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Subaru WRX Forum (http://www.wrxtuners.com/forums/)
- Tuning & Engine Management (http://www.wrxtuners.com/forums/f70/)
- - The Official datalog review thread (http://www.wrxtuners.com/forums/f70/official-datalog-review-thread-40273/)
The Official datalog review thread
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Hey guys, thought I would make a little thread for datalog reviews since from time to time we have members who need it. I know there's only a hand full of you experienced enough to read them and know what your looking at so, If you don't mind helping out your fellow members please do! If your too busy or just don't want to the that's fine as well. To the ones who want to help, just let us know your preferred gear and parameters to log. I know usually it's WOT in 3rd gear 2.5k rpm-redline. If your profile is not up to date you will also need to include info about your modifications. As far as posting logs, Google Docs has a service where you can upload your spreadsheet files and you can post a link for others to view. This is a free service. [url=http://docs.google.com]Redirecting...[/url] . Someone may know some other or easier ways they can share as well. This thread can also be a good way for some of us who don't know a lot about it like myself, to gain knowledge and insight into tuning. If anyone has anything to add, please feel free. Thanks in advance to our tuning gurus nice enough to participate.
Here are some parameter definitions to help out.
Seconds (sec)[AP] or Time(ms)[RR]
This is the time elapsed during the datalog. RR datalogger lists this time in milliseconds.
RPM (RPM) [AP] or Engine Speed (RPM) [RR]
This is your engine speed. Measured in RPM.
Calculated Load (load) [AP] or Engine Load (1 byte) (g/rev) [RR]
This is the load on the engine. It is calculated by using data from the MAF sensor to calculate how much air is entering the engine per revolution. Engine load is used throughout the ECU as a variable to control the ECU's tables regarding everything from ignition timing and AVCS timing to how much fuel is used.
Dyn. Adv. Mult. (DAM) or IAM [RR]
This is used as part of Subaru's knock control strategy. The Subaru ECU pulls timing to reduce knock and in extreme cases can richen the fuel mixture and disable boost control leaving you at wastegate boost. This value is multiplied to the timing advance table and added to the Base timing table to create the maximum timing advance. If the value is 1 full timing advance is being used. If the value is less than 1 only that fraction of the timing advance table is being used.
ex. If the DAM equals .5 and the timing advance table calls for 5 degrees advance. .5*5 = 2.5 degrees will be added to the base timing.
What you need to know. The DAM is set in a stock ecu to .5 after ecu reset. The tuner may modify this value to start at any value they want. Generally as you drive around this value will increase to 1. You will need to be at engine loads that apply timing advance to raise this multiplier as well as other factors. If your car does not raise this DAM or reduces it. It is because of feedback from the knock sensor. This is an indication that either knock is occurring or false knock is being picked up through the knock sensor. It is a safety precaution when bad gas or low octane gas is used.
If the value drops below .35 the alternative open loop enrichment table is used. This is a much richer table then the normal open loop enrichment table.
If the value drops below .2 the ECU disables Boost control. This will leave you car running at wastegate boost and you will always have 0% Wastegate Duty Cycle. It will not be turned back on till the DAM increases to above .65.
The value you are looking for is a DAM of 1 (32 bit ecu) or 16 (16bit ecu)
Ignition Adv. (deg)[AP] or Ignition Total Timing[RR]
This the total amount of ignition advance currently being used by the engine. It is measured at cylinder 1 so 'per cylinder' ignition changes will only be seen if they are applied to cylinder 1
Learned Ign. (deg)[AP] or Ignition Timing Advance (degrees)[RR]
This is the amount of timing that is added to ignition base timing to create the total timing used.
It is calculated by
DAM* Timing advance table - Knock Correction - Knock Learning
Or To RR users
IAM*Timing advance table – Feedback Knock Correction – Fine Learning Knock Correction.
Knock Correction (deg)[AP] or Feedback Knock Correction(degrees)[RR]
This is the total timing being pulled when the ECU picks up a knock event. This is an indication that the ecu has detected knock from the knock sensor. It will continue to pull timing for a period of time after knock has occurred. If the ECU sees another knock event additional timing will be pulled. Although this can be changed by the tuner generally -1.4 is used for each knock event.
What you need to know. It is important to not see Knock Correction at high engine loads from about 1.8 up. It would be ideal to not have any knock events at all even at low loads. However the knock sensor may hear other noises that it cannot distinguish from knock. Sometimes rattling heat shields, clutch and transmission noises or even loose bolts or nuts sitting on top of the engine can set off the knock sensor.
Knock Learning (deg)[AP] or Fine Learning Knock Correction (degrees)[RR]
This is the timing being pulled when the ECU has learned to pull timing to protect from knock. Over time the ECU will slowly advance timing back as long as no new knock is occurring. Timing will be pulled in increments of -1.4. The knock sensor is used by the ECU to determine if knock is occurring.
Knock Sum
"Knock sum will increment at idle and low RPM where the ECU is extremely poor at distinguishing actual knock from other engine noises. This is why the ECU does not respond to "knock" events in this area. The knock sum value itself is meaningless because of this. You have to look at when it increments and ignore changes at idle and low RPM/load. Cylinder #4 will see more counts even on a stock engine, likely due to the relationship between the placement of the knock sensor on the block and cylinder #4.
Bill" (from Bill at Cobb)
Throttle Position (%)[AP] or Throttle Opening Angle(%)[RR]
This displays the current throttle position. Because Subaru doesn't use an idle control valve on drive by wire cars. With your foot off the gas it will still leave the throttle open about 2 degrees to keep the car idling.
Boost (PSI)[AP] or Manifold Relative Pressure(corrected)(PSI)[RR]
This displays the current boost pressure relative to current atmospheric pressure.
You would want this value to not go past the Boost pressure described by the maps notes.
Wastegate Duty (%)[AP] or Primary Wastegate Duty Cycle(%)
This is the current wastegate duty used by the ECU to achieve a target boost level. At 0% wastegate duty cycle the car will operate at wastegate boost.(7-9 PSI on WRX's) Wastegate duty cycle controls the amount of air that will pass through the boost control solenoid to the wastegate actuator. The wastegate actuator will open at a set PSI (7-9PSI on WRX's). The boost control solenoid limits the amount of boost that will be seen by the wastegate actuator. The higher the wastegate duty the less pressure is seen by the wastegate actuator. Higher wastegate duty's will result in higher pressure levels.
Turbo Dynamics (PSI)[AP] or Turbo Dynamics Integral (4-byte)*(%) & Turbo Dynamics Proportional (4-byte)*(%)[RR]
This displays the change in wastegate duty by the ECU to achieve a target boost level.
Air/Fuel Ratio (AFR)[AP] or A/F Sensor #1(AFR)[RR]
This displays the current AFR as measured from the front wideband oxygen sensor. It is normal to see readings around 14.7 AFR during idle and cruise. The AFR's will also climb to the 20's on deceleration because the injectors are shut off. The sensor is only accurate for determining AFR's during light throttle, cruise and idling. Because of it's location on the exhaust manifold, the exhaust gases become compressed as the turbo is spooled. The compressed exhaust gases cause the the sensor to read richer then actual AFR. The ECU does limit output of the oxygen sensor. Generally it will read down to the low 11's.
You need a wideband placed post turbo to measure actual AFR during WOT. If the stock oxygen sensor is reading AFR's above this lower limit at high boost levels it most likely running dangerously lean.
Inj. Pulse Width (ms)[AP] or Fuel Injector #1 Pulse Width(ms)[RR]
This is the current injector pulse width measured in milliseconds.
Inj. Duty Cycle (%)[AP] or Injector Duty Cycle(%)[RR]
This is the percentage of time during 2 revolutions of the engine that the fuel injector is open. It is calculated using engine speed and Injector Pulse Width. There has been lots of debate in the tuning community as to the accuracy of this value. Many tuners have seen fuel enrichment above 100% which is theoretically impossible. This has believed some to assume that the injector pulsewidth may not be accurately being converted from the raw ECU data.
