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2010 Tiguan APR Stg2/6MT/Biscay Blue
Build thread: http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/f97/...tig-45083.html
one for ur tig
two for ur lady
Would u ever do lowering springs or coils? Always loved lowered SUVs n trucks, regardless of how counter productive it is lol
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well now im just glad i didnt say nice rack. it could've been taken out of context
B&G springs will definitely make a visible difference, i hear good things about the ride quality too. just remember, lowering can be addictive for some. i'd take the Coils over the springs so there is an option to lower/raise as u see fit
Wow monicups, very beautiful Tiguan, and of course an even more beautiful (handy and skilled too) owner!
2011 Tiguan SE 4Motion Wolfsburg Deep Black Metallic 19" Savannah Rims
Nice shoots, do you have a side view pictures? to see how the wheel's offset sit around the fenders? thanks
whatup hot stuff!?
This past weekend I went down with the Untitled Crew to West Coast Worthersee in Buellton, Ca.
Here are some pictures from the show with the newest additions to Tiggy!
...And I won the "Most Wheel Gap Award" hahaha That will be changed soon!
PSN: CoachBombay_
APR 93 tune, Carbonio intake, H&R coil overs, 19" RS4 reps
Well I was planning on getting the B&G springs...I ordered them and then found out they are backordered for 2 months...so I canceled the order and I'm planning on either re-ordering them or saving up for some coilovers...hmmmmmmm
I hate when something you really want is backordered!!!v
Save up and get coils instead.
PSN: CoachBombay_
It all depends on what you want to do, H&R i think lower at 1.3" and B&G go down 1.6"
Coil overs are great when you have the money, If i was still on the east coast definitely coilovers.
I had them on my other car and could adjust for before the snow hits. Now that i'm on the Westcoast
Just aimed for the simple drop and did not want to sacrifice driveability when it's down too low.
Here's a link to my B&G setup: http://www.socaleuro.com/forum/showt...on-a-VW-Tiguan
dump that shiiiiit! you wont like the 1.whatever" drop of a spring! Nice job on the car by the way! you got some swag!
Liking the front end, the full red tails are interesting but i would have gone with black (as i did obviously)
Nice work though.
2010 Tiguan APR Stg2/6MT/Biscay Blue
Build thread: http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/f97/...tig-45083.html
Nice Tiggy
Dump it on coils!
[QUOTE=zhingket;73648203]Hi I am planning to redout my tail lights too, can you post another picture of your tail lights, also where do you get those?
I don't have any good quality pictures of the back but i'll take some this weekend and put them up! The tail lights are Lamin-X http://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-...hts/ES1873399/
I'm loving the look of the all red I just wish that stuff was easier to put on! Pretty tough considering all the angles they have.
Here are two more pictures of my all red tail lights...
2010 Tiguan APR Stg2/6MT/Biscay Blue
Build thread: http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/f97/...tig-45083.html


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Product Reference: 35817
Synchronises and charges
This cradle will allow you to synchronise and charge your Galaxy S3 in one easy process. Simply place your device in the cradle, connect the cable to your computer and the computer will do the rest for you. The Blue LED indicator will also inform you when there is power flowing through the device.
Designed for Samsung Galaxy S3
The dock has been specifically designed for the Galaxy S3 so will be a perfect fit. The cradle will also provide a good angle for you to use the device.
Stable and secure mounting
The cradle provides a stable and secure mount for the Galaxy S3. It will also declutter and make your desk look neater with its high quality finish.
Charge spare battery simultaneously
Not only will this cradle allow you to charge the battery in your phone and synchronise information with the phone, it will also charge a spare battery at the same time. This is excellent for people who are constantly on the phone as they will be able to swap batteries as soon as one dies. Whats even better is the phone does not have to be on charge for the spare battery to charge at the same time.
Technical Specifications:
Net Weight: 118g
Dimension: 112 x 90 x 33 mm
Input: DC 5V/1000mA - USB 5V/500mA
Output: USB: DC 5V/500mA - Battery: DC 4.2V/500mA

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FORT WAYNE, Ind.—The Office of International Education is pleased to announce a new Study Abroad program opportunity for Indiana University–Purdue University (IPFW) students. This is a great chance for students to have an affordable immersion experience.
IPFW is now a member of International Student Exchange Programs (ISEP), an international network of more than 340 universities at over 50 countries. Because IPFW is a part of the ISEP network, students have access to more than 150 international sites for semester, summer, and year programs of study. This program is unique because students will only pay IPFW tuition, meals, housing, airfare, and a small program fee.
ISEP promotes academic and cross-cultural learning through its worldwide network of higher education institutions. ISEP facilitates academic mobility through innovative and affordable programs to achieve authentic global learning. ISEP enhances institutional infrastructures and fosters campus internationalization.
In support of its mission, the ISEP network:
For more information, please visit the Office of International Education in Walb Student Union, Room 145, their website, or isep.org.


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History, Verizon & Delivery Agent Announce New History Shop App
The long-anticipated age of commerce within television programming has arrived. HISTORY, Verizon Communications Inc., and Delivery Agent, Inc., the leader in multi-channel commerce for entertainment, jointly announce the first contextual commerce application accessible to network programming viewers.
Verizon FiOS TV subscribers will have 24/7 access to the new HISTORY Shop application that enables them to watch A+E Network's HISTORY channel and use their remote control to purchase merchandise related to and seen on hit series such as Pawn Stars, American Pickers, Ice Road Truckers and more.
Built by Delivery Agent and tested in Verizon's labs and in-home trials, this t-commerce shopping platform taps into Delivery Agent's proprietary database of products mapped to television content in order to present the right products at the right time. For example, while watching Pawn Stars, customers can use their FiOS TV remote controls to click to purchase a wide range of brands and products including: classic bikes from Schwinn, vintage inspired consumer electronics from Crosley, Civil War and presidential memorabilia from The Franklin Mint, as well as the complete show season on DVD.
"The HISTORY Shop application is an exciting first, because it enables viewers to see and buy things at the moment they're most interested - while their favorite shows are on screen," said Mark Garner, Senior Vice President, Distribution Business Development, Analytics & Marketing for A+E Networks. "This is a great convenience for HISTORY fans and a great selling opportunity for us. And, since we're selling many of the same products on TV that we offer online - and already know our viewers love - we're confident they are going to enjoy this new way to shop."
To access the new application, viewers watching HISTORY programming click on the HISTORY icon that will appear on the TV screen. The application displays shopping items for the customer to view and purchase on the right hand side of the TV screen while the television program runs on the left. Viewers can then use their remote control to purchase items and securely check out using Delivery Agent's TV Wallet(TM) - the transaction engine used by the top media companies. Viewers also can access the HISTORY Shop application through the FiOS TV Application Storefront under the Featured and Shopping categories. HISTORY is available for FiOS TV customers on channels 128 in standard-definition and 628 in high-definition.
