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Shipping your car from La Center, Washington to Charleston, South Carolina with Flat Price Movers
You are moving from La Center to Charleston. You've probably heard people talking how tiresome and difficult long distance relocation can be. We are not saying they are wrong, but you can avoid problems and get over with it soon if you find the right help. When it comes to packing, it is all about organization. Ask your friends and family members to help you. However, when you decide to transport your vehicle to Charleston, too, your friends won't be so helpful. Hire a professional La Center auto shipping company Flat Price Movers.
We will safely ship your vehicle from La Center to Charleston, but also back to La Center if you ever need. There are many La Center auto shipping services in our offer, and you should choose those that will be the best for your car.
There is an option that almost every customer chooses, no matter what type of vehicle he or she has and no matter the destination. A free price estimate is an excellent service which gives you the opportunity to know how much money you will need for the shipment. All you have to do is to give us some information about your vehicle. Also, the important thing that we need to know is the length of the trip; tell us the distance between the old address in La Center and the new one in Charleston.
There are some things you need to decide on before you hand us your car keys. We have in our offer two types of carriers: an open and enclosed one. You won't regret whatever you choose. The open carrier is more affordable that enclosed, but you should know that your car will be exposed to some outside factors since it will be transported on the backs of an open transport carrier. The enclosed carrier is made for vehicles that need to be fully covered and protected from outside influences.
After you pick a carrier, it is time to decide how you want us to deliver your car. The options are door to door service and terminal to terminal service. There are many terminals all over the United States. However, if you don't have enough time to go to terminals to leave and pick up your car, choose door to door service.
If you have any questions about La Center auto shipping, feel free to call us and ask for answers. Don't forget that we provide other moving services, as well, so you can ask for more details about those, too. Now, let's learn something about transportation in Charleston.
Getting around
Apart from being a beautiful city for living, Charleston is easy to navigate. You will get used to it very quickly. Most streets are parallel or perpendicular, narrow or one-way. Some major roads are US 78, US 52, US 52A. And major east-west streets are Calhoun and Broad streets, which are two-way, and Tradd Street, which is one-way. The speed limit is 30 mph or as posted. Click here to see a detailed map of the city.
If you find an available spot downtown, the on-metered parking rate is 25 cents for 20 minutes. You can also pay with Smart Cards, which can be bought at the Charleston Visitor Center at 375 Meeting St. or the Revenue Collections Parking Division office at 180 Lockwood Blvd. Metered parking is free after 6pm, on Sundays and official city holidays. Price for the parking garages is $1 for 30 minutes. You can pay in cash or with a credit card. Click here to see all the available spots.
And click here to see the exact locations of parking garages.
Check out here the nearby gas stations.
See the traffic report here.
Flat Price Movers hopes that you will pick us to help you with your long distance move. Call us today to schedule La Center auto shipping right away.
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Automobile Transport
With Flat Price Moving, ship your automobile from the US to many destinations worldwide, open trailer or enclosed.
Whether you decide to ship your goods with our standard service or full service, Flat Price Moving can handle all your moving needs.
Our moving trucks are equipped with all the necessary equipment to pack everything you need. Even if you decide to add items in the last minute – we'll have you covered.
We offer storage for your household goods, including 30 days of free of charge. Our high standards mean your belongings is secure in a safe storage space.
What Our Portland Customers Say
- art e.Atlanta
I used Flat Price to ship my son's car to Atlanta from Southern California 7 months ago, so when it was time to move the car back to Southern California from Atlanta I decided to stay with Flat Price for... read more4/02/2018Author J.Atlanta
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Driving long distance to the north from the south could pose a serious safety risk during the winter season. My husband and I hate driving long distance as well. I knew I had to have my car transported. I was... read more12/20/2017
- Savonya B.Atlanta
I have transported a total of 4 vehicles with flat price moving, using both open and closed carriers. each transport went smoothly. The prices were extremely competitive and Jim was amazing with organizing the move and working with my schedule.... read more10/30/2017Liz H.Atlanta
Flat Price Movers are great. You will be absolutely pleased. The movers were very conscientious and professional. They were an hour late on pick-up but they were also about 5 hours early on delivery, so I'm not complaining. I really... read more9/12/2017Ian T.Atlanta
I had a great experience with Flat Price Moving and Auto Shipping. I had my Hyundai Sonata shipped from Marietta, GA to Fort Collins, CO. From the start, Bruce gave me a very reasonable quote of $1,150. Then they were... read more8/30/2017
- Brian H.Atlanta
I needed my Nissan Frontier 2003 pickup truck shipped from Sonoma County, CA to Atlanta, GA. I submitted a quotation request on the Flat Price Auto website and promptly received a guaranteed all-inclusive quote from Frank Feldesi for $1325 (no... read more4/16/2017McKenna T.Atlanta
I needed to ship my car from San Diego, CA to Atlanta, GA and within a day Frank was able to find a driver to move my car cross country. The car was shipped faster than I expected so the... read more3/27/2017Bill F.Atlanta
The previous 5 star reviews are accurate. Flat Price picked up and delivered two vehicles from Atlanta to Denver for me. Their representative, Nikki worked closely with me to ensure that the requested schedule was maintained. I had heard numerous... read more11/11/2015
- Simone H.Atlanta
They don't do subcontracting and that was something really important to us moving from the San Francisco Bay Area to Atlanta Georgia. They have all their own trucks so you know where your stuff is every step of the way-... read more10/11/2015Symone M.Atlanta
We love this company so much! They helped us move all of our stuff from the Bay Area to Atlanta last month! We were so afraid for our first big move and we constantly called Holly and Chy with questions/concerns/general... read more10/11/2015Ben K.Atlanta
I'm telling you what, I was in quite the pickle trying to find a reputable moving company when I was transfered. I spoke with Holly and Chi and they were more than helpful and accommodating with my crazy requests. Have... read more10/10/2015
- V M.Atlanta
Great auto shipping service! We worked with Dyllan and he showed us real good customer service. We needed to relocate two autos from Atlanta to different locations. By the way, our request didn't confuse the shipper, and we were charged... read more8/13/2015Gonzalo R.Atlanta
I have relocated with Flat Price Auto Shipping Atlanta twice. Both times I have seen professionalism from everyone I have talked to or met. Their drivers have great personalities. They arrived when promised, and transported my auto with no damage... read more7/10/2015
- Ravi B.Austin
Excellent auto moving company. It took me 10 minutes to setup moving my car from Austin to Phoenix. April is a fantastic customer service rep. She filled out all the paperwork and sent over a PDF contract for eSignature. She... read more4/06/2018
- Lyman K.Austin
This company was actually one of the cheaper priced options I researched. They were very assertive and over communicated the process - which I very much appreciated.1/28/2018
The driver was super flexible, and waited for over an hour for me because... read moreNiladrish C.Austin
I moved from Austin, TX to the Seattle area. Flat price was the 4th car company I contacted. They weren't the lowest price, but the yelp reviews looked good, and their representatives that spoke on the phone with were very... read more11/01/2017Mohd I.Austin
I had a pretty good experience with Flat Price Moving and Auto shipping. My quote from Texas to Washington was $1300 which was reasonable. My point of contact, Hank, was great! The pick up went pretty smoothly. However, there was... read more10/11/2017
- Linda N.Austin
We shipped a car to my daughter in Colorado. Bruce helped me on arranging the pickup and it was very easy. He emailed me a contract, we signed it, and then Bob picked up the car on the... read more9/14/2017Dan A.Austin
They were able to securely move a convertible to South Beach within a few days after I set up the appointment. Because of the car this was enclosed shipping. The final price was very close to the estimate they gave... read more1/17/2017eddie h.Austin
Moved from DC to LA. These guys were super accommodating and shipped my car with no issues. I got to LA later than the truck driver but they just stashed my car at their lot until I got into town.4/23/2016
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- Peter G.Austin
I heard about these guys on my friend's Facebook post who was moving back home for school. It was her first time living alone and near Austin Texas where she had virtually no family and little acquaintances. Honestly, if she... read more4/18/2016Arka M.Austin
