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In the university where I study, we organize a da'wah week every year, where we call the non-Muslims in the university to Islam using different techniques. This year, the organizers came up with a new idea; they suggested that we should offer one of the prayers in one of the university lecture halls instead of in the mosque. The aim of that is to show one of the rituals of Islam so that they would have more questions about Islam. But in fact I was not sure whether this way is acceptable, because if it is successful, they will repeat it several times in the coming years. What is the ruling on this action? If it is repeated every year, would it come under the heading of bid'ah?.
Praise be to Allaah.
We appreciate your keenness to convey the message of Islam to people, and your keenness to implement the Sunnah and not go against sharee'ah. We ask Allah, may He be exalted, to make things easy for you and to grant you the best of rewards.
Praying in congregation in the mosque is obligatory for everyone who can hear the call to prayer in an ordinary voice without any barriers and without amplification through loudspeakers. The more correct scholarly view is that it is only obligatory in a mosque in which the call for prayer is given.
For more information see the answer to question no. 38881
But there may be some cases in which shar'i needs or important interests make it permissible for a group of Muslims to offer prayer in congregation somewhere other than in the mosque.
There is no doubt that calling non-Muslims to Islam is an important aim. If you think it most likely that your praying in the lecture hall will have an impact on them, and may be the cause of some of them becoming Muslim, then there is nothing wrong with praying in the lecture hall. So you can give the adhaan and iqaamah, and pray in congregation.
If that is done every year, it is not bid'ah (an innovation), because the aim behind it is a legitimate shar'i aim, namely openly practising the rituals of Islam and calling non-Muslims to the faith. But you should not set a specific date for that every year or every month and so on; rather that should be done according to need. Then you can do it on different days and choose the best day to get the largest congregation and so that the largest possible number of non-Muslims can watch.
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Gold was a metallic element, number 79 on the periodic table. Though once considered very valuable, by the 23rd century the Federation considered it almost worthless, except for decorative and functional purposes. (TOS: "Catspaw"; TNG: "The Last Outpost", "Time's Arrow"; VOY: "Muse")
In 2266, according to Harcourt Fenton Mudd, lithium crystals were worth thousands of times their weight in gold. (TOS: "Mudd's Women")
Items covered in gold were said to be gilded. (TOS: "I, Mudd")
The planet Janus VI was a major source of gold and other minerals for the Federation in the 23rd century. (TOS: "The Devil in the Dark")
The Ferengi valued gold as a precious commodity until the 2370s, after which its use to them consisted of little more than a medium for suspending latinum in. It still remained valuable to some primitive civilizations. (DS9: "Little Green Men", "Who Mourns for Morn?"; ENT: "Acquisition"; TNG: "The Last Outpost", "Captain's Holiday", "Rascals")
When bidding for the Barzan wormhole, the Ferengi offered to match anyone's best offer and to add a bag full of small gold ingots. (TNG: "The Price")
When the fictional character of Rumpelstiltskin arrived on Deep Space 9, he thought he was called upon to spin straw; into gold. (DS9: "If Wishes Were Horses")
In 2368, Par Lenor offered 20,000 Ludugial gold coins for the empathic metamorph Kamala to Ambassador Briam. The offer was refused. According to Par Lenor, Ludugial gold was the purest in the galaxy. (TNG: "The Perfect Mate")
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Dialogue in TNG: "The Last Outpost" and "The Perfect Mate" suggested that, at least as late as 2368, Ferengi considered gold valuable. In "Little Green Men", Quark says to a 20th-century Human that "gold is good" while discussing what humans could trade for advanced Ferengi technology. However, by the time of "Who Mourns for Morn?", Quark described gold as "worthless", seemingly contradicting the earlier assessment that gold had "good" trade value.
One explanation for this apparent devaluation of gold was the fact that the Ferengi had only recently made first contact with the Federation. Replicator technology, if introduced to a gold-based economy, could send markets plunging. This may have happened to the Ferengi, who would have experienced a massive gold market crash as a result. Then again, gold may have lost value for some other reason. The comment in "Little Green Men" may be in the context of a pre-replicator economy, especially since he stated his intention not to go back to his own time, remaining in the past and ruling the Earth within a year.
According to the script for "Emissary", the Cardassians playing Dabo in Quark's were winning gold, although it was later stated that it was worthless.
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Semiya is Indian vermicelli and is usually available in the Indian grocery stores. Different things likes upma, kheer, pulao, dosa can be made using these rice noodles. This is a favorite and in our house this upma has transformed from a breakfast/tiffin/evening snack dish to a main course lunch/dinner dish owing to lack of time.
The good thing is that this is a one dish meal and that means less work with cleaning and dish washing. This is also a crowd pleaser and can be put together in no time (if you have the semiya/shevai on hand). This is also a good one to make when you are looking for quick ideas when unexpected guests arrive.
I do not add vegetables to this (except onions) however you can add the vegetables to make it nutritious. This is a kid's favorite dish as it looks more like noodles. You can reduce the amount of green chillies and sprinkle little bit of sugar before offering it to them.
- There are two varieties of Vermicelli available the rice vermicelli and the roasted vermicelli.
- Using the roasted vermicelli makes the upma process easier as it prevents the extra step of roasting. This is also non-sticky and avoids forming clumps.
- But taste wise I prefer the rice vermicelli any day.
- 2 cups? vermicelli/ rice semiya/ shavige
- 1 largeonion (finely chopped)
- 2-3 green chillies ( finely chopped )
- 8-10?curry leaves
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp urad daal
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- Juice of a lemon
- handful of chopped cilantro (for garnish)
- ? cup shredded coconut (optional)
- 1 Tbsp Oil
- Salt to taste
- First boil about 6 cups of water and then add the vermicelli into it. Add some salt and 1 tsp of oil. Boil for 5 minutes or as per package suggestion until it is cooked.
- Transfer this to a colander and drain the hot water. Add about a tsp of oil and toss it gently so that the oil sticks all around. This prevents the vermicelli from sticking to each other.
- Heat 1 Tbsp of oil in pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds, curry leaves, cumin seeds, urad dal and mix until the urad daal turns light brown in color.
- Add the chopped onion and green chillies.? After the onion is cooked add salt and stir.
- Add the cooked vermicelli to this, stir continuously breaking any lumps (on medium heat) and the cooked onions incorporates into the vermicelli.
After 5 minutes stir again and now partially cover the pan. Lastly garnish with lemon juice, chopped cilantro. Keep the lid covered for another 5-10 minutes. Stir again and serve hot.


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Recent graduates of Lindenwood's master's program in Professional and School Counseling participated in the annual American Counseling of Missouri Conference in February. Five alumna of Lindenwood's counseling program presented the results of their thesis research projects to mental health professionals and educators from across the state.
Rhonda noted that counselors and coaches who have an understanding of the effects of gender socialization on girls an young women in relation to their self-esteem can better assist them in overcoming any negative effects of participating in athletics.
Delores Tuttle conducted an exploratory study, "Recovered Memories Associated with Female Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse." The study examined the different beliefs that counselors hold concerning repressed memories of childhood sexual abuse.
She sent a questionnaire to 200 counselors in the United States. The results indicated that counselors believe that memories can resurface later in life, but that they also believe that false memories can occur.
The majority of counselors are aware of the techniques that can contribute to false memory recall. The survey respondents noted a variety of problems associated with working with survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
Terri Austin examined "Differences in the Mother-Child Relationship Between Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Children Without ADHD." She assessed families with more than two children, one of who was diagnosed with ADHD.
Mothers felt less satisfaction and less control with the ADHD child than with the non-ADHD siblings. Terri outlined a number of parenting issues and made recommendations for family-centered approaches to counseling families.