"FiOS TV is a highly innovative and interactive service that puts technology in viewers' hands to enhance and transform their home-entertainment experiences," said Rachelle Zoffer, Director, Content Acquisition and Programming for Verizon. "Our strategic partnership with A+E Networks and Delivery Agent breaks down old technology barriers and frees subscribers to access products they want in new and exciting ways."
Monetizing content for more than 40 leading television programmers, Delivery Agent operates and manages the online stores for more than 350 television shows and has secured the rights to market and sell more than one million products connected to television content, including A+E Network's shows. With this HISTORY t-commerce initiative, Verizon, Delivery Agent and A+E Networks are beginning the migration of the network's online shopping experiences to include the television.
"The technology advancements driving this ground-breaking television commerce initiative are extraordinary," said Mike Fitzsimmons, Delivery Agent CEO. "This is the first time anyone has successfully aligned the goals and requirements of the three essential players in contextual television commerce; the entertainment television programmer, the television service provider and the brands/products seen in entertainment content. We're thrilled to have the solution that drives television commerce forward."


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UNIONTOWN (AP) — A Fayette County judge has agreed to recuse herself from a hearing in the case of a man charged in the stabbing death of a woman who had cared for his ill mother at a mobile home park.
Henry Crawford, 56, is charged with homicide and burglary in Fayette County in the Jan. 28 slaying of Lisa Tupta, 49, at Holiday Mobile Home Park in North Union Township. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty.
Defense attorney Mike Garofalo had called on Judge Nancy Vernon to recuse herself, saying his client had been prosecuted by her office when she was the district attorney.
The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review said Vernon said Friday she didn't recall the matter, citing the volume of cases she prosecuted, but she agreed to the request.


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"[In late August, Rick Carlisle was in an Atlanta studio auditioning for TNT by doing a mock game telecast with Kevin Harlan. He'd also been in touch with ESPN, and his transition from head coach to talking head seemed all but certain.] Something was going to be done in the next three or four days, ... But then I got the call from Larry [Bird] saying this situation was going to change."
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In married life, one of the things that must never be forgotten is celebrating special occasions with our significant other. Whether it's a birthday, wedding anniversary or Valentine's, these important dates in our lives always call for a celebration. But our hectic schedules and busy lifestyles could easily get in the way of commemorating these events. If not a night river cruise or a fancy dinner date, we end up giving gifts as a way of making these occasions extraordinary.
Purchase a gift that your partner wants
Giving gifts is one tradition that will never cease, whether it's for an anniversary, Valentine's Day or Thanksgiving. One golden rule here is that the gift should always be about the receiver, not the giver – which means that you should buy a present that your partner wants, not something that you want them to have. As a tip, pay keen attention to the comments that your partner makes on certain items while shopping. Take a photo of an item that your partner has enthusiastically commented on, then buy the same one as your gift for an upcoming occasion.
Consider giving out fruit baskets
Especially for wedding anniversaries and birthday celebrations, fruit hampers have become a viable and less pricey gift alternative for a lot of couples. Fruit baskets have traditionally featured oranges, bananas, grapes and the like, but there are stores that that are now offering uncommon fruit selections. Jumbo King Strawberries, a rare strawberry variety viewed by Marks & Spencer fruit hamper expert Bill Davies as an aphrodisiac, is fast becoming a much used item for these kinds of gift packages.
Celebrate with a bottle of wine
Finally, capping off an important occasion wouldn't be complete without a special toast of red wine. There is a wide array of wines that couples can choose: from sweet and fruity wines like the Gamay and the Zinfandel, to spicy and strong ones such as the Cabernet Sauvignon and the Lemberger. Any stay-at-home dinner date becomes extra special whenever you exchange a toast of an oak aged red wine with your special someone.


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The Banner Saga - Factions, a Part of a Game
by Myrthos, 2012-10-27 00:03:04
Stoic, the developers of The Banner Saga are releasing The Banner Saga: Factions this winter. Factions is the multiplayer combat part of The Banner Saga, which allows you to play online and check out the combat system for yourself.
Here is an overview of the features:
Match up against other players in multiplayer comba
Competitive and addictive turn-based combat
- Challenge your opponent in fierce battles where only the skilled shall prevail
- Get matched up against other players based on the relative power of your team to help keep fights fair and fun
- Play Factions entirely for free; no "energy" system or other gating mechanisms to keep you from playing without purchasing something
- A unique combat system designed from the ground up with the goal of creating deep strategy: build a team out of hundreds of possible combinations and take into account their abilities, willpower bonuses, positioning, initiative and many other factors
- Upgrade your characters to improve their stats and promote them to access their unique ability
- Form your party based on creating a strategy that takes advantage of their unique stats and abilities
Navigate through the City of Strand
- Go to the Proving Grounds to assemble your team and upgrade your characters
- Visit the Mead House to access new characters
- Go to the Weaver's Hut to create your custom banner
- Browse the Trophy Tower, where you can see your achievements
- When you're ready to fight, head to the Great Hall at the top of the hill
And more...
- The Banner Saga: Factions will be available for both PC and Mac. You will also be able to download via the official website (this one) or through the Steam store
- As a game free to everyone, you'll never have problems finding people to play against
- Constantly being updated with new content as it gets built!
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CIO.com –
This column kicked off three weeks ago with an attempt to answer the question, " What's wrong with SOA?" That led to an exploration of a plain-English conceptual model that business leaders can lean to on to keep SOA efforts on track.
To recap:
- SOA is about business processes, not services.
- SOA maps business processes to a software implementation that facilitates stakeholder outcomes and value.
- SOA should be designed to exist in the context of the total built environment (that is, the business environment).
I know; dream on. It's too late to rename SOA. But hey, it was done for PCMCIA, because People Can't Memorize Computer Industry Acronyms. So PCMCIA became the PC Card. Ahh. Now that makes sense. So let's rename SOA to BPOA, and end the confusion around this shiny new thing by pointing out that it is, in truth, the old new thing: alignment of IT to the business.
Last week I promised to move from dissertation to illumination by shining a light on some sterling examples of real-world SOAs. In each case, the IT professionals leading these initiatives understood from the get-go that SOA is more about business processes than services.
They understood and enumerated the business processes their SOA had to map. The result was a collection of business puzzle pieces that, when snapped together, fit perfectly into the total business application puzzle-and which can be easily snapped out and replaced as requirements change.
In some cases these apps stand alone. In others they connect various systems old and new, behind the firewall. In still others the business application puzzle spans the requirements of customers, partners, suppliers, and others on both sides of the firewall, and over the public Internet.
While their implementations differ, they do share a common bond. Each system exists in the context of the total environment. And implementation details are rooted in customer value, which organically drives technology decisions into their appropriate realms.