What you need to know. If you are getting close to 100% or above in injector duty cycle your injectors are being about maxed out. This may be caused from the car running too rich or you are approaching the limits of your current fuel system.
Mass Airflow (g/s)[AP&RR]
This is the current amount of airflow going past the MAF sensor. It is pretty close to a measure of actual Wheel Horsepower. These numbers will vary with different stages and environmental conditions. If you have a boost leak it is likely that these numbers will appear to be much higher than normal. If you have a pre-turbo intake leak these numbers may be lower than normal.
MAF Voltage (V)[AP] or Mass Airflow Sensor Voltage(V)[RR]
This is the current Mass Air Flow sensor voltage. The voltage from the MAF determines the Mass Airflow (g/sec) along with other factors.
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I'll start. I'm pretty sure mine looks alright but, never hurts to get a second opinion. 2006 wrx catless tbe, sri, ewg, ebcs,& tgv del. First is 3rd gear wot. second is a bit of normal driving. [url]https://docs.google.com/file/d/0ByiQGel-hRSFanRfM2czaG5SYUk/edit?usp=sharing[/url]
Well written post. Very informative
very nice post, bet this will get interesting
the only problem with my log is that the dam is at 11 when it should be at 16, i have been working with cobb and they suggested it was a mechanical problem. i get lag going up hills or at early rpms. it started before i went to stage one and im still getting this issue.
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[quote=thekamikaze kid;374313]the only problem with my log is that the dam is at 11 when it should be at 16, i have been working with cobb and they suggested it was a mechanical problem. [/quote]
I was driving today and noticed on my ap that the DAM was at .188 for my entire drive. Next time I got in it was back to normal at 1 and has been ever since. I took a log at idle when this happened. Weird :confused:
yah im gonna try one more time to monitor the dam and if it does not go up ill take it to a mechanic. since i flashed it it has been pretty solid at an 11. its been about 50 miles since ive flashed it and i have been taking it easy. cobb said it could take 50-500 miles to get used to the tune. hopefully it goes up at least a little tomorrow.
^you need a real log to post.
And a real tune.
Ok, I'm done.
now that was a little mean Paul
You can't post half a log.... unless you want half the answers. Not trying to be mean at all. Just stating the facts.
like i said it is hard to get a good datalog around where i am cause its all mountain. still though, the fact is that the dam is too low and it either needs to learn the tune or i have a problem under the hood. the log i have posted is a 3rd gear wot pull to about 4800 rpm, its the best i could do with the road i had, eventually i will get a better log when i find some decent road. oh and btw i can tell u it is a REAL cobb stage 1 93 oct tune i assure u. i suspect i have a mechanical problem due to the lag and the dam not "learning" fast enough. if u cant help dont post.
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[quote=pzr2874;375169]^you need a real log to post. [/quote]
Would a log at idle help to begin diagnosing his problem since the dam is low and that happens in vacuum as well as boost? Kinda like a starting point for diagnosis.
[quote=thekamikaze kid;375313]like i said it is hard to get a good datalog around where i am cause its all mountain. still though, the fact is that the dam is too low and it either needs to learn the tune or i have a problem under the hood. the log i have posted is a 3rd gear wot pull to about 4800 rpm, its the best i could do with the road i had, eventually i will get a better log when i find some decent road. oh and btw i can tell u it is a REAL cobb stage 1 93 oct tune i assure u. i suspect i have a mechanical problem due to the lag and the dam not "learning" fast enough. if u cant help dont post.[/quote]
Touche young padawan..... I can in fact help you. But throwing that log up on several threads will not change anything.
I helped in the last thread... and you continue to throw that shit up.
Buck up and get a real log or jump on a dyno.
As far as logging at idle, I haven't a clue. A 3rd gear log is short as it is. Need to see the AFR's during the entire WOT 3rd gear pull from 2800ish - close to redline.
ill try to get one up next week.
im taking it in on tuesday, after talking with my mechanic i believe thaty it is a wastegate problem and that is the reason the ecu isnt learning the dam. ill post back with the results. i think the log is long enough for at least that diagnosis.
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: As it says
: activate the magnifyer and roll your mouse over the model to see details.
: closes VituaGuy.
Left click on the model changes the mode discreet to full or full to discreet
The systray menu
- Left click on the V icon opens the options
- Right click on the V icon :
"opens" : open the software options
"launch the full screen": as it says
"activate / deactivate" the Guys on screen
"buy credits" : open the page where to reload your acct
"Quit" : closes the software
The software interface / Guy store
Here you will find our catalog of models. Click on a card to see a preview of the model's show and get all the info regarding its length, level of erotism and the comments made by the other members who had bought this show
The Software interface / Settings / Sounds & musics
Set how you want the sounds & musics to behave, appear only in full mode, in small, ends with a striptease, or continues etc.
You can also add some of your own mp3 musics.
The software interface / Help
Here you can access
- a tutorial that explain the main functions of our product
- a FAQ where to find reply to your main questions
- an access to our customer service where you can get specific replies in case of problems and you can reach our customers representatives for any problem
Which operating systems are supported?
On PC : our software runs on Microsoft® Windows® XP SP3, Vista, Seven & 8.
On Mac : our software runs on Mac OS X 10.6 or higher - 64 bit color
What's the Software update?
Our software checks for news on our servers once a day to download any new content you may miss.
If a new version of the software is available, you'll be prompted to install it.
How much space does the software use?
The software requires about 30Mb.
Every free demo takes an extra 1 to 3Mb.
Any private show takes from 200 to 350 to 500Mb depending on the resolution you choose (720 1080 3k).
Can I backup the models
XP USERS : go to c:\Documents and Settings\YOUR_USERNAME\Application Data\vghd\
VISTA & SEVEN USERS : go to c:\Users\YOUR_USERNAME\AppData\Local\vghd\
There you'll find a folder for each card in a folder named "Models" + all needed data in a folder named "Data".
You can freely backup any folder and delete them from there if you want to make space on your hard drive.
To restore any card from a backup, simply copy back her folder at the same place.
If you want the software please refer to the process in Customer Service / Models / "How can I change the place where my models are stored ?"
Right click the V icon in your menu bar and select "options".
Once there, go to "settings" and choose "advanced".
The option "change show location" appears : press the button to surf your disk and select the directory where you want to place your models.
Now, right click the V icon and "quit" then relaunch VirtuaGuy from your Applications : now the models are going to be moved.
Can I install the software on more than one computer?
Yes. We grand you a license for two computers.
Once you installed the software on one computer and created your account, install the software on the second computer and register using the same login and password.
If it happens that you need to install again, make sure you uninstall one licence first without uninstalling your collection).
If you encounter a message 'too many installations' please contact the customer service from the help section.
Can I transfer shows from one computer to another?
If you're running our software on two computers (let's say at home and at the office), you have to download your shows twice
Cards can't be transfered to/from a computer running a version of our software registered by someone else.
Do you offer any tools for developers?
We're not offering any tools as for now but feel free to contact us if you have any suggestions.
About Totem
Who are you?
We're a team of 20, all dedicated to bringing the best Guys to your desktop. Our company "Totem Entertainment" was created in 1998 and has offices in France and in Florida.
We began downloading dancing babes to users Windows desktops from the original VirtuaGuy.com website in 1998. Since its inception VirtuaGuy has recorded over 150 million unique visitors from 90 countries and we boasted shooting over 400 models.
Our addresses are:
Totem Entertainment
Bâtiment Equateur
2/4 Avenue de l'Europe
78140 Vélizy
Totem Core Ltd,
Suite 48, Clifton House,
Lwr Fitzwilliam St,
Dublin, Ireland
About Payments
Where can I reach your authorized sales agents or your designated E-ticket Supplier?