Amy Lammers studied "The Relationship Between a Therapist's Locus of Control, Therapeutic Orientation, and Directiveness of Therapeutic Communications." The results of her study indicated a need for counselors to better define concepts such as directiveness and theoretical orientation. The impact that these variables have on the success of the client-counselor relationship was discussed.
Andrea Chrismer-Still presented the results of her thesis, "Coparenting Influences: A Positive Report for the Millennium." The research focused on life-satisfaction and perceived social support among older adolescents who had experienced divorce.
The analysis showed significantly decreased satisfaction with life scores in relation to the emotional state of the parents and increased satisfaction when desired time with the non-custodial parent was regular and predictable.
Marilyn Patterson, Ed.D., associate professor of counseling at Lindenwood, conducted a panel discussion, at the conference "From Theory to Practice: Current Issues in Counseling Research." She also attended the national conference of the American Counseling Association in Washington, D.C. over spring break.


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Who knew my love language was a bunch of repurposed old stuff?
We saw something similar at an antique store several months ago. Only it cost around $700. Yikes.
So, instead, my husband found an old pallet behind a store (we just asked if we could have it) and pulled the weathered wood off. I looked for some old egg gathering baskets (this took awhile) and ended up getting two on eBay for $25. He bought rope, replica antique bulbs and two small light socket kits from the wiring department at home depot.
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February 3, 2006
Jake Koeneman and Taylor Backs have been selected as Agents for the Class of 2006, according to Director of Alumni Affairs Tom Runge.
"We had an outstanding group of volunteers from the Class of 2006 seeking to become Class Agent," Runge said. "Any one of the guys who applied would have done a great job. That made our selection process tougher than ever."
Koeneman, a senior from Indianapolis, wanted to become a Class Agent in part because he saw the impact those men can have. "I knew three past Class Agents who were very influential during my college choice and career and I wanted to follow in their footsteps," Koeneman said.
Fred Miller '76 played a role in encouraging Koeneman to take a look at Wabash.
Taylor Backs, an independent from Bedford, In., became interested when a friend, Kip Chase '03, accepted the position for his graduating class.
"The older I've become I realized the contact I had with former high school classmates has diminished. I've come to realize how important it is to keep the bonds between classmates alive," Backs said.
"I think the bonds we establish in college are much more influential in our lives and it is because of this I wished to become a class agent."
Runge is happy Backs and Koeneman emerged from the large pool of candidates.
"We felt the combination of Jake and Taylor gave the class what they needed," Runge said. "Jake and Taylor know virtually all the Class of 2006, they have been involved in a multitude of campus activities and they have played key leadership roles at the College."
"Koeneman was a starter on the Little Giant football offensive line and active member in many campus activities.
"I have been very involved in various organizations on campus," Koeneman said. "I feel the Class Agent position will allow me to stay in contact with members of the faculty and administration that I respect so much as well as meet a new group of Wabash men that I have heard about but not had the opportunity to interact with much during my undergraduate career."
Backs also looks forward to developing post-graduate relationships with more classmates and Wabash alumni.
"I think there are many students and alumni alike who would like to see more interaction between the two groups on more than just a big football weekend, scholarship event, etc.," Backs said.
Koeneman echoed similar thoughts in pledging to keep his class in touch with the college and each other.
"The next few years of the College will be very formative for our College's history and we, as a class, have seen a lot of change in our four years on campus. It is very important that we stay involved and impart what knowledge we have gained to our predecessors as the College continues to evolve."


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Mayor Don Wesely today announced the formation of a local expert committee to study issues concerning the tiger beetle, an insect being considered for placement on the federal endangered species list. The habitat for several hundred tiger beetles is located at the saline wetlands just north of the 27th Street and Interstate 80 interchange, an area slated for future development.
"Protection of this rare tiger beetle is a priority," said Mayor Wesely. "My charge to the committee is to develop a strategy that makes sense for the environment, is sensitive to other issues in our community, and is coordinated with the comprehensive plan."
The Mayor has asked the committee to make its recommendations in about 45 days. The report will address the need to develop a local habitat conservation plan. Mayor Wesely is working with a local foundation to provide funding for the committee's work.
Committee members include Bob Hampton, Hampton Development; Leon Higley, UNL Professor of Entomology; John Janovy, UNL Professor of Biological Sciences; Glenn Johnson, Lower Platte South Natural Resource District; Daryoush Raxavian, Olsson Associates; Rick Schneider, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission; Cindy Veys, Nebraska Department of Roads; and Lancaster County Commissioner Bob Workman.
The committee will also include representatives of the city Public Works and Utilities Department, the city Parks and Recreation Department, the city-county Planning Department and the Mayor's office.
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October 17, 2006
Two Hampden-Sydney students left Wabash Tuesday with positive impressions and even a deeper interest in all-male education.
The experience was very similar for four Wabash students who visited the HSC campus Oct. 12 and 13. The Wabash delegation was Brock Johnson '07, Brandon Stewart '07, Sean Clerget '09, and Campbell Robbins '09.
The Wabash and Hampden-Sydney exchange came to an end Tuesday when Jeremy Forrest and Michael Rutkowski returned to Virginia to resume classes Wednesday at the other all-male college in the United States, Hampden-Sydney.
"Before this visit, Wabash was just 'the other male school,' Michael Rutkowski '07 said. "Now, though, Wabash is for me a real, tangible place. I've come away with a renewed interest in the philosophy of an all-male institute. Though we're hundreds of miles apart, it's as if our schools are extensions of one another.
"I've found that we students both love our schools, our traditions, and our histories. I hope that in the years to come we will be able to discover more about what makes an all-male education so special, and that this only marks the beginning of a new dialogue between our two fine old schools."
The two HSC visitors went to Wabash classes Monday and picked up another class visit Tuesday. Forrest '08 was hosted in the Beta House by Josh Owen '07 while Rutkowski stayed with Brock Johnson '07 in College Hall. The HSC journalists visited Tuesday with Dean of Students Tom Bambrey, Dean of the College Gary Phillips, attended an IFC meeting, and had lunch with President Patrick White.
The second part of the 'exchange visit' will begin Oct. 19 when the Bachelor begins publishing stories the Wabash men will write about their experiences in Virginia. Those stories are tentatively schedule to be published the 19th and 26th. By early November the two schools will exchange stories and the Bachelor will publish stories written by Forrest and Rutkowsi while the HSC paper, The Tiger, publishes the Wabash writers' work. An early November issue of The Wabash Commentary will also feature stories about the Wabash visit to HSC.
Forrest, The Tiger editor, came away impressed with the breadth and depth of Wabash history and tradition.
"It is refreshing to see another college as dedicated to the liberal arts education and the creation of men with character as Hampden-Sydney is," he said. " I love the college's Cultures and Traditions program.
"The faculty that I met came across as very enthusiastic about teaching at Wabash and forming connections with the students. I was extremely pleased to see Dr. Blix come to the Beta house to eat dinner with Michael and I, something not too different from what you would see at Hampden-Sydney."
Forrest was impressed with how the school fit into the surrounding residential neighborhood. "Everyone I met was extremely friendly and helpful; I could definitely understand the sense of community that everyone told me about prior to my visit. On the whole, Hampden-Sydney and Wabash are not all that different. We both cultivate what is necessary to form good men while each college maintains its unique personality."
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Rapper Lupe Fiasco will appear at Wabash College Feb. 8 in Chadwick Court. The rapper, producer, and businessman is touring in support of his latest release "Lasers."
Wabash students are admitted free with student ID. All other guests must purchase a ticket for $20. Tickets will be available at the door for the 8 p.m. performance.
