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Maps of the World
Here is a compendium of just about every decent world map on the market. (with the exception of Classroom World Maps which are a separate category) Most have either a unique decorating theme or are suited to a particular purpose. Some focus on the Earth's physical features; others help depict its population or relative landmass of its continents. Large and small, The Map Shop has them all. Don't forget, all these maps come standard with a laminated finish with the exception of the smaller Tyvek map and the antique reproductions which we know you'll want to frame. We know you might want the option of getting it in plain paper, so we usually offer that as an option.
Terra NovaWorld MapThe best reference map for your home or office wall
National Geo's Classic World MapJust like you used to pull out of their magazine only bigger.
Executive World MapNat Geo's most popular World Map
Antique Look World Map by TurnerAntique Look Map that's totally up-to-date to decorate your home or office wall
Beginner's World MapA World Map designed just for teaching Geography to early elementary kids
Simple World Map made by The Map ShopWe finally made our own world map. Which we can also customize in any proportional size.
Classic Rand McNallyWorld MapClassic Map to decorate your home or office wall
Antique Look World Map by KappaAntique Look Map that's completely up-to-date to decorate your home or office wall
World Map for Kids by DinoA World Map with great graphics to capture the attention of all kids
World Map for Kids by EebooA World Map with great graphics to capture the attention of early elementary kids
World Map for KidsA World Map designed just for teaching Geography to early elementary kids
Simple World Map by KappaA simple World Map for teaching or just highlighting certain points without the clutter
Terra NovaWorld Map with FlagsThis is both a map and all the world country flags
Michelin World MapWorld Map with index and country flags
Modern World MapModern World Map
World Map for DecoratorsA World Map designed just for decorators
Terra Nova World Map MountedThe best easy-to-read map for your home or office wall
World Map DeskpadHave the World at your fingertips with this handy deskpad
Classic World Wall PaperClassic Nat Geo Map in Wall Paper that's 10 feet wide
World Wall Mural Antique StyleThis one has an antique look and is normally sized 3 by 6
Mural with an antique lookWorld Map in Wall Paper that's 10 feet wide in sepia tones for that Old World Look
World Wall Mural PoliticalThis one is centered in Europe and is normally sized 3 by 6
World Wall Mural PoliticalThis one is centered in North America and is normally sized 3 by 6
World Wall Paper MapWorld Map in Wall Paper that's 13 feet wide
World Map Designed for FramingGet a world map that is also a work of art
World Map Pacific CenteredSee the world centered on the Pacific
Raised Relief World MapFeel the World's Topography
Rand Signature World MapHere's Rand's answer to the classic Nat Geo map
Scratch-off World MapWith this map, you can scratch the gold color off each country you have visited
World Map showing terrainSee the World's mountains and valleys
Timezone MapsA series of time zone maps that are customized to your home zone. Perfect for your international office wall
World Map on TyvekSee the World in brilliant colors
Illustrated World MapDiscover something new about this map every day.
World Map of the OceansSee the details of the ocean floor
Peters Projection World MapSee the world in a whole new way. Who says Greenland is larger than North America?
World Population MapSee the world countries sized by population
Satellite Map of the WorldSee the world from Space
Upside Down World MapSee the world in a whole new way. Who says North is up?
World Map for WeddingsShow destination weddings, travels or honeymoon destinations on this personalized map
World at Night MapSee the world from Space at night
Antique World MuralAntique World Map Mural that's 13 feet wide
Cheap World MapA folded World Map designed to be informative and inexpensive
Modern World Map in blueModern World Map
Modern World Map in Warm ColorsModern World Map in warm colors
The GeochronPart clock, part back-lighted map - it's a Geochron!
Here are some things to consider when choosing one of these fine maps. With the exception of the Tyvek map, everything shown is laminated and priced as such. (other than raised relief or otherwise noted) We recommend the Rail option for a finished look and ease of hanging. However, if you are planning to get the map framed at a local framer (check our prices on framed maps first) then you might want to choose the map you want in a paper-only finish. Most of the maps shown above have a paper-only option. The item number is the same, it just has a -P suffix. Speaking of framing, here's another problem we occasionally encounter. A customer will come across a cool old frame and think Gee wouldn't a map look good in this frame? The problem is that they want to warp the World to fit their frame. All the maps shown above have a particular proportion. As you can see from the thumbnails above, it's always landscape, not portrait and a map of the world is generally about 1.5 times longer than it is wide... Click here to read details on the finishing options available for our wall maps.
World Timezone Map:
easy to read and customized in 4 varieties
Note that the world maps all have multiple finishing options. You can get them in paper, laminated, mounting rails at the top and bottom, mounted, or fully framed. If that's not an available option on the page just call us at 800-532-6675