Epoch can be reached:
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year:
Standard International and US 1-310-664-5810
Standard International and US Fax 1-310-827-9921
US Mailing Address
Billing Support
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
CCBILL can be reached:
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year:
Phone: 1-888-596-9279
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Fax: 480-449-8820
CommerceGate can be reached:
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year: https://www.cgbilling.com/index.php
Mail email@example.com
France 01 76 60 73 11
Spain 902 010 237
Germ. 0891 214 09 179
Nederl. 02 08 908 062
Italy 069 926 8077
Switz. 02 25 330 195
Luxem. 202 02 458
Belgium 02 74 70 359
Fax (+34) 936 002 310
Webbilling can be reached 24h/24 at:
email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Webbilling.com B.V.
Lottumseweg 43
5971 BV Grubbenvorst
The Netherlands
Segpay can be reached 24/24 at:
Online: https://SegPayCS.com
By Email: email@example.com
By Chat: https://segpaychat.com
By Telephone: US and Canadian Residents: 1-800-990-6276
By Telephone: UK Residents: 0044-207-153-9169
By Telephone: All others - Please use the UK number if the US number is unreachable from your location.
Pagantis : email@example.com
Allopass : firstname.lastname@example.com
how much cost the cards ?
Price differs from one card to another, depending on the payment option you choose.
$4 - 2 credits - regular price, no discount
$12 - 8 credits - 25% discount
$30 - 25 credits - 40% discount
$50 - 50 credits - 50% discount
Cards range from one to three credits.
Discounts are calculated based on your member level.
Silver members with 10-39 cards get a discount rate on all card of 10,00%
Gold Members with 40-99 cards get a discount rate on all card of 20,00%
Platinum Members with 100-299 cards get a discount rate on all card of 30,00%
Diamond Members with 300-749 cards get a discount rate on all card of 35,00%
Double Diamond Members with 750-1499 cards get a discount rate on all card of 40,00%
Triple Diamond Members with more than 1500 cards get a discount rate on all card of 45,00%
New cards in 3k are released with a 20% discount for the first 7 days (2.40 credits) then come back to their normal price 3 credits.
How do I buy shows individually?
You first need to credit your account with money to get credits. Go to the models' profile and click on "Buy Now" button : it'll propose you several ways to purchase credits if you don't have some, or it will ask you to confirm you are ok to spend x credits to purchase this show, in case you already have credits.
How do I download a card after I bought it ?
After you bought a card on the website, please go to the "Advanced" tab of the software interface and click on "synchronize with server" button in the lower left corner.
If the box "Automatically download private shows" is checked in the Download Tab (that's the default setting), then the card you just bought will start downloading immediately.
Otherwise it will be available for you to download manually in the "My Collection" tab (using the "Download" button ).
If you don't go in the "Download" tab of the software interface and click on "Check for news" button, it will be added to your collection on the next automatic update which happens once a day.
Is it safe to buy with my Credit Card?
We rely on third party processors such as Epoch, ccBill Segpay or CommerceGate to charge you. This is the safest and most convenient way to purchase access to on-line venues. They all use SECURED transaction servers (128-Bit Encrypted SSL), process millions of on-line transactions each year, have strong privacy policies and 24/7 customer services on top of ours.
What is my bank statement going to show?
Your credit card or bank statement will show a charge from Epoch, CCbill, CGBilling, Segpay or Allopass depending on the payment processor you selected.
Can I use my debit card?
As long as your debit card has a VISA or MasterCard logo on it, you can use it like you'd use a credit card.
Can I pay with PayPal?
Yes we now accept PayPal .
I'm still having a problem, who can I contact?
If you can't find the answer to your problem in this FAQ, please contact one of our online representatives from the Customer Service (check the top of this page).
I don't have a credit card, any other way to pay?
If you don't have a credit card, you can pay by check, by direct debit (for Germany) or by SMS and phone.
Go to the Buy page and select "Pay by SMS / Phone" or on the "Buy Guys" page, select "Pay by SMS".
This option is available only to buy ONE credit at once. Please be aware that the price can differ depending on your country operators.
About My Account
Can I share my account with my friends?
No. If there are too many separate IPs accessing the site in a set period of time or if we see two people logged at once on the same account, your account will be terminated and you will not be given a refund.
About My Profile
How to I change my password/email address/profile information?
Go to "My account" section. There you can edit all your profile information by clicking on the "Edit" button.
Your Password is chosen by the system during the installation process and can't be changed nor your Alias, which identifies you in the community.
How do I upload my profile's picture?
Edit your profile in "My account" and click on the "Browse" button and select the picture you'd like on your PC.
What kind of behaviour can get my account suspended?
Scaring or making uncomfortable any other members of the community, making the jobs of the people who work on this site harder then needed be, making racist or sexist remarks, attempting to hack the site or run scripts on the site, using fraudulent credit card when joining, violating our terms of service are among the most common behaviours that will get you suspended right away.
Bronze - Silver - Gold - Platinum - Diamond - double diamond - triple diamond: what does these icons mean ?
1-9 cards: Become a BRONZE member and get acces to all main categories of the forum.
10-39 cards: Become a SILVER member and get a discount rate on all cards of 10,00% and ONE free credit
40-99 cards: Become a GOLD member, and get a discount rate on all card of 20,00% and TWO free credits
100-299 cards: Become a PLATINUM member, get a discount rate on all cards of 30,00%, access to the Platinum Only forum and FIVE free credits.
300-749 cards: Become a DIAMOND member. You'll get TEN free credits, access to our Casting forum where the crew cast the models and 35.00% discount on all cards.
750-1499 cards: Become a Double DIAMOND member, get a discount rate on all cards of 40,00%, access to our "Fan Signs" forum to get free fans signs from the models and TEN free credits.
1500+ cards: Become a Triple DIAMOND member, get a discount rate on all cards of 45,00%, access to our "Outfits" forum to get free models outfits from the studio and TEN free credits.
Offensive content
Please respect the spirit and tone of our community.
We do not censor user submitted content based on our personal biases or interest, but we do pull down user submitted content that is deemed as offensive by a significant sample of our members, in terms of images, language or theme.
Breaking our rules which includes failing to respect the spirit and tone of the community or posting something that demands a disproportionate amount of time and moderation by our team may result in your account being suspended or, in extreme cases, banned.
If you believe a profile or the picture it might contain is offensive or does not suit the standards of VirtuaGuy or the community, you can report it for our review using the link "Report this [...] as offensive" right below it. We do pull down user submitted content that is deemed as offensive by a significant sample of our members, in terms of images, language or theme.
About The forum
How do I create a new topic
Go to "Community" and select the "Forum" tab.
Click on "Add New Topic" to add a new entry.
How do reply to other posts
When you are reading other's posts in a topic, simply click on the "Add new post" button at the bottom right of the page.
How do I add an image to my posts?
Use the browse files button at the bottom of the add entry popup box and select the image you want to add to your post.
Can I submit my own artwork?
Yes you can. Go to the Forum and post it in the "User artwork" section.
Submissions are moderated, keep it clean and classy. If accepted, your submission will appear within 2-5 days.
Offensive content
Please respect the spirit and tone of our community.
We do not censor user submitted content based on our our personal biases or interest, but we do pull down user submitted content that is deemed by a significant sample of our members as offensive, in terms of images, language or theme.
Breaking our rules which includes failing to respect the spirit and tone of the community or postings which demand a disproportionate amount of time and moderation by out team may result in your account being suspended or, in extreme cases, banned.
If you believe a post, comment or the picture it might contain is offensive or does not suit the standards of VirtuaGuy or the community, you can report it for our review using the link "Report this [...] as offensive" right below it. We do pull down user submitted content that is deemed by a significant sample of our members as offensive, in terms of images, language or theme.
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I am in misery. It's a Maroon 5 lyric and it is on internal repeat. For good reason.
Lots of reasons, but the reasons aren't the reason I'm writing. I'm writing because this is the reason we write: so that we are not alone. So that we help each other along the way. So that somewhere some woman hears my music and it helps her through her day.
That's a manifesta. That's why we sing, we dance, we paint, we drum, we photograph, we tell stories, we create. We're trying to wrestle pain that is amoebic and specific into universal cylinders. We shape. We interpret. We pour our hearts into each other.