Fiasco, born Wasalu Muhammed Jaco, rose to fame in 2006 with his first album Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor. He has also performed with punk band Japanese Cartoon.
Besides his rapper and hip-hop performances, Fiasco has designed shoes for Rebook and runs two clothing lines. He recorded a benefit single for 2010 Haiti earthquake relief.


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Oracle slams Rimini Street with lawsuit over third-party maintenance
Chris Kanaracus at Computerworld alerted me, via email, to the news that Oracle filed has filed a lawsuit against Rimini Street, alleging massive theft of Oracle's intellectual property, in connection with Rimini Street's delivery of third-party maintenance services.
Chris was kind enough to send me a PDF of the actual complaint. A quick read reveals allegations similar to those Oracle made in its lawsuit two years ago against SAP in connection with SAP's now-discontinued TomorrowNow operation. For example, "massive theft of Oracle's software and related support materials through an illegal business model." I won't repeat them here. Read Chris's reporting for a summary of the lawsuit.
As I wrote in response to Chris, I'm not a lawyer and cannot comment on the legal aspects of this case. But I do suspect it will have a chilling effect on others that are contemplating the delivery of third-party maintenance services, at least for now.
Having said that, however, I am told that Rimini Street has had top notch legal advisors from the beginning, and I expect that they've prepared for this contingency, both in terms of their internal procedures and their legal standing to do what they do. I do not expect them to roll over.
A risk to Oracle
In fact, there may be a silver lining in this case for those of us who want to see a viable third-party maintenance industry. That is, this case is going to bring increased legal scrutiny of Oracle and other major software providers in terms of how they lock in customers to their maintenance and support programs. Oracle runs a risk in filing this lawsuit. If Oracle does not prevail against Rimini Street, the case will strongly establish the legal basis for the third-party support industry.
I see an analogy in the court rulings that forced IBM to unbundle its software and hardware, creating the IBM-plug compatible mainframe industry in the 1970s, led by third-party hardware providers such as Amdahl, Fijitsu, and Hitachi. The unbundling created competition in the mainframe hardware market, the lack of which had led to inordinate profits in IBM's mainframe business.
Today, can anyone argue that Oracle (and SAP for that matter) earn excessive profits on their maintenance and support contracts? They have a 90% profit margin, by Oracle's own admission. The only reason that Oracle (and SAP) can do this is because there are a lack of alternative support providers. Is this not a case for antitrust action?
As I've written in the past, I don't need to go to my Lexus dealer for routine auto maintenance. There are a whole array of authorized third-party support organizations for the major automobile manufacturers. Why should enterprise software be any different?
I've written many posts in the past on this subject, only a few of which are listed in the Related Posts section below. To find the rest, use the search field on the right to search for "Rimini" or "TomorrowNow."
Shane Schick has a very good take on the lawsuit as well, "The vampires vs. Rimini Street."
Helmut Gumbel has a good post, making some of my same arguments, plus some others. Worth reading.
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Rimini Street to provide third-party support for SAP
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Thursday, January 14, 2010
Flash: SAP backs down on 22% maintenance fees
SAP has finally thrown in the towel on its fight to unilaterally increase maintenance fees from 18% of software license cost to 22%.
According to SAP's press release:
SAP...today announced a new, comprehensive tiered support model that is being offered to customers worldwide. This support offering includes SAP Enterprise Support services and the SAP® Standard Support option and will enable all customers to choose the option that best meets their requirements. Additionally, in response to the financial challenges organizations continue to face, SAP also announced that its 2010 fees for existing SAP Enterprise Support contracts will remain unchanged from 2009 levels.Translation: We tried and failed to move all customers to Enterprise Support at 22% but the blowback has been so strong that we're giving up.
I would like to think that SAP's decision had something to do with the focus that I and other bloggers, such as Vinnie Mirchandani and Dennis Howlett, along with many other independent voices, brought to this issue. (See related posts, below) But ultimately, it was SAP customers, who finally said enough is enough that tipped the scales.
The move speaks well of SAP, which remains the leading enterprise software provider globally. Nevertheless, the basic question remains: what is the value of SAP's maintenance and support offerings? If moving all customers to 22% was too much, what's to say standard support at 18% is the right number? Again, SAP customers will need to decide.
Other analysts are already weighing in on the announcement and what it means for customers. An early post by Amy Konary is worth reading. Forrester's Paul Hammerman also has good analysis.
Update, 12:30 p.m. Vinnie weighs in, suggesting that if two tiers of pricing is good, three tiers is better, with a bare-bones support option at 8-10%.
Update, Jan. 15. Hmm. David Dobrin takes a little time to run some numbers on SAP's new tiered pricing and finds that the new arrangement may not really be a price reduction, as SAP is now stating it will increase pricing for standard support based on some yet-to-be-determined annual cost of living increase. His conclusion: "Whatever SAP is doing, it is not a U-Turn, and it is not a rescission of the price increase." Read the whole thing.
Update, Jan. 19. Dave Dobrin continues his analysis by looking at the results from SAP's KPI measurement initiative (done with the SAP user group SUGEN) and the fact that there is less there than meets the eye. An excellent piece of work, Dave.
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SAP postpones its maintenance fee price hike
Enterprise software: who wants to be the low-cost leader?
Attacking and defending software vendor maintenance fees
SAP and third-party maintenance: good for me but not for thee
SAP maintenance fees: where is the value?
SAP under the spotlight for "broken promises"
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Chicago clubs come up empty in Tanaka sweepstakes
CHICAGO -- Masahiro Tanaka is coming to Chicago. But hold the exclamation mark, please.
To the chagrin of the Cubs and White Sox, the 25-year-old Japanese stud will be in the visiting clubhouses at Wrigley Field and U.S. Cellular Field. The two Chicago teams will see firsthand what they missed out on when the Yankees spend six days here in late May, playing a two-game series against the Cubs May 20-21, followed by a four-game series against the White Sox.
CHICAGO -- Masahiro Tanaka is coming to Chicago. But hold the exclamation mark, please.
To the chagrin of the Cubs and White Sox, the 25-year-old Japanese stud will be in the visiting clubhouses at Wrigley Field and U.S. Cellular Field. The two Chicago teams will see firsthand what they missed out on when the Yankees spend six days here in late May, playing a two-game series against the Cubs May 20-21, followed by a four-game series against the White Sox.
No one should be surprised that the Yankees won the bidding war to land Tanaka. That's what they've always done. But as late as Monday night, there were executives around Major League Baseball who thought the Cubs were going to win this sweepstakes.
While they appear at least a couple of years away from the point where Javy Baez, Kris Bryant and their other high-level young hitters will make them dangerous, the Cubs were on Tanaka early and stayed on him until the end. They viewed him as one-stop shopping in addressing an organizational pitching deficit.
As a bonus, Theo Epstein & Co. knew that signing Tanaka would quiet the seemingly inevitable questions about the Cubs' financial commitment created by an offseason in which their big move has been signing reliever Jose Veras for $4 million. But no one should think that this was driven by any desire to placate fans. That's not how Epstein does business. He convinced the Tom Ricketts ownership group that Tanaka would be part of championship teams at Wrigley Field, and because of that was willing to put together the biggest contract in franchise history to get the deal done.
Unfortunately, Epstein didn't convince Tanaka to take his money. So at the end of his third offseason in Chicago, Epstein is left with a familiar disappointment at the end of a bidding process.
The Cubs were runners-up to Oakland for Yoenis Cespedes two years ago. They lost Hyun-Jin Ryu and Yasiel Puig to the Dodgers last year, when they also saw a stealth attempt to land Anibal Sanchez lead them to Edwin Jackson.