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Perfectly located, New, 6 bedrooms 4 1/2 bathrooms private home,in a gated community, combines luxury with convenience of location. We offer you a large 6000sf+ home within a short distance to the pristine beaches of Siesta Key and walking to the Village, Restaurants, shops and nightlife. Privacy in your own pool and spa while the convenience of cooking in your gourmet kitchen. The home is equipped with an elevator which reaches all 3 floors from your 4 car garage. If you choose to stay connected, the home has 3 flat screen TV's and wireless internet. The balconies let you stay in touch with the outdoors and nature. The proximity to downtown Sarasota offers easy access to theaters ,museums, galleries and cultural events. This home and location have something to offer everyone for great holiday memories.
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We had a great stay - we had 7 adults and 5 children and we had lots of room. The location was great - we walked into Siesta Key village almost every day. The beach was close by and beautiful.
My family (daughter Karen, husband, granddaughter, grandson; son Keith; son Kevin, granddaughter and husband, great grandson (9 months old), stayed with me there to celebrate my 75th birthday which was on Thanksgiving Day. We all had an enjoyable time in a spacious house. It was "walkable" to the beach; however, most days we drove.
Sunshine and white sand flood our memories of a wonderful week in Sarasota. The large great room was just what we needed for everyone to connect together.
The pool area was small, but great for afternoons of rest from the beach. We loved the walk but often drove 3 cars to beach access and prayed for parking spots. Be prepared for added expenses: shuttle driver expected $3 per person tip, propane tank and if you want pool heated you must pay a rather large addition amount. The landscaping is poor but the pond view was enjoyable. We even saw Eagles.
The stairs were tiled and hazardous for the toddlers. Mindy supplied us with the 2 cribs we needed.
No perfect place but we had a terrific week!
Booked this home for a 3 generation family vacation/spring break. Beautifully accomodated our large group of 12, with everyone having their own space and privacy. Home was very clean,updated,and modern. Kitchen well stocked with all the essentials. Beach toys,chairs,towels,and wagon all on-site. Main beach is a walk,so if driving-get there before 10am, as parking can be a problem. A little farther to beach than we would have liked,but still do-able. Pool is quite small,as is hot tub,and landscaping around that area definitely needs work. Houses also quite close on each side. Cul-de-sac is gated and private which is very nice. Mindy and Fernando were very nice and helpful. Balcony overlooking pond in back was one of my favorite spots to watch the many species of wildlife. Would definitely keep on my list to rent again.
We were invited to Siesta Key to join my family that had booked this wonderful home. I honestly expected to be disappointed since usually have been when renting private homes and was pleasantly surprised not to find an old, humid smelling, cramped ( we were 12 guests) accomodations. There is nothing that the owners have left to chance. Every attention to detail has been made for the comfort of a large group and the home is so beautiful and spacious. One day it rained and in normal circumstances, we would have been disappointed to be " stuck" in the house but instead we were so comfortable that we truly welcomed the opportunity to stay indoors. This is a very quiet gated community within walking distance to one of the most beautiful beaches in the USA and some pretty great little stores and restaurants though the kitchen is completely stocked with everything that might be needed. We will definately come back next year and the year after!
Our home is located 1/2 mile to public beach access #5 and 2 blocks north of siesta key village. We are near enough to leave your car behind but far enough not to have the noise. This property is on the north of the island, convenient for access to Sarasota and its activities.
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Just Married! Financial Planning for Newlyweds
April 26, 2013 - Chicago, IL
The vows have been exchanged. The honeymoon is over. Now comes the hard part. Now it's time, if you haven't already, to talk seriously about your money and your financial plan as a couple.
According to a study conducted by Money Magazine, 13 percent of couples say they fight about money several times a month. "Worrying about your finances as a single person is hard enough. Adding in another person's financial aspirations and money issues can make it that much more daunting and complicated," says Dean Urbanski, Vice President, National Sales Manager, BMO Harris Financial Advisors, Inc., a FINRA registered broker dealer and SEC registered RIA, and part of BMO Financial Group. "Agreeing on certain points financially can establish guidelines, direct actions and hopefully prevent future disagreements."
What should you do with your money now that you are joined financially? What should be on the list? And, equally important, how should the items on the list be prioritized?
According to Urbanski, the most important things to do in the short-term are the following:
- Have a conversation. Sit down and have a frank discussion about each other's money history. Don't be ashamed of mistakes made in the past. Commit to not repeating the mistakes again in your new life together.
- Create a spending plan or budget. Develop a written budget and make sure that each person knows about all of the expenses. In addition, you should decide together how both of you will contribute to household expenses. Even if one person is the primary bill payer, the other spouse needs to have an idea of what's going on.
- Set goals together. Besides getting a handle on income and expenses, it's wise to talk about the future and what you want individually. This does not mean you have to have the same goals but it's important to get buy in from each other on your hopes and dreams.
- Build an emergency fund. Create an emergency fund that equals three to six months of living expenses. If your adjusted gross income is below $166,000, put part of that money in a Roth Individual Retirement Account (IRA).
- Save for your home. If a home purchase is in your plans, begin saving for a down payment on a home. But, don't overextend.
- Save for your retirement. Save 10 percent of annual income, which includes contributing to retirement plans.
- Avoid debt. Steer clear from credit card debt if at all possible.
Urbanski concluded, "It's always a good idea to seek out and work with a financial advisor who can help you both identify your financial goals and work with you to develop a financial plan that can help you achieve them as a couple."
To find a financial advisor near you, visit www.bmoharris.com/financialadvisors.
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pendulous larch ?
Yes! what do you want to know?
Japanese wineberries I think, so yes, they're edible.
Yep, Valerian, Centranthus ruber, I think. Spreads mostly by seed, so try to get all the flowers off before it sets seed. Not too difficult to control i don't think - just keep at it!
Are you sure they're wooly aphids ? Normally you'd find them on the undersides of leaves rather than on branches / new growth.
Why are you worried about a systemic insecticide affecting the fruit? Are you planning on making crab apple jelly? If so, I would not use a systemic - I wouldn't want insecticide in anything i was planning to eat.
I've used SB Plant Invigorator on wooly aphid recently (if that is what you've got) - spray thoroughly every few days for a week, then weekly for a few more weeks until they're all dead.
Semi-ripe cuttings in mid-summer.
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The parallels between "The Good Fight's" retelling of the British Suffrage Movement - and the Women's March going on in all countries around the globe now are truly uncanny and a little bit frightening. The Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU).British women's suffrage movement coined the powerful phrase "Deeds, not words" in response to the 50-year-long refusal by Parliament to allow women to vote in the UK.
Babes with Blades latest production, "The Good Fight" is a stark reminder of today's issues at hand. History is doomed to repeat itself, and in Babes with Blades latest production, "The Good Fight" at City Lit Theatre the already revved up Chicago audience finds a thought provoking reminder of yesterday's issues which are still being fought for today.
There are many interesting, and also tragic, scenes that are presented well in this production. WSPU members were regularly subjected to police brutality like being beaten and arrested while demonstrating peacefully or simply selling their Women's Press newspaper, "Votes for Women". The aging leader of the WSPU, Emmeline Pankhurst (Jean Marie Koons), and other members were arrested repeatedly under an actual law with the degrading and disgusting title "The Cat and Mouse Act".
"The Cat and Mouse Act" allowed police to not only repeatedly arrest and imprison members like Pankhurst but also to brutally force feed them while in prison when they chose to go on hunger strikes. As one character in the play mentions, "You are never the same after the force feeding."
Force feeding was done by restraining the female prisoner on a medical table by her arms and legs then applying metal clamps to her mouth and teeth to open them so that a feeding tube, which often tore open their vocal cords in the process, could be forcibly shoved down their throats in an effort to punish them. This created a hollow appeasement to the public that they were being "fed by prison guards" in order to save their lives.
Another fascinating and little known story is told about the group of fighting Suffragette's called "The Bodyguard", a group of specially trained women who learned the martial art of Jiu Jitsu in order to protect their leader from the police brutality and repeated arrests at each WSPU demonstration.
The fact that these early suffragettes NEEDED to learn to fight using hand to hand combat just shows clearly how violently they were abused by the police and lawmakers at the time. It's too bad this production didn't get a mention in about the South Asian British suffragettes without whom this battle would not have been won.
Some scenes were real reminders of how male autocrats use physical force to rule over their subjects. Playwright Anne Bertram includes scenes about Parliament arguments over whether to allow women the vote, which included arguments that the women's hats would be too large to see over if women were voted into government. Another argued the stressing of women's physical weakness as an indicator that they must be ruled over because men are born capable of physically subduing women, etc.
Although this quote is not in the play it was one of these infuriating responses that served to agitate the movement completely when in June of 1908 the WSPU held a 300,000-strong "Women's Sunday" rally in Hyde Park. The suffragettes argued for women's suffrage with the Prime Minister, Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman. The Prime Minister agreed with their argument but "was obliged to do nothing at all about it" and so urged the women to "go on pestering" and to exercise "the virtue of patience".
Some of the women present had been virtuously patiently fighting for their rights for FIFTY years and so the advice to "go on pestering" was felt as an unbelievably patronizing and disgustingly inhumane response from the Prime Minister, which spawned the more militant actions to come.
One of the most interesting things I did not know about the WSPU and the formation of " The Bodyguard" is that the WSPU members debated among themselves whether or not to return violence with violence or continue to resist peacefully, doing only damage to abandoned buildings and closed stores in order to avoid using violence to defend their aging leader and other young members from the physical destruction of lives through the "Cat and Mouse" torture and release legislation.This production mentions the interesting and bitterly ironic fact that Parliament also passed another legislation protecting it's armed forces that forbade women attending WSPU peaceful marches or protests to wear "hat pins" to fasten their hats because so many police were "poked with hat pins while attempting to arrest protesters that the hat pins were now considered by baton and gun wielding policemen as weapons!
Hence, the brilliant and necessary formation of " The Bodyguard" which utilized the peaceful art of jujitsu; one of the only martial arts in the world which uses ONLY the energy of an attacker's momentum to respond to and end the attackers violent actions.
The essential scenes for this production directed with passion by Elizabeth Lovelady and fight choreographer Gaby Labotka made great use of the relatively small space for so much physical action and complex action scenes. I loved the use of the sumptuous period costumes and official colors of the WSPU. As is stated, "In 1908 the WSPU adopted purple, white, and green as its official colours. These colours were chosen because Purple...stands for the royal blood that flows in the veins of every suffragette...white stands for purity in private and public life...green is the colour of hope and the emblem of spring."
Some of the British accents could use some work because it was a little bit distracting to hear them come and go within a couple cast members. Each member of this ensemble did a great job expressing the fever, excitement and anguish of meeting each day's challenges and humiliations.
Emmeline Pankhurst was played beautifully with great wisdom and pride by Jean Marie Koon. Grace Roe, a jailed WSPU member and one of the founders of the movement, was played with wonderful sensitivity and forceful energy by Arielle Leverett.
I enjoyed watching this play surrounded by Chicagoan's who are right now marching 300,000 strong downtown to protest all GOP of the human rights being eroded by the current Trump administration.
The fact that in 2018, it has been less than 100 years since women have been given the right to vote and the fact that not only are women still fighting for equal pay, they are also still fighting to keep their rights to abortion, healthcare and protection from career ending sexual harassment while an accused sexual harasser of the worst kind has been " voted" somehow into the highest office in the land, makes this production a must see for all who are struggling daily to keep up their own energy physically and emotionally to fight "the good fight".
I highly recommend taking your sons and daughter to see this informative and sadly, still VERY relevant, production to show them how long it takes to win this type of good fight and also that the good fight has not yet been entirely won.
"The Good Fight" is being performed through February 17th at City Lit Theatre - http://babeswithblades.org/winter-2018-good-fight/.


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The Life of Muhammad. DVD. 3 hrs. Prod. by Crescent Films. Dist. PBS Dist. 2013. ISBN unavail. $24.98.
Gr 9 Up–Three one-hour segments review the life of the Prophet Muhammad, beginning with his time spent in Mecca as a chld, where he had his first revelation, and continuing with his relocation to Medina, where he established a new and unique community. The documentary concludes with his elder days as a moral leader who continues to impact the world today. Host Rageh Omaar discusses the historical context of Muhammad's life, distinguishing true Islamic teachings from cultural practices. Modern controversies are examined through the lens of history. For example, the wearing of hijab (a Muslim woman's traditional scarf) is considered from political, legal, historical, religious, and personal points of view, allowing the audience to draw their own conclusions. Background images vary from grainy film of camel caravans to modern store windows filled with glittering but modest women's clothing in present-day Mecca. The production is enhanced by dramatic background music and commentary by Islamic experts, both practicing Muslims and non-Muslim scholars. Repeated footage of multitudes circling the Kaaba, Islam's holiest site, during the annual pilgrimage emphasizes the vast numbers and cultural diversity of Muslims today. Chapter selection is optional. After watching this engaging and informative documentary, high school students will engage in rich discussions, debating misunderstood concepts such as jihad, polygamy, and the historical animosity of Muslims and Jews. Education, after all, is the most effective tool to redefine the current clash of values between Islam and the Western world.–Toby Rajput, National Louis University Library, Skokie, IL
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The Life of Muhammad. DVD. 3 hrs. Prod. by Crescent Films. Dist. PBS Dist. 2013. ISBN unavail. $24.98.