That's why I write, and write personal.
And because my apparent transparency is a mirage. I might get naked in text and but in life I wear a puffy parka. There's a line from Titanic – I'm not ashamed to say I loved that movie and Kate Winslet's sumptuous naked breasts – that says "a woman's heart is a deep ocean of secrets". Mine, unfortunately, is a labyrinth and I get locked in the maze. There's always a minotaur.
I'm sure I'm not the only one. It is a function of storytelling, so it is no wonder that storytellers get trapped. We get enmeshed in our own web, a sticky internal monologue of failure. From the outside, people see us and think 'amazing! accomplished!". But they're not privy to the false starts and mistakes. They don't know that the visible accomplishment is a function of six million invisible fuck-ups.
But I do. And you do. And so, despite evidence of success, we continue with the internal monologue of failure. For every loving relationship, there are secret stories of harm and foul. For every win, there are dozens of losses. For every smile there are wells of tears.
And so that's why yesterday morning – after weeks and weeks of doctor's appointments, blood tests and ultrasounds (I'm ok, don't worry), after two years of failed affair after failed affair, after a summer short on work but longer than my cash reserves – I cracked open. I bawled. I tallied it all up and realized that I'm consistently good at only two things: writing and mothering.
But I suspected – knew – that to make my life the capacious, generous space that I desire, to be able to contribute to my family, my community and the world, I need to have a few more things in order than that.
And that laid me low. It wasn't new. I've been there for a while. But yesterday morning it struck me that my heart is broken. I'm raw, I'm cracked, I'm fragile, I feel everything and most of all I'm feeling loss. I answer the phone and unexpectedly break into tears. I can't predict when that will happen, but it is happening a lot.
This, I think, is good news.
Describing her book, The Wisdom of a Broken Heart, Susan Piver writes,
When your heart is broken, you find yourself inhabiting a different planet than the rest of humanity, one where tears erupt at the slightest provocation, hours (and hours) can be spent on fantasies of revenge, reprieve, and regret, and every single thing that happens in the course of an ordinary day becomes either a good omen or an awful one in your quest to heal your heart. Waking and sleeping, heartbreak becomes your whole world. Sorrow (your own or others') pierces you to the core. Joy (your own or others') does as well. You are keenly attuned to the presence or absence of love. Things that used to trouble you are revealed as inconsequential. Any certainty you had about the future is gone and you have to let go of the past.
Welcome to the world of poets, adventurers, sages, and saints. According to wisdom tradition, this is how they see the world all the time. Every moment is alive with meaning. 100% of their focus is on love. The conventional world holds no flavor and there is only the present moment. This is your world now. It has a lot to teach you.
With much the same wisdom and care, my friend Julie tells me , "Accept it. Go to bed and watch Sex and The City. Cry."
And my inner Type-A responds, "I don't have time for a nervous breakdown! I'm househunting, moving, I need to ramp up my business, I might have to have surgery…I need to do more."
Yes, I know. That's resistance talking. It's also practicality. Life doesn't slow down and wait for me to be ready to cope with it.
Last year a co-worker lost her husband. He was at hockey practice and had a heart attack. He was 36. Their children were five and three – the same age as mine. We all assumed that she wouldn't return after her bereavement leave.
She did. She returned to work because she has a family to support. She had bills to pay and so she came to work where she couldn't sit at her desk and cry all day.
And this is life. Life is mercilessly practical. It goes on even when we think we can't.
The sun comes up, the sun goes down, it rains, it thunders.
And sometimes someone lights up the sky for us.
Like last night. There was an incredible lightning storm. I had just tucked the girls in, and I thought they'd be frightened. They weren't. Sophie opened her blinds so she could lie in bed and watch it.
Still, I ended up with a bed full of babies. Sophie, her baby doll (Lucy), Lola and her baby doll (Toothless), and me.
And as I lay with a six year old snoring in my armpit, a four year old heavily asleep on my chest and the unforgiving Toothless wedged under my hip, I was suddenly grateful. Being a good mama is a privilege and an accomplishment. Being able to love and be loved by my daughters is a gift.
And, I thought, I can write about this tomorrow.


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CHP Pull Over Speeder, Confiscate 57 Lbs. of Pot
SACRAMENTO -- There was a major drug bust in Sacramento early today when California Highway Patrol officers stopped a car with 57 pounds of marijuana inside.
It happened around 4:30 this morning when officers noticed a 2013 Dodge Charger traveling southbound on I-5 and US-50 around 80 mph near Sutterville Road.
When officers approached the car, they said they smelled a strong odor of marijuana coming from inside. A search of the car found six larges bags of processed marijuana weighing 57 pounds.
About $2,000 dollars in cash was also found.
Officers arrested 37-year-old Milo Conlin from Chico. He was booked into the Sacramento County Jail on felony charges of possession of concentrated cannabis and cannabis for sale.


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Uma Thurman stalker suspect says trial humiliating
By Edith Honan
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The man accused of stalking actress Uma Thurman called his actions "misguided" on Friday and said he felt humiliated by the attention he has received.
Jack Jordan, 37, is accused of sending harassing e-mails to Thurman's father and brother, loitering for hours on the steps of Thurman's Manhattan apartment and visiting her trailer on a movie set.
He is charged with misdemeanor counts of stalking and harassment of the "Kill Bill" and "Pulp Fiction" actress and faces up to one year in prison if convicted.
"This was uncharacteristic of me," Jordan told a Manhattan jury on the fourth day of the trial. "Frankly, I feel humiliated by this process right now. What I thought had been private had been made public."
The 38-year-old actress testified on Thursday that Jordan's actions had caused her to fear for her life and the safety of her two children.
"I was completely freaked out. It was like a nightmare," Thurman said.
The actress's mother, Nena Thurman, said Jordan called her home in Woodstock, New York, and sent about 20 e-mails from 2005 to 2007 to her husband, Robert Thurman, a professor of Indo-Tibetan Studies at Columbia University.
"I was very respectfully trying to make my existence known to her," Jordan testified. But he said he felt Thurman's assistants and security guards made courting her impossible. Continued...


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In a perfect world, most would be judged on the quality of their ideas and depth of character. However, more often they are judged by looks and dress. What is true in the world of people is also true in the world of software. More than one website, computer program, or presentation has suffered because it is unattractive. In the inevitable fight between style and substance, substance often exerts more than its fair share of influence.
Given the importance of stylistic presentation, it is somewhat ironic that one of the most neglected components of many software projects it that of the artwork. While the code may be carefully vetted and analyzed, often icons and other artwork are chosen at the last stage of the design. While this might be unfortunate, it is due to an important reality: high quality artwork can be very, very expensive.
Fortunately, there are a number of beautiful graphics libraries that are either cheap or free of charge. Most are available under permissive or OpenSource licenses and can even be used in commercial products. There is just one problem; nearly all of these libraries are available in formats which don't play nicely with WPF and XAML. With a little bit of planning and strategy, however, it isn't too difficult to use these resources in your own applications.
Working with Vector Graphics
While there are a huge number of beautifully done vector graphics, it is important to understand a few basic things about vector images prior to working with them. These include how they are both similar to and different from traditional graphics formats, as well as some practical limitations and realities. It is also important to know which programs you will be working with. SVG vector graphics created in one program can't always be opened in another editor.
Traditional Image Formats Versus SVG: What Are the Differences?
Anyone who works with computers is familiar with the familiar types of image formats: jpeg, png, bmp, etc. These are the file types that come from digital cameras, scanners, and raster based graphics programs (such as Photoshop). A raster graphic is composed of a collection of (usually) rectangular pixels. In black and white images, there is value at each pxiel that describes the intensity. A value of zero corresponds to black while large values correspond to white. Values in the middle are differing shades of grey. Color images, in contrast are coded by values that correspond to red, green, or blue. These disparate values are then mixed to arrive at the final shade. Programs such as Photoshop and the GIMP edit the individual pixel values.
|Figure 1. Example of a Raster Based Graphic. Raster images are composed of arrays of pixels. At each pixel location, there is a value that corresponds to the color of the pixel. Image Source: Wikipedia.