Epstein and general manager Jed Hoyer put a four-year offer on the table for Sanchez when the Tigers were saying three was their limit, but that aggressiveness served only to prompt Detroit GM Dave Dombrowski to add two years onto his offer, landing Sanchez for $80 million over five. The Cubs signed Jackson for $52 million over four years on the rebound, then watched him post a 4.98 ERA over 31 starts.
Tanaka would have changed the conversation for the Cubs. And maybe the future, too.
But now Epstein, Hoyer and their assistants will have to find a new plan of attack.
In their dreams, they hope that C.J. Edwards will race through the upper levels of their farm system to become a right-handed Chris Sale. And wouldn't it be nice if they then could sign him to a long-term deal like the one the White Sox got Sale to agree to last spring -- a commitment that runs through 2019, with an average annual value of about $8 million, even if its escalators are triggered.
"When we were starting the process with Chris, you try to skate toward where the puck's going to be, and see where this could potentially lead to over coming years," said White Sox GM Rick Hahn, who won't be as impacted by Clayton Kershaw's $215 million extension as most general managers. "… We did feel the market for players of his caliber was going to climb, and Kershaw was going to be part of that."
Hahn also got ahead of the market when he signed Cuban slugger Jose Abreu to a six-year, $68 million deal in October. He would have loved to have added Tanaka to a list of recent newcomers that includes Avisail Garcia and Adam Eaton, and owner Jerry Reinsdorf made available the resources that let him have a seat at the table.
Adding Tanaka would have made the White Sox the offseason champion, not the Yankees. But they could not take no for answer. It almost seemed like they were laying groundwork for a future deal -- in case Tanaka's agent, Casey Close, winds up representing Kenta Maeda (the Japanese Greg Maddux) next winter.
"It was a really nice opportunity to sit down face to face and articulate our vision for the future, and why we think we're on the precipice of something pretty special," Hahn said on Comcast SportsNet Chicago. "Why we think [Tanaka] could be a part of that, and how he would fit in. It's not too often even with domestic free agents that you get the opportunity to lay out a vision, to tell them why you could be part of this, why you are pursuing them. I really appreciated how that process unfolded."
If there's consolation for the Cubs, it's that they would have had to include an early-out clause to land Tanaka. He can hit the free-agent market again in four years, and that's exactly what Epstein would not allow Cespedes to do when he lost him to the A's.
Oakland GM Billy Beane agreed to sign Cespedes for four years, so he's now only two years away from free agency. The Cubs insisted on having him for six, which is why they lost him.
Epstein and Hoyer are all about long-term vision. But they know that sooner or later they'll need elite pitching, and Tanaka would have gone a long way toward filling that need.
It's back to the drawing board.
Phil Rogers is a columnist for MLB.com.


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Yes it's that time of year already when the consumer gloves come off and the annual hotly contested competition for the highest Christmas sales begins. Last year we saw Apple leading the way with the iPad being the most desired gadget followed closely by the iPhone 4 with the Kindle, TomTom Sat Nav and the Sony Playstation Move bringing up the rear. Now vouchercodes.co.uk have surveyed the same number (3,000) of people again and the results show a very interesting trend.
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Thursday, January 9, 2014
7 comments:
- Shadowydreamer said...
Benji Muffin is very secure in his masculinity and doesn't need to worry about people judging him about liking the harp. After all, if the harp can play Metallica, how unmanly can it be? Go BL, go!
There were a flock of geese that flew overhead a couple days ago, heading north .. and I thought "Boy, you guys are confused!"
- January 9, 2014 at 9:34 PM
- Rabbits' Guy said...
...eating thawed, rotting potatoes that have been frozen in a field will do that to a goose. You to!
- January 9, 2014 at 9:48 PM
- Brandi B. said...
Geese are mean. They honk, hiss, and beat you with their bills. They also cross the street at a leisurely pace during rush hour traffic.
- January 9, 2014 at 10:59 PM
- Crafty Green Poet said...
Seeing all those snow geese must be amazing....
- January 10, 2014 at 12:10 AM
- Karen M said...
Ceramic rabbits should watch the name calling. They are easily broken.
- January 10, 2014 at 7:15 AM
- Auntie Jane (It is official!) said...
Geese on Earth! Goodwill to Bunnies!
- January 10, 2014 at 9:16 AM
- LOS said...
Thank you for your support, Shadowydreamer. I know the bunnies will all love it. I did play them a bit of "And I Love You So" (with just the right hand)the other night before going to bed and we all had sweet dreams. BL
- January 10, 2014 at 9:37 AM


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Gluten-Free Easy Polenta Lasagna Recipe
In my menu of the week post I mentioned that a friend had brought over a bunch of yummy gluten-free dishes for my freezer. It couldn't have come at a better time, as I'd been eating frozen Amy's meals for almost every meal at that point and was going slightly insane over the lack of variety. I missed home cooked meals desperately, but it's hard to find time to make them with a newborn vying for your attention. (And so adorably, too!) Among many other things, she brought me some frozen polenta squares, which still was a world of flavor better than the nasty processed kinds in the tube… and they reminded me of a dish I'd enjoyed at a fancy restaurant in Boulder, Colorado with layers of tomato sauce, melted cheese, and spinach in a cheese sauce. I made a busy momma's version of that dish using the polenta cubes for dinner, and the DH and I enjoyed them greatly. Why not try some yourself on a busy weekday? This recipe comes together really quickly with the polenta prepared the night before (or week! or month, if frozen). I wouldn't have thought to freeze polenta, but it is a very nice way to extend the polenta's life. Just defrost in microwave (carefully) and drain any liquid that seeps out. You will have to handle the polenta carefully as it will be softer after being defrosted than if you had just taken it out of your refrigerator when firm.
Polenta Spinach Lasagna Square Recipe
1 recipe prepared polenta, chilled until firm and cut into thin, 1/4 in. thick, 3 inch wide cubes. (Prepare according to box instructions, using veg broth instead of water if desired, and spices to taste)
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Heat olive oil in nonstick pan on medium and swirl to evenly cover surface. Add your polenta squares and season generously with grill seasoning. Let brown and then turn. Season browned side and turn once more to set in the spices. Add spinach to one side of the pan and let wilt. To assemble, heat oven to broil. Place browned polenta squares on cookie sheet and top with wilted spinach. Drizzle with marinara sauce and top with organic cheese. Place under broiler and let cheese get melted and golden brown on top. Enjoy!
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In order to deliver effective and repeatable quality control, many companies choose to use statistical process control (SPC) software, which tracks the data that comes off manufacturing lines and alerts machine operators and plant supervisors to potential problems.
This buyer's guide provides a brief overview of statistical process control and SPC software to help buyers better understand the market. Here's what we'll cover:
In manufacturing, statistical process control (often associated with overall equipment effectiveness, or OEE) describes the process of collecting quality control data for statistical analysis. The collection of this data allows manufacturers to identify any quality concerns that need to be addressed before they escalate into expensive problems.
Statistical process control can be applied to individual components or end-products to ensure they perform within specified parameters. SPC can also be applied to manufacturing tools and machines themselves to optimize machine output. This helps reduce scrap rates and the number of components that need to be checked and replaced during the maintenance cycle, lowering the chance of machine failure and unscheduled downtime.
SPC software facilitates statistical process control by collecting data in real-time and alerting the manufacturer to any results that fall outside the accepted range. This, in turn, helps reduce process variation, improves manufacturing efficiency and lowers overall production costs.
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SPC software generally has two main functions:
Real-time monitoring and alerts. SPC software is used primarily to identify quality concerns the moment they occur so they can be resolved before they become major problems. To that end, it constantly monitors production data to alert the quality team the instant an anomaly is discovered.
