga, history, Japanese magazines, and newspapers.
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I am paying 100% in my chapter 13? Must I pay 100% of my disposable income?
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'Ruff told The Howard Simon Show this morning that the ownership situation does not effect his job at all. He reiterated that to the media after practice. The bench boss wants his players to focus their efforts on the ice, and can separate himself from the talk, saying, "It's not difficult at all. We've gotta focus on playing, and playing better and playing better offensively. We're in great shape as a team, we're in great with the owner we have, and our focus if Friday night for us."'
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Discussion in 'March 2010' started by roscoe36, Nov 3, 2009.
Chat is open!!! http://www.pistonsforum.com/playoff-chat/
Great loss by the Pistons. They played the kids lots.
So far the shortest number post game comments ever.....did the Pistons even [STRIKE]play[/STRIKE] show up last night??
...Go Pistons!
I agree. At least all 3 kids got some serious action. Q keeps this up for the rest of the way I hope. BTW, did Max get injured or something? I see he played just 4 minutes.
Miami Heat vs. Detroit Pistons - Recap - March 31, 2010 - ESPN
Funny no one mentioned that Charlie [STRIKE]garbage[/STRIKE], [STRIKE]all star, [/STRIKE]Villanueva was a CD-DNP and he was healthy .....
If Maxiell misses the next game, I think that will leave 4 out of 14 on the roster who haven't missed a game due to injury: Daye Summers Kwame Chucky
he didn't play the 2nd half of the game before either after some pretty poor defense in the first half, the interviewed him after the game and he wasn't happy but didn't take the bait to blast anybody. We'll see how this one goes forward.... the worst/best comment i remember from the interview was when he was asked if he and the coach were on the same page and he just laughed and said pretty much no comment. If our two free agents want to be anything more then bench players there going to have to learn to atleast give a decent defensive effort.
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NCAA Basketball 10 Q&A
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- Jayhawker said...
While I am hoping that the gameplay is going to be solid and fun, all I really want to know is how roster sharing will work.
It's hard enough to narrow down the players by numbers on the teams I follow. But sports games need ways to look at rosters and stats with names attached.
College Hoops 2K8 had roster sharing down nearly perfect. I like that I can count on some dedicated fans to spread edited rosters that not only name players, but edit attributes and even gets the depth charts right.
But I'd like to share rosters over Live.
- October 20, 2009 at 9:42 AM
- Sarah said...
How is the recruiting done this year? Are there diamond in the rough freshman? One and done freshmen?
Are awards/trophies saved throughout the dynasty for players and teams?
Can you look back in a dynasty and see previous teams and players?
Can you make your own schedule in the season?
That's all i got for now, thanks!
- October 20, 2009 at 8:00 PM
- Jay said...
Key issue: If you are in say a UNC dynasty, can you play the big UCLA v. Kansas matchup? In other words, can you play any game on the schedule in your dynasty even if your team is not involved?
Are dynasty stats realistic?
- October 20, 2009 at 8:31 PM
- Jeff said...
Weak question, but it's important to me...are the cameras like they are in Live 10 this year? I thought EA did a great job of fixing the (IMO) poor cameras from their hoops games in Live 10 this year and hope they made their way into MM10.
- October 20, 2009 at 9:23 PM
- PB said...
In game saves?
- October 20, 2009 at 10:37 PM
- Joshua said...
Are rosters based off Blue Ribbon and what improvements have been made over last years roster fiasco?
How does NCAA 10's dynasty mode differ or compare to what 2k did with College Hoops 2k8?
What Title Updates or Patches can we expect or any DLC in the future?
With so little information so far is this years version preparing for a delay?
- October 27, 2009 at 11:03 AM
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Wootalyzer's Pricing Post! - The price of today's woot item is saved here for future reference------------------------------------------------------------Centon 64GB DataStick Sport$29.99 + $5 ShippingCondition: New*DISCLAIMER* Wootalyzer! is in no way affiliated with Woot!, and this post may not always be here!
hey.. remember when whole computer hard drives were much, MUCH less than that?
Good Price. $55 on Amazon
I'd buy this if it was USB 3.0...
This is exactly what I need, a water resistant shock proof flash drive!!! I go on a lot of adventures in the wild and this would be handy.
I feel like I could have a whole keychain ring for these things.
here's the product site for more information...
Huh.. the model number for this thumbdrive doesn't produce a whole lot of results..
One of them being the product write up that Woot! has for this item.
The one on Amazon is DSP64GB-001
This one Woot! is selling is RCDSW64GB-001
So.... I guess this is brand spankin' new?
So if a 64 gb flash drive 30 bucks can someone explain how a 128 gb SSD typically goes for over 125? I don't expect it to be exactly linear but come on.
Wow. Over 7 hours to fill it at full write speed!
CraigSam wrote:I'd buy this if it was USB 3.0...
I'd buy it if the cap were not totally detached. It would end up in Lost City. :/
Waterproof up to 1.8M.