Up first is Michael Richardson, CTO of Sterling Infosystems in New York, which provides background checks and other employment screening services to HR professionals. Sterling aggregates public and private personal records, and mines them for clients for background checks, employment screenings, drug screening, criminal records checks, and so on.
Their business depends on the integration of myriad networks and data sources-customers, partners, public and private information sources-into a central information system that clients can access on demand. To get there, Richardson's team built, and continues to evolve, an supple application that, in my estimation, is a sterling SOA example.
Listen now to my unedited interview with Richardson, or download it to your iPod or any MP3 player, and listen at your leisure. I'd also love to hear from other organizations which have deployed or are developing SOAs. Write to me.


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For those seeking sanctuary in a Buddhist monastery, Tibet's a long way to go. Far closer are the hills around Carrshield in the North Pennines – home to a group of monks who have given up their previous lives, including their names, in the search for inner peace
WHAT motivates a woman to leave her family and start a new life, miles away from home, in a remote corner of Northumberland? As a psychologist with the NHS in Norwich, a wife and mother, it looked as if Sally Robertshaw had it all. But something was missing, something deep and fundamental.
Now Sally is known to everyone, including her children and grandchildren, as the Rev. Leandra. And her home is Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey, a converted farmhouse in the wild, North Pennines, where she is vice-abbot.
Her head is shaven and she wears a simple, brown, small kesa (robe) with a purple raksu (a kind of tabard) around her neck. "It took a while for my children to get used to my new name. But now I'm Granny Leandra or the Rev. Leandra. No-one calls me Sally anymore."
Rev. Leandra was in her 40s when she began to question her life. "I had been a psychologist for more than 20 years and I was beginning to wonder if I was doing anyone any good. I felt like I was constantly sticking band-aids on wounds that weren't healing. Now I know that there are wounds you can't fix. It's about acceptance."
Leaving was not an easy time for the Rev. Leandra. "My daughter in particular found it very hard when I moved here in 1996. She thought I didn't love her anymore, but that was never the case. I love my children dearly and they are hugely important to me. But my calling was very strong. I felt I had been given this gift and I had to unwrap it, to explore it. I couldn't ignore it."
The Rev. Leandra still maintains a relationship with her family. She has been to Zambia to visit her son and his family and her two oldest granddaughters, Olivia and Alexandra, have been to visit her.
"I do miss my family, but my life is here now," she said. "When you become a Buddhist you realise that it's not about loving a limited number of people, it's about loving all beings."
It's no coincidence that Leandra was the name chosen by the abbot at her ordination in 1998. "Leandra means lioness. I was born in South Africa so there's a connection there, but it's not as simple as that. I had to be quite fierce at times and I do regret that now."
Regrets, doubts, worries, hopes and fears are all part of the human experience and Buddhists aren't immune. "Of course we feel all those things but meditation helps us put them in perspective," said the Rev. Leandra.
"I meditate to find the truth, the point of being a human being. It is a search for inner contentment, for acceptance. It helps you to deal with whatever comes your way and it gives you the humility to recognise you could be wrong. Sitting still, in silence, can be difficult for some people at first. But with practice meditation can become a habit, like brushing your teeth. And it teaches you something new about yourself, every, single day. You never stop learning. It is that still, small voice of calm."
Love, acceptance, generosity, forgiveness, compassion and tolerance are all central to the Buddhist philosophy which urges people to live simply and respect others. The 23 monks at Throssel Hole are members of the order of Buddhist Contemplatives which is part of the Serene Reflection Meditation Soto Zen tradition.
The order grew from the teachings of the Rev. Jiyu Kennett, a musician from England who founded the Shasta Abbey in California in 1970 and Throssel Hole two years later.
Meditation is a key element of the Buddhist life alongside silent reflection and the search for inner peace. Scientific studies have shown that when the body is relaxed and free from tension and the mind is not grasping at thoughts, remarkable psychological and physiological transformations can take place as a person's respiration, heart rate, blood pressure and metabolic rate slows down.
"Meditation gives you clarity of mind," said the Rev. Roland, a former musician. "It helps you to see what your priorities are and points you in the right direction in your life. My life as a musician was very one-sided. I was consumed by music. I needed to find a better balance – to feel more complete. Soon after I came here I knew this was a place where I could spend the rest of my life."
Not everyone is so certain and some monks have been known to leave the abbey and return to their "old life" in the lay community, marry, have children, a career. "Sometimes they keep in touch, but we may never hear from others again," said the Rev. Leandra.
And sometimes they come back, to be welcomed with open arms. The Rev. Kyosei was a member of the community at Throssel Hole back in the 1970s when monks did not have to be celibate and many were married. She left, to bring up her family, but she always knew she would come back some day. Now the Rev. Kyosei works in the project room sewing, mending and darning when once she made her own children's clothes.
Head cook at the abbey, the Rev. Lambert, was working with people with learning difficulties for Lewisham Social Services when he received his calling 14 years ago. "I've worked in warehouses and offices," he said. "But I had never worked in a kitchen until I came here."
"Meditation gives you clarity of mind. It helps you to see what your priorities are and points you in the right direction in your life."
Learning new skills is essential at Throssel Hole where everyone works to maintain the smooth running of life at the abbey. Many of the monks, past and present, bring their own skills to the community and there have been doctors, teachers, lawyers, social workers and acupuncturists living in their midst. But the challenge is to embrace a new skill. And whether it's gardening, sewing, cooking, cleaning, plastering or building, the monks are willing to pitch in with whatever is needed – sometimes with spectacular results.
The majestic ceremonial hall was built by the monks and is a focal point for visitors. Decorated on a Chinese theme, the room is alight with vibrant, rainbow colours. Delicate, gold Bodhi trees, an ancient Buddhist symbol, are painted on cupboard doors and four guardian kings, standing a foot high and resplendent in their warrior uniforms, keep a close watch in each corner, ensuring that people feel safe to let go.
A heavenly canopy, decorated in bright blues, reds and golds, draws the eye with its breathtaking patterns and, overseeing it all, is a gold Buddha, sitting serenely with offerings of water and fruit, an eternal flame burning close by. This is where visitors bunk down for the night, a curtain dividing the male and female quarters. It's also where they learn to meditate.
People come to Throssel Hole from all over the world with a calendar of events arranged throughout the year which are put on the abbey's website. Rev. Roland had never worked on a computer until he came to Throssel Hole. Now he's one of the resident IT experts, a self-taught troubleshooter.
Computers are a vital part of life in this remote community where maintaining links with the outside world is important – not least because of the weekly Tesco delivery.
The Rev. Roland helped to create the website which plays a huge part in raising awareness, attracting visitors from all corners of the globe. It is their often generous donations that help maintain the abbey and its residents.
For many, a weekend retreat may be a vital to relieve stress and help them get over a difficult patch. For some, struggling with depression and mental health issues, the experience may be a first step on the road to recovery. And for others, the visits can be life changing.