Long-term data collection and analysis. To benefit companies in the long term, SPC systems aggregate historical data, allowing for analysis and optimization of processes and quality improvement.
As a manufacturer looking for a statistical process control solution, you may fall within one of the following groups:
Full-suite buyers. If you're looking to integrate SPC functionality with broader manufacturing functionality, such as inventory management, production planning or manufacturing accounting, you may want to evaluate an integrated manufacturing system. This type of system features the above-mentioned applications, which can be applied throughout the manufacturing cycle.
Specialty manufacturers. Some industries, such as aviation, food and beverage and pharmaceuticals, have very specific regulatory requirements they must comply with. Some SPC systems are created to address these unique requirements, so you may want to consider investing in a system that meets your industry-specific needs.
Single application buyers. Some manufacturers have straightforward SPC requirements and are simply looking for basic quality control functionality to manage production variations. For this type of buyer, it's best to evaluate a stand-alone system that is easier to deploy.
Common benefits of implementing SPC software include the following:
Savings through reduced process variation and waste. Real-time SPC software allows your team to detect small errors before they lead to larger defects so you don't end up producing—or, worse, shipping—defective products. This results in less waste and rework and greater cost savings.
A systematic approach to quality improvement. Since SPC software aggregates and reports on historical data, it helps plant supervisors and other manufacturing personnel develop a more data-driven approach to managing product and process quality.
Improved workflows. SPC software gives engineers, operators, quality controllers and executives access to the same data. This helps team members work together to identify process inefficiencies and improve workflows.
For any SPC software purchase, it's critical that your software be compatible with the tools and technology you already use on your manufacturing lines. It's also important to recognize that any software is only as effective as the processes behind it. Companies that realize the greatest benefits from implementing SPC software are those that recognize the system is just one component of an overall SPC plan, which requires buy-in from all employees and a commitment to ongoing process improvement.
The below mentioned trends can help you identify the current trends in the statistical process control software market.
Integration with SCADA systems: Statistical process control software solutions are on the rise and most vendors are integrating their products more completely with supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems. Currently vendors are targeting their solutions to a wider audience, such as sales and customer support people, rather than only to quality engineers. In addition, vendors are now opening up programs for easier data import and export.
Increase in customizable tools: Since the audience for statistical process control systems is growing fast, vendors are offering various customization tools for their solutions. Features, such as control limits, frequency of data points and types of charts, are now available in completely configurable forms. Different types of alarms are also available in a single solution. Currently, most of the standalone systems are offering extensive options for personalization and flexibility.
Ease of availability: Similar to other software markets, customers want their statistical process control system to be available at any location and in any device across the globe with all the functionalities. This will help them monitor multiple processes across locations and integrate a wide range of data so as to get a holistic picture of their quality improvement environment.
Demand for data representation: Along with data being available on their fingertips, customers are looking for features that help them visually represent the data in meetings. Customers want to show data on a real-time basis to both executives in a meeting room and to workers on the plant floor. Such data visualization will help improve the quality and add value to meetings in real time.
Easy-to-use interface with external programs: Statistical process control software designers are moving toward developing an easy-to-use interface that can connect smoothly with third-party programs. The solutions that are currently being developed can interact with databases that support open database connectivity (ODBC). This functionality makes it easier for organizations to import and export data.
Hence, as a buyer you need to be aware of the latest trends happening in the statistical process control software market so that you can align your business needs with the current trends.
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New Year predictions. You hate them. They're either far too earnest (My divining skills say it's splitsville for Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale!), or too Joel Steiny (There'll be a Mac app that clips your toenails for you! Because the future is very silly indeed!). You need better prognosticating for the New Year. Well, fear not, for I am here, and I am devoid of both phony psychic ability and middle-aged wacky guy humor. Here are ten extremely safe and inevitable choices for things that will occur in 2010.
1. You will hit your head on something you did not anticipate hitting your head on.
A shelf. An overhang. The bottom of a table when you go underneath to retrieve a stray crumb. One of those things will bash you right on the noggin, and it will hurt. This year, there was a concrete overhang in the Trader Joe's parking lot that I missed by a hair. I swear it would have decapitated me. And this year, it will. My head is a marked man.
2. Project Runway will be good again.
They're going back to New York. And there won't be any annoying legal mess hanging over the proceedings. They'll have better contestants, more interesting challenges, and Tim Gunn's cold sore won't be as noticeable. Bank it.
3. There will be a web innovation that everyone writes about that you won't use until 2011 at the earliest.
All you heard about this year was Twitter this and Twitter that. Reports in March had Twitter at 14 million users, which has surely increased since then. But not by THAT much. Chances are, YOU didn't use Twitter this year, and you'll eventually find it to be useful far after the media has stopped blathering over it. This year, they're gonna drool over Google Wave, and you're not gonna know what the hell they're talking about until you try it for yourself sometime five years from now.
4. Fewer cool people will die.
It was an AWESOME year for death. Michael Jackson. Patrick Swayze. David Carradine. So many cool people kicked the bucket this year, the law of averages says that there's no way 2009 can be topped for the death market.
5. The US government isn't going to come and take you away.
Keep the government out of our schools! Keep the government out of our health care! Keep the government out of our uteruses! Every year, liberals and conservatives alike fret that one side will wield enough power to have the government break down your doors, wearing Hazmat suits and brandishing Uzis, forcing you to pray or stop praying against your will. Relax. They aren't coming for you. I swear. They just want your money.
6. The price of ice cream will continue to rise.
Six bucks for a tub of Edy's? That's insanity. Every week, I have to roll the dice and hope it's 2 for 1 week at the supermarket. BUT IT NEVER IS ANYMORE. You watch. Ice cream will hit $7 a tub, and then we will be at WAR, whether we like it or not.
7. You will have less fear of the unknown if you continue to drink.
Any number of horrible things could happen in 2010: terrorist attacks, personal trauma, economic collapse, the renewal of "Gossip Girl." But there's nothing to fear as long as you have a tumbler of sweet, sweet scotch by your side. Oh, scotch. You make everything all right.
8. Cast members from "Jersey Shore" will be on the cover of US for 30 straight weeks.
You can see the tide turning already. Soon, it will be YOU hoping to punch Snooki in the face.
9. Tiger Woods will return to golf in April but win no majors.
But he'll have any number of overly tanned event planners who don't photograph terribly well there to comfort him at the club later that night.
10. You will forget something important.
Wait, where are your keys? GAHHHHHHHHH YOU LEFT THEM AT THE RESTAURANT! NOOOOO!!!


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Deadline is reporting that Waltz, who has received much acclaim as the fearsome Nazi Colonel Hans Landa in Quentin Tarantino's latest film, has been cast as Chudnofsky, The Green Hornet's main foe. Waltz is like a better match for the role, which Gondry has described as a terrifying foil to Seth Rogen's more comical superhero.


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Answer: If no MDC is listed by location, allocate 15% for each leg, 10% for each arm, 5% for the head, and the rest to the main body. The amount listed in the book for the main body will remain the same for the main body. For example a set of armour with 40 MDC for the main body (as listed in the main book), will have the following assigned - 9 MDC for each arm, 5 for the head, and 15 for the arm.
Answer: The technology is very expensive, and extra heavy. In the Chaos Earth Series appearing in the Rifter, Kevin Siembieda mentions that the SAMAS units operate by NEMA are also constructed using Glitter Boy Armour, Likewise the New German Republic has experimented with using the technology with some of their robot designes (the Glitterwing version of their Dragon Wing robot), and by Quebec in North America with its GB-96 Glitter Boy transport craft.