I guess we just don't have the technology to get to 2 meters!
I remwmber our first computer was like a 16MB hdd and i want to say around 25mhz... oh 5-1/4 floppys... i dont miss you...
Its times like these that I am sad that my iPad not have a USB slot.
I remember back in 1996 buying a 250MB hard-drive for $175 and was happy I got an "awesome deal"
Last non-woot-off one I can find:
working all night, gotta go. night.
I checked back real quick. sorry, wrong model. acknoweledged below. Sorry.
I could literally put almost my entire music library on this. (70 gigs.) And far more portable than my 250 gig external drive.
PLUS a carabiner! WOW!
k2backhoe wrote:Wow. Over 7 hours to fill it at full write speed!
Wouldn't be 64,000/ 3(mb)/ 60 seconds/60 minutes? That comes to just under 6 hours by my math. It's not fast by any stretch but it certainly isn't over seven hours.
stopher2475 wrote:So if a 64 gb flash drive 30 bucks can someone explain how a 128 gb SSD typically goes for over 125? I don't expect it to be exactly linear but come on.
New stuff is always expensive... as more companies produce it, they will be more competitive and it will eventually drive the price down.
That is inless someone produces something that is on par with SSD drives, or better.
S'alright...even the Acer Iconia won't read anything above 32 gB.
It's because the stick is a crippled product with a slow USB front end instead of a fast disk controller. It would take over 6 HOURS to read or write the whole thing. I'm sure these things were a lot more expensive when they first came out.
whatsamattaU wrote:Last non-woot-off one I can find:
working all night, gotta go. night.
That one is a different model than this one being sold tonight.
Inless someone over at Woot! made a typo?
CowboyDann wrote:Wouldn't be 64,000/ 3(mb)/ 60 seconds/60 minutes? That comes to just under 6 hours by my math. It's not fast by any stretch but it certainly isn't over seven hours.
That's the theoretical max speed before protocol overhead, pauses, etc... you won't actually get that much. I wouldn't be surprised at all if the full read/write time clocks in closer to 10 hours.
My Uncle-In-Law in Brazil just emailed this morning asking for a 64GB memory stick from America (technology products are way cheaper here). This is fate. In for one!
Does it come with a racing stripe?
Too bad not 3.0
3MB a second read/write?
It's gonna take almost 6 hours to fill it up.
Edit: Somebody beat me to the calculation...
tzebrowitz wrote:Good Price. $55 on Amazon
Actually $40 on Amazon and it has 60% 1 star rating!
Caveat emptor.
Pluses. It's 64 GB for less than $30 dollars.
Minuses, it's Centon.
I'll let you know when I get a decent Centon product, which isn't likely, since I stopped buying them in BushII's first term.
$20 less than the essentially same Centon sport stick I Wooted in September. (I don't think that one had the keychain bit.) The caps that don't have anywhere to go when the stick's in use *are* a bit of a drawback, but I think it's now a great price for the storage size.
There was an unfortunate bug of them sometimes showing up as a write-only volume. It happened briefly to me so I googled and found it was not an uncommon problem. The web said the only solution was to return to manufacturer... but I found it just inexplicably went away as randomly as it arrived.
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cerberusctd wrote:I remwmber our first computer was like a 16MB hdd and i want to say around 25mhz... oh 5-1/4 floppys... i dont miss you...
My old COBOL programs were on 8" floppys. At least I never used punch cards - LOL!
Now I have to decide if I really need 3, hmmm ...
I remember the days we used to discuss how USB 2.0 kicked Firewire's ass.
Now its like Firewire what ? are you sure its not "hotwire"....@#$
Waterproof to 1.8M means toilet or bathtub. That is about it. Do not even take it poolside.
In for two cuz three is just pushing my budget too hard, and mom can woot her own. (Might share one with my roomie though.)
64GB for ~35$ is just too sexy to pass up, no matter the write speed. For most users, I would imagine that write speed is not the most crucially relevant factor -- as long as the thing works consistently.
As for the cap getting lost, well, a long time ago I wooted a Kingston 32GB drive (could probably trace when but don't care to do so right now) and I haven't lost that cap yet. My secret? Being careful. And also Scotch Tape.
Now if someone can just come up with a way to turn three of these into a 192GB SSD!!!
toddinfl wrote:Waterproof up to 1.8M.
I guess we just don't have the technology to get to 2 meters!
That would cost 6¢ extra per drive, and 1.8m was the largest washing machine the designers could find anyway.
1.8 meters is nice, but I don't plan to drop it in a pool. I want to know how it's affected by soap and agitation because I think I washed my last one just a couple days ago.
Also - It might be slow to write, but for putting a whole bunch of music on it to play through the car/truck stereo, it's perfect. Once the music is on there, it will play and access just fine.
the controllers on an SSD are substantially faster than what you would find on a flash drive. you aren't only paying for the capacity itself, but for the brains behind the memory... take a look at the read/write speeds of a sata ssd vs a usb (2.0 no less) flash stick...
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