The Rev. Elinore was one such visitor. "I came on retreat, and found I didn't want to leave," she said. An anthropology student at Edinburgh University, the Rev. Elinore spent six months in Tibet and Nepal as part of her studies. "I was deeply affected by the people there, their generosity of spirit, their warmth and love," she said. "Then I found Throssel Hole. I came here lots of times on retreat before I decided that this is where I wanted to live my life. I love wild places and there is a real sense of the wilderness here. In many ways it reminds me of Tibet."
While the community is remote, in a wild, windswept corner of the North Pennines, the monks recognise how important it is to maintain contact with the outside world. "We watch television on a Sunday night," said the Rev. Leandra. "The abbot chooses what we watch and if he's not here, the senior monks can take turns.
"We also have our weekly Hexham Courant and the internet and we can sometimes catch up with the news on Monday night."
Extra access to the television was permitted during the terrorist attacks of 9/11, but that was unprecedented with viewing usually restricted during the week.
Rules, rotas, regulations and routine are the corner stone of life at Throssel Hole. Monks must live simply. They must not work for money; they must be vegetarian; they must be celibate; they must abstain from drugs or alcohol which "cloud the mind"; they must not speak against others and they must keep their heads shaven as a sign of the renunciation of worldly things.
Many of the monks have lived alongside each other at Throssel Hole for years, but that doesn't mean they know each other inside out.
"The abbot best describes it as living intimately but not socially," said the Rev. Elinore. The monks strive to let go of the 'self'. "The self isn't the problem, it's the attachments that the self clings to, the demands of the selfish self," said Rev. Lambert.
"The self can drive you to act in ways that can cause harm. Sometimes people get involved in trying to help others without understanding that they are motivated by a need for other people to love them. And this can do more harm than good. People often come here looking for answers but they have to find their answers within, with faith."
While the monks are focused on their daily meditations and silent reflections, it is inevitable that glimpses of their old lives do occasionally resurface. The Rev. Leandra was a keen runner with a passion for athletics in her old life, so catching a glimpse of Usain Bolt winning the 100m at the Olympics was an unexpected pleasure. "It just happened to be on one Sunday night," she said. "I'm glad I saw it."
The abbey is closed twice a year, for two weeks at a time, in May and at Christmas when the monks put up decorations, dress their tree and buy presents – usually just for the abbot – but small tokens are often passed between friends.
"We have a big meal, vegetarian of course, and celebrate the festive season, just like everyone else," said the Rev. Leandra. "It is a special time."
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As a regular visitor myself over the last 15 years, I know this place to be a real jewel.


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Wait just a second . . . isn't online gambling illegal?
Wong v. Partygaming Ltd., — F.3d —, 2009 WL 4893955 (6th Cir. December 21, 2009) The Sixth Circuit's recent opinion in the case of Wong v. Partygaming is interesting if you're a civil procedure wonk and care about things like which law applies to determine the enforceability of forum selection clauses in website terms and … [Read more…]


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Orton Effect
Many years ago, Michael Orton used two images together to create a brand new effect. He achieved it by using one focused and one unfocused image. The two images were then combined together to create the new effect that was aptly named the Orton Effect. Now, you can create this effect by taking two images of the object, one focused and one unfocused. Or, if you're smart (depending on how you look at it), you can simply do it by using Adobe Photoshop. So, today, I will teach you how to create the famous Orton Effect in Photoshop, all by yourself. Though at the time of origination, the effect was done using film, we will adopt it to digital photography today!
Go ahead and pick out an image that you would like to use during the course of this tutorial. The image I am going to use is given below.
Now, open your image in Photoshop and start by duplicating the background layer. To avoid confusion later on, I would suggest that you name all the layers you make in a way that you will remember. For instance, you can name the copy of the layer "Layer 1" or maybe even "Sharpened Layer," etc. I am simply going to name my duplicate layer "1," but choose what's best for you. Any name will work, just as long as you can later remember what it's for. Now, without doing anything to this layer, duplicate it yet again. I named the second copy of the main layer "2." Now, with the layer "2" selected, change the blending mode of this layer to Screen.
Next, merge the layer "2" down with the first copy of the original layer named "1." To merge down, simply right click on the layer and choose Merge Down. You will then have two layers. One with the original background layer and the other will be the first copy of it (in which I named it "1″). Now, right click on layer "1" and duplicate it yet again. I chose to name this one "3." Our main intention is to blur this image a bit. Blurring is the essential ingredient of achieving this effect, however, what's to be noticed is that too much of it will ruin the effect and too little of it will make it impossible for the effect to shine in all its glory.
The tricky part is that here, in this tutorial, the amount of blur we are going to use isn't fixed. Depending upon the resolution of the image, this will change, which essentially means, the bigger the image, the larger the blur value. I have one last piece of advice about using the blur effect before we go on. The idea is to use enough of it so that the outlines and shapes are still visible, but the details are not. If this confuses you, just play around with the blur slider for awhile and you will see what I mean.
As you can see, for this, we are going to use the Gaussian blur for this effect. To use this, go to Filter, Blur, Gaussian Blur. Now, we are almost finished. The only thing that needs to be done is like adding salt to the almost ready dish. Our image is 99 percent finished. What you do with it now is entirely up to your taste and how you want the final image to look. A few things you could do would be to change the opacity of the layer "3" or even alter the brightness, curves, color, etc. Below, you'll see the image I ended up with.
It looks a bit dreamy, doesn't it?! Now, this effect will obviously give you different results with different kinds of images. As I say in all my Photoshop articles, try different things. Go through WorldStart's other Photoshop articles and combine two different techniques together. Play around with sliders and various values. If you're creative enough, Photoshop will unveil itself as a powerful tool. Happy creativity, everyone!
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It's my first time to buy a new car.
After long time discussion on the price, I went to one BMW dealership today to place the order.
It seemed all things went well at the beginning with my CA.
I signed the printed configuration paper, with the MSPR on it, and the discount price dealer gave me.
Then, the dealer gave me the OTD price sheet, about all the items regarding the discount price, the tax, plate/license fee, etc.
And I payed $1000 deposit by credit card.
Then he told me he would place the order with his manager and would give me another paper to sign. I guess it is a printed paper from BMW ordering system.
After a while, he told me I was all set for today. No additional document signed.
He will call me about the production status.
I'm so confused. Did the order really placed? My CA didn't give me the production number.
Is there something strange?
I wouldn't be concerned. I completed my transaction this morning around 11:30am and when I asked my dealer if I could have a production number he said he would have it to me by end of day. I followed up with him via email at around 5:30pm and within a few minutes he replied back to me with my production number.