I needed a car to be transported from Austin, TX. A friend of mine who had worked with Flat Price Moving/Auto Shipping before, referred me to them. They sounded very professional and knowledgeable about product transportation as well as city... read more3/26/2016Ilana O.Austin
Used them to ship a car last minute.3/15/2016
Seneca was our go to gal, and Rolando drive THEIR truck with the car. Both of them were amazing. Rolando was super responsible, quick, reliable and honest. Same exact qualities from Seneca.... read more
- Adrian G.Austin
So as everyone does, I called Flat price Movers in to get a moving quote and they have offered me an unbelievable price. they told me they have a truck in my area at the same week of my move... read more2/27/2016Janie E.Austin
I made a move to Texas this past month and thanks to this company the process was a lot better than i expected. They made the whole ordeal hassle free, all that i had to do was call them up... read more2/04/2016Eunbi P.Austin
It was first time moving long distances so I was a little anxious about which company to choose to ship my car. Based on the reviews on yelp, I called Flat Price Moving and Auto Shipping, and Nikkie who helped... read more12/11/2015
- Brenda S.Austin
I needed to make a fast car shipment from Austin to San Fran. I submitted an online quote request. A bit later a guy gave me a call back and he really took care of my vehicle. Despite the high... read more8/31/2015Daniela L.Austin
I've recently had the difficult task of finding a company for relocating my car after a big move. I couldn't drive it myself because we had too many other things going on and it was pretty far. I did my... read more8/19/2015
- Eddie Z.Boston
I shipped my car from Chicago to Boston right after the new year. It took them 2 days to ship the car. I was impressed by the delivery speed.1/22/2018
It was a good experience overall. Friendly staffs and reliable service.... read moreAshley K.Boston
Let me preface by saying I don't ever write reviews for companies, but after moving cross country from Boston to San Diego, I felt inclined to post a review about Flat Price and that if I didn't, I would be... read more10/11/2017Christine R.Boston
This is an amazing company. I recently used their services for a cross country move and auto transport. From the first contacts with Jordan and Bill on scheduling and a cost quote to the final delivery, the service and communication... read more9/15/2017
- stephanie w.Boston
I don't usually write reviews but these guys certainly deserve. This was my 8th move over the past 7 years and again interstate (MO to MA) so I have an idea how bad it can get. I was impressed with... read more9/07/2017Bill M.Boston
I shipped my car down for college and Flat Price made it easy and affordable. There customer service was second to none. The women I spoke with on the phone answered all my questions to my satisfaction. When they came... read more7/24/2017
- Joseph M.Boston
Used this company to move to a different state the prices were great, they took care of all my property very well and to make things even sweeter I need to use their storage for a couple of day because... read more10/13/2016Pamela A.Boston
Winston and his staff did a fantastic job with shipping my car & packing up additional items that were going to the same location. The timing of everything was fast & efficient. They matched/beat prices of a few surrounding competitors.... read more4/28/2016Dominik L.Boston
Storage facility appeared clean and tidy. All employees were friendly and professional. Rates overall were manageable & the full service packing/unpacking is quite a nice touch. Saves time and stress. This business offers a lot of options. All positive ones... read more4/28/2016
- Paola C.Boston
My parents set up my move with this company after finishing up school. Moving back home wouldn't have been easy without the services they provided me. When they came in, the workers were very nice and helpful. Part of their... read more4/27/2016Haim A.Boston
I used their services and couldn't be happier. I moved to Los Angeles from Boston and it was a bit of nerves wrecking about my stuff arriving in one piece. But after hearing friends about using this company, I felt... read more4/25/2016Antonio M.Boston
Having to travel for work is fun but exhausting as well. So finding a moving company to work with was very important. This was my second time using their services, and I must say that they are good at what... read more4/25/2016
- Alexander P.Boston
Actually found this company through my parents. Relocating is never easy, but if it's where work is, then you gotta do what you gotta do! Used this company to help make my move to my new home a 100x easier.... read more4/20/2016Frankie M.Boston
Used this company for their storage services. Just have too much stuff to fit all in my apartment and leaving my things in the attic is not very appealing. Monthly fees are affordable & first month is FREE!! They also... read more4/20/2016
- Antoinette M.Brooklyn
They really came through when I was in a jam. I had 3 days to move and ship my car from NY to CA. I called other companies who promised delivery but since they are only brokers they were unsuccessful... read more3/19/2018Jeff E.Brooklyn
Everything went great from the pick up to the drop off! Pick up in VA and Dropp=off in AZ, took 6 days(just want we wanted)2/27/2018
Communication the whole time was fantastic. I was called, emailed, texed with options and updates... read more
- Chaya G.Brooklyn
I recently shipped my car from NY to LA, and Flat Price Auto Shipping was great! They were very communicative, worked with me on the price, and were helpful all the way through.12/13/2017
When they couldn't get to my actual... read more
- Katie W.Brooklyn
We had a great experience moving our car from TX to NY with Flat Price Auto Shipping. They were very clear on their communication. We knew a few days before when they were coming and they called the night before... read more12/01/2017Ryan M.Brooklyn
What a great experience! My girlfriend and I were both relocating across the country from NYC to San Jose, CA for work and we had a ton of stuff to do for the move. I searched for a week before... read more12/01/2017Ted U.Brooklyn
I shipped a minivan from Brooklyn to San Diego. They showed up on time to pick up the car. They provided updates along the way. And they delivered it early. The car was handled with care. I would use them... read more9/26/2017
- Jiaxing Y.Brooklyn
Last month I shipped my car from NYC to Texas with Flat Price Auto Shipping and it was great. They were able to accommodate my relatively short shipping window and the car arrived in the exact same condition as I... read more9/15/2017Semira K.Brooklyn
I just recently moved from the Bronx to Miami and was kind of skeptical on shipping my vehicle since it was the first time I had done this. After reading these reviews I went ahead with flat price shipping. Jim... read more8/22/2017Raul P.Brooklyn
My move was carried out by Flat Price Auto Shippingand I feel myself very fortunate for this. They went above and beyond to make a perfect relocation. Their activities were so fluent. I am not so rich and I know... read more4/23/2016
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What kind of reputation does RWTH Aachen have as a university? What are the advantages of studying at an Excellence university? Find out why it is worth to enroll at RWTH Aachen.
Have you still not made a decision? Take advantage of our services that can help you choose a course of study. You will find the subject right for you.
The Student Advice Centre cooperates with schools and also supports parents accompanying their children on the path to making a decision. Photo: Student Advice Centre
Is your child already interested in science? Opportunities exist at RWTH Aachen to get to know the university long before the Abitur. Browse through our event calendar or seek advising directly from us.
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RWTH Aachen is largest employer and vocational training facility in the region. Is your child interested in vocational training at the university? 700 apprentices are currently profiting from the research oriented and practical training. Photo: Peter Winandy
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What can I study in Aachen? What subjects can I combine? What degrees are there? Photo: Peter Winandy
The RWTH Aachen SelfAssessments or SAM are getting mobile: from now on, schools have the opportunity to use the new "SAM on Tour" service. Upon request, a trained team from RWTH Aachen will come to your school, making it possible for pupils to complete self-assessments in familiar surroundings during class hours. The service is free of charge and all necessary equipment will be provided.
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The Netzwerk Teilchenwelt offers a hands-on approach to particle physics and astroparticle physics. The world of quarks, electrons, and co. can be experienced up close in schools, school laboratories, and museums. Photo: Juliana Socher/TU Dresden
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The Family Services Center is an advising and information office for all members of the university, who are expecting a child or are already parents. We are the right contact person for topics such as childcare, studying as a parent, maternity leave, or holiday free time. Photo: Peter Winandy
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The Family Services Center organizes childcare free of charge during events at the university as a particular service for members of institutes, central institutions, and other RWTH Aachen institutions.