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An effort by Southwest Airlines to celebrate reaching 3 million Facebook friends turned into a public-relations mess when several thousand passengers who tried to buy discounted flights Friday ended up with multiple bookings and multiple credit-card charges because of a computer glitch.
To celebrate the Facebook milestone, Southwest offered as much as 50% off on flights, with several restrictions. But the airline's online system malfunctioned because of an unusually high number of bookings from passengers hoping to take advantage of the deals Friday.
On Sunday, the Dallas airline issued a statement saying it had resolved all the problems by deploying extra staff to cancel the erroneous bookings and refunding the extra charges.
"By initiating an 'all-hands-on-deck' approach, we have identified all customers impacted and proactively initiated refunds back to their financial institutions for any erroneous bookings," the airline said.


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Michael Revere will present his poetry for the January "Coffee with the Poet" series at 10:30 a.m. on Jan. 19 at City Lights Bookstore.
He has written several books, including, War, Madness and Love, What Co$t Freedom, and an audio collection titled, Lizard Man.
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'A Rockapella Holiday' Comes to Center for the Arts
Posted: December 17, 2009 at 1:03 am, Last Updated: December 16, 2009 at 2:13 pm
This five-man a cappella powerhouse is perhaps best known for its "Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?" theme song. But Rockapella offers far more than that, returning to Mason on Saturday, Dec. 19, at 2 and 8 p.m. with "A Rockapella Holiday."
This spirited program features classics such as "Angels We Have Heard on High" and "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," as well as popular new pieces like "Little Mary Snowflake," a funky new version of "The Dreidel Song" and "Matunda Ya Kwanzaa," an original composition honoring the celebration of African culture.
Young and old alike are drawn to Rockapella's humor, style and artistry; amazing and innovative "vocal percussion"; and winning combination of soul, rock, R&B and jazz.
Composed of tenors Scott Leonard, Kevin Wright and John K. Brown, bass George Baldi and vocal percussionist Jeff Thacher, Rockapella reached its first milestone in 1991 when the group appeared as featured performer on the PBS television special "Do It A Cappella" by acclaimed filmmaker Spike Lee.
The program served as the perfect platform to launch the group's career. Shortly after, Rockapella became a household name when the group wrote, recorded and performed the theme song for the PBS television show "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?"
The group wrote and performed original music on the show 1990-95, entertaining 10 million viewers a week with its seamless harmonies and witty lyrics. Following "Carmen Sandiego," the group was cast alongside Hollywood stars Whoopi Goldberg and Denzel Washington in their entertaining family series, "Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child on HBO," which led to a performance on Goldberg's HBO special "Chez Whoopi."
Rockapella has performed extensively on broadcast television, including "The Tonight Show" with Jay Leno, NBC's "The Today Show" with Katie Couric and Matt Lauer, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on NBC, CBS's "The Early Show" with Bryant Gumbel and CBS's Orange Bowl Parade.
In addition to its concerts and live performances on television and radio, Rockapella is constantly in demand to perform the national anthem at professional sporting events. The group has released seven albums in North America, including the holiday albums "Comfort & Joy" and "Christmas," and 10 albums in Japan.
Since 2003, Rockapella has performed throughout the country with its annual "A Rockapella Holiday" tour, spreading the joy of the holiday season through their music. The group frequently collaborates with the Boston Pops.
Rockapella often performs benefit concerts to raise money for everything from music education programs to HIV and AIDS research, from children's hospitals to food banks. In 2007, Rockapella also collaborated on "Hokie Nation: An A Cappella Tribute," an album of a cappella music supporting victims of the Virginia Tech tragedy.
A discussion, free to ticket holders, begins 45 minutes prior to the performance on the Center's Grand Tier III.
Tickets are $42, $34 and $21; tickets are half price for youth through grade 12 when the child is accompanied by an adult. Charge by phone at 888-945-2468 or visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
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Comedy, Romance2010 Year 103 Mins 6.6 Imdb
Anna Fischer, Kostja Ullmann, Inka Friedrich
Lila, a girl who returns to Berlin after being abroad for a year, meets Chris. She falls in love with him, but what she doesn't know is that Chris is a famous rock star with many fans chasing him around, including her little sister.
Movie Information
- Production Co: SamFilm Produktion
- Released: 16 September 2010
- Imdb Rating: 6.6
- Runtime: 103 Mins.
- Writer: Kristina Magdalena Henn, Lea Schmidbauer
- Director: Marc Rothemund
- Cast: Anna Fischer, Kostja Ullmann, Inka Friedrich
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What is the Modeling Program? (or skip straight to the application here)
We are kicking off this summer with a bang and are looking for some awesome folks to work with this year. We are primarily interested in people who will be sophomores or juniors in the 2013-2014 school year, but may accept a few seniors as well.
Each year, we accept a limited number of new models for our photography studio. Our models receive free photo shoots to help us try out new sets, new backgrounds, new locations, etc., and to help build our portfolio for the upcoming senior season. We are kicking off this (2012) summer with a bang and are looking for some awesome folks to work with this year. We are primarily interested in people who will be sophomores or juniors in the 2013-2014 school year, but may accept a few seniors as well. By sending us referrals for senior sessions, our models have the chance to receive…
- Free model cards
- A free photo party with your friends at our studio
- Free photo shoots, including a hair and makeup session at one of the leading Salons in Knoxville
- Free facebook images
- Amazing pictures with our newest sets and locations before anyone else
- Opportunity to purchase prints at up to 50% off from select sessions
- Earn cash
- Earn credits and/or discounts toward your senior pictures (and yes, some of our models can receive our top collections at no cost)
- Free DVD slideshow of senior images
- Earn prizes (like LCD TV, Apple iPad, or Laptop…your choice, up to $500 value)
- Earn a weekend trip to Gatlinburg for you and your family/friends
- and more . . .
Click on the "About Randy" link across the top to learn a bit more about me, if you want to see a gallery of some my past work with Seniors & Models click here, and to see our current pricing and products for Seniors please fill out this form and it will be immediately available for you (remember as one of our Models you can receive HUGE discounts, free sessions, and even free products) . Feel free to give me a call (I also welcome calls from Parents) at 865-696-8099 if you have any questions.
We are currently accepting model applications from both Males and Females of all shapes and sizes. If you will be in the graduating class of 2014 or 2015, and are interested in modeling for our photography studio, please click here (or on the ad below) to fill out an application and we will get back to you after reviewing it (remember our most successful Models are normally the first one or two at each school). Please also note that we require a Parent or Grandparent to accompany you if you are selected for an interview session. Thanks!


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I have a solution that I'm using but wish to add a new project to it, when I right click on the Solution name I don't have an option to add a new project, it only shows Report Wizard, Report or Data Source. Does anyone have any idea why this is?
Many thanks
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You should do it to through the Menu i.e. FILE -> New -> Project. When prompted for Name etc., in the solution drop-down, select "Add to Solution".
Hope it helps.
answered Dec 12, 2011 at 06:48 AM
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That's brilliant, many thanks. Thought I must be missing something obvious.
Dec 12, 2011 at 08:35 AM Mrs_Fatherjack
Word of warning...it may keep that setting so anytime you go back and do new project, remember to double check that drop down if you are wanting a new solution created :)
Dec 12, 2011 at 12:09 PM Shawn_Melton
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WASHINGTON, DC – House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD), a chief sponsor of the bipartisan "Late Term Abortion Restriction Act," released the following statement today after President Bush signed the "Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act" into law:
"Let's be clear: The Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act that President Bush signed into law today will not prevent one abortion. Not one. It simply bans a medical procedure performed in the most tragic of circumstances.
"Furthermore, this law is patently unconstitutional. Three years ago, the Supreme Court struck down a virtually identical Nebraska law that failed to include an exception for the preservation of the health of the mother. However, the authors of this legislation deliberately defied that decision, and excluded an exception for the health of the mother.
"It's regrettable that the bipartisan Late Term Abortion Restriction Act is not on the President's desk today. That legislation addresses the heart of the matter: the termination of viable fetuses in the late stages of pregnancy. It focuses on when abortions are performed rather than how they are performed. It is constitutional. And it would send an unmistakable signal that all late term abortions should be banned, regardless of medical procedure used, with exceptions for the life and health of the mother.
"It's unfortunate that we failed to seize what common ground exists on this most contentious issue. The Late Term Abortion Restriction Act would have given us that opportunity."


text: Subject: Re: [OM2009] gsm don't start after opkg update-upgrade Date: July 15, 2009 From: Previdi Roberto <previdi.roberto at gmail.com> To: Angus Ainslie <nytowl at openmoko.org> thank you very much, this worked percfectly! How can i know the complete list of configuration files wich i should not update on updates? On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 6:11 PM, Angus Ainslie <nytowl at openmoko.org> wrote: > The usaged and fsousage lines are the problem. You've overwritten the > frameworkd.conf from paroli. > > 2 possible solutions. > > opkg install -force-reinstall paroli > -- roby -------------------------------------------------------


text: On Thu, 30 Sep 2004, Hubert Feyrer wrote: > I wonder if this shouldn't be reversed, to indicate the proper order of > actions that should be taken, i.e. first have a look at the license, > then decide to accept and build: > > ===> graphviz-1.12 has an unacceptable license: graphviz-license. > ===> To view the license, enter "/usr/bin/make show-license". > ===> To indicate acceptance of this license, add this line to > ===> your /etc/mk.conf file: > ===> ACCEPTABLE_LICENSES+=graphviz-license Fine with me. Makes sense to me. Jeremy C. Reed BSD News, BSD tutorials, BSD links http://www.bsdnewsletter.com/