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I was out last night and ran into some cool guys with a few supra's, turbo 240, and a new evo. I caught a few races with the evo some from the stop and some from the roll. One we even went to around 120. All together I think we raced around 10 times. They should all be really good, he said that they will be up on his website soon. As soon as I see the guy on Thursday (local meet) I will get the name of his website and see if he posted them and share the fun.Originally posted by abbo7
Its out take a look. http://www.imvfilms.com/videos.htm
Yeah its the one that says "Stock Evo VIII vs. slightly modded WRX, plus other IMV cars on the prowl. " Yeah thats me.


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A noble undertaking to be sure. Were it not for the simple fact that Science has not , for the most part, respected the right of creatures to exist in an environment that is suitable for their rightful existence. Science and mankind alike have, for the most part, considered only it's pleasure and curiosity where animals are concerned. They have neither respected their lives nor their habitats. Always putting their selfish needs before anything else.
Which leads one to wonder as to the why of this undertaking? I would venture to say it is all for the greater glory of their Scientific careers. They nether care nor are concerned with the well being or happiness of any of these creatures. The proof is in the lack of impetus where pollution, experimental animal research and deforestation are concerned. Just look at the palm oil plantations flourishing at the expense of the Orangutang , the bees and pollinators dying off due to GMO's. The Whale, porpoise and a long list of sea life. The endless list of animals that are endangered, being poached and savaged on a daily basis, and then there is always the commercialization of the creatures. Aquariums for profit, Zoos that confine these poor animals to cages or concrete pens in many cases in environments that are completely alien and detrimental to the species. Exotic animals captured and sold for the highest dollar to people who think they are pretty and since they have the money why not ? Of course if they can afford it they want what no one else has, regardless of the morality of such a desire. Avarice and social standing know no limits to satiating these desires
A lesser bird of paradise flaunts his flank plumes to entice females.
Who cares what these poor creatures had to endure to make it to that pet shop or dealer. The only thing that matters is they got what they wanted , the animal be damned. After all it is just an animal isn't it ?
Let's not forget the Circus, animals taken from their mothers at a young age that are savagely beaten and traumatized to conform for the amusement of those willing to pay for the entertainment and for the profit of those unethical beasts that mistreat and terrorize them on a daily basis. Their suffering is of no consequence and trivial to those who want to possess them.
In light of the cruelty and callousness with which humanity has treated the creatures of this planet, I would venture to say they are better off as a part of history than part of the next series of experiments for the glory of greedy and soulless enterprises.
~Desert Rose~
On Friday at a National Geographic sponsored TEDx conference, scientists met in Washington, D.C. to discuss which animals we should bring back from extinction. They also discussed the how, why, and ethics of doing so.They called it "de-extinction."
There are a few guidelines for which ancient species are considered, and sadly, dinosaurs are so long dead they aren't in the picture. Their DNA has long ago degraded, so researchers are fairly sure that Jurassic Park will never happen.
But there are plenty of other animals on the table. The list of candidates is actually pretty long, considering.
Here are the 24 animals they are hoping to one day resurrect.
10 Animals That Were Hunted To Extinction
Tasmanian tiger (Extinct since 1936)
Tasmania Tigers were hunted by humans to extinction
Woolly Mammoth (Extinct for ~10,000 years)
Dodo Bird (Extinct since ~1681)
Stellar's Sea Cow (Extinct since 1768)
Passenger Pigeon (Extinct since 1914)
Stuffed passenger pigeon on display at the Royal Ontario Museum.
Bubal Hartebeest (Extinct since ~1954)
Javan Tiger (Extinct since ~1970s)
Zanzibar leopard (Extinct since ~1990s)
Pyrenean Ibex (Extinct since 2000)
Western Black Rhino (Extinct 2011)
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The intimate animal portraits, which feature everything from a featherless chicken to a pair of affectionate chimpanzees, are meant to illuminate the similarities between animal poses, gestures, and gazes, and our own.
Photographing animals on a set, as opposed to in their natural habitat comes with a unique set of challenges.
"You can never predict an animal's mood," Flach says on his website. "So you have to plan beforehand to get what you want." To make the animals feel as comfortable as possible, Flach may adjust the temperature of the studio or play music.
You can purchase a hardcover copy of Flach's animal portraits here or visit his website to see more of the award-winning photographer's work.
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Adding side sprayer to kitchen faucet?
I want to buy a two-hole bridge sink faucet that does not have a side sprayer.
Is it possible to buy the sprayer separately and plumb it in underneath the sink?
How big of a deal is this?
No, it isn't possible. If you plumb it in under the sink, you are leaving the spray mechanism and hose under full pressure all the time ; they are not designed for that. Faucets with spray have diverter mechanism inside of them that tell water which way to go.
You have to either buy a faucet with a spray or you don't get one.
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Wow I didn't realize they were that much thinner than a 1911 that's a good comparison shot. Let us know how she shoots for ya.
This is a discussion on Traded my Glock for a Kahr within the Defensive Carry Guns forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; Well, I've been in need of a summer carry gun for a while now. At first, I used my S&W 637 revolver because it was ...
Well, I've been in need of a summer carry gun for a while now. At first, I used my S&W 637 revolver because it was lightweight and small, only to discover that I really couldn't shoot it worth a crap and didn't want to learn how because it wasn't pleasant to shoot for an extended amount of time. Then, I bought a Glock 26 and added Pearce +0 mag extensions for an easier grip. I shot the gun great, and really loved it though in the year or so I had it I just couldn't get used to the grip angle. I didn't let that particular feature worry me though as I still could trust myself to shoot it just fine. But it was just too wide...I always felt like I had a huge block digging into my side anytime I was sitting with it on. It was just too awkward and uncomfortable.
Fortunately for me the winter months give me the option of carrying my absolute pride and joy in the firearm department, my Colt Commander 1911...but it's starting to warm up around here and the dilemma of carrying something I can't shoot well or something that feels like a brick came up again.
I was at my local gun shop asking about an FFL transfer for a WWII era P38 (hoping to pick that up soon :D ) when I caught sight of something that was just perfect. I had previously considered options like the Sig P238 and Colt Mustang .380 for their small size and 1911-style method of operation, but I ended up really liking the looks and feel of this guy, a Kahr CW9. Then I recalled all the discussions (positive) about Kahr firearms on this forum and ended up doing the trade. I picked up two extra magazines and a holster while I was there too. I love pics, and I'm pretty sure everyone else does too, so here's some:
And the ultimate and final test...is it at least as thin as my 1911?
Not only that...it's half as thick!
This is my first Kahr by the way. My immediate impression was exactly what I expected it to be...it felt like a more refined, thinner Glock. Very tight tolerances and no rattles. Trigger pull is long but it's smoooooooooth. I haven't gotten the chance to fire it yet, but I will be doing so tomorrow and will report my results here.
Anyone else have one of these? I'd like to hear your thoughts and experiences with it.