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The Family Services Center offers a parent-child group for RWTH Aachen members every semester, in collaboration with Student Services. Photo: Peter Winandy
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The RWTH Aachen Family Services Center supports all members of the university in questions about family and the compatability of studies, career, research, and family. It invites you to take advantage of their comprehensive advising services about maternity rights, parent allowance, and parents' rights.
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RWTH Aachen honors the commitment of its employees to family-friendliness with the "FAMOS für FAMILIE" award". The prize is awarded by the University's Family Services Center and is endowed with 500 Euros. Photo: Martin Lux
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How much do studies even cost? Find out about the semester fee, BAföG, scholarships, and more on the topic Financing & Funding. Photo: Thilo Vogel
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People Behind KDE: Summer of Code 2007 (2/4)
People Behind KDE releases the second interview in its series of four interviews with students who are working on KDE as part of the Google Summer of Code 2007 - meet Bertjan Broeksema, Carlos Licea, Pierre Ducroquet and Gavin Beatty!
man in the garden
that man in the garden looks really scary to me
By nick at Sat, 2007/08/18 - 5:00am
Re: man in the garden
As a fellow bearded man, I resent the comment.
By Ian Monroe at Sat, 2007/08/18 - 5:00am
Re: man in the garden
As _the_ fellow bearded man, I've had that comment before!
By Gavin Beatty at Sat, 2007/08/18 - 5:00am
Re: man in the garden
I think he was referring to the merciless use of barbecue sauce, not the beard.
By Jake at Sun, 2007/08/19 - 5:00am
Thank you all
Thanks to all the students participating in this special Behind KDE series!
Your interviews will help people remember that starting to contribute to KDE is not as scary as it might look at the first glance.
Usually our most visible contributors are people who have been with the project for quite some time, so it is probably easy to forget that most of us did not start as gurus. Seeing what you all managed to accomplish in in this relatively short period of time, will hopefully encourage others to give it a try themselves.
And obviously also many thanks to Danny, for handling all the work behind (pun intended) the scenes.
By Kevin Krammer at Sat, 2007/08/18 - 5:00am
IM app idea
"An idea my mentor, Cristian Tibirna, had about IM apps"
what is that about? :)
By patcito at Sat, 2007/08/18 - 5:00am
Thanks to google for providing us with Pierre such a great ODF-hacker! :)
By Sebastian Sauer at Sun, 2007/08/19 - 5:00am
Re: Thanks
I must say that I'm really pleased to hear about his work. I suppose hacking input/output filter must be kind of boring, and having someone focusing on this is extremely good news. I'm looking forward to KOffice 2.0, it seems full of promises.
By Richard Van Den Boom at Sun, 2007/08/19 - 5:00am
Windows Users
I find the interview with Carlos Licea specially interesting. It seems he's one of the few that comes almost directly from the Windows world, and I'm sure he'll stay with our community for quite some time.
We'll probably get used to this as soon as KDE 4 starts working nicely on Windows, but it's even better when new comers to Linux start contributing so early. Surely they'll find a community they couldn't even imagine on the propietary world!
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African-American Genealogy Sources
The following materials are available from the Genealogy Collection located on the third floor of the McCain Library & Archives and, where noted, from Cook Library. The following list is a select bibliography and is not meant to be a comprehensive listing of all genealogy publications available for African-American research.
Afro-American Genealogy Sourcebook. By Tommie Morton Young. (Garland, 1987). [Cook Ref E185.96 .Y67 1987]
Black Genealogy. By Charles L. Blockson. (Prentice-Hall, 1977). [Cook CS21 .B55]
Black Genesis. By James Rose and Alice Eichholz. (Gale, 1978). [Cook CS21 .R57]
Blacks in Selected Newspapers, Censuses and Other Sources. Compiled by James Abajian. (G. K. Hall, 1985). [Cook Ref Z1361 .N39 A28 Suppl. No.1 1985 Vol. 1, Vol. 2, and Vol. 3]
Black Roots in Southeastern Connecticut, 1650-1900. By Barbara W. Brown and James M. Rose. (Gale, 1980). [Cook E185.93 .C7 B76]
Ethnic Genealogy : A Research Guide. Edited by Jessie Carney Smith. (Greenwood Press, 1983). [Cook CS49 .E83 1983]
Free African Americans of North Carolina and Virginia. By Paul Heinegg. (Clearfield, 1993). [Cook E185.96 .H48 1993]
Free Negro Owners of Slaves in the United States in 1830. Compiled by Carter G. Woodson. (Association for the Study of Negro Life and History, 1924). [Cook E185 .W8873]
List of Free Black Heads of Families in the First Census of the United States, 1790. Compiled by Debra Newman. (National Archives and Records Service, 1973). [Cook E185.96 .N47]
Local Sources for African-American Family Historians: Using County Court Records and Census Returns. By Joan W. Peters. (Northern Virginia Press, 1993). [Cook E185.96 .P385 1993].
Slave Genealogy: A Research Guide with Case Studies. By David H. Streets. (Heritage Books, 1986). Cook E185.96 .S817 1986]


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Strike up the band The Marching Mullet parade is back for another trip down Andy Rosse Lane. All merry-making musicians, enthusiastic entertainers, sassy second liners and dressed-up divas are invited to join the happy band.
Participants will meet at 7 p.m. Sept. 10 at Jensen's Twin Palm Resort and Marina on Captiva Island. The parade will leave from there at 7:25 p.m. and march down Andy Rosse Lane in time to catch the setting sun at Gulf of Mexico Beach.
For details on how to be a part of Captiva's Marching Mullet Band, call Dave Jensen at 472-5800.


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Beginners Guide:
Creating an mBot account /Purchasing mBot:
To begin botting you will need to first create a botaccount and then purchase mBot.
To do so please click the following link: http://botters-heaven.net/showthread...age-Botaccount
Once you've completed this process you will need to download the mBot suitable for which ever Silkroad version you play.
mBot Verison Overview: http://botters-heaven.net/showthread...rsion-Overview
mBot Downloads: http://botters-heaven.net/forumdisplay.php?16-Downloads
Once you have created your mBot account you will need to start mBot, but before doing so we advise you to do the following steps first:
-Make sure you have Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package (x86) installed before running mBot: http://www.microsoft.com/download/en...ang=en&id=5555
-Allow access to mBot through your: Antvirus, Firewall, and Router.
-Also, please take the time to view our FAQ: http://botters-heaven.net/showthread.php?205-mBot-FAQ
Let's get started:
First, create a new folder on your Desktop, and name it: "mBot"
Within that folder it's usually best to create sub folders for multiple accounts, that you want to use the bot with.
After you have created the subfolder we will use this for an example: "Subfolder 1" you will want to extract mBot_xxx.zip into that folder.
Once the files have been extracted right click mBot.exe and "Run as an administrator"
During loading of the bot you will be prompted to select your Silkroad folder. Direct the bot to it it it can load all necessary data.
Now that mBot has loaded you will notice there are multiple "Tabs" at the top.
These are the mBot navigation tabs for configuring mBot.
So, you should currently be on the "Client/Login" Tab. At the top left you will notice your Login and Password fields go ahead and fill them out. Be sure to check the box that says, "Save login details and autologin on startup. (This will save you a lot of time not having to re-enter your botaccount every time you start the bot.)
After you have completed that task click "Login."
Below that you will see the Client Control field.
Some Silkroad versions have different "Divisions" This is like two servers as one with multiple servers within them. So if you are playing a Silkroad version that requires this feature such as, Csro you will want to select a Division. If your Silkroad version doesn't require this feature just leave it as the default setting.
Please, please, please: Press "Save Settings" located on the bottom right after you have finished the Client/Login tab settings. Infact, click "Save Settings" after every tab it will just make your life so much easier!
Now for the Basics:
Click the "Loop" Tab.
On the left side you will see a list of drop down boxes.
These are for telling mBot what to purchase from the NPCs. You have your basic (Hp, Mp, Return Scrolls, etc...)
To enable these fields check the "Buy" box on the left of them and input the amount of potions/items you wish mBot to purchase. So, if you want 200Hp potions type 200 in the blank text field.