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By Brett Moniz
The journey of Brett Moniz
Hi I'm Brett Moniz and I'm a water molecule in a water fountian.When I'm in Lisbon I mostly see euros being tossed in the fountian and people walking by.Until one sunny day that all changed.
On the really sunny day I started to move rapidly and bumping in other water molecules.After bumping each other we left the stage of liquid and turned into a gas.Then during the coures of the day we moved up into the atmosphere and we evaporated ended up forming a cloud.
My trip to the clouds.
After forming into a cloud we started to move over the North Atlantic Ocean. As our cloud floated over the Atlantic the cloud started to get heaver as we moved across the Atlantic.Then one day this all changed.
Moving in the atmosphere
On a dark cloudy day Our cloud got so heavy some rain drops started to fall out of the cloud.We started to condenstate into percipitation, rain.After I fell out of the cloud I fell in The North Atlantic.
A Rainy Day
my trip throug the North Atlantic
After the rainy day I became one with the North Atlantic.After Three days in the Atlantic a current picked up which became Hurricane Sandy.When I became one with Sandy I knew I had a one way ticket to the United States.
My trip through time square
As Sandy moved along The North Atlantic I had bird eyes view(from the clouds)of lower Manhattan and Ground Zero.When our cloud floated over lower Manhattan the cloud condenstated into percipitation(rain) I fell straight into Ground Zero.After that fall I found my self in a sewer plantion.
The sewer plantion
After making in the sewer plantion I met all new water molecules.After meting the molecules I seen a huge filter that was going to suck us in.After the filter sucked is in I found my self in a poland spring factory.
My trip in a water bottle
In the poland springs factory I was filtered into fresh water once more.After I was filtered and I later put in a water bottle.After that I was later shiped out to which seemed to be Stop and Stop.
My final stop
After I was sent to Stop and Shop I later put in cooler to me cold.After I was put in the cooler a little boy bought me for $1.25.After the little boy bought me I was later put in me final loctaion which was in his mouth.
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One problem any teacher encounters is how to present material that many in the class will be familiar with but others will not. It's one thing to refer back to earlier material in the course, which students should but often won't remember by the time you get back to it when you encounter the same issue from a different point of view. But other background information might not have been covered earlier in the class. When I teach 300-level ethics classes, all my students should have taken the two-semester historical introduction to philosophy classes. But so many people teach those and do them so differently that there isn't any content that I can assume they've covered. It's also taught in such different styles that there isn't any basic philosophical framework that I can assume every member of the class has had.
The same problem arises in preaching. Some people hearing a sermon might know the Bible wel enough that you can refer to the sin of Achan or David's conflict with Absalom without any further information, and they'll know what you're talking about. You can mention a particular, relatively well-known chapter or section such as Romans 8, the Sermon on the Mount, or Ezeiel's vision of the temple, and some people will need no further information to be reminded of the full sense of what occurs in the section in question. At the other end of the spectrum are the biblically-illiterate who don't know that Jesus was betrayed by Judas Iscariot, aren't familiar with the biblical concept of a covenant, and would hear the expression "whore of Babylon" and think there must be some biblical character who was a prostitute in Baghdad.
One solution I've seen is to give the hearers the benefit of the doubt. I'll sometimes hear a preacher saying "of course" as an unconscious transitional marker in the middle of explaining something that only some of the people present will probably get without the explanation. It serves to signal to those who don't need the explanation that the preacher isn't treating them as if they don't already know this. The problem is that it makes those who don't know this feel sub-par for not knowing this thing that the preacher says "of course" about, as if anyone should know this. Another way of putting it would be to say, "as you know" before saying something that some people in the room do not have any knowledge of at all.
I find myself cringing inwardly at this kind of language. There's a sense of not treating those who are less-informed as important when you treat them as if the basic common denominator is higher in understanding than they are. There are certainly ways of being dismissive of someone that are worse than this, but there is a kind of insult behind this kind of language, even if it's not intended. Little things like this can have an effect on people, and this is such an unconscious habit that someone can get into when developing public speaking skills that it's easy not to think about what you're actually saying when you say this kind of thing.
In writing philosophical essays for a popular audience, I've had to think very hard about how someone with no philosophy background is going to read something I say. I hear my philosophical colleagues talking to their students with vocabulary and concepts that I can't imagine most undergraduate students understanding. Spending time in places where English isn't the native language and having to have serious conversations about Christianity and philosophy via a translator has certainly influenced my abilities to try to explain things more simply than I would if talking to a graduate student in philosophy.
So I'm at least sensitive to the fact that this is a problem, and I do know a fair number of places where it could arise that I tend to avoid it. But that isn't a solution to the problem, since it doesn't mean it won't occur where I'm not going to notice it, since I won't know sometimes that the terms I'm using have no meaning to the person I'm talking to. It also doesn't solve the problem of how to avoid giving those who do understand more the sense that they're being treated like children. But I do think this is something worth thinking through that I doubt very many people spend much time thinking about.