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Wow I didn't realize they were that much thinner than a 1911 that's a good comparison shot. Let us know how she shoots for ya.
sweet looking pistol you got there. Hope it shoots well, and hope you carry it often but never need it. Bunker
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Nice pistol. traded a glock??? you'll be back lol.
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Great pistol, I have the companion to it, the CW40. Don't be surprised with an occasional malfunction during the initial 200 round break-in, I think I had four or five but after that it has performed flawlessly.
When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk.
"Don't forget, incoming fire has the right of way."
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Nice and i'm sure you will like it, I have PM 9 which is a little smaller and like it a lot, mine ran through the 200 round break in with no malfunctions and I carry it pretty much everyday that I am not carrying my G26.
Well.......er......To each his own.Traded my Glock for a Kahr
Happy you found something you like that will work for you. A good holster and belt will help with the huge block feeling. I EDC a SA XD40 SC which is a little on the thick side, but with the Pure Kustom Black Ops Pro holster, I forget that it's there. At least I forget it until it is not there, then I feel like something is definitely wrong.
You can educate ignorance, you can't fix stupid
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Congrats on the CW9. I have both the Glock 26 and the CW9, and also the Kahr PM9. I like the Kahr line of pistols for their thin design and the trigger.
I did have one problem with my CW9 a while back. Frame cracked down around the trigger pivot pin. The crack was so fine, I couldn't even tell it had happened, and how it happened I don't know. The gun was never dropped, never had any over charged rounds through it. It had digested about 500 rounds maximum of mostly 115gr FMJ and a hand full of 124 gr Gold Dot +P. The only way I knew something was wrong was the pivot pin after just one magazine would start backing out the right side of the gun. I called Kahr. They fixed it, no problem. Rebuilt the gun on a brand new frame using all the old internal parts from my old one. I ended up with a new serial number, but a new frame. They also told me that they had never seen that problem before, so it's not a common issue. Customer service was excellent and quick.
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Thanks for the comments! As for the Glock vs Kahr and I'll be coming back to a Glock comments, there's definitely no Glock hate here. I wouldn't mind another. I don't think I'd expect it to be a summer carry gun though, at least not for me. If it were up to me I'd have kept the Glock and bought the Kahr but Mrs. 380ACP wouldn't let me. :(
I did get to carry the Kahr around for about an hour today, just driving around and running errands. It was extremely comfortable. I won't say I forgot it was there but it didn't make itself obvious at all.
As for range reports, I'm not sure if I mentioned it in the first post but I will be taking it to the range tomorrow, so I will definitely share my impressions then!
An intruder will be incapacitated by tear gas or oven spray, but if shot with a .357 Magnum will get angry and kill you.
Be sure to give it a good cleaning before you shoot it. They tend to be a sticky out of the box like over lubed. Here's a really good instructional for the initial preparation.
Enjoy the Kahr, you'll be back to Glock in no time.
Proverbs 27:12 says: The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.
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I have the PM9, the K9, and a Glock 19. All of them are pull and shoot, and I switch them out as appropriate. I think they go together wonderfully. My next step is to ditch my SW 1911 for a PM45, I'm getting all my pistols into a DA mode (revolvers + Kahr/Glock)
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Tulsa area club meeting
We are having our monthly meeting Sunday April 13, 2008. 2:00pm
OSU - Center for Health Sciences, Rm D-109
1111 West 17th St. (just off SW Blvd.)
From the entrance you check in with security and they'll point you to where you need to go; they'll issue you a badge or something if I remember correctly.
There will be a presentation on the Spring Creek Coalition, a fish and plant auction as well.
Directions to OSU-CHS
Too bad I'm just seeing this. Sounds rad.
You bumping it made me think this was upcoming. : /
Haha yea same here =(
Sorry guys. Maybe we should meet up. Or at least FB friend me so we can have some local tank talk. :) https://www.facebook.com/CutThroatCat
So is there still a tulsa area monthly meeting? I wonder, that first post is dated '08...=/
I'm new to planted tanks. Anyone have information on the Tulsa club?
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This recipe is more than 75 years old. Mom made it often, since it was Dad's favorite. We have so many wonderful apple orchards in Rhode Island, and I really enjoy taking my grandsons out to pick our own.
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- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar, divided
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 cups sliced peeled apples
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/3 cup evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup chopped nuts
- 1-1/3 cups sweetened shedded coconut
- In a bowl, combine flour, salt and 1/3 cup sugar. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles fine crumbs; press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan.
- Arrange the apple slices on top of crumbs; sprinkle with lemon juice. Combine 1/3 cup sugar with cinnamon; sprinkle over apples. Bake at 375° for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine remaining sugar with the rest of the ingredients. Spoon over baked apples; bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into squares while still warm. Yield: about 20 servings.
Originally published as Apple Harvest Squares in Country August/September 1992, p49
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"These squares were delicious! They stayed together well and are even better after sitting for a day. I think they would be perfect if you subbed brown sugar for the white sugar in the coconut/milk/nut mixture."
Reviewed Jun. 9, 2011
"turned out really delicious, added 1 cup more apples, and sprinkled with a little nutmeg, to give it that little something, for the topping I added 1/3c. nuts, what I really liked, the slices stayed nice and firm even the next day, will definitely make it again. thanks for a great recipe!"
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"I have used this recipe for about 17 years. I got it from an elderly friend who was a wonderful cook and had a fantastic collection of family recipes. She shared many of them with me and this one has become a family favorite."


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Where do you go when you've already produced the best? That must have been the problem facing Microsoft when it came to designing a new controller for the Xbox One.
All but the most stalwart PlayStation fans would admit that the 360 controller is more ergonomic, more responsive and more accurate than the still very usable Dual Shock 3, and it's no surprise that it's become the choice of controller for most PC users too. When Nintendo came to design the Pro controller for Wii U, it was Microsoft's controller that it took its inspiration from.
With the Xbox One pad, Microsoft has taken a more evolutionary route. Pick it up and it's instantly familiar, your thumbs and fingers rapidly settling into their accustomed places. The shape, weight and textures are largely as before.
Basically, Microsoft hasn't messed with what already works.
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Take a closer look, however, and there are some minor changes. The thumbsticks now have a textured ring around the pad, helping to anchor your thumbs in place - something you might appreciate during longer sessions of gaming.
The shape and taper of the triggers and bumpers has been changed slightly so that your index and middle fingers have an easier time gripping them. Perhaps most controversially, the feel of the thumbsticks is slightly lighter, though we're told that they're more accurate and responsive.
It's hard to say much based on five-minute demos of a handful of games, but the Xbox One controller shouldn't lose its predecessor's reputation for speed and pinpoint accuracy under pressure.