Answer: No P.P.E. is required to activated, it comes ready to use.
Answer: They cannot. The High capacity force fields, also require a connection to a larger power source than the e-clip powered personal models. With the Cyborg and Robot version they tap into the Borgs/Bots nuclear power supply.
Answer: Electronics from Body armour can run for 36 hours continuously, of course, if used judiciously, such systems can go months without requiring recharging (powering up in combat, unpowered otherwise).
Answer: It all depends on how complex the armour is, from a single attack or two for jerkin and smock style armour (Leather jerkins, chainmail vests, etc), up to 30 or more minutes for full jousting plate.
Answer: In Japan there are Palm Energy Blasters, but the weapon link was omitted. If you do use it, it would be around 30,000 credits, and allow modified/borg weapons to be linked to the nuclear power supply. Similar to the Skelebots CV-212 laser rifle.
Answer: No they do not. being inside Power armour or bots reduces hearing, and sensory abilities.
Answer: Phase weaponry would bypass a Borgs normal armor. Unless the 'borg was protected by a force field, the phase beamer would harm his natural body parts. Since the few body parts are small, the phase beam would do half damage (the GM might require a called shot to hit the area where the flesh components are); the 'borg's hit points for these purposes would be either normal, or, for full conversions, P.E. plus 1D4 per level of experience.
Answer: There section on this in the Rifts GM Guide on pages 270-271. The basics of the system is for every $25,000 credits worth of work done the patient will suffer one point of hit point damage. The new cybernetic will not come online until the lost hit points are healed. I suggest you see the book for more detail on this and other possible side affects. A lot depends on the implant involved, but 1-2 days of recovery for a minor procedure is reasonable. Surgery could take as little as 1 hour, to 10 or more hours depending on the amount and type of Cybernetics/Bionics installed.
Answer: Yes, Juicer Conversion is considered cybernetic for magic purposes. It counts as 2 implants (the Bio Comp and internal IRMSS) and as such halves all magic ability. The same also applies to psionic ability except for those Juicer systems designed to augment psionic ability.
Answer: No, when they lost there body they lost the harmony gained from practice to use chi. The GM might let them get it back but they would have to start from scratch.
Answer: Generally -5 to -15% to appropriate skills such as pick locks. See the Cybernetics section of the Rifts Main Book. It also means that fragile objects may be broken as too much pressure may be applied to the object, or small features, like brail text may not be felt.
Answer: No, a thermal imager works on heat and the most it can tell you about a wall is where the studs are or the location of any hotspots. As for windows they are not any more clearer for thermo-imagers then walls. All other systems work on the light amplification so will not see through anything either.
Answer: Prices of camping and wilderness equipment can be found in Warlords of Russia.
Answer: Remove the PAS Helmet. Other equipment remains the same. Giving them a light fast vehicle is also appropriate.
Answer: Portable e-clip rechargers would probably fetch around the 50,000 cr mark and require to be plugged into a nuclear power plant (cost extra), however operators can make e-clip rechargers providing they have access to a nuclear power plant (from a power armor, but, vehicle, or independent).
Answer: There would be no explosion, however radioactive material will be spread around the place, making it lethal to unprotected plants and animals. The description of the rail guns in the Rifts Main Book covered breached Nuclear Batteries/power packs.
Answer: Yes, that is the correct black market price for the boat.
Answer: Advanced cities should have facilities for making contact lenses. The cost would vary though by supply for example in a major city that could make them about 20 credits for a weeks worth. In the wilderness they would be much higher and most likely not even available.
Answer: Yes, the stats for the Battle Axe are correct.
Answer: Normal walls (of whatever thickness) will not stop phase weaponry.
Answer: Cybernetics either come (or can be equipped) with an off switch. If someone is normally deaf, a cybernetic ear may not be enough to allow them to hear again.
Answer: Yes, but remember just the user not anything he is wearing like armor.
Answer: The one in CS War Campaign. Standard ROF for energy weapons is single shot, with burst capabilities only being possible if mentioned in the weapon description and individual statistics.
Answer: They can be found in Traix and the NGR (Cat. No. 810) on page 151 and in the Rifts GM Guide on pages 189-190.
Answer: Yes, it can be done with a -20% to -30% skill modifier depending on how difficult the GM fells the task is. Sights which are designed to be portable can be removed, and fitted to other weapons with no penalty, though no bonuses would be provided (in fact a penalty should apply) until the sight has been calibrated to the weapon it has been fitted to.
Answer: Yes, the bonding process is not affected by cybernetics.
Answer: By focusing P.P.E. 1D6 M.D. of damage can be dealt for every point of P.P.E. spent. The blasts are +3 to Strike and have a range of 100 feet per level. If used as club it would do 2D6 S.D.C. plus any S.D.C. damage bonus gained from the Physical Strength stat.
Answer: This is discussed in Rifts Japan on pages 115-116 and the Rifts GM Guide on page 111. With laser weapons they make no noise at all. For other energy weapons go by the rules in the GM Guide with other energy weapons make a slight noise.
Answer: That was a typo. A short G-clip runs 2,500 credits.
Answer: As Soul Drinkers are Greater Rune weapons, there are very few beings that can resist their power to some degree. Among such entities are: Great Old Ones -- are immune to soul drinking. Alien Intelligence's (like the Lord of the Deep and Apsu of the Abyss), Deities that can be considered as Supreme Beings of their pantheons, and Splugorth -- can easily resist souldrinking because of their power level, but can be affected by continuous attacks. Supernatural Intelligence's (such as Modeus, Mictla, Mephisto), major Deities, and Death (of the Four Horsemen) -- can resist soul drinking with some effort but can be affected by repeated attacks. Vampire Intelligence's, Apocalypse Demons (excluding Death), minor Deities, and ancient dragons -- subject to soul drinking but will have a number of pluses to save (the bonus will vary the power level of the entity). Creatures with power levels below those mentioned already have no resistance to speak of vs. soul drinking. For entities and creatures that are n ot already mentioned, just extrapolate from the existing beings listed above.
Answer: A mini missile is generally about the size of a can of coke. Short Range missiles are a bit longer, and are akin to light shoulder mounted missile launchers today (stinger etc) and anti tank missiles/rockets. Medium Range missiles are larger missiles found on aircraft and can be several feet long. Long range missiles are those found in heavy rocket launchers, and can be 6-12 foot long or more (MLRS, Scuds, etc fall in this category). As for weight a mini missile will only weigh a few pounds while a long range missile will weigh several hundred pounds.
Answer: 100 P.P.E. to recharge and 2D6+3 M.D for damage.
Answer: The damage bonus is added but not doubled.
Answer: No, rounds or gunpowder are required for the pistols and rifles. The weapons are actually TK powered, and as such require Telekinesis to be cast on them to recharge them. Use the rules in the Rifts Main Book for recharging Techno-Wizard weapons.
Answer: That is 1D4x100 M.D.
Answer: The full time for e-clip recharging and prices can be found in the Rifts GM Guide on page 111. The time for a standard e-clip is 1D6+10 minutes.
Answer: Different artists drew the weapons, and each artist has their own view on the weapons.
Answer: Arrows can be modified or be magical, though they are rare. They can also be Kobold or Dwarven made, and are considered blade weapons (like spears).
Answer: Sonic attacks do not affect a invulnerable character.
Answer: Typically level 3. (3D4 MD)
Answer: Weapons will usually come with ONE fully charged E-Clip thrown in (However, this will depend on where and from who the weapon is purchased).
Answer: The stats are from the Tomb of Gersidi Adventure. Deathkiss has been updated to 2nd edition Palladium Fantasy and the new statistics can be found in the Library of Bletherad.