Raster images are dependent on the resolution which they are displayed. As can be seen in the example (Figure 1), the image looks better at low resolution. When it is enlarged to a high resolution, it becomes blurry.
In contrast to raster images, vector images are based on mathematical models. They combine different geometrical elements (such as points, lines, curves, shapes, etc) to describe the shape and color of the final drawing. They also make it easier to use a variety of advanced filters and processing tricks to generate effects such as transparency or light.
Vector images also offer another important benefit over raster images. They can be enlarged without a loss of quality. Figure 2 illustrates this point; it show how a vector image appears when it is enlarged. A bitmap, enlarged to the same size, is also shown for comparison
Limitations and Realities
While SVG has been adopted as an official W3C standard, it has never been really endorsed by any of the major software developers (which is ironic since it was initially developed and advocated by Adobe). This has led to a large number of parallel implementations, on both the proprietary and OpenSource sides of the fence. In addition to parallel implementations, SVG has suffered from limited penetration. The most common type of vector graphics in the art world isn't SVG, but rather the native file format of Adobe Illustrator, AI.
To further complicate things, many of the programs which read SVG files support different parts of the specification. While Adobe Illustrator can export directly to XAML through use of a plugin, the most common version of Illustrator (CS3) uses a rather basic implementation of the SVG standard. It lacks support for alpha channels and other advanced features, which makes it impossible to open images from other SVG editors.
It doesn't get much better from the OpenSource side of the fence either. File conversion and portability might charitably be described as "promising." The most popular editor, Inkscape, implements most of the features available in the WC3 standard; it doesn't, however, play nicely with other programs. It includes its own extensions to the file format. While these extensions should effect image portability in theory, I found otherwise in practice. In multiple tests, I was not able to export images to a format which could be read by Illustrator or other OpenSource editors. And while Inkscape has a plugin to export XAML directly, the output is garbled and unusable. Other OpenSource programs, such as OpenOffice Draw and Krita, offer only very basic support for the file format and are still under active development.
|Figure 2. Example of a Vector Based Graphic. Vector graphics are composed of different geometrical shapes (points, lines, curves, etc) to describe the shape and color of final image. Vector graphics can be scaled to any size without losing any quality. Image Source: Wikipedia.
Microsoft is hardly a champion of interoperability either. There is only one program which can read and write XAML files directly; Microsoft's own Expression Suite. In a rather egregious oversight, the Expression suite lacks an easy way to import SVG and directly convert it to XAML.
So while WPF includes support both raster and vector images, many of the more advanced features of WPF (including resolution independence) really need vec tor graphics to function properly and getting the more common SVG file formats (.ai and .svg) converted to XAML can be difficult.
The Solutions
Luckily, however, there are two ways to successfully convert SVG to XAML. Determining which method to use largely depends on the source of the file.
- The first uses an Adobe Illustrator plugin to export AI files too XAML. This method should be used when working with professional artists or graphic designers (who are likely to use the Creative Suite of Applications).
- The second makes use of a free standalone program (XamlTune) to convert properly formatted SVG to XAML. This process makes the most sense when using existing OpenSource libraries or other freely available samples.
In the next article in this series, I will look at these two methods in depth.
Acknowledgements, References and Further Reading
Additional Reading
There is an overview of why WPF uses a different specification than SVG to display vector graphics on Jon Galloway's blog.
Mike Swanson, author of the XAML Adobe Illustrator Plugin, has a dedicated page which describes the installation and limitations of the plug-in. This includes a sample gallery with a number of complex examples.
On UXPassion, there is a tutorial about how to convert to XAML using a PDF intermediary.
The image examples in this tutorial were taken from Wikipedia and are available in the Public Domain. The logos and images of the Scientific Computing Institute (SCI) are copyrighted (2008) by the University of Utah. They may not be used for commercial purposes without written permission from the University of Utah. The Oxygen Icon Theme is dual licensed under the Creative Common Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 License as well as the GNU Lesser General Public License.


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March 28, 2003
Complete Results & Schedule in PDF Format
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn.
With NCAA Division I track and field going to a regional qualifying format in 2003, University of Tennessee sophomore Dee Dee Trotter wasted little time in earning a ticket to the Mideast Regional Meet. The Lady Vol sprint standout recorded a 53.99 reading in the 400 meters Friday to place second at the Adidas Raleigh Relays and more importantly book a trip to the May 30-31 competition in Columbus, Ohio.
Trotter, a national qualifier in the 200 meters indoors, picked up where she left off just a couple of weeks ago, posting an NCAA regional qualifying mark with a runner-up finish to Libia Rodriquez of St. Augustine's (53.59). With the regional meet now serving as the method in which athletes earn their way into the NCAA Outdoor Championships meet, the Decatur, Ga., native can continue to sharpen her skills in the 400 and could qualify in the 200 meters as well.
In a large meet featuring 110 teams and over 3,000 athletes, UT's other noteworthy accomplishments included redshirt freshman
Brooke Novak (Kaukauna, Wis.) taking 19th in the 5000 meters at 17:12.59; and junior Janine Tessarzik (Altamont, N.Y.) placing 15th in
the discus at 140-4/42.77m and 19th in the shot put at 42-11.50/13.09m.
Elsewhere, junior Christina Billings (Madison, Wis.) was 35th in the 400m hurdles at 65.05; junior Jessica Southers (Ashland, Ky.) was 49th in the 5000m at 17:49.72; sophomore Antoinette Gorham (Glenarden, Md.) was 59th in the 400m in 59.73; and freshman Caitlin Ward (Gibsonia, Pa.) was 75th in the 400m at 60.67 and 95th in the 100m hurdles in 17.01 (w: -0.3). Tennessee is back in action on Saturday beginning at 11 a.m.


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Thread: Pick 5 ATS, Week 7
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Pick 5 ATS, Week 7
While we call it pick 5 the rules are this, you must pick 80 games (that is 5 over 16 weeks which gives you an allowance to miss a week). You can pick 6 or 7 in a week you like or 2-3 in a week you don't like and make them up later. You must pick at least 8 games in the last 2 weeks, though. This is to keep you in the game to the end. You can pick MORE than 80 if you wish.
Please do not quote this post or add anything other than your picks. Also, please turn off your signature.
It is easier to record the picks into the software if there isn't a bunch of ancillary stuff posted.
Pittsburgh at Miami +3
Cincinatti at Atlanta -3.5
Jacksonville at Kansas City -4.5
Philadelphia at Tennessee -3
Washington at Chicago -3
Cleveland at New Orleans -13
Buffalo at Baltimore -13
San Francisco at Carolina +3
St. Louis at Tampa Bay -3
Arizona at Seattle -5.5
New England at San Diego -3
Oakland at Denver -7
Minnesota at Green Bay -3
NY Giants at Dallas -3


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Why we can't afford to ignore agricultural risk
Launching on September 25, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will call for no less than an end to poverty, hunger and malnutrition by 2030. This is welcome news--and for the nearly 800 million people worldwide who will go to bed hungry-- long overdue.
To get there, it's not just about raising yields. It's also about managing risks to protect the most vulnerable. Along with gains in productivity, we also need more resilient agricultural systems. Failing this, unmanaged risks will upend the road to 2030. Climate change only ups the ante with promise of increasing weather extremes and new and more virulent pest and disease outbreaks.


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Nov. 15, 2004
|Darwin Bond
|Richmond Flowers
|Haywood Harris
|Bill Justus
|Ed Murphey
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Six people with ties to the University of Tennessee were among the 11 inductees into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame announced today. They will be recognized at the annual awards banquet and induction ceremony on February 18, 2005 at the Renaissance Hotel in Nashville.
"This year's program is very special and diverse," said Joan Cronan, president of the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. "For example, we'll be honoring an NBA great, a world-class sprinter, a legendary high school coach and several Olympic medallists. It's an exciting time for the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame."