If you are playing Silkroad-R and wish to use the Token System be sure to check the box below that says, "Get from free potion supplier"
After you are done click: "Save Settings"
We will return to this page in a few minutes to setup the Walkscript, but first lets knock out the Skill Setup while you're in town so you don't get mauled by mobs in your training area.
Click: "Fight Tab.
To see your current skills in game you will have to click: "Refresh Skills" In the left box you will see a list of all your Attack/Buff skills. Simple select the skill you wish to use and click the ">>" button to move it to the proper skill box located on the right.
You can even adjust the skills by selecting a skill and clicking the Up and Down button.
You also may select different skills depending on which monster type the bot attacks (normal, champion, giant, ...). However if you do not put any skills for a certain monstertype, the bot will just use the skills for "General" monster.
Once you are done click: "Save Settings"
Let's navigate back to the "Loop" Tab and create our Walkscript.
You will see a field in the top right that says, "Record Script" this is where you will create the walking area from point A to point B and start your training.
So, let's use a return scroll to return to the respawn point in town.
From this point don't move until you have clicked: "Start Record"; now simply click on the ground in front of you short distances avoiding obstacles until you reach your training area.
Once you are done go back to the mBot window, and click: "Stop Recording and "Save Record".
From there click the "Area" Tab and where it says, "Walkscript" click the: "..." button and navigate to where you saved the script and press "OK".
Adjust your range (This is how far your character will walk within the training area.) to what ever is suitable for you.
Now you are ready to "Start training".
There are many more configuration options for the bot. This guide only allows you for a quickstart into botting.
More detailed information is availabe here: Complete Guide
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Passover These Wrecks
During the celebration of Passover, it's traditional for participants to avoid all types of leavening, like yeast. In fact, you could say this is one of the most important, key features of the entire celebration.
probably not celebrating the Seder. And, at least to my knowledge, there are no Buddhist Seders or New Age Seders or Ed Hardy Seders; Jews pretty much have a corner on the Seder market.
(Although, all things being equal, maybe I should write it on a chocolate bar.)
Update from john: [rubbing temples] To those of you currently chilling in the Epcot Bunker™, yes, anyone can make a lovely Seder. Apparently there are [insert comment count here] non-Jews doing so.
It's still Jewish.
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I want to delete a record from a table and no one should ever be able to recover the deleted data. I have done delete operation but the record is still in the undo segments. And one can do flashback and retrive that row.


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See that pretty little garnish? That's a rose geranium flower. This weekend I made Rose Geranium Syrup with plans to mix up some summertime cocktails with it.
For those who don't know, rose geranium is a rose-scented herb that has a very distinct floral aroma. Seriously, you can smell it from a mile away. Last summer, I infused heavy whipping cream with it to make a rose geranium whipped topping. A big dollop of it was perfect atop a big bowl of berries—it complemented the fruit perfectly.
Lately we've been getting the BEST berries from the farmer's market. The blackberries have been especially good—perfectly sweet and tart, bursting with flavor when you pop 'em in your mouth. I've never had any like them before!
Now, imagine these plump little berries in a cocktail with a delicate floral flavor from the rose geranium… doesn't the thought of it make you swoon?
Summer's Garden
5 Blackberries
.5 oz. Rose Geranium Syrup*
.25 oz. Lemon Juice
1.5 oz. Gin
In a pint glass, muddle blackberries with Rose Geranium Syrup and lemon juice. Fill the glass with ice, add gin, and shake well. Strain into rocks glass over fresh ice.
*Simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water, heated) infused with rose geranium.


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Judge to Hear Petition for Custody of Belcher Baby
INDEPENDENCE, MO -- A petition filed by the mother of a Kansas City Chiefs player who killed his girlfriend before taking his own life is scheduled to be considered in a brief court hearing.
Cheryl Shepherd, mother of Jovan Belcher, is seeking custody of 4-month-old Zoey Belcher and to be named administrator of her son's estate. A court spokeswoman says the only action expected at Friday's probate hearing is to change the status of the custody petition to contested from uncontested.
Belcher fatally shot Zoey's mother, Kasandra Perkins, at their Kansas City home Dec. 1 before killing himself in front of coaches and Chiefs officials outside Arrowhead Stadium.
Shepherd, of West Babylon, N.Y., took temporary custody of Zoey after the shooting. Relatives of Perkins have filed a petition in Texas also seeking custody.


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There's something undeniably cute about a pinafore dress. But cute doesn't always mean saccharine - if you're after something tougher opt for denim fabrics, or offset your look with ankle boots for a cool festival-ready finish. For a reliable summer style – layer a denim pinafore over a bralet or tee.


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Unhappy investors in the now-bankrupt Point Center Financial Inc. on Thursday demanded that Assemblywoman Diane Harkey resign from office and abandon her candidacy for the state Board of Equalization.
Harkey, R-Dana Point, and her husband, Dan, controlled Point Center Financial Inc., an Aliso Viejo-based company that has been sued by dozens of investors on allegations of investment fraud. The company, which sells investments in trust deeds, filed for bankruptcy in February – a move that indefinitely delayed the litigation brought by the group of investors.
"She is an elected official; she has a sworn obligation to protect the interests of the people of California, and that means protecting everybody," said Jeffery G. Gomberg, a plaintiff on behalf of the estate of his father, who died recently at 93. "And this is what makes me angry and why I feel its wrong that she's in office while this disagreement is going on."
Diane Harkey could not be reached for comment at her office in Sacramento late Thursday afternoon.
But the Harkeys' attorney, Jeffrey Benice said that the allegations against her are "outrageous," "defamatory" and patently untrue. He said Diane Harkey did not own, work for, or have any involvement in the business decisions of Point Center Financial. He said the investors were attempting to attack Diane Harkey to pressure her husband into settling the lawsuit.
Benice tried and failed to get Diane Harkey dismissed from the lawsuit in 2010, arguing that she played no role in Point Center except as an investor. Investor's losses were not the fault of Point Center Financial, but of the great recession, Benice has said.
The approximately 80 investors named as plaintiffs in the civil lawsuit disagree, saying the Harkeys mismanaged their money and lost $43 million of it – some of which may have been siphoned off to support Diane Harkey's political ambitions and the couple's lifestyle.
"Investors have lost 96-cents on the dollar invested yet you and your husband continue to live in a guard gated, ocean front home, drive a Rolls Royce, own a stable of horses and otherwise live an affluent lifestyle paid for by investors," said the letter that 20 investors said Thursday they planned to sign and send to Harkey.
Benice said it was his understanding that the Harkeys bought their home in 2002, and that their Rolls Royce is 8 years old.
The political stakes are high for Diane Harkey, who was elected to the state Assembly in 2006 after earlier serving on the Dana Point City Council. She is in a four-way race with two other Republican legislators for the GOP-leaning Third District seat on the state Board of Equalization in 2014.
On Thursday, investors said Diane Harkey had no business running for the Board of Equalization, which decides tax policy, while her fiduciary judgment is in question.
"You claim to be a financial expert but at the same time you claim you had no idea what was happening with a company that you (were) deriving income from, that your husband owns and now you want a seat on the Board of Equalization that requires some financial sophistication and sense of fairness," the investors' letter said. "Fraud is not financial sophistication and avoiding justice is not fairness."
Plaintiffs Wanda and Robert Wells, of Newport, said they invested almost $2.2 million in Point Center and lost almost all of it. The couple, both of whom are retired, said they were grateful they had not lost all of their savings or their home, as others had.
Wanda Wells said she did not trust Diane Harkey to make decisions involving taxpayer money because the Harkeys derived income from the now-bankrupt Point Center.
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As I have previously pointed out, two top IMF officials and the former Vice President of the Dallas Federal Reserve have all warned that the U.S. has been taken over by an oligarchy.