Answer: It is up to the GM. They may explode if hit, or simply be discharged. But targeting a E-clip is very difficult in combat.
Answer: Military hardware is shielded against EM spectrum interference.
Answer: Large Ship mounted G-Cannons can be found on p93 and p99 of the Phase World Sourcebook.
Answer: Yes, they do benefit from proximity to Ley Lines, being subjected to extra power while along them and yes it also applies to Federation of Magic items.
Answer: Shotgun ammunition fetches around $40 per box of 100 rounds (buckshot) Solid Slugs are $50 per box of 100.
Answer: They are generally provided with thumb triggers/studs or grip triggers, allowing just gripping the weapon to turn it on. This means it can be turned on in the same action as drawing it. If its already drawn but turned off it will require an action to turn it back on.Unless the vibro-blade has been modified most of them are designed with safety triggers, so when released the immediately power off.
Answer: A Sling falls under a missile weapon and does not get a P.P. based strike bonus.
Answer: Vibro weapons, last for 1 hour before requiring a new e-clip or recharging. Of course, if used judiciously, such systems can go months without requiring recharging (powering up in combat, unpowered otherwise).
Answer: That has been changed in the Rifts GM Guide (page 140) the rate of fire is now only standard.
Answer: They cannot be resurrected because their life essence has been drunk by the soul drinker. Once a soul has been absorbed by a Soul Drinker its gone for good.
Answer: It is up to the individual GM, but doing MD damage and providing M.D. protection in Rifts is reasonable.
Answer: Yes, a character can be bound to more then one rune weapon.
Answer: They are stopped by all magical barriers including magically enchanted armor.
Answer: It is possible to modify pistols and rifles to have a higher rate of fire but this is a all or nothing. For example a rifle can be made to fire full auto but that would then be its only method of firing. Of course that is the simple method for variable options (aim, burst) a selector would have to be installed and that would require major reworking to the inner mechanics of the firearm. The first shouldn't be to hard (-5% at most to skill) while the later would be much harder (-20% to -40%) and require a machine shop. As for energy weapons there rate of fire cannot be modified.
Answer: 1,000-2,000 credits per belt.
Answer: They are affected, since Rune Swords are magic items, and magical attacks bypass the OP field so they will do full damage.
Answer: Magic weapons can do damage to Specters or Ghosts/Entities.
Answer: It can only fire a short burst in one melee action.
Answer: They can be found in the HU GM Guide, Compendium of Modern Weapons, and some can be found in Aliens Unlimited Revised.
Answer: Phase weapons can be powered by E-clips.
Answer: These weapon can be recharged like normal TW weapons.
Answer: No, as the magic of Rune weapons is beyond alchemist and they cannot modify them.
Answer: .38 caliber ammunition.
Answer: 20 foot blast radius is appropriate. The damage listed is for underwater detonations.
Answer: The weapon is a short range ion blaster/energy weapon which has much greater damage potential than kinetic rounds.
Answer: They are extremely loud, about 85 decibels and sound like a machine gun with a high pitched whine.
Answer: The damage has been revised, and a 40mm grenade launcher now does 2D4x10 S.D.C. damage.
Answer: It is considered a short burst (damage x 2)
Answer: The grenade launcher is a integral part of the C-14 etc, and cannot be removed except perhaps by a trained armorer. A grenade launcher could be mounted on a CV-212 but it would likely be a non standard weapon then.
Answer: A single limb will not warrant conversion to the Borg O.C.C., so it is possible. Rifts Sourcebook One gives details on switching to the Borg O.C.C. when one receives extensive bionic augmentation. There are also more notes in the Rifts GM Guide on pages 268-271 plus a full index of bionics.
Answer: They do not have any auto repair system unless otherwise stated. For most repairs a operator is required, but for critical repairs, or interface problems a Cyberdoc is required for repairs.
Answer: No, they cannot as the fields would interfere with each other.
Answer: 6D6 S.D.C. damage. Range 150 feet or so.
Answer: These nuclear weapons are minimal yield, low power nukes, not full scale nuclear missiles. Coalition navy (Rifts Sourcebook 4) gives rules for nuclear missiles in the kiloton range.
Answer: They do 6D6 S.D.C., a range of 150 feet. They come 5 per box or 250 a case. The cost for the ones I looked up are $10.20 a box and $510.00 a case. The prices are for Winchester as of 2002.
Answer: 2D4 if incompatible, 3D6 if incompatible and a creature of magic. Using heavy gloves will not reduce this damage, but using tools like pliers/grips to hold it is OK. likewise carrying the item in a pack is reasonable, but any for of direct handling is not.
Answer: Plasma, Ion and Particle beams are energy weapons, high explosives are not, and this includes the triax pump weapons.
Answer: They are not organitech.
Answer: It has no effect where M.D.C. is involved.
Answer: It transfers them separately.
Answer: No, A Phase Sword uses a physical blade surrounded by a phase field.
Answer: The reloaders are secondary line units, putting them next to firing GB's in the front line will expose them to fire. Normally the Glitter Boys will pull back to the mobile reloader teams for rearming, so they will not be affected by Sonic Booms.
Answer: The armor is powered by an e-clip which has a lot more capacity than the small power cell used in Vibro weapons (where would you lodge a normal e-clip in a vibro knife?).
Answer: No, it uses a steady flame generated by magic to do its damage not a burning gel like napalm.
Answer: Having to deactivate the forcefield, change the e-clip and power it up will not restore it to full M.D.C. The stresses placed on the generator will still need time to dissipate.
Answer: It is a 2 shot burst.
Answer: It does not as the it's the wrong type of energy.
Answer: They are different from the South American versions.
Answer: It is a single shot weapon so has no pulse or burst ability at all.
Answer: They would have to roll to save, after all a soul is a soul.
Answer: The first selection is a single shot but the rest are pulses.
Answer: As per the weapon it is made to look like.
Answer: Only if they are in a turret (remotely controlled), then the weapons systems skill is used instead. Only when the gun is used as a gun (in rifle/pistol format or tripod mounted would the W.P. bonuses be used.
Answer: For more detailed info on the Riathanor suit I suggest you check out Heroes Unlimited Galaxy Guide as has more detailed info on them.
Answer: The default damage for each weapon is given in its description against all foes. Certain type of creatures are vulnerable to the Millennium Tree and will take additional damage. This additional damage is generally mentioned in their description.
Answer: A VF Laser would have to be specially made to defeat the coating since they use a different set of frequencies than in rifts (a standard VF rifle would have about 12-20 different frequencies programmed in and switches between these for maximum effect).
Answer: No, it is not laser resistant.
Answer: It may be possible, and would be treated like normal wooden rounds, or perhaps x2 damage. They cannot be fired from rail guns without being fitted with a ferrous core.
Answer: While a patch job can be done by a blacksmith (riveting a patch over a rent, beating out a dent etc) major repairs will still have to be conducted by a Alchemist in conjunction with a blacksmith.
Answer: That is correct.
Answer: If their magic is activated yes. if not activated they will do only normal spear damage.
Answer: Ion does, the others no.
Answer: Yes, the blades will hurt supernatural creatures.
Answer: One battery should be enough if it contains sufficient PPE.
Answer: Its 500 gold per sound effect, with multiple sound effects permissible on a single weapon. (i.e.,. it makes a splat when hitting a dwarf and a gong ringing when it hits an orc and a clown horn when it hits something inanimate). For 750 per effect, rather than 500 gold per effect, you can have the sound be a word or brief phrase, such as "Vengeance is mine!" or "That had to hurt!"
Answer: It is not possible, the power drain would be too great.