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I promised a post about writing good dialogue. So here it is. (Because you don't want yours to end up looking like this.)
Before I share a few book excerpts, consider these general tips. Keep in mind, these are principles, not hard-and-fast rules.
- Avoid repetition of attributions. While you need the occasional "he said" and "she said," you don't need one for every line of dialogue. If it's a conversation between two people, establish the characters at the beginning, then allow for the natural ebb and flow to reveal who's saying what. Now, if you've got a long stretch of dialogue, you'll need to insert the occasional "said Ben" or "said Margaret" to keep the reader from getting confused. If you're unsure if the attribution distribution is on target, have a friend read the dialogue. If it takes more than one pass to understand who's saying what, you might need to add an attribution or two.
- Stick to the "said" attribution as much as possible. If you've done a good job with character and setting and the emotion of the scene, there's no need to have a character blurt or spout or pontificate. Context will deliver all that's necessary for the reader to know what tone is being used.
- Don't have characters over-use each other's names. "Mary, I don't believe you." "Why not, John?" "Well, Mary, it's because you're a liar." "John, how could you say such a thing?" "It's easy, Mary. I just open my mouth and…" Okay. Get the point? While it's probably fair to say that characters in a novel will call each other by name more often than people do in real-life conversation, pace yourself, okay John?
- Don't have characters over-explain things. Put yourself inside the conversation and remember that characters are a part of a living, breathing world. Step into each role and imagine the assumptions that each character would have. Are they both in the same room, sitting at the same counter? Then it's overkill for a character to say: "I set it next to the toaster that's on this gray counter." Instead, try something like this: "I set it right there," he said, pointing to the toaster. Allow actions to fill in the blanks.
- Think rhythmically. Dialogue is a dance. Sometimes it's a waltz. Sometimes it's a tarantella. Sometimes it's ordered, sometimes its a reckless improvisation. Usually, it's a blend of many different steps. The quickest way to kill dialogue is to have line after line of the same droll drone. Mix it up. If it's fun to read aloud, it's probably fun to read silently.
- Don't copy real-life dialogue verbatim. Written and spoken dialogue are similar – but not the same. In real life you have the benefit of body language and physical expression and actual spoken tone, but with the written word, you have to create the illusion of these things (as well as other things like interruption and simultaneous speaking and fractured thoughts). If you want, you can start with a real conversation, but as you commit it to the page, you may have to add or delete or replace words. And you'll probably have to get rid of more than a few non-word pauses like "um" and "uh."
- Allow characters to speak colloquially (according to their character and the time-period or culture of the novel's setting). Unless the character is meant to sound like a British aristocrat, allow him to use contractions and sentence fragments and even to screw up his grammar now and then. Imperfections and mistakes help give characters unique personalities.
Okay. That's just a few ideas to get you started. Now, here are a few brief scenes to illustrate effective use of dialogue. The excerpts were chosen from books randomly pulled off my meager shelf. Yes, I said "meager." Maybe someday when I have a real house and a real life, I'll fill a wall or two with books, but these days my pickings are slim. After I read a book, I usually just give it to a friend. (This is the second best reason to be my friend. The first is the fact that I make damn good chocolate chip cookies.) [Updated Thursday afternoon to include two more examples – from authors who have a little more estrogen than the three examples originally noted below.]
* * *
She raises the lid of the piano, strikes middle C. "Do you play?" she says.
"A bit."
"Classics or jazz?"
"No jazz, I'm afraid."
"Will you play something for me?"
"Not now. I'm out of practice. Another time, when we know each other better."
She peers into his study. "Can I look?" she says.
"Switch on the light."
He puts on more music: Scarlatti sonatas, cat-music.
"You've got a lot of Byron books," she says when she comes out. "Is he your favorite?"
"I'm working on Byron. On his time in Italy."
"Didn't he die young?"
"Thirty-six. They all died young…"
– from Disgrace, by J. M. Coetzee
* * *
"Kath, I've been looking all over for you. I meant to say sorry. I mean, I'm really, really sorry. I honestly didn't mean to hit you the other day. I wouldn't dream of hitting a girl, and even if I did, I'd never want to hit you. I'm really really sorry."
"It's okay. An accident, that's all." I gave him a nod and made to move away. But Tommy said brightly:
"The shirt's all right now. It all washed out."
"That's good."
"It didn't hurt, did it? When I hit you?"
"Sure. Fractured skull. Concussion, the lot. Even Crow Face might notice it. That's if I ever get up there."
"But seriously, Kath. No hard feelings, right? I'm awfully sorry. I am, honestly."
At last I gave him a smile and said with no irony: "Look, Tommy, it was an accident and it's now one hundred percent forgotten. I don't hold it against you one tiny bit."
– from Never Let Me Go, by Kazuo Ishiguro
* * *
We sat and looked out. Brett stared straight ahead. Suddenly she shivered.
"It's cold."
"Want to walk back?"
"Through the park."
We climbed down. It was clouding over again. In the park it was dark under the trees.
"Do you still love me, Jake?"
"Yes," I said.
"Because I'm a goner," Brett said.
"I'm a goner. I'm mad about the Romero boy. I'm in love with him, I think."
"I wouldn't be if I were you."
"I can't help it. I'm a goner. It's tearing me all up inside."
"Don't do it."
"I can't help it. I've never been able to help anything."
"You ought to stop it."
"How can I stop it? I can't stop things. Feel that?"
Her hand was trembling.
"I'm like that all through."
"You oughtn't to do it."
"I can't help it. I'm a goner now, anyway. Don't you see the difference?"
"I've got to do something. I've got to do something I really want to do. I've lost my self-respect."
"You don't have to do that."
"Oh, darling, don't be difficult…"
– from The Sun Also Rises, by Ernest Hemingway
* * *
"Well?" Annabel says.
"She wasn't there. Of course she wasn't there. Everyone was right. I was wrong. It's over."
"I'm so sorry."
"You know, I really believed I could find her. Remember my senior year of college, when you came to see my photography show in the student union?"
"Of course," Annabel says.
"There's something I never told you. I was the last person in my class to get a show. The very last. Everyone else did one during the fall semester, but my professor thought I wasn't ready. In the end, the only reason I got to do the show was that I spent every night for three months in the darkroom, long after everyone else was in bed, working my ass off. Then, over time, I built my own business and made it work out of sheer stubbornness. I know I wasn't blessed with obvious talent. My art has always been something else: hardheaded determination. It always worked for me before. I thought it would work this time, that if I was determined enough, for long enough, I'd find her."
"You did everything you could," Annabel says.
"It wasn't enough."
"Where are you calling from?"
"Playa Hermosa. I'm packing up."
No tears now, I can't find them. Even the anger is gone. All that's left is a dry, empty space. This longing that will never be satisfied. This guilt.
"Come home," Annabel says.
– from The Year of Fog, by Michelle Richmond
* * *
When we return to the house, my father calls Dr. Gibson. I hang around in the den so that I can hear him in the kitchen.
"I just wondered how the baby was doing," I hear my father say into the phone.
"That's good, right?" my father says.
"Where is she now?" he asks.
"She'll be there how long? . . .
"Does she have a name yet? . . .
"Baby Doris," my father repeats. He sounds surprised, taken aback."You say she'll go into foster care? . . .
"It seems so — "
Dr. Gibson must make a comment about foster care and adoption, because my father says, "Yes, cold."
I can hear my father pouring a cup of coffee. "When the system doesn't work, what happens? . . .
"She'd be prosecuted, though. . .
"Thanks," my father says. "I just wanted to know that the baby was okay."
My father hangs up the phone. I move into the kitchen. He's sipping the lukewarm coffee and looking out the kitchen window. "Hey," he says when he hears me.
"She's all right?" I ask.
"She's fine."
"They've named her Baby Doris?"
"Apparently." He sets the mug down. "Going to Sweetsers," he says. "Want to come?"
I don't have to be asked twice to accompany my father on a trip to town.
– from Light on Snow, by Anita Shreve
* * *
You may notice that these authors don't follow "to the letter" my suggested guidelines. Well, you've heard a lot about a writer's "voice," right? One of the defining facets of that voice is the way an author presents dialogue. The use of "say" where you might expect "ask" is a matter of voice. So is the decision to have a line of dialogue follow a colon. (So, also, is the use of the occasional adverb, as you can see in two of the excerpts.) [Updated note: I like how Anita Shreve handles the phone call in her scene. This is a great example of mixing dialogue with contextual action (the daughter's eavesdropping) in just the right measure so the reader hears everything said and unsaid.]
The main thing to ask yourself when reviewing your written dialogue is this: Does the conversation fit organically into the rest of the narrative? Does it "feel" right? If so, you're on track. But if it pulls you out of the story or causes you to cringe, you've got work to do.
Okay. Tomorrow, some news about the contest entries. And (if everything goes as planned) an announcement about the winners. Plus, other random stuff.
Until then, write well.


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This is a collection of audio recordings from the caucus portion of the Wisconsin Senate participating in the caucus regarding the Voter ID bill, which is estimated to cost at least $7 million. The Senate will return Thursday morning for a final vote on the voter ID bill after Dems blocked final passage on a procedural move.
Senator Jon Erpenbach, 27th Senate (D), made a great point about the 28-day waiting period.
In response to Erpenbach, Senator Joe Liebham, 9th District (R), absolutely lied saying there are "thousands of examples of fraud" on the DOJ web site. He is lying. The DOJ has EVIDENCE of voter fraud where a dozen people out of nearly 3 million people committed voter fraud. He is an abject example of the radicals who are determined to take the ability to vote for all eligible voters. He is apparently happy that photo IDs will now be free, which he refuses to say will be done at a cost of millions of dollars. As he says, "most of us already have IDs". Liebham has also voted against the Indoor Smoking Ban, Emergency Contraception for Sexual Assault Victims, Insurance Coverage for Autism Treatment, Minimum Wage Increase and other radical right-wing antics.
Senator Lena Taylor, 4th Senate District (D), made some very valid points, much to the disagreement of Senator Liebham.
Senator Robert Jauch, 25th District (D), illustrated the absolute disaster that students will face due to the Voter ID bill and puts the Radicals where they deserve to be exposed as… frauds.
Senator Jon Erpenbach, 27th District (D), exposed the absolute insanity that one would not have to show a photo ID if they have a "religious reason" to not show an ID, like the Amish for example.
Senator Robert Jauch, 25th District (D), Senator Mark Miller, 16th District (D), Senator Fred Risser, 26th District (D) and Senator Lena Taylor, 4th Senate District (D), discuss the suppression of votes of students and young people and show how difficult and costly it would be for universities to be able to deal with the hurdles that the Voter ID bill will present. Senator Joe Liebham, 9th District (R), robotically repeated the same answer he has been told to do.
Senator Spencer Coggs, 6th District (D) addressed the issue of the 28 day waiting period and how the "madness" of that stipulation disenfranchises voters.
Senator Frank Lasee, 1st District (R) yelled and exposed his conspirational tendencies about how voter fraud was behind every tree and Senator Jon Erpenbach, 27th District (D), ripped him and all Republicans a new one by demanding where ANY evidence of real voter fraud was. Lasee got spanked.