Wednesday, the head of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, Thomas Hoenig, agreed:
If we hesitate to make needed changes, we will perpetuate an oligarchy of interests that will fail to serve the best interests of business, the consumer and the U.S. economy…
In discussing any aspect of financial reform, one of the most significant changes that must be accomplished is the end of "Too Big to Fail" . . . Institutions must be allowed to fail, no matter their size or political influence…The effect is to lower the costs to these firms and significantly raise costs to the taxpayer and, ultimately, to fundamentally weaken our financial system.


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TWA Terminal
The terminal encompasses some early airport technology and advancements during the dawning of commercial jet travel, including the "satellite plan", jetways, and baggage carousels. In the satellite plan, the "aircraft gates are clustered around structures built on the runway ramp away from the main terminal." The form of the building itself invokes the act of flying with its "wings" and implied upward motion. The building is created "by four intersecting vaults separated by narrow bands of skylights and supported on four Y-shaped piers," and "has an upward soaring quality." The concrete structure "required special engineering and construction methods."
Name(s) of surrounding area/building(s): Jet Blue Terminal Building
Other relations: The Jet Blue Terminal Building is currently under construction. During its construction, the TWA Terminal has been partially demolished, and renovated. The Jet Blue structure sits next to the TWA Terminal, connected via pedestrian tubes. The new terminal building is "meant to keep a low profile next to the Saarinen building." Demolition on the building began in July 2005.
Construction on the TWA Terminal began in December 2005. The final steel beam of the new construction was put into place in October 2006.
The terminal encompasses some early airport technology and advancements during the dawning of commercial jet travel, including the "satellite plan", jetways, and baggage carousels. The concrete structure "required special engineering and construction methods."
The construction of the terminal took place at the beginning of the "jet age" of air travel, and incorporated new technologies that reflect this social change (including the satellite plan, jetways and baggage carousels).
The TWA Terminal "is among the chief works of one of the most highly-regarded architectural firms of the modern era." In designing the terminal, Saarinen created a "very distinctive and memorable building while still adhering to the master plan of the airport. The design of the building expressed Saarinen's intention 'to interpret the sensation of flying' and 'be experienced as a place of movement and transition.'" Canonical status: In the TWA Terminal, "Saarinen's firm revolutionized air terminal design through its use of daring concrete and glass forms and technological advances, producing a distinctive and highly-acclaimed work of expressionistic architecture…"
i "Gensler to Design JetBlue Terminal for JFK," Gensler Architects, Aug. 5, 2004, 31 Jan. 2007(http://www.gensler.com/news/2004/jetblue.html
ii "Trans World Airlines Flight Center (now TWA Terminal A) at New York International Airport" Landmarks Preservation
Commission July 19, 1994.
iii Margaret Foster, "The Terminal Takes Off," Preservation Online. 31 August 2005, 31 January 2007(http://www.nationaltrust.org/magazine/archives/arc_news_2005/083105.htm)
iv "JetBlue Airways Celebrates Significant Construction Milestone at JFK's Terminal Five," JetBlue Airways Corporation
Oct. 17, 2006, 31 January 2007 (http://www.primezone.com/newsroom/news.html?d=106993)
v "DOCOMOMO Helps Safeguard Saarinen's TWA Terminal," AIA Architect August 2001, 31 January 3007(http://www.aia.org/aiarchitect/thisweek/tw0727/0727tw1twaadd.htm)
vi Stephanie Stubbs, "Saarinen's TWA Terminal and the Moment of Truth," AIA Architect September 2001, 31 January 2007(http://www.aia.org/aiarchitect/thisweek/tw0727/0727tw2projecttwa.htm)


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SEC Case Shows Greater Scrutiny of EB-5 Programs
Visa Program Allows Foreigners to Live in U.S. if They Invest in Job-Creating Businesses
A civil fraud case filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission in South Texas is the latest sign of stepped-up government scrutiny of a visa program that allows foreigners to live in the U.S. if they invest substantial sums in job-creating enterprises.
The SEC claims that a McAllen, Texas, company with government approval to participate in the EB-5 program pocketed investors' cash and never got anyone a visa. Last week, Judge Randy Crane of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas issued an injunction...


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November 2014
"Inspiring Health and Art in the community"
This is the mission of Graffiti HeArt, a non-profit organization focused on promoting urban graffiti and street art in positive ways by showcasing urban artists and art through commissioned projects on various approved canvases. Urban community revitalization as well as educational scholarships for the underserved youth and aspiring artists is our purpose.
Tour the Graffiti HeArt site and contact us ( firstname.lastname@example.com ) if you are interested in funding a commissioned project, or if you would like to sponsor a graffiti mural project.


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Save money and help the planet by reducing your carbon footprint.
The average Australian household produces about 14 tonnes of greenhouse gas every year. Although some big polluters pay a price for pumping out smog, individuals are responsible for regulating their own output. Making small changes in your life to reduce your carbon footprint isn't as hard as it sounds, and we've got the tips, tricks and important info you need to start living on Green Street.
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A city girl was driving back to town after attending a family funeral when she ran out of gas. It was getting late so she asked two good ol' boys sitting on the stoop of a mobile home where she could get some gas.
Well, said one, the fillin' station ain't open 'till tomorrie, but I reckon you kin stay the night with me & Billy-Bob here.
She accepted, only to be told that there was only one bed, which both Billy-Bob & Billy-Ray slept in. Thinking it might be fun, she went ahead anyway. When all three of them were all tucked in, they were just about to jump her bones when she halted proceedings.
Pulling out two condoms, she said, You nice boys wouldn't want me to get pregnant, would you? Here, put these on.
They did. The three of them proceeded to have the time of their lives. In the morning the car got gassed up and our girl went back to the city.
Three months later, Billy-Bob and Billy-Ray were sitting on the stoop, chewin' on some RedMan.
D'ya remember that city girl who stopped by here a while back? asked Billy-Ray.
Ah sure do, said Billy-Bob, with a smirk.
D'ya really care if she gets pregnant?
Nah, said Billy-Bob.
Well, lets get these STUPID things off of our dicks!


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Polycom® RealPresence® Video Solutions Selected by Bajaj Group to Streamline Operations and Enhance Collaboration across Energy Sector's Remote Power Plants in India
Indian conglomerate improves project execution and delivery as video aids faster decision making and efficiency between teams
New Delhi, India – Nov. 7, 2012: Polycom, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLCM) the global leader in open standards-based unified communications and collaboration (UC&C), today announced that Bajaj Group is using Polycom® RealPresence® video solutions to streamline its operations, reduce opex costs and enhance collaboration between the company's corporate headquarters in Mumbai and Noida, its group companies, and six power plants, operated by the Energy division, in remote locations across India. This has helped the company to significantly improve delivery times on projects and reduce its travel and downtime manifold, going up to 70 percent in the space of 12 months, whilst also enhancing the productivity of its workers and cutting down on carbon emissions.
The Bajaj Group is amongst India's top 10 business conglomerates. It has interests in a diverse range of sectors from power generation, fast moving consumer goods (FMCG), and coal mining to sugar manufacturing, ethanol production and real estate. The group currently employs over 15,000 people across India. The company's Energy business division, which is privately held by the Bajaj family, is in the midst of implementing 2,500 megawatts (MW) coal-based independent power plants in the state of Uttar Pradesh. With its power plants currently dispersed across six remote locations in India, some 1,500 kilometers from the corporate headquarters, its site employees faced challenges in communication and project execution due to their isolated locations and lack of basic amenities.
Bajaj employees conduct a project review
using the Polycom RealPresence HDX room
solution in its remote power plant in Uttar Pradesh
With Polycom's RealPresence video solutions, ranging from Polycom® RealPresence® Desktop solutions and the Polycom® VVX® 1500 (business media phone with video collaboration) to Polycom® RealPresence® Immersive (Polycom® RPX®) and RealPresence® HDX Room solutions, Bajaj Group has increased efficiencies across its business units, namely for the energy sector, and enhanced collaboration across employee communications, business-critical processes and executive board meetings. Video collaboration has become the norm for employees of Bajaj Group who have readily adopted the solutions for its ease and convenience by conducting internal meetings, project reviews, HR interviews, and training across distances, in real-time.