The most welcome change - particularly for fighting game fans - will be the replacement of the old circular digital D-pad for a classic cross-shaped design. This should make things that little bit easier when trying to switch weapons in an FPS or pull off strings of barnstorming combo attacks in Killer Instinct. There's no excess travel on the new D-Pad, which keeps things nice and responsive, and it's a vast improvement on what was always one of the 360 controller's few weak points.
Meanwhile, the Start and Back buttons have been replaced by two context-sensitive menu buttons. At the moment, with only limited demos to go on, it's hard to say exactly what these do that's any different from before, but all will presumably become clear with time.
Read our 10 things we've learned about the Xbox One at E3 2013
The most exciting thing about the Xbox One controller isn't what's on the outside, but what's on the inside. You see, rumble hasn't really moved on since the original dual-shock controller; it can provide a powerful sense of tactile feedback, but there's very little subtlety to how it's used. The Xbox One changes this with its 'impulse triggers', with rumble motors now built into the triggers for an added range of rumble effects.
Some of the applications are obvious. Tech demos at the Microsoft stand use examples like a heartbeat pulsing gently - great for tense sniper situations or survival horror - or an engine roaring into life. It can be used to give you smaller bumps in the road, or a more visceral kick as you power up a mini-gun. It's a more sophisticated rumble effect.
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Feb. 17, 2013
Game 12 - New Mexico 1, IPFW 0 (8)
Game 13 - New Mexico 4, Central Michigan 0 (5 1/3 innings)
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- The third and final day of the 2013 Lobo Classic was a thrilling one for the University of New Mexico softball squad as freshman hurlers Lisa Rodrigues and Lauren Soles led the way in earning shutout victories over IPFW (1-0 in 8 inn.) and Central Michigan (4-0 in 5 1/3 inn.), respectively. It was the first collegiate win for Rordrigues while Soles earned her second collegiate win in memorable fashion, tossing a a no-hitter against CMU this afternoon. It's the first no-hitter in head coach Erica Beach's era (since 2011), and the first in recent history.
With Sunday's wins, the Lobos went 5-1 in the Classic and improved to 5-8 overall.
"This weekend was fantastic," Beach said. "It was good to play at home and in front of our fans, get some wins and be able to settle in. Our first weekend was so ambitious and I think we learned a lot in this tournament and each day we played, we got better. I feel confident that this is going to give us some momentum into our future games."
New Mexico looked sharp on Sunday, especially on the mound.
In the Lobos' first game of the day, Rodrigues threw 8.0 innings, striking out four, walking three and giving up seven hits. In 5.0 innings pitched against the Chippewas, Soles faced 16 batters, walked none and struck out six.
"Our pitching definitely stepped up this weekend," Beach said. "A lot of the mistakes that we were making in the first weekend we fixed. Getting ahead of batters, not letting as many leadoff hitters on -- a lot of little things were corrected and all of our pitchers really stepped up and it was nice to see them do that.
"Lauren absolutely stepped up for us. She's a high-level pitcher and she's a lefty so it's a nice, different look than our other pitchers. She's got a really great off-speed pitch, which throws people off balance, and then she throws the ball hard and is very consistent. There was only one batter that she didn't throw a first strike to today. She is a dominant pitcher and continuing to grow every weekend and every game out."
The rookie, who got her first collegiate win and her first collegiate no-hitter in the same weekend was quick to give credit to her teammates.
"What works for me is having my team behind me," Soles said. "It's not one specific pitch or player, it's knowing that your team always has your back. That's what works for any pitcher."
Also picking up wins over the weekend were Kaela DeBroeck and Carrie Sheehan. All five of UNM's pitchers saw action and as a crew, had an ERA of 1.40, earned two shut outs, allowed 12 runs -- eight of which were earned, walked 16 and struck out 29. No homers were allowed at Lobo Field by the New Mexico pitching staff this weekend.
Offensively, the Lobos looked good too.
"One of the things we were missing last weekend was timely hitting and getting RBIs in important situations," Beach said. "It was huge for us to start getting that this weekend it was a key to us getting five wins this weekend. We got hitting from all areas of our lineup this weekend."
New Mexico had 45 hits and scored 25 runs in the Lobo Classic, a drastic improvement from just a week before.
And talk about timing. A couple of this weekend's highlights included Nykilah Torres' three-run, walk-off homer (the first long ball of the season for UNM) down the left field line in the bottom of the fifth inning in UNM's home opener with Hampton on Friday, and today's walk-off single to left center by Kaity Ingram in UNM's 1-0 defeat of IPFW in extra innings.
"Kaity is one of our best hitters," Beach said of the senior's game-winner. "She's one of the most competitive kids we have on this team and I had no doubt that she would come through with that hit, just because she's that competitive and she's that good."
Said Ingram of the game-winning hit: "I was focusing on her throwing something out and she came in on me so I turned on it and I was just trying to hit something through the infield to score our runner. Being a senior and a leader, I just want to come out for my team. Lisa pitched a great, great game and I wanted to help her out and get that hit."
Freshman Mariah Rimmer led all Lobos with eight hits, including her first collegiate homer, in 21 at-bats (also a team high) over the five games. She stole seven bases in eight attempts. The center fielder was solid on defense, making some clutch catches and halting runners with her impressive arm and throwing accuracy.
"She's got speed, power, range in the outfield -- she's an all-out athlete," Beach said. "She brings so much versatility in this lineup. She can beat balls out in the infield, she can pop the ball over the fence and she's only going to get better. You haven't even really seen everything that she can do yet. I'm really excited to see where she grows from here because she has so many tools to use in the game and she's a fireball. She's competitive and she wants to win and she just drives herself so hard. You're going to see some really exciting things out of her in the future."
The Lobos travel to Las Cruces, N.M., on Tuesday, Feb. 19 to face Rio Grande Rival New Mexico State. It'll be the second meeting between the Lobos and Aggies this season, as NMSU defeated UNM, 3-0, last weekend in its Hotel Encanto Invitational. The game begins at 5 p.m. MT.
New Mexico will then travel to Corpus Christi, Texas for the 2013 Best Western Marina Grand Islander Classic hosted by Texas A&M Corpus Christi, Feb. 22-24. The Lobos will face Southern, Auburn, Texas A&M Corpus Christi and Kansas.
New Mexico 1, IPFW 0 (8 inn.)
The Lobos and Mastodons went scoreless through seven innings as UNM's pitching and defense were the key to the game. IPFW had batters reach in every single frame, but New Mexico thwarted all scoring attempts and the Mastodons ended the contest with 14 runners left on base.
New Mexico had runners in scoring positing in the first and third inning, but were unable to bring them home.
After the teams played scoreless through regulation, the tiebreaker rule came into play, meaning at each half inning, the offensive team begins its turn at bat with its last out placed on second base.
In the top of the eighth, the Lobo defense threw out IPFW's token runner at third base and didn't allow any other batters to reach.
Then the Lobos went to work on offense.