"The Induction banquet will once again afford our statewide organization the opportunity to showcase our home, the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame Museum located in the Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville. We're very proud of this first-class facility and want to share it with all Tennesseans, " Cronan concluded.
The 2005 inductees are as follows:
Dr. Dick Barnett - three-time All American and all-time leading scorer for Tennessee State University (3,009 points in 136 games), led the Tigers to three consecutive NAIA basketball championships and was named MVP two consecutive years. Barnett was the number one draft choice in the NBA with the Syracuse Nationals. Later, he played three seasons with the LA Lakers before being traded to the New York Knicks where he played on the only two championship teams in Knicks history (1970 and 1973). During his 14 year NBA career, Barnett scored 15,358 points and was named to the All Star Team in 1968-69. His number was retired and hangs in the rafters of Madison Square Garden.
Darwin Bond - A three time All American at Dobyns-Bennett High School in East Tennessee, was undefeated in the 440 with 48 victories and is the current TSSAA 440/400 record holder (a record standing since 1970). Bond was a three-time Tennessee State Champion and was a two-time National Junior Olympic 440 Champion. Bond attended the University of Tennessee where he was a three-time (outdoor) and two-time (indoor) NCAA All-American. He was a member of the 1974 NCAA National Championship team and seven SEC championship teams. His UT 400-meter record time of 45.08 was run in 1974 and was only broken recently after standing for 29 years.
Richmond Flowers - After an Alabama high school track season that ended in five first place finishes with five state records in five events, Flowers attended the University of Tennessee where he became the most successful two sport athlete in Tennessee history. Flowers, an NCAA football All-American, left the university as the schools all-time leading pass receiver (105 catches for 1,215 yards in 3 years) while leading the Vols to three bowl games and an SEC Championship. In track and field, Flowers was a four-time All-American, a NCAA High Hurdle Champion and a NCAA record holder in two events. Flowers was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys where he was a member of the Super Bowl V Team. In 1999, Athlon Sports magazine named him one of the 25 top collegiate receivers of the century.
Haywood Harris - Appointed by General Robert Neyland in 1961, Harris has been a steadying force in the University of Tennessee Athletic Department for more than 50 years. A renowned writer, Harris came to the University as Sports Information Director and has served as Assistant Athletic Director and Associate Athletic Director of Media Relations. In 1982, Inside Sports Magazine listed him as one of the top five publicists in the nation. He was named to the College Sports Information Directors of America's Hall of Fame in 1984 and received the organization's top award, the Arch Ward Award, in 1991. He was inducted into the Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame and earned a Chancellor's Citation for Extraordinary Service to the University in 1992. After retirement in 2000, Harris has co-authored a book titled Six Seasons Remembered, The National Championship Years of Tennessee Football.
Bill Justus - A High School All-American in football and basketball at Fulton High School in Knoxville, attended the University of Tennessee and became a basketball standout. He was named All-SEC (in 1967, '68 and '69), an NCAA Academic All-American in '68 and an NCAA All-American in 1969. Justus continues to hold three NIT free throw records as well as three single game NCAA Madison Square Garden free throw records. He played in the East-West College All-Star Game in 1969 before being drafted by Philadelphia (NBA), Denver (ABA) and the Dallas Cowboys (NFL). Justus traveled extensively after college teaching ball-handling and shooting skills for Converse at coaches' clinics and basketball camps throughout the U.S. Since taking up competitive tennis after age 30, he has won numerous amateur USTA tournament championships. Justus, who lives in Nashville, was inducted into the Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame in 1990.
Ed Murphey - A native of Brownsville, Tennessee in Haywood County, Murphey earned a full track and field scholarship at the University of Tennessee. He was named an NCAA All American in 1956 as he set a school record in the 1,500-meter run (3:52) and was the fourth best collegiate miler that year - a benchmark which stood for two decades.
This outstanding runner for the Vols set several additional records which stood the test of multiple years. His mile record (4:16) run at Neyland Stadium in 1956 stands unbroken for that venue. Murphey also set the SEC mile record the following year, 1957 with a time of 4:14. He set the 1956 SEC Cross Country record in Atlanta (21:21).
In 1956 he became the first UT runner to become a finalist for a U.S. Olympic Track team as documented in the book, A History of the University of Tennessee 1794-1970. Murphey also was the U.S. Marine Corps mile champion in 1958 and was inducted into the Brownsville Sports Hall of Fame in 1994.
He has continued to support the track program at the university. Since 1965, Murphey has presented the prestigious Ed Murphey Award to the outstanding trackman each year at his alma mater. Ed Murphey has lived and worked in Memphis for the last 45 years.
Betty Booker-Parks - A four-time High School basketball MVP, was named to the Tennessee All Star game in 1976 with a career average of 30.2 points per game. Booker-Parks was named 2nd Team All-American at the University of Memphis in 1975 and still holds school record for games played (137), points scored (2,835), scoring average (20.7), field goals attempted (2,704), field goals made (1,203) and steals (360). She held the record for most points scored in a game (41 in 1978) until passed by All-American Tamika Whitmore in 1999. Booker-Parks was a first round draft choice in the Women's Basketball League and was named to the University of Memphis Athletic Hall of Fame in 1985. She was named the Commercial Appeal's "Best of the Prep" Coach of the Year in 1991, 1992 and 1993 and was manager/coach of the WBA Memphis Blues Basketball Team in 1994.
Susan Russ - Founder of the women's track program at the University of Memphis in 1969, made 3 national AIAW Track appearances as coach of the Lady Tigers. Under her coaching, Wanda (Hooker) Simpson became Memphis' first Lady Tiger NCAA Champion and All-American. In 1979, Russ moved to Nashville as the track coach for the Harpeth Hall School and in 1986 became the Athletic Director/Track Coach. Under her coaching, Harpeth Hall's Track Team has won eleven State Championships, six State Cross-Country Championships and two Team Relay State Championships. She has a total of nineteen State Championships - more than any other coach of any sport in the history of Tennessee prep sports. She was inducted into the University of Memphis Athletic Hall of Fame in 1987.
Verties Sails, Jr. - In his 26th year as head men's basketball coach at Southwest Tennessee Community College (formerly Shelby State), has guided his teams to eighteen West Division titles, thirteen TJCCAA State Championships and seven Region VII Championships and national tournament appearances. Sails holds a 539-219 career record at STCC for a .711 winning percentage and has been named TJCCAA Coach of the Year nine times. Sails came to Southwest after serving as assistant coach at the University of Memphis for five years. Earlier in his career he compiled a 32-35 record at Melrose High School in Memphis where his team won the 1974 State Championship with a perfect 35-0 record. He was voted high school Coach of the Year in 1970 and 1974. Sails was inducted into the Tennessee Junior and Community College Sports Hall of Fame in 1994 and to the National Junior College Athletic Association Hall of Fame in 2004.
John W. Overton (posthumous) - A native Nashvillian, he attended Yale University where he was a celebrated member of the Track Team. Overton set or tied world records in the two-mile relay, the 1000-yard and the cross-country. At the 1916 Millrose Games in New York's Madison Square Garden, he won the Rodman Wanamaker one-and-one-half mile and began a flamboyant rivalry with Joie Ray (three-time Olympian). Capable of becoming the world's first four-minute miler, at the height of his track career, Overton reported for military duty in World War I. By his own request, he was transferred to the front and led his company to a heroic battle with the Germans in the Second Battle of the Marne. Overton lost his life in a heroic act of leadership. Sportswriter Grantland Rice marked the occasion with a forty-line poem entitled "A Marine Comes Home".