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Participation and performance trends in ultra-triathlons from 1985 to 2009
Version of Record online: 6 JUL 2010
DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0838.2010.01160.x
© 2010 John Wiley & Sons A/S
Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports
Volume 21, Issue 6, pages e82–e90, December 2011
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Knechtle, B., Knechtle, P. and Lepers, R. (2011), Participation and performance trends in ultra-triathlons from 1985 to 2009. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 21: e82–e90. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0838.2010.01160.x
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How About Some Restructuring In the Auto Retail Arena?
By Brendan Moore
There's been a lot of chatter about the auto manufacturers restructuring, the auto suppliers changing their operating models, the vehicle finance companies changing their credit criteria and product mix, and, of course, the government has weighed in with new regulatory hurdles like CAFE and emissions policy.
But the only thing we hear about retail auto dealers is that there are too many of them, particularly in regards to the domestic manufacturers. The plummeting economy seems to be taking care of that issue for the most part, and there is little doubt that many more retail dealerships will succumb in 2009.
But my concern is not less dealers, although that certainly needs to happen in the domestic retail network.
No, my concern is the franchise dealer system. It is time for this retail system to be restructured in a way that will be beneficial to both the consumer and the manufacturer. As it stands now, the franchise new-car dealer system has obvious benefits for only one constituency – the dealer.
Ask any new-car dealer why new cars are sold only at new-car dealerships, and he/she will tell you that only a dealer can comply with all the regulations governing new car sales, only a dealer can be expected to supply warranty work to those customers that need it, only a dealer that is an independent business person is going to muster the necessary incentive to make that dealership a success, and on and on.
Well, that's true. And it's true because auto dealers in every state have, through campaign contributions and ceaseless lobbying of state politicians, of both parties, made it impossible for anyone except a dealer to sell new cars. In fact, in many states, it is a criminal act for any manufacturer to sell a new vehicle to anyone other than one of the state's new-car dealers. And they have also been able to shape the legal language around just what constitutes a dealership and a new-car dealer, thereby ensuring that a "dealer" will look just like what a dealer looks like today. Lastly, they have also been extremely successful in making it very difficult for manufacturers to terminate franchises and brands.
In effect, the dealers have their own monopoly on new-car sales, supported by state statute.
Let me tell you something that some of you probably don't know.
Big-ticket items like televisions (and radios in their heyday) and washers and dryers, and stereo systems, etc., used to be sold through dealer franchise networks. For instance, if you wanted an RCA television in the 50's (when they were still made in the US), you had to go to a store that was an authorized RCA dealer and buy one. That retail outlet might have a couple of other makes of televisions that it had a franchise for, but probably not more than two or three. You could choose among the makes they had there at that store, and for other makes you had to go to a place that had a franchise for those particular manufacturers. It took a while to go from store to store to compare prices, feature, specifications, etc. and retail prices to consumers were probably higher than they should have been. The manufacturers spent a lot of money coordinating their retail dealers' inventory, marketing dollars, resolving complaints about customer treatment, etc.
Does this sound familiar?
Of course, all of that is long gone now. You can go to any number of big-box electronics stores tomorrow and peruse 15, 20 different brands of televisions. You can compare prices, features and specifications on the spot. You can buy that television at the store or at the store's website. Same thing for a washer, stereo, etc. It's the same with an expensive computer, except that you can also buy that computer online directly from the manufacturer, not just a retailer or the retailer's website. The old franchised dealer model was discarded long ago and the manufacturers have a much more efficient distribution system for their products, and consumers benefit through greater choice and better pricing at the retail point of sale.
There is another aspect of the franchise new-car dealer system that would be considerably improved by reform and restructuring, and that, of course, is the buying experience. There is no need to detail how much some people hate the process of buying a car from a dealer. I'm sure most of you have a bitter anecdote to tell about buying a car from a dealer.
Think about the last time you bought a television from Best Buy or ordered a computer from H-P or Dell. That was a very different experience than the one you had last time you bought a new car, wasn't it?
Imagine if you could go to a big-box new car dealer where the salesmen didn't descend on you like hungry vultures, where the prices were stated clearly, where you could compare many makes, where they didn't try to sell you undercoating and credit life, where the F&I guy didn't try to jam you on the rate, etc. You could buy the car there, or, you could order it directly from the manufacturer and save some money. There would still be physical sites where you could take your car for warranty work or service; these would be approved by the manufacturers through some certification program.
Now, since I've had the opportunity in a previous life to break bread and drink cocktails with many, many dealer principals, I can tell you that the very first reaction from those dealers, when asked about whether new cars could ever be sold that way, would be that a car is not a television or a computer. They would say that the transaction is much more complex than that. It needs to be insured, it needs to be licensed, it has an MSO first, and then a title of ownership and there is usually a lien against that title by a lender which we've arranged. There isn't anyone except a dealer that can do those things.
I will also tell you that in regards to customer complaints about being treated badly, or lied to, or defrauded, etc., every dealer principal I've ever met has said something along these lines: "Well, sure, there are some bad apples among the dealer ranks, just like any business, but that sort of stuff never happens in my store." If I had been at the NADA (National Automobile Dealers Association) convention in New Orleans last month, and asked 100 dealers to comment on that negative perception consumers have about the buying experience, all 100 would have given me the same basic answer – that kind of stuff doesn't happen out on the sales floor at my dealership. I know, because I've heard some variation of that statement from hundreds of dealers.
I'll address the first statement; that only a dealer can do all the things required of the average new car purchase. My response would be, yes, that is true. At this time. There are many businesses that manage very complex transactions in order to conduct commerce, and I think there would be many new and existing companies that could easily keep track of all the moving parts in a new-car purchase.
Regarding the fact that every dealer principal believes in his heart of hearts that every customer that walks into his single-point, dual-point, etc., dealership gets treated with respect, is not lied to, is not "put to sleep in the box", is not intentionally confused with the "four-square" selling system, never has his/her trade low-balled by the used car manager, etc., well, someone's doing it. That perception by consumers didn't generate itself spontaneously. If 100 out of a 100 dealers, wait, make that 1000 out of a 1000 dealer principals, say that nothing like that happens over at their place, then who is doing these bad things?
It doesn't make sense, does it? It's not logical.
That's one reason that opening up the state eligibility parameters regarding who can sell new cars would improve the buying experience. There are good dealers, in fact, there are some great dealers. Anyone who says all dealers are the same should have their head examined. In a more competitive distribution structure, these good dealers would still thrive, but the ones that are not everything they should be would soon go under in the rising tide of different kinds of point-of-sale methods.
You might ask at this point, "How do the manufacturers feel about this?"
The manufacturers are in kind of a tough spot concerning the franchise dealer system. They pay lip service to it, because it's their only distribution model. But there are many auto executives that would love to have a more efficient distribution model for their cars and trucks, and, make the buying experience uniformly more positive for their customers. Right now, their customers are both the dealer and the consumer, since the dealer has to buy the cars from the manufacturer before they can sell those cars to the consumer. If the manufacturers could sell directly to consumers, either through their manufacturer-owned dealerships, or, directly over the internet, one can easily imagine the positive changes that would occur in pricing and levels of customer satisfaction connected to the buying experience.
The franchise new-car dealer system is an antiquated distribution model and is hurting consumers and the auto manufacturers. When we're discussing all of these massive changes to the auto industry, shouldn't we also look at the retailing of those vehicles the manufacturers are producing? After all, it's our tax money propping up the industry. Don't consumers deserve a break, particularly if they're funding this revitalization?
And, since the manufacturers are so beleaguered right now, don't they also deserve a break from this incredibly inefficient distribution model that also, in some cases, fosters considerable negative reaction towards their products?
The answer, of course, is yes to both questions.
Since states have the autonomy to control the dealer franchise laws in their particular state, these changes don't have to happen at the federal level. If just one large state opened up their eligibility criteria regarding the retailing of new cars, other states would have to follow suit as buyers flocked to that state and the improved retail model. The states get a lot of money from the tax revenue that comes from auto sales and no state wants to lose that money, so…
Now, will it happen? Not likely, as automobile dealers, even in their current emaciated state, are still a formidable political force. What is more likely than this sort of change is that the dealer franchise laws will remain as they are, thus continuing to hold manufacturers back from realizing their full market potential and making customers pay more for their new vehicles than they have to, as well as leaving many of those buyers with a bitter taste after the transaction is completed.
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27 May 2010
ASI to judge at Innovate!2010 Pitch Slam in Tallinn
ASI is excited to have partnered with Guidewire Group on the Innovate!2010 Pitch Slam for Tallinn on June 2.
The event, which is being co-hosted by Arengufond (Estonian Development Fund), is part of Innovate!2010, a global search for the 100 Most Promising Startups in the world. Selected local startups will pitch to a panel of expert judges and receive feedback on their business plans on their way to competing for a share of over $1,000,000 in prizes and a place on the Innovate!100 list.
The Innovate!2010 Tallinn Pitch Slam will take place from 15:30 to 19:00 at the offices of Arengufond, Tornimäe 5, 10145 Tallinn.
Friends of ASI are invited to attend for free, but space is limited, so register to attend right away. And there may also be some pitch slots left, so startups should apply too!


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RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA – Seven candidates will face off to fill three open seats on the five-member City Council in the Nov. 4 election.
The following residents filed the necessary paperwork for their names to be on the ballot:
Jerry Holloway, high school administrator
Jesse Petrilla, Rancho Santa Margarita councilman/businessman
Mike Vaughn, Rancho Santa Margarita planning commissioner/attorney
Laurie Biehl, businesswoman
Don Chadd, retired school administrator
Brad McGirr, Rancho Santa Margarita mayor pro tem
John Webb, business owner
Incumbents Petrilla and McGirr are up for re-election, while Councilman Steven Baric announced he would not run. Each term is for four years.
"Obviously, I enjoyed my time serving the community," said Baric, an attorney who was elected to the City Council in 2010. "I just wanted to focus on other pursuits and spend more time on my practice and my family."
Baric said he is proud the city had a budget surplus each year he's served and that he didn't receive any health care or retirement benefits from the city.
"I'm hoping with the November elections, we'll get a broader perspective in our local government," Baric said.
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Blogs from 2010
About these Just For Fun Polls
Whoa, whoa, whoa, my dear readers. I think I have to say a word or two about the "Just For Fun" polls that some people are taking way too seriously.
First thing, I have an announcement to make. To the best of my knowledge (I mean, barring an act of God), there definitely will be at least three more books in the Vampire Diaries book series. There is also a very good chance—especially if you want them—that there will be three more books after this.
Please try to think of it this way: you are not going to get any final answers for a long, long time. I know that may distress some of you, but that is what the publishers want. (To keep the series going, I mean—they don't want to distress you.) The book packagers who package this book (Alloy Entertainment) and the publishers who buy it from them and sell it to you (HarperCollins) want to keep publishing these books for as long as you want to keep reading them. Therefore we're so far from endgame right now that all bets are off and anything can happen.
Don't waste your time being distressed by the "who gets Damon in the end?" question. I mean, knowing him, he might take off all by himself, flashing a 250-kilowatt smile at us all . . . well, no, I supposed he's changed since those days. But, believe me, the polls will have absolutely no bearing on what happens in the future. They really are "just for fun polls"—and, I'll admit, I was a little curious about whether Ian Somerhalder's witty wickedness and my own modest contributions had caused Damon to go off the charts in terms of male desirability. Poor, poor Stefan, is what I say.
In any case, I think that many of my readers are being hurt by the clash in the fandom. I'm having the latest poll taken down as soon as my genius webmaster (but also busy father and husband—so don't expect anything on Sunday) can do it.
And as for the Bamon and Delena shippers who write so passionately to me, I have a suggestion. Since the series isn't going to provide you with an endgame for at least four more books—Midnight and then the new trilogy: The Hunters—why don't you try your hand at fanfic? Write your own perfect ending and you'll feel much better—I promise. It might even turn into a hobby, or a profession. :)
In fact, I'll post fanfics along with my stories, if they are good enough in terms of grammar and spelling, and not too bawdy. I'd love to see some fans putting all their passion to good use by trying out their maiden writing skills, and I'd welcome the product of any experienced fic writers out there.
And finally, just so that I'm sure I've said it enough: I have no idea of what's going to happen at endgame. You can quote e on that. No idea at all, not even the faintest clue. Writing is my life, but I can assure you that I have never even started to imagine how the series should turn out. And no by-then-long-forgotten polls will have the slightest influence on the ending; I give you my word.
So let's all hold hands and sing the Barney song, cos we all love each other and the war is officially over. If there's one thing I try to get into my books, it's the idea that we all can get along.