Sheryl Guillermo was the designated runner for UNM and advanced to third off a sacrifice bunt down the third baseline by Jordan Sjostrand. IPFW intentionally walked Mariah Rimmer and then the freshman stole second base to give New Mexico runners on second and third with just one out. Senior Kaity Ingram stepped up to the plate after Rimmer and drove in the winning run with a single to right center.
New Mexico 4, Central Michigan 0
It was determined prior to the start of the UNM-CMU contest that the game would be called at 3:15 p.m. MT in order to allow Central Michigan time to catch its flight.
Knowing their time was limited, the Lobos jumped to a 3-0 lead in the first inning. Rimmer and Ingram had back-to-back singles and each recorded a stolen base before being driven in off a double to left center by Chelsea Anaya. Cassandra Kalapsa scored the other Lobo run in the top of the frame as she drew a walk and was eventually driven in off a ground out by Jordyn Bledsoe.
The Lobos' fourth run was Rimmer's homer in the top of the fourth inning.
Soles and UNM's defense kept the bases clear with the exception of Lauren Smith reaching on a hit-by-pitch in the bottom of the third inning.
It was the top of the sixth (UNM was designated visitors) with two outs away when the game was called and the Cherry and Silver claimed the win, 4-0.


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Former right-hand man Steve Hilton said the PM's lack of power was "horrific" as Whitehall bureaucrats ruled the politicians.
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I'm installing Soss hinges in standard 1 3/8 door.
The Hinges are monster...and in some area, the skin of the door is broken.
Help me pick my poison. MH Ready Patch or Bondo to just *skim* the missing area of skin where the hinge is at. Ready Patch is easier to sand right ?
I'm trying to recall but I remember using my Steel Files on Bondo..
Do you need to repair structure at all and drill or rout this for new hinges?
MH Ready Patch is better to use with wood. I am not sure how Bondo became a popular wood patching material because it is a fiberglass type resin.
You might also consider a wood restoration epoxy like products from Abatron. You can color them and tool them with normal woodworking tools.
I find them both easy to sand. They both paint well too.
No structure at all. This hinge is much bigger than a Soss..when fitted inside the door, literally the skins is the only wood left in a 1 3/8 door...
So I'm just surface patching the area where *it was week and skin broke off* ....as the doors are paint grade
I always seem to fall back on Durhams Rock Hard Water Putty. Just be quick, when it starts to set, it hardens faster than Bondo. It looks like what they fill knot holes in the veneer of plywood with.
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LFS info in Las Vegas
There are 3 places worth going in Las Vegas:
- F.I.S.H at Bruce Street and Charleston. It has quite unique selection of fish including rainbows, real SAE, discus and other fish those not available at Petsmarts or Petcos. Fish aren't cheap here but very good quality and no sick or dead fish at all. Also carries some plants but nothing spectacular. This is my favorite lfs and also has the most knowledgeable staffs.
- Trop Aquarium at east Tropicana. This is where I go to buy tanks. They have all kind of sizes including acrylic tanks. Takes custom orders (stand, canopy with the measurement you want) with different wood choices. Surprisingly, the price is very reasonable. You can even get the custom ones cheaper than Petsmarts.
- Petco at S. Rainbow and Spring mountain. The supervisor at the fish section is quite responsible. All the tanks are well taken care of. Good place to buy common community fish. Equipments are very overpriced like other Petcos.
to add to the post-
exotic petstop-Charleston and Lamb they have a decent selection, i have heard bad things about their pets dept, but the fish have a good selection including saltwater and saltwater plants, the tanks are a bit overpriced. but who normally shops for tanks. get almost any pet imaginable.
also i went to F.I.S.H today, great selection, i was surpirsed to see how many salt and freshwater fish they had. thank you ninoboy that was a great store. also the staff seemed knowledgeable as well. they knew practicallly everything if not more about fresh tanks then i did. :proud:
Do any shops in Vegas sell shrimp?
yes they sell different types of shrimp at f.i.s.h on charelston and bruce
Have any of you heard of Desert Coral Aquatics? http://www.desertcoralaquatics.com/ I ordered a background from them and can't get ahold of them. Still haven't seen my background yet my credit card has been charged.
I'm going to LV next week. Time to check out the local stores!
Anyone have comments or updated lists for LFS in Vegas? I started checking out what I could find this week looking for small plants and shrimp:
Atlantis - Lots of tanks and fish. I went to this store two weeks ago before I knew what I was looking for, but I don't recall them having anything 'small'. Lots of salt water stuff and lots of larger size fish. They were busy at the time and I didn't have time to talk with them about selection.
F.I.S.H. - Lots of fish, one tank with live plants. No shrimp.
Lucky Fin - Lots of salt water tanks/fish. No freshwater plants. No shrimp. They did have the Fluorish Excel in stock which I picked up. A lot more expensive then online, but I'll always try and support local shops that have stuff in stock.
Petsmart/Petco: Vary by location. Haven't gotten to the one at Spring Mtn/Rainbow yet (mentioned in earlier thread). Ghost shrimp at a few locations.
I'll check out Reef Jungle and Trop-Aquarium later this week.
Interesting that many of the small shops in town don't have any type of web site. We don't even have a phone book around, so if I can't find it indexed online, I won't find you! I can see not having online shopping, but it costs almost nothing to get a domain and a single web page up and going.
At Trop Aquarium, they have some plants, lots of fish, ghost shrimp, and tanks, also some saltwater. They do sell some painted fish, though, I think Straw/Blueberry Tetras. Haven't been to Reef Jungle before.
@toddg: What size tanks does Atlantis carry and how are the prices? Too far away so haven't been there yet.
I like the petland off of sunset in henderson, Only place iv'e ever seen carry gold rams, but the employees are harrassing there
Check out:
Blue Reef Aquatics
Trop Aquarium
Lucky Tropical
These are the only store I know of besides the chain stores like petco and petmart
Atlantis is ok, but it's erratic. Some plants.
Lucky Tropical still is cramped but gets in some really good stuff sometimes, and they MAY be moving to a larger store. Some plants.
Got Caudopunk and Calvus pairs that are thriving at Trop Aquarium- they have some local breeders, still have a good rep
(updated 6/24/12) Petco at South Rainbow has couple of really good aquarists, one is there weekdays...just finding them there is the trick ;)
Aquatic Empires- mostly reef. Their freshwater isn't much right now. To be fair, they are expanding and moving it to the new area in the store, so they are getting rid of stock, etc. They are authorized dealers for Innovative Marine, so you can drool over the Nuvo Tanks and SkkyeLights. They will order for you, and their prices are in line with what you see on the internet.
Lance's Aquarium- very knowlegable, lifelong hobbiest and store owner. Beautiful stock, but small store and limited freshwater.
Haven't seen ADA in any stores yet.
any of those stores carry ADA tanks? or if not the tanks what about other ADA supplies?
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