Answer: They are not designed for 12 gauge ammo and will not take it without extensive weapons modifications.
Answer: The interface between man and machine is the weak point.
CFT Double Barrel
This is based of the old double-barrel shotguns seen in most old westerns. It has a trigger for each barrel. One or both rounds can be fired at a time.
Weight: 4 lbs (1.8 kg)
Mega-Damage: 4D6 per shot or double that if both rounds are fired.
Rate of Fire: Each shot counts as one action even if both rounds are fired.
Effective Range: 300 feet (91 m).
Payload: Two rounds
Cost: 10,000 credits for the shotgun and each E-6 round cost 320 credits.
Answer: The ones in the Rifts GM Guide were a mistake and will be fixed on a later printing.


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Everyone today owns at least a pair of jeans. If you want to look edgy, cool, and casual, these garments are the way to go. Jeans are often made of denim or dungaree which are traditionally blue in color thus the term "blue jeans". It was first invented by Jacob W. Davis with Levis Strauss & Co in 1871. The denim and dungaree fabric however, was created prior in Italy and in France somewhere in the early 17th century. Because of the durable nature of the fabric it is often used in working clothes but later moved to fashion. It received critical acclaim in the 50s, often worn by teenagers and in the 60s by the hippies. It continued on with the grunge culture in the 90s, all the way to the present where jeans remain relevant in today's modern society.
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- For individuals who wear jeans everyday, a good pair of jeans or two would be a great investment. For a garment that's versatile, durable, and fashionable, your money is well spent on a pair of jeans.
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There are different types of jeans based on its cuts. Some cuts may look good on you but not on others so it pays to know what type of cut your jeans should have. There are three main types: (1) straight cut, (2) skinny, and (3) boot cut.
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This classic jeans cut is a great way to look casual, and like most jeans, you can pair it with anything from shirts and tees, to button-up blouses. Like the name suggest, straight cut jeans are straight cut from the thighs down to the ankles.
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As the name suggest, boot cut jeans are trousers made for individuals who wear boots without extra fabric dangling on your legs. These type of jeans are perfect for winter or whenever you want to wear boots. There is also an exaggerated cut of boot cut jeans called "flared jeans" which features a bell opening, giving that rather 70s vibe.
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Weeds face a new foe this year, thanks to the development of a computer software program called WeedSoft 2002. The program allows users to determine the severity of weed pressure within a field, recommended herbicide options for control, and the ramifications of treating or not treating, both in bushels and dollars gained or lost.
"That's what strikes me most about the software," says Chris Boerboom, University of Wisconsin weed scientist. "It's the only program I know of that layers in the economics, so you can see what kind of return you're getting for the $30 or $40 you're investing per acre for weed control."
Designed for the Midwest
University weed scientists, led by Alex Martin at the University of Nebraska, designed WeedSoft 2002. In this introductory year, the software is available for use in Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Wisconsin. It has been customized to fit the weed profiles, competition ratings and herbicide programs for corn and soybean crops in each of these states. It also includes information for additional crops such as wheat in Kansas and sugar beets, wheat and grain sorghum in Nebraska. University researchers anticipate the software program will become available in other states as the software is further customized. Michigan and Indiana will introduce their versions in 2003.
Economic benefits
Weed scientists say WeedSoft offers significant economic benefits when a crop grower is trying to determine whether a second herbicide application, or respray, is needed. Bill Johnson, University of Missouri weed scientist, offers this common Missouri scenario. "Perhaps you used a soil-applied herbicide in the field early on, but now you have 20-in. corn with three or four giant foxtail showing up about every 100 sq. ft. You plug in the weed counts, and the software in turn tells you the potential yield reduction from not treating, as well as your possible treatment options and the net gain in dollars per acre from treating."
That type of detailed economic information, say both Johnson and Boerboom, can quickly cover the $195 price of the software. Boerboom adds that row-crop growers also benefit from the various crop rotation scenarios the software helps address. "For Wisconsin, the software gives a heads-up on what herbicides could pose a carryover problem the following year if you were to rotate to alfalfa or small grains," he explains. "The software filters out those products, so they aren't even options for use."
Primary modules
The software runs off a Windows-based system and includes up to four modules, depending upon the state. The two primary modules are Advisor and WeedView, which are included in all versions of the software. The Advisor module allows a user to insert information about the crop, soil and weeds present. It then sifts through herbicide control ratings for those weeds, based on trial results in that state, and then lists treatment scenarios, expected costs and expected return on investment. "You can enter the data and have the recommendations within about three minutes," Boerboom says. "It's a pretty quick process."
The WeedView module is a photographic database to help farmers confirm weed identity. Approximately 64 grass and broadleaf weeds are included, with some variations from state to state, depending upon the economic significance of the weed, Johnson says. Photos of each weed at various growth stages, including photos of a seedling and seed head, are provided in the module along with a line drawing of the weed.
Leaching patterns
Two additional modules, EnviroFX and MapView, are currently available only for the Nebraska-based version of WeedSoft. EnviroFX calculates a herbicide's mobility and vulnerability for leaching to help users avoid groundwater contamination.
MapView allows producers to use digitized field maps and soil maps to assess a field's potential for groundwater contamination.
Johnson emphasizes that WeedSoft works best as a supplement to weed biology guides and not as a replacement.
To purchase the software, call 402/472-1544. Updated versions should be available each year for about $40. In some of the states, copies of WeedSoft 2002 have been made available for demonstration at county extension offices. See your local extension specialist for more details.


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This is the third module in the Solar Dynamic Observatory (SDO) Project Suite curriculum. Each activity is self-directed by students or student teams and utilizes online videos, data from the SDO satellite and hands-on activities to explore,... (View More) research and build knowledge about how the Sun's varying activity impacts Earth and space weather. Each activity provides opportunities to build knowledge and vocabulary, apply or demonstrate learning through real world connections and create resources to use in investigations. Both a teacher and student guide are included with sequential instructions and embedded links to the needed videos, tutorials and internet resources. In Activity 3A: Sun-Earth Interactions, students gather information from online videos and create a 3D model to demonstrate the relationship to Earth's place in space and the affect of Earth's axial tilt on our seasons, then film a short video explaining the reasons for the seasons. Activity 3B: Space Weather, students use online videos to gather information on what space weather is, and its causes and effects, to create a concept map. They then use real-time SDO data to forecast space weather. Activity 3C: Solar Research in Action! Make a Magnetometer has students view information in online videos about to Earth's magnetosphere and the impacts of space weather, then create a magnetometer to detect and visualize changes in the Earth's magnetic fields to monitor solar storm impacts. A computer for student-teams and access to the internet are needed for this module. See related and supplementary resources for link to full curriculum. The appendix includes an alignment to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). (View Less)
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This is a lesson about infrared radiation. Learners will investigate invisible forms of light as they conduct William Herschel's experiment and subsequent discovery of infrared radiation. They will construct a device to measure the presence of... (View More) infrared radiation in sunlight, explain that visible light is only part of the electromagnetic spectrum of radiation emitted by the Sun, follow the path taken by Herschel through scientific discovery, explain why we would want to use infrared radiation to study Mercury and other planets, and explain how excess infrared radiation is a concern for the MESSENGER mission. This is activity 1 of 4 at the Grade 5-8 band of "Staying Cool." (View Less)
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In this activity, students perform a version of the experiment of 1801, in which ultraviolet light was first discovered by Johann Wilhelm Ritter. This experiment should be conducted outdoors on a sunny day - variable cloud conditions, such as patchy... (View More) cumulus clouds or heavy haze will diminish your results. This activity requires advance preparation and special materials (e.g., glass prism, blueprint paper, household ammonia). (View Less)
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