Prior to the implementation of Polycom solutions, Bajaj staff and key senior officials were required to travel great distances for in-person meetings, which proved time consuming and costly. During the construction, operation and maintenance phase in the power business, quick decisions were required to ensure speedy project delivery times and enable high productivity levels.
Spearheading the video conferencing deployment was Mr. Kushagra Nayan Bajaj, Vice Chairman of the Bajaj Group, who was in search of a solution that could be used to avoid decision delays and help to improve efficiency and speed operations. Polycom's RealPresence solutions fit the company's requirements exactly, extending from the boardroom and conference rooms to desktop and mobile environments, giving remote teams the ability to instantly initiate high quality, ad-hoc video calls at the touch of a screen from anywhere no matter their location, and share content in real-time and record it whenever needed for playback later, saving time and resources while enabling greater knowledge-sharing.
Polycom's RealPresence Immersive RPX room
solution replaces in-person meetings and provides
a true-to-life experience for Bajaj enabling them to
conduct reviews & make speedy decisions
The company has already witnessed increasing demand and usage for the video conferencing solutions and will look to expand the solution further across its various business units, providing equal access to the video conferencing facilities to all employees from management down to junior staff.
The complete solution is powered by the Polycom® RealPresence® Platform – the most comprehensive and interoperable software infrastructure for universal HD video collaboration – which provides robust provisioning, management, scalability, reliability, and security. The RealPresence Platform's unsurpassed support for interoperability transforms islands of employees and fragmented communications systems into a seamless video enterprise, which makes enterprise-grade video easily and securely accessible to all authorized personnel whether they're mobile, remote, or on-site. Polycom recently introduced a rich new suite of open APIs that facilitate the development of custom applications and extend the value of the Polycom RealPresence Platform.
"Polycom's range of video solutions provide the high-definition quality, multi-party, face-to-face meeting experience we require to aid project-related and corporate-level discussions, making it easier for us to reach out to our remote sites, or to be reached instantly, regardless of location," according to Mr. Bajaj. "Although widely used in our energy business, video collaboration is gaining more acceptance in other parts of the organization too such as in our sugar, coal mining and real estate divisions."
"In a power plant environment, frequent and immediate communication with corporate headquarters is especially necessary for Bajaj Energy to ensure uninterrupted operations and business continuity," said Mr. Dinesh Kumar, CIO, Bajaj Energy Pvt. Ltd. "For Bajaj employees, video collaboration is accessible 24 hours a day, thereby reducing the risks of delays in projects due to lack of communication."
A key requirement and benefit of the solution for Bajaj Group was the comprehensive product support provided by Polycom, due to the demanding nature of their business and the frequency for which video is used. Bajaj Group deployed Polycom's Immersive Telepresence ImmersiveCare Services offering dedicated adoption services and ongoing support for RealPresence Immersive solutions including software updates and upgrades, advance parts replacement, onsite support and 24x7 telephone access to technical experts.
"Polycom's comprehensive adoption services support was a great benefit for us, enabling us to start using the video solutions as quickly as possible, thereby saving invaluable time and resources in which we were able to increase our efficiency in daily operations," said Mr. Kumar.
"Polycom's business video collaboration solutions are recognized as mission critical to organizations because they remove the barriers of distance and time, empowering teams to meet, share and manage information immediately, and make decisions more efficiently. Polycom is focused on providing complete end-to-end unified communications and collaboration solutions to meet our customers' needs," said Mr. Neeraj Gill, Managing Director, India & SAARC, Polycom.
Bajaj Group has shown interest for expanded use of Polycom's RealPresence Platform by integrating the software into existing IBM Sametime® desktop clients, letting users launch video collaboration sessions easily and intuitively from within familiar interfaces and normal workflows. Polycom RealPresence solutions offer native integration with IBM Sametime® and IBM Connections. The company will also look to incorporate mobility solutions such as the Polycom® RealPresence® Mobile for tablets and smartphones, extending video collaboration beyond the office and allowing mobile employees to participate in group or one-on-one video meetings on the device of their choice.
About The Bajaj Group
The Bajaj Group is amongst India's top 10 business conglomerates. It has interests in a diverse range of sectors from Power Generation, Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), Coal Mining, Sugar Manufacturing, Ethanol Production and Real Estate. The total Group revenues exceed US$ 1 billion with a gross market cap of over US$ 1.5 billion. The group currently employs over 15,000 people across India.
The Energy business is privately held by the family and is in the midst of implementing 2,500 MW coal based independent power plants in the state of Uttar Pradesh, the capacity of thermal plants shall further grow to 4500MW. For this, a total investment of around US$ 5 billion is proposed in the next 6 years. Power purchase agreements have already been entered into with the State utilities for a long-term period of 25 years.
The Bajaj Group continuously seeks new avenues and potential opportunities for growth in India and abroad.
About Polycom
Polycom is the global leader in open standards-based unified communications and collaboration (UC&C) solutions for voice and video collaboration, trusted by more than 415,000 customers around the world. Polycom solutions are powered by the Polycom® RealPresence® Platform, comprehensive software infrastructure and rich APIs that interoperate with the broadest set of communication, business, mobile and cloud applications and devices to deliver secure face-to-face video collaboration in any environment. Polycom and its ecosystem of over 7,000 partners provide truly unified communications solutions that deliver the best user experience, highest multi-vendor interoperability, and lowest TCO. Visit www.polycom.com or connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to learn how we're pushing the greatness of human collaboration forward.
© 2012 Polycom, Inc. All rights reserved. POLYCOM®, the Polycom logo, and the names and marks associated with Polycom's products are trademarks and/or service marks of Polycom, Inc. and are registered and/or common law marks in the United States and various other countries. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
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Protect Your Site with a Blackhole for Bad Bots
One of my favorite security measures here at Perishable Press is the site's virtual Blackhole trap for bad bots. The concept is simple: include a hidden link to a
robots.txt-forbidden directory somewhere on your pages. Bots that ignore or disobey your robots rules will crawl the link and fall into the trap, which then performs a WHOIS Lookup and records the event in the blackhole data file. Once added to the blacklist data file, bad bots immediately are denied access to your site. I call it the "one-strike" rule: bots have one chance to follow the robots.txt protocol, check the site's
robots.txt file, and obey its directives. Failure to comply results in immediate banishment. The best part is that the Blackhole only affects bad bots: normal users never see the hidden link, and good bots obey the robots rules in the first place.
In five easy steps, you can set up your own Blackhole to trap bad bots and protect your site from evil scripts, bandwidth thieves, content scrapers, spammers, and other malicious behavior.
The Blackhole is built with PHP, and uses a bit of
htaccess to protect the blackhole directory. The blackhole script combines heavily modified versions of the Kloth.net script (for the bot trap) and the Network Query Tool (for the whois lookups) (404 link removed 2012/07/08). Refined over the years and completely revamped for this tutorial, the Blackhole consists of a single plug-&-play directory that contains the following four files:
.htaccess– basic directory protection
blackhole.dat– server-writable log file (serves as the blacklist)
blackhole.php– checks requests against blacklist and blocks bad bots
index.php– generates blackhole page, performs whois lookup, sends email, and logs data
These four files are all contained in a single directory named "
Installation Overview
I set things up to make implementation as easy as possible. Here are the five basic steps:
- Upload the
/blackhole/directory to your site
- Ensure writable server permissions for the
- Add a single line to the top of your pages to include the
- Add a hidden link to the
/blackhole/directory in the footer of your pages
- Prohibit crawling of the
/blackhole/by adding a line to your
It's that easy to install on your own site, but there are many ways to customize functionality. For complete instructions, jump ahead to Implementation and Configuration. For now, I think a good way to understand how it works is to check out a demo..