Petie Siler (posthumous) - During his thirty-year coaching career (beginning in 1916), he coached 25 years at Morristown High School. His teams won a state football championship, three track state championships, eleven East Tennessee basketball championships and his two-mile relay team set a national high school record in Chicago in 1928. Siler, affectionately called "Petie", was involved in the lives of most students in Morristown. He helped build a 9-hole golf course, a bowling center for kids, supervised a local swimming pool in the summer, and had an intramural program for every high school student. The Morristown High School gymnasium was named after him in 1954, the football field in 1998 and the Petie Siler Park in Morristown was named in 1998. He was inducted into the East Tennessee Chapter of the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame in 1966, into the Northeast Tennessee Hall of Fame in 1993 and into the TSSAA Hall of Fame in 2004. He also coached the University of Tennessee freshman football teams in 1922-23, guiding them to a 8-4 overall record
Along with these inductees, several individual and team honorees will be recognized at the annual banquet on February 18, 2005. Those recipients, to include the Male and Female Amateur Athletes of the Year, the Professional Athletes of the Year and the Professional and Amateur Teams of the Year will be announced in the near future.
Tickets for the awards banquet and induction ceremony are available from the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame for $100.00 each. For more information on attending the event call the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame office at (615) 242-4750.
The Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame is a statewide non-profit organization founded to honor and preserve the outstanding achievement of Tennesseans in the realm of sports.


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Hard-Knockers Line Up for BC Marathon
Argentinian-bred Ever Rider, looking to follow the path taken by Calidoscopio, heads a field of 10 along with millionaire Pool Play in the $500,000 Breeders' Cup Marathon (gr. II) on Nov. 1 at Santa Anita Park.
Argentinian-bred Ever Rider, looking to follow the path taken by Calidoscopio, heads a field of 10 along with millionaire Pool Play in the $500,000 Breeders' Cup Marathon (gr. II) on Nov. 1 at Santa Anita Park.
Commander defended his title in the British Columbia Premier's Stakes (Can-III) while Madeira Park secured the first graded stakes win in her career in the Ballerina Stakes (Can-III) Oct. 14 at Hastings Racecourse.
Multiple grade III winner Title Contender could continue his recent success in Canada Oct. 14 at Hastings Race Course, when he goes up against eight others in the $100,000 British Columbia Premier's Handicap (Can-III).
Stud Dona Pancha's Calidoscopio targeted the leaders at the top of the stretch and pulled away to win the Breeders' Cup Marathon (gr. II) by a widening 4 1/4 lengths at Santa Anita Park Nov. 2.
There were no surprises in a pair of grade III stakes Oct. 8 at Hastings Racecourse as heavily favored Commander took the B. C. Premier's Stakes and 3-5 favorite Class Included won the Ballerina Stakes.
Two grade III stakes at Hastings Racecourse, the Ballerina and British Columbia Premier's Handicap, highlight the Columbus Day holiday program at the Vancouver, B.C. track Oct. 8.
He's the gift that keeps on giving and the equine version of the Energizer Bunny. Making the 52nd start of his career Aug. 19, Awesome Gem steps forward to defend his title at Emerald Downs.
The final day of the 2011 Hastings Racecourse season Oct. 2 features full fields for two of the biggest events of the meet: the $100,000 Ballerina Stakes (Can-III) and the $100,000 British Columbia Premiers Handicap.
The winners of the Emerald Downs Derby and the local Richmond Derby Trial Handicap lead a field of 12 in the $200,000 British Columbia Derby (Can-III) Sept. 11 at Hastings Park. It's Western Canada's premier race of the year.
Defending champion Noosa Beach and leading challenger Awesome Gem drew the far outside posts in a field of 12 entered for Washington's $200,000 Longacres Mile (gr. III). The signature race at Emerald Downs is Aug. 21.
Majesticality took advantage of sloppy conditions at rainy Hastings Park to produce a 40-1 stunner in the US$152,400 British Columbia Derby (Can-III) Sept. 26.
|Breeder / Owner
|Troy Taylor
|Crew Leader
|Rick A. Wise
|Jump Up and Kissme
|Rick A. Wise
|St Liams Halo
|Gary C. Contessa
|Three Wood
|Patty Leaney
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I'm looking to buy a new dremel for some computer mods I'm planning on making. I know computer mods aren't really home improvement talk but I know dremels are tool talk. I have a black and decker one right now, its pretty solid but I'm looking for something with some more power and more attachments. Any help would be appreciated.
What do you need to do?
What do you need to do, it would be much easier to purchase the parts you need instead of buying a whole new tool. If you describe the mods you need to make to the case / computer we could help more with what to purchase.
Ayuh,... Depending on just How Much more power you're lookin' for,..
You might want to step up to a 1/4" corded rotary tool... Dewalt makes a nice 1... or Roto-zip...
Its really just for cutting computer cases and such. I probably won't be using it for any construction work. The problem is the dremel I have now has a very hard time cutting through aluminum, don't know if there are any out there that can handle it or if I need to upgrade to a more powerful tool all together. So, I guess that answers the power question as well.
Ayuh,... Aluminum is a bytch to cut, because it melts,+ loads up the cutting tool....
Rub the cutting edge of the tool on some beeswax before,+ during your cut...
Keeping the base metal Cold also helps... Keeping it damp/ wet helps with cooling it...
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There are a lot of trick new accessories:
I like the new tool less EZ Lock cutting wheels.
I used it on a old Abus hardened steel padlock (I lost the key)
It took 40 seconds to cut through with NO visible wear on the cutting wheel.
There is also a special wheel for cutting Plastic
For faster cutting in plastic and also enable straight line cuts with the aid of an external guide rail, here is a Mini Saw Attachment:
Used with the Mini Saw Blade, but NOT for metal:
For making circular holes in plastic cases regular hole saws can't be beat, but for irregular shaped holes, High Speed Cutters work good in plastic:
I used two of the cutters to make the irregular hole for the epoxied in Test Plug on the attached pic.
Dremels are a handy little tool, but they are still more a hobby tool than "work" tool. As suggested, sounds like you really need to go with a true rotary tool also known as a "die grinder", from their design purpose of being a detail working tool for the die and tool making industry.
Each have their place
Oh, I dont know about "hobby" tool. I think each has it's own place. I find that I use a dremel more than my die grinder. If I need to cut a bolt or grind something small down I reach for a dremel. If I need to sharpen my shovel or clean up some rust, I grab a die grinder. Could each do the job of the other in a pinch, yeah.
For cutting a hole in a computer case, I would go with the dremel.
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The new 4000 series Dremels have a more powerful motor.
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You may have read our Thanksgiving Travel Tips last month. Well, this is the holiday travel version. If you didn't read all of our travel tips last month, no worries… Here's the link: Good Gravy, Let's Talk Turkey!: TSA Holiday Travel Tips
Here are a few tips that focus on the upcoming holiday travel.
Wrapped gifts are allowed, but not encouraged: Nothing new this year. Wrapped gifts are allowed, but we recommend waiting until you land. If there's something in the gift that needs to be inspected, we may have to open it. Our officers try their best not to mangle the gift wrap, but it's not a guarantee and it also slows down the line for everybody else when we have to do this. We'd rather unwrap the gifts that are under our trees.
Eggnog can be an alternate to fuel depending on who's mixing it. Sometimes there's a fine line between a beverage and hazmat. Just sayin'…Remember the 3-1-1 liquids rule at the checkpoint. Unless it's in small container (3.4 oz or less), this tasty liquid treat is not allowed.
Snow Globes: Call us what you will (Grinch, Scrooge, Heat Miser), but snow globes are still not permitted in your carry-on luggage. They are sealed containers full of liquid that would have to be opened to test. We're not in the business of busting snow globes, so we suggest you place them in your checked baggage or mail them ahead of time.
Photo Courtesy of BrentFruitcakes get a bad rap. I personally love fruitcakes and my holiday wouldn't be the same without them. As I said in last year's post, contrary to popular belief, fruitcake is a delicious edible and permitted cake, not a WMD.
Christmas Sweaters: If you have one of those Christmas sweaters with blinking lights, you might get a little more attention. However, we won't hold it against you if you're simply wearing an ugly sweater. As I said in last year's post, While some Christmas sweaters can have a nauseating effect on passengers, they are currently permitted through TSA checkpoints.