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Lindsay Lohan SNL Ratings: An Epic WIN!
Lindsay Lohan's highly touted appearance on Saturday Night Live was met with mixed reviews, at best. But that didn't stop her from earning big ratings for NBC.
The 25-year-old actress, who has hosted the late night show four times, brought the program to #1 in it time slot, beating out all other shows on major networks.


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Caipsfile is an authorized agency/consultant with an established presence providing services for CAIPS/FOSS/GCMS notes reports. If you are applying for any type of visa to Canada or have already applied, then our services might prove useful in expediting your visa process.
Requesting CAIPS/FOSS/GCMS is just one part of services that is offered by Caipsfile, there are many more complimentary services. Over a years of experience Caipsfile has developed an expert advisory team resolving complex application queries and providing solutions in a personalized manner. We understand how important it is for you to get a Visa.
This means Caipsfile can be at your service, for candidates who applied for any type of visa and were refused, candidates awaiting updates on their application since long time, candidates who received request for an interview due to any reasons or in case if CIC / Canadian High Commission has requested additional documents to review your application or to obtain medical records. In all these cases you should think about applying for CAIPS/FOSS/GCMS notes report. These notes are highly useful giving candidate an exact idea of their application status. Based on these notes you can identify on possibilities to get your application processed successfully. Caipsfile team member is well accredited with ICCRC membership and can act as an authorized legal advisor.
CAIPS stands for "Computer Assisted Immigration Processing System". It is computer system used by all Canadian visa Offices/Consulates to process visa applications. This system is being superceded by new GCMS system. It has computerized record of all visa applications including remarks and interviews if taken by high commission in past outside Canada. CAIPS/GCMS is for any type of Canada visa applications made outside of Canada.
FOSS stands for "Field Operational Support System". Similarly FOSS is the computer system used by CIC offices in Canada to track all immigration related information, the system is mainly used for application made in Canada just like CAIPS this system is superceded by GCMS. FOSS also contains CBSA details past interviews, conversation held at Port of Entries. FOSS/GCMS is for Visa applications made within Canada.
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Representatives from Commuter Services of Pennsylvania spoke to attendees about the benefits its free commuter ridesharing services offer during a Humboldt Park Association meeting earlier this month.
Rob Mordan, Commuter Services of PA employer outreach manager, and Stacy Newcomer, deputy project manager, said sharing rides to work via carpooling or vanpooling rather than having each employee drive alone helps alleviate traffic congestion and improve on-the-job productivity and job retention among employees.
"Employers can offer this as a benefit to their employees. We help employees save money on their commute or help those without reliable transportation or a license still make it to work every day," Mordan said. "It's something that is needed in this area and is a free service so it's great for businesses. We help employers keep their employees on staff and will work with each company on an individual basis to set up a program that meets your specific needs."
Mordan and Newcomer said the mission of Commuter Services of PA, which is funded by federal Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality funds, is to help improve air quality and cut down on the number of cars on the road. The organization matches individuals from its database of nearly a thousand people across Northeast PA to create a carpool option that works for everyone. Vanpooling is offered for larger groups for a small fee due to the use of third-party van companies that provide the vehicles. Mordan also explained the organization's Emergency Ride Home program, which a carpool passenger can use to get home in the event of an emergency or if an emergency occurs with the driver of the carpool.
"The Emergency Ride Home program offers employees a way to get a ride home if they have a family emergency, if there is an unexpected illness or emergency for the carpool driver, or if they or their driver are scheduled for unexpected mandatory overtime. A commuter will be reimbursed for a maximum of six rides and up to $100 per ride per calendar year."
Employers looking for more information on the program can contact Commuter Services of PA at 1-866-579-RIDE or visit www.PaCommuterServices.org.
To open the Humboldt Park Association meeting, Amanda Morrison, an account manager with PPL Electric Utilities, gave a presentation on PPL's new account structure and the company's energy savings and rebate programs.
Morrison explained that any business customers with facilities in PPL's service territories are eligible for the Business Rebate Program. As part of the program, PPL provides customers with an assessment of their facility, a database of participating contractors and rebates toward efficiency projects. Rebates are based on kilowatts per hour saved per year and are available for lighting, HVAC, food service equipment, refrigeration, controls/occupancy sensors, variable frequency devices for pumps and motors, combined heat and power, agriculture and some custom projects.
The energy efficiency program provides customized assistance, including energy performance benchmarking to help companies learn where and how their buildings are wasting energy. Morrison said the program is in phase three of a five-year plan but companies can get favorable rates by joining now.
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|Synth Site: Korg: Rythm 55: User reviews Add review
|Average rating: 3.9 out of 5
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|Charles a part-timer user from USA! writes:
I love this lil' guy. It figures in a number of fave songs of mien, such as the "HAI!" album by Cabaret Voltaire and their song Invocation as well. i am convinced alot of "Soeak & Spell by Depeche Mode was doen on this thing, too.
ANyone have a manual? I'd love to fill in the gaps of my knwoledge on this thing.
Also anyone done any mods to it? Love to find out what else I coudl do.
Bought mine for $95. Worth it.
|Rating: 5 out of 5 posted Thursday-Jan-14-1999 at 14:45
|Joseph Lentini a hobbyist user from USA writes:
I love this box. i sure i wouldnt if i would have bought it, but it was a gift. I like the sounds for the cheesyness of them. and all the beats are pretty generic so there really is no nead to make your own. Just lower the cymbals and the tempo and you have a hip-hop beat. I also run mine through an effects system so it ends up sounding pretty phat. I like it alot. its gonna become usefull some time. and i love the sounds. buy one for $5.
|Rating: 3 out of 5 posted Tuesday-Oct-27-1998 at 16:39
|Mike a professional user from USA writes:
I agree with Ando...this is what it is...is it an 808 or 909? Nope...but it has a chrachter that is quite its own. As far as programmability goes, true, it is a preset box, but with a little creative effects going, and some fat bass, this thing rocks...
|Rating: 3 out of 5 posted Thursday-Sep-03-1998 at 13:49
|Ando a hobbyist user from Knoxville, TN writes:
Well, its not as bad as the reviewer says... but it is pretty cheezy.
You CAN tweak the sounds - you just have to open it up to do so. There's lots of little pots to twist and turn.
The bass drum on mine is actually a hearty "BUMP" - but then again... when I bought it the bass didn't work, so I opened it up. By randomly shorting stuff I was able find a way to get it going - I think I caused the bass drum oscillator to be routed through the snare drum envelope generator! Because, before I could tweak the snare (white noise, pink noise, attack, decay, etc) but now its always just a strange blast of white noise! (Fine by me!)
Also, contrary to the reviewer's remarks, it will send trigger out on the whole, half, quarter, eighth, or sixteenth note, as well as on the bass drum hit. This can be handy: run it through heavy flange, then trigger the flanger's lfo with the trigger for some wacky fun.
Yes, it swings on the WRONG note! This is also crazy. But if you crank the tempo and the swing, you get this ultra-speed-freak-flam-action, which is also pretty wacky.
No, you can't sync it - so just sample it and go nuts.
To fatten it up, try running it through a resonant filter (Peavey Spectrum will do). Nice wiggy acid sound.
As to what Korg was thinking when they made it: this was one of those 1970's organ-top beat boxes. Think "Rhythm Ace." That should say it all.
P.S. Regardless of its poor quality, this thing IS a collector's item. I've seen people pay upwards of $200 for these things! So if you can get one in good condition for cheap (~$20) consider it an investment. Otherwise, buy it anyway for some ultra-cheesy beats!
|Rating: 2 out of 5 posted Monday-Aug-10-1998 at 14:34
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Children's book author Annie Banannie, Balloon Storyteller, brings reading assemblies and creative writing assemblies to elementary schools in Southern California. You can also find her hilarious "Balloon Theater" shows at libraries, preschools, community events, and private functions in Southern California and all over the USA.
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Packers Wednesday practice report: Matthews takes part, Woodson not present
Green Bay - The long-awaited return of LB Clay Matthews from a hamstring injury took place Wednesday inside the Don Hutson Center.
Matthews, sidelined since injuring himself in the Arizona game Nov. 4, practiced throughout the walk-through and appeared ready to take part in the full-speed portion of practice. Reporters don't get to watch that part, so we'll have to wait for an update from coach Mike McCarthy at around 1 p.m.
Not taking part in practice was S Charles Woodson (collarbone). McCarthy had hinted that Woodson might be available this week, but there was no sign of the veteran at practice. It's unclear if his absence was planned, injury-related or something else.
In addition to Matthews, OG T.J. Lang and DE Mike Neal returned to practice.
Lang and Evan Dietrich-Smith both got reps at left guard, but we'll know later whether Lang took turns at right tackle during the full-speed portion of practice.
Neal appeared to be flying around with no limitations on his injured shoulder.
Sill out are: WR Jordy Nelson (hamstring), DE C.J. Wilson (knee) and RB James Starks (knee).
On a lighter note, OT Marshall Newhouse and OG Josh Sitton were both wearing Aaron Rodgers jersies at the start of practice, obviously a tribute to it being 12-12-12 day. Neither wore the unflatteringly tight jersey well.
- Familiarity brought Starks back to Green Bay
- Video: Breaking down Saturday's Packers practice
- Packers haven't forgotten about ILB Beniquez Brown
- Packers heighten emphasis on punt return after 2015 struggle
- Packers WRs learning Getsy's way of doing things
- Thompson: 'We're starting a new year and we're playing for a championship'
- Video: Breaking down Packers' first padded practice
- Spriggs earns valuable lesson from Peppers
- Linsley still fighting through hamstring injury
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A new thread to ask for opinions.
I've become interested in SL's Borneo and was wondering if anyone had already made
comparisons with other similar fragrances from different houses.
All info is welcome.
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A new thread to ask for opinions.
I've become interested in SL's Borneo and was wondering if anyone had already made
comparisons with other similar fragrances from different houses.
All info is welcome.
SoGent, there were recent threads, in fact. Try searching for threads with Patchouli and/or Borneo in the title.
I recall at least one thread a few months ago that compared Coromandel and Borneo 1834. Having sampled them both together, I would say that Borneo is the more masculine and up-front of the two, but I'd put my money on the counter for Coromandel. It's an elegant, rich fragrance in the classic Chanel style. Also, I don't care for chocolate notes, and that killed Borneo for me.
Too much chocolate in Borneo 1834. For a better rendition of a chocolate that does not say "chocolate absolut", try Tom Ford Black Orchid.
I found it compared with A*Men from Thierry Mugler. But, as Asha said, the search function will help.
I am not really sure that Borneo 1834 has been improved upon yet but these are a few others to try.
Straight to Heaven, Killian - sweet rum and patchouli
Coromandel, Chanel - chocolate, leather, musk and patchouli
Pure Coffee, Thierry Mugler - a mocha machiatto latte with patchouli
1740 Marquis de Sade, Historie de Parfums - a fruit floral then chocolate + apricot with a leather and patchouli drydown.
I would agree with the comparisons of Coromandel, A*Men, and Straight to Heaven, but would disagree with the sentiment that it has too much chocolate. I've tested all three, and would love to own StH and Coromandel, but out of all of them I choose Borneo. I love patchouli, but at times it can get tiring and very strong, the chocolate in Borneo really does work wonderfully with it to keep it grounded. There's also a lovely camphorous background that is utterly unique and captivating. I agree with Snafoo as well, I said it before in other threads, Coromandel IS unisex, but it is incredibly lush and I can totally see how it leans to the feminine side whereas Borneo is definitely masculine.
Borneo 1834 is nonpareil. However, I have heard that Yves Rocher Neonatura Cocoon serves as a nice afforable alternative.
I thiught that Patchouli Antique by Les Néréides was sort of like Borneo without the chocolate or menthol.
I absolutely agree that its a less naughty A*Men , a little more refined and well behaved
I've done a side by side comparison of Borneo with Patchouli Leaves (Montale). The two are very similar. They could be fraternal twins. Take the chocolate from Borneo and replace it with suffocatingly heavy amber and you have Patchouli Leaves. I think they are both good compositions, but could never wear either. Borneo is too much of a gourmand, while Patchouli Leaves is oppressively ambery.
For me, Borneo is unique, not like A*Men at all, except of course that both have chocolate. Just get a sample and decide for yourself. If you know what patchouli smells like, however, just think of some dark chocolate powder mixed with it; not much more to it. It's a bit "perfumey," but other than that it's rather simple, though nice once in a while (unless you hate patch or choc in a frag, obviously).
I like Borneo for its unabashed presentation of patchouli and dark chocolate but I have to admit that A*Men has a more complex composition and Coromandel works better in heat.
Just a few of the threads:
ps - easy to compare with many others, but still one of the best in its genre.
Thank you fresh .... I spent all the time I could afford in front of the computer this morning but had to actually go work for a living. I appreciate the time it took for you to do that.
I'm not a HUGE fan of patchouli but Borneo is very well done I think.
Gonna throw Coro-whatever into the mix just to bounce it off of even if some do consider it more feminine.
SoGent: It's probably mentioned somewhere in the threads you'll be exploring that Borneo and Coromandel are both composed by C. Sheldrake. Borneo, working with S. Lutens and then later Coromandel with Mr. Polge at Chanel (correct me if I'm wrong). As mentioned Coromandel is a more luxe take on Patchouli and for me it works day and very much evening - I wear it a lot.
I have samples of Borneo but haven't bought it (yet anyway) because I ODed a bit on Patchouli in the 70s. Having said that I would like to check out Mazzolari Lui - if I'm not mistaken that's involves Patch in an interesting way . . .