One-time Live Demo
I have set up a working demo of the Blackhole for this tutorial. It works exactly like the download version, but it's configured to block you only from the demo, not from the entire site. Here's how it works:
- First visit to the Blackhole demo loads the trap page, runs the whois lookup, and adds your IP address to the blacklist data file
- Once you're added to the blacklist, all subsequent requests for the Blackhole demo will be denied access
So you get one chance to see how it works. Once you visit, your IP will be blocked from the demo only – you will still have full access to this tutorial (and everything else). That said, here is the demo link: Blackhole Demo. Visit once to see the Blackhole trap, and then again to observe that you've been blocked. If I were to include the
blackhole.php in the header of my theme files, you would be banned from pretty much the entire site.
Implementation and Configuration
Here are complete instructions for implementing and configuring the Perishable Press Blackhole:
Step 1: Download the Blackhole zip file, unzip and upload to your site's root directory. This location is not required, but it enables everything to work out of the box. To use a different location, edit the
include path in Step 3.
Step 2: Change file permissions for
blackhole.dat to make it writable by the server. The permission settings may vary depending on server configuration. If you are unsure about this, ask your host. Note that the blackhole script needs to be able to read, write, and execute the
blackhole.dat file.
Step 3: Include the bot-check script by adding the following line to the top of your pages:
<?php include($_SERVER['DOCUMENT_ROOT'] . "/blackhole/blackhole.php"); ?>
blackhole.php script checks the request IP against the blacklist data file. If a match is found, the request is blocked with a customizable message. See the source code for more information.
Step 4: Include a hidden link to the
/blackhole/ directory in the footer of your pages:
Do NOT follow this link or you will be banned from the site!
This is the hidden link that bad bots will follow. It's currently hidden with CSS, so 99% of visitors won't ever see it. To hide the link from users without CSS, replace the anchor text with a transparent 1-pixel GIF image.
Step 5: Finally, add a
Disallow directive to your site's
robots.txt file:
User-agent: *
Disallow: /blackhole/
This step is pretty important. Without the proper robots directives, all bots would fall into the Blackhole because they wouldn't know any better. If a bot wants to crawl your site, it must obey the rules! The robots rule that we are using basically says, "All bots DO NOT visit the
/blackhole/ directory or anything inside of it." More on this in the next section..
Further customization: The previous five steps will get the Blackhole working, but there are some details that you'll want to customize:
index.php(lines #27/28): Edit to/from email addresses with your own
index.php(lines #149/161): Check/replace path to your contact form
index.php(line #113): Line to whitelist user-agents (optional)
blackhole.php(line #30): Line to whitelist user-agents (optional)
blackhole.php(line #39): Check/replace path to your contact form
These are the recommended changes, but the PHP is clean and generates valid HTML5, so feel free to modify the source code as needed. Note that beyond these three items, no other edits need made.
Caveat Emptor
Blocking bots is serious business. Good bots obey
robots.txt rules, but there may be potentially useful bots that do not. Yahoo is the perfect example: it's a valid search engine that sends some traffic, but sadly the Yahoo Slurp bot is too stupid to follow the rules. Since setting up the Blackhole several years ago, I've seen Slurp disobey robots rules hundreds of times.
Bottom line: the Blackhole will block any bot that disobeys the Update: By default, the Blackhole no longer blocks any of the popular search engines. See the next section for more information.
robots.txt directives. Proceed accordingly.
Whitelisting Search Bots
Initially, the Blackhole blocked any bot that disobeyed the
robots.txt directives. Unfortunately, as discussed in the comments, Googlebot, Yahoo, and other major search bots do not always obey robots rules. And while blocking Yahoo! Slurp is debatable, blocking Google, MSN/Bing, et al would just be dumb. Thus, the Blackhole now "whitelists" any user agent identifying as any of the following:
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- teoma (Ask)
- slurp (Yahoo)
Whitelisting these user agents ensures that anything claiming to be a major search engine is allowed open access. The downside is that user-agent strings are easily spoofed, so a bad bot could crawl along and say, "hey look, I'm teh Googlebot!" and the whitelist would grant access. It is possible to verify the true identity of each bot, but as X3M explains in the comments, doing so consumes significant resources and could overload the server. Avoiding that scenario, the Blackhole errs on the side of caution: it's better to allow a few spoofs than to block any of the major search engines.
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BOOTHWYN - The Pottsgrove swim teams closed out the regular season on a high note sweeping Chichester in their final dual at the Eagles pool, Friday night, in a make-up meet after being snowed out a week ago.
The Pottsgrove girls, led by three four-event winners, beat Chichester, 94-75, making sure they were not going to close out the season winless and nailing down their first victory.
The Pottsgrove boys, led by Morgan Schreiber with four wins, downed Chichester, 89-68, for their second win of the season.
With the Falcons low on numbers, everybody had to step up and swim many races to beat the Eagles.
Individually for the Falcons girls, Alicia Youtzy won the 200-yard freestyle (2;27.56) and the 100 free (1:12.82). Courtney Sheffer the 200 individual medley (2:36.08) and 100 backstroke (1:06.28), Lisa Polli the 50 free (29.75) and 500 free (7:01.00), with all three also swimming on two winning relays. MacKenzie Gross won the 100 breaststroke (1:23.21) and swam on the winning 200 free relay. The Falcons girls swept all three relays.
Leading the Falcons boys, Schreiber won the 200 IM (2:21.56), the 100 back (57.37) and swam on the winning 200 and 400 free relays. Jacob Harvey took the 200 free (2:09.03), the 100 butterfly and swam on the 400 free relay. Kevin Bash won the 500 free (5:42.31), Owen Agnew the 100 breast (1:17.51) and both also swam on two winning relays.
BOYS ICE HOCKEY Delbarton 5, Hill School 4: The Blues made a concerted comeback after being down two goals late in the third period of their non-league game with Delbarton.
Hill scored twice in the last minute to take Delbarton to sudden death overtime. The final two goals for the Blues, both on the power play, were scored six seconds apart to tie the game at four apiece. Ultimately, Hill would fall in the overtime period to the reigning New Jersey state champions.
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Chapter 1: One-on-One Time with AutoCAD.
Chapter 2: Drawing on and in AutoCAD.
Chapter 3: Navigating the AutoCAD Interface.
Chapter 4: All about Files.
Chapter 5: Basic Tools.
Chapter 6: Setting Up Drawings.
Chapter 7: Precision Tools.
Book II: 2D Drafting.
Chapter 1: Drawing Objects.
Chapter 2: Modifying Objects.
Chapter 3: Managing Views.
Book III: Annotating Drawings.
Chapter 1: Text: When Pictures Just Won't Do.
Chapter 2: Dimensioning.
Chapter 3: Hatching Your Drawings.
Chapter 4: Scaling Mt. Annotation.
Book IV: LT Differences.
Chapter 1: The LT Difference.
Chapter 2: Extending AutoCAD LT.
Chapter 3: Mixed Environments.
Book V: 3D Modeling.
Chapter 1: Introducing the Third Dimension.
Chapter 2: Using the 3D Environment.
Chapter 3: Viewing in 3D.
Chapter 4: Moving from 2D to 3D.
Chapter 5: Working with Solids.
Chapter 6: Rendering: Lights, Camera, AutoCAD!
Book VI: Advanced Drafting.
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Chapter 4: Organizing Your Drawings.
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Paul Chunyk has been a resident of San Diego for over a decade, the entirety of which has been spent practicing real estate. Before moving to San Diego, Paul attended Arizona State University, where he worked for Grubb & Ellis BRE specializing in the lease and sale of retail and office space. After moving to San Diego, he worked for another commercial real estate company, Marcus & Millichap, where his specialty was Senior Housing (skilled nursing and assisted living) throughout the western United States. In 2009, Paul decided that he wanted a more personal relationship with his clients and started CA Realty Group. In 2016 Paul and his agents joined Pacific Sotheby's as the Chunyk Group to bring even more value and resources to their luxury real estate clients.
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March 26, 2012
Lake Austin ShareLunker Streak Continues; O.H. Ivie Joins In
ATHENS—Lake Austin has produced two more Toyota ShareLunkers, bringing its season total to five. The last two were caught on the same day, March 21.
Lake O.H. Ivie, which had a hot streak the past two seasons, produced its first entry of the current season March 25.
O.H. Ivie now ranks number 3 in total number of ShareLunkers produced, with 24. Lake Austin ranks sixth with 17.
Other reservoirs that have produced double-digit numbers of ShareLunker entries include Lake Fork with 249; Alan Henry, 25; Sam Rayburn, 23; Falcon, 19; Conroe, 16; Choke Canyon, 13; and Amistad, 12.
Corey Johnson of Cedar Park started the latest big-bass flurry shortly after noon March 21 with a 13.18-pound fish from Lake Austin. It was caught on a white jig in four to five feet of water. The fish was 26.5 inches long and 20 inches in girth. It is Toyota ShareLunker 533.
Just after 6:00 p.m. that same day Charles Whited of San Marcos hooked Toyota ShareLunker 534, a 13.59-pounder in Lake Austin with a Senko in eight feet of water. Whited caught his fish in a Texas Tournament Zone tournament. The fish was 26.125 inches long and 20 inches in girth.
Stacy Brookings of Midland was fishing O.H. Ivie with a spinner bait when a 13.22-pound bass ate it in eight feet of water. The fish, now Toyota ShareLunker 535, was 26.5 inches long and 20 inches in girth.
DNA testing at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department laboratory at the A.E. Wood State Fish Hatchery in San Marcos showed Toyota ShareLunker 534 to be an intergrade, a mixture of Florida and northern largemouth bass. It was returned to Lake Austin March 23. Test results on the other two fish are not yet available.
Anyone legally catching a 13-pound or bigger largemouth bass from Texas waters, public or private, between October 1 and April 30 may submit the fish to the Toyota ShareLunker program by calling the ShareLunker hotline at (903) 681-0550 or paging (888) 784-0600 and leaving a phone number including area code. Fish will be picked up by TPWD personnel within 12 hours.
For complete information and rules of the ShareLunker program, tips on caring for big bass, a list of official Toyota ShareLunker weigh and holding stations and a recap of last year's season, see http://tpwd.texas.gov/sharelunker. The site also includes a searchable database of all fish entered into the program along with pictures where available.
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The Toyota ShareLunker Program is made possible by a grant to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation from Gulf States Toyota. Toyota is a long-time supporter of the Foundation and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, providing major funding for a wide variety of education, fish, parks and wildlife projects.
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Spring Reminders to Avoid Scam Artists
Thomas Harms, arrested last year for swindling a Lincoln man of $21,000 for gutter guards and tree trimming, was recently sentenced to 40-60 months for the crime. Even though he is incarcerated, there are others just like him, ready to prey upon trusting adults. Now that spring is here, scam artists may begin peddling door-to-door. These scam artists target older people that own their own homes. They try and sell things like home repair, driveway repair, gutter cleaning and tree trimming. The Lincoln Police Department wants to take a moment to provide tips to prevent citizens from being victimized.
Scam tactics
With tree trimming, the scammer might break a tree branch off of a tree in someone's yard and then bring the tree branch to the door to convince the resident they need their branches trimmed immediately.
They will also advise you that you need one small repair, then, once the job has started, they will find other costly, urgent problems that also need attention. A $200 repair bill may turn into several thousands.
Scammers will often use cheap or inappropriate materials if they do any work at all.
Tips to avoid door-to-door scammers
1) Do not do business with door to door sales people unless you can verify that they have a local office. There are legitimate businesses that don't have an office, but you need to have reasonable proof of the validity of the person at the door.
2) Contractors should always be able to prove that they have a contractor's license. If someone cannot provide a license, don't do business with them.
3) Get references that are at least several months old and call them. If someone has a bad record, references are hard for them to come up with. Be sure that you call the references on your phone and make the phone calls in your own time. You want to be sure that you are contacting real people, not partners of the scammer.
4) Don't do business right on the spot. If someone tells you that you have a problem with your property that needs to be fixed, get a second opinion from several other contractors. There is nothing so urgent about your property that it must be handled right now. Anyone that tells you otherwise is probably attempting to scam you into a project that you don't need.
5) Don't be pressured to sign right now or lose the "fantastic deal". This is a common tactic of scammers to stop you from checking them out, looking for a better price, or giving you time to reconsider your decision.
6) Never pay for services in cash. Cash can be spent immediately and is not traceable. Checks must generally be deposited. Banks also have consumer fraud measures and can often track someone who has committed a fraud.
7) If you don't feel comfortable, walk away. It's just that simple. Trust your initial reactions and if the person isn't credible, if their story doesn't seem right, if the deal is too good, if they are high pressured, if they won't listen, if they tell you something is wrong but don't want other opinions on it, just don't do business with them for any reason.
8) Just because the person seems nice and honest, doesn't mean they are. Scammers aren't very successful if they look and sound like liars. Scammers are very good at tricking people.
9) Before you sign a contract, give it at least a day to think it over. Call friends and relatives and pass the idea by them. Talk with neighbors to see if they have had similar work completed. Doing so doesn't mean you aren't intelligent. It means that you are cautious and a savvy shopper.
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Joshua Ball Leaves The Ball Brothers
Change has hit the lineup of Ball Brothers once again with the departure of bass vocalist Joshua Ball. In true "Ball Brothers" fashion, the press release for the change was both heartfelt and humorous:
Chickamauga, GA – THE SKY IS FALLING! The previous line was intended to make the following statement less shocking. After 6 years with the Ball Brothers, Joshua Ball has retired . . . at age 26. Josh states, "I was going to resign, then it dawned on me that retirement made more sense. The guys will have to pay me until Social Security kicks in. All joking aside, I am leaving the Ball Brothers. I will miss all the friends I have made and I will miss singing and being with the guys, but I am definitely looking forward to spending more time at home. I'll still be the Ball Brothers '#1 fan' but it won't be as weird now that I'm no longer in the group."
Daniel Ball said, "Most press releases are boring and void of useful information. I read them . . . then wonder what the 'real' story was? In order to avoid unfounded speculation, I will seed speculation with misinformation. We fired Josh because he is our family's version of "Joseph". Andrew and I were jealous that he was Dad's favorite so we sold him on eBay and told dad that he was eaten. BAM!!! There's your story! Seriously . . . We're saddened that Josh is leaving, but fully support his decision. We are thankful for Josh's hard work and contributions and look forward to seeing what God has in store for Josh and the Ball Brothers."
The new Ball Brother will be announced soon!
For more information about the Ball Brothers visit: www.theballbrothers.com
I will be interested to see what kind of sound the group adopts as a new vocalist is brought in. Josh was a bass, but was more of a "lower blend" part than a true bass. The hire of a bass singer in the traditional sense would give the Ball Brothers sound a whole new dynamic. I enjoyed Josh's work with the group and wish him well in his future endeavors.
Side note: The group put this press release in a Facebook status update, and had this note at the bottom: "Our sincere apologies to any blog or news editor that has to edit this release."
Apology accepted, guys! As always, I got a chuckle out of reading a press release from the Ball Brothers, no matter what the news was!


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Helping You Stay on Track
Tracking, or wheel alignment is not only important for good hold on the road, it also helps you get more miles out of your tyres. If you ever clip a curb, or drive through a pot hole, you might find that your wheel alignment is thrown out.
The HiQ team are experts in tracking and will check the angle and direction at which the tyres are set. These will be checked against the manufacturers' specifications to ensure your car is in tip top shape.
New 4 Wheel Laser Alignment
At HiQ we have access to cutting-edge equipment that uses laser technology to ensure precise alignment between all 4 wheels. Our trained staff will use the equipment to find any alignment problems and will sort them out for you as quickly as possible. Why not find out if 4 Wheel Laser Alignment is available at your local HiQ centre?
To benefit from longer-lasting tyres, improved handling and more mileage for your money, come in and see us today.
Why it's important to have your wheels aligned:
Longer lasting tyres
Misaligned wheels can increase tyre wear, which means you