Family Lanes are designed to let families take their time and ask questions without feeling rushed by the experienced frequent flyers who can zip through a checkpoint in no time. Also anybody carrying medically necessary liquids, aerosols and gels in excess of 3.4 oz may be directed to a Family Lane.
Message To Mom: I know I've complained in the past, but t-shirts and socks would be an awesome gift this year!
Kids 12 & Under can keep their shoes on now!
Legend: Every time a bell rings, an angel gets its wings? But what I'd like to know is if they're spicy or mild? Buffalo or BBQ?
Christmas Crackers: Not the kind you eat, but the kind that "cracks" when you pull it apart. They're really cool and a part of a lot of people's Christmas traditions, but they're prohibited on aircraft.
The MyTSA App: Our MyTSA App (available as an iPhone or mobile web app) amongst other great features has a "Can I Bring My…" tool. You can type in the name of the item you're curious about and it tells you if the item is permitted or not.
Santa Claus: No prohibited items in your beard this year.
Foods: Cakes, pies, bread, donuts, turkeys, etc. are all permitted. Here is a list of items that should be placed in your checked bags or shipped: cranberry sauce, creamy dips and spreads (cheeses, peanut butter, etc.), gift baskets with liquid or gel food items (salsa, jams and salad dressings), gravy (mmm gravy), jams, jellies, maple syrup, oils and vinegars, sauces, soups, wine, liquor and beer.
Yule Logs should be placed in your checked baggage. Preferably unlit…
Follow us on Twitter @tsablogteam for travel tips, blog post announcements, and other useful information. Printout this handy dandy checklist (PDF) so you don't forget anything and don't forget to check out TSA.gov for a wealth of information on traveling through TSA checkpoints.
If you'd like to comment on an unrelated topic you can do so in our Off Topic Comments post. You can also view our blog post archives or search our blog to find a related topic to comment in. If you have a travel related issue or question that needs an immediate answer, you can contact a Customer Support Manager at the airport you traveled, or will be traveling through by using Talk to TSA.


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Feel Good News ~ Father and Son Graduate from Morehouse Together
It's graduation season, and while some graduates will be remembering their first day of their college journey and being away from their parents for the first time, Dorian Joyner Jr. is remembering a different expirence.
When Dorian Joyner Jr. started his collegiate journey at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, his dad, Dorian Joyner Sr., joined him. They were classmates and Junior didn't mind. Now, they have completed the requirements to graduate and will officially become Morehouse men walking across the stage with President Obama at the helm of their ceremony.
Check out the video below and click here for the full story.


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The best free games are on PC, and if you want to know what the best 50 are then you've come to the right place.
RPS Feature No free-to-play, just free.
The best free games are on PC, and if you want to know what the best 50 are then you've come to the right place.
"Oh, I would but I can't: I need to play Spelunky's Daily Challenge." For a fair few weeks, friends bailed on all sorts of commitments to squeeze in a crack at the leaderboards on that day's randomly-selected seed. You might remark that I have flakes for friends, and you'd be right, but I can't grumble: if The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth adds daily challenges, I will ditch every commitment short of a funeral to hit the day's run.
I wonder who I'll lose now Desktop Dungeons [official site] has added daily challenges in the free update turning it into an 'Enhanced Edition'. Maybe Alec will vanish.
Have You Played? is an endless stream of game recommendations. One a day, every day of the year, perhaps for all time.
I'm sure it's not quite what the devs want to hear, but a big part of me wants to recommend the original freeware version over the prettier and more featureful paid version. The clarity of Desktop Dungeons' idea – roguelikelike dungeon as puzzle, to be completed in a particular order – shines through that much more without the broader RPG trappings of the paid version. Both are excellent, though, and you'd be justified in wanting to move on to the fancier version once you've played the original to death.
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RPS Feature Safe or death
First things first: I had every intention of making this a full Wot I Think, but, um, the game's so damned tough/ I'm so damned weak that I haven't been able to progress far enough for that. Impressions it is, then! I may follow up later with thoughts on the later game if I manage to get there in a timely fashion.
I have been posting about Desktop Dungeons for 9% of my entire life. Not constantly, of course, though sometimes it feels like it. Who'd have thought a a clever little one-level roguelike could wind up taking three years to come to fruition? 'Tis a strange thing indeed to be sat here, offering a judgement of sorts on a free downloadable game I enthused about back in 2010. That free downloadable game is now a far fancier-panted game with a pricetag, which was released yesterday. I've been playing it today. All of today.
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After exactly 98 million years and 17 seconds in development, tiny puzzle-roguelike Desktop Dungeons will finally see its big, fat, proper, expanded, more or less finished release next week. If you haven't played it since its superb initial, free version, you're in for something that's changed almost as much as L'il Kim's face* – rather than a quickie, randomly-generated dungeon which must be 'solved' in a very precise order and which clearly warns you of looming death, now it's got an overworld, quests, character upgrades, an overhauled art style, a proper soundtrack and all sorts.
It's also got a jolly launch trailer set in a kitchen.
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They did it last year, and they still haven't finished their game so they're doing it again this year. Desktop Dungeons was/is a brilliant little mash-up of rogue-like and puzzle game, and the devs have been working on a dramatically expanded version with a metagame, character persistence and all sorts. In honour of GDC, because, er, I don't know, they've made the beta version of the game free to all for the duration of the conference.
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Things you will need to play IGF award winning rogue-like Desktop Dungeons for free between March 5-10: a browser, Unity, the finger strength of a champion boulderer, ten minutes per game, and, if you're being picky, a central nervous system, oxygen, the unknowable spark of life that brought us all unto this earth, pants, etc. But mostly it's a browser and the time. It's been a while since Alec got hooked on the treat-sized charms of the rogue-like, and I'm frankly still amazed it has the beta tag. It has remained resolutely beta-ed up, with access given to those who've pre-ordered. If you were unsure if propping up development was for you, then unless you played the free version that's been lying dormant for a few years, you can finally test the waters.
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From now through Oct. 1, libraries across America are recognizing Banned Book Week. The annual event celebrates the freedom to read and the importance of the First Amendment.
Held during the last week of September, Banned Books Week highlights the benefits of free and open access to information while drawing attention to the harms of censorship by spotlighting actual or attempted bannings of books across the United States.
Of 348 challenges in 2010, the following books were among those challenged the most, according to the Office for Intellectual Freedom:
• And Tango Makes Three, by Peter Parnell and Justin Richardson. Reasons: homosexuality, religious viewpoint, and unsuited to age group.
• The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, by Sherman Alexie. Reasons: offensive language, racism, sex education, sexually explicit, unsuited to age group, and violence.
• Brave New World, by Aldous Huxley. Reasons: insensitivity, offensive language, racism, and sexually explicit.
• Crank, by Ellen Hopkins. Reasons: drugs, offensive language, and sexually explicit.
• The Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins. Reasons: sexually explicit, unsuited to age group, and violence.
• Lush, by Natasha Friend. Reasons: drugs, offensive language, sexually explicit, and unsuited to age group.
• What My Mother Doesn't Know, by Sonya Sones. Reasons: sexism, sexually explicit, and unsuited to age group.


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Cougar Men's Soccer Place Two on NSCAA Scholar-Athlete Teams
Posted by Chris Butler on Monday, Jan. 11, 2010
Event Date/Time: Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010
Location: Morris, Minn.
Senior midfielder Patrick O'Connor (Ham Lake, Minn.) and junior midfielder Jeff Lind (Robbinsdale, Minn.) have been named to the Scholar-Athlete Teams as selected by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA).
O'Connor, who was second in the nation for assists in division 3 during the 2009 season, has earned a 3.51 grade point average with a double major in math and statistics. He was named to the second team.
Lind, a physics major, earned honorable mention with a 3.94 average.
In just its fourth year, these are the first two honors of the kind for the Cougar men's soccer program, which finished the 2009 season as UMAC champions with a 16-4-1 record.
Patrick O'Connor
Jeff Lind