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Just for an update. I had to download the source from the following link to get it to compile. http://zbar.hg.sourceforge.net/hgweb/zbar/zbar/file/5d1a09b5a8a0/zbar but, when i scan, i cant get it to work on my iphone os 3.1.3, 3 G. Does it only work on 3 GS? Thank you, ------------ before ----------- I can't get the sample code to compile. I followed the instruction on http://sourceforge.net/apps/mediawiki/zbar/index.php?title=HOWTO:_Add_a_barcode_reader_to_an_iPhone_app . I got 75 errors and 46 warning message, using SDK 3.1.3. example of the received error code is: Documents/Meguiar/myapp/zbar/iphone/../include/zbar/ZBarCaptureReader.h:48:0 /Users/Documents/Meguiar/myapp/zbar/iphone/../include/zbar/ZBarCaptureReader.h:48: error: expected specifier-qualifier-list before 'AVCaptureVideoDataOutput' Any idea? Thank you,
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It works great for what it's supposed to do, i had issues with focusing using my webcam, but I needed it for image files anyway. It works great on multiple pictures with multiple bar codes! Went through 60 images with 20 bar codes each in under 5 minutes. Also, not sure what that other reviewer was going on about, just did a virustotal scan on it and it's fine, remove the spaces: virustotal . com / en / file / 3404793b7ebeb59f2f44db131fa9e31ab736ca38816d6b449664ff43e23d8aea/analysis/1448387179/
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Easily, quickly, efficiently detects any bar code, no matter how bad he did not look :)
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Works great! I've been running this on an internal iPad Check-In app. It runs about 300 to 400 check-ins (scans) on a weekend. Never had it fail or crash. It's been running since 9/22/12. Good work! Also, I just downloaded 1.3.1 beta and it seems to run well on iOS 6.0.1. I ran into two small issues but not anything major. 1) On a 3 of 9 barcode that is short... very short, like two digits... it may scan only the second digit if phone is not looking straight on. (solution was a longer barcode) It's worth noting, I've never had this happen in a live environment but rather during testing only. 2) Our badges are photo IDs with a green border then the barcode next to it. The green was interfering with the ZBar scan. Too close together. Solution was to change the badge to have more spacing between the green and the barcode. More of a layout issue than a ZBar code issue.
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I think I found the answer to my own question.
It is pretty much Game Over Man, Game Over! There is however a sliver of hope.
First off let me say, I did really enjoy the 'final' version of the PC game, after the huge patch and DLC were added, especially the Bug Hunt maps.
There is a petition out there for more Bug Hunt type supported maps to be released. I know its a long shot but its something. If you are an Aliens fan and enjoyed the game please sign the petition. They even got cast members from the 1986 Aliens film to sign, Awesome!!! See link below.
I don't understand how Gearbox could make such lousy game with their wide experience in creation FPS games. (Half-Life Opposing Force and Borderlands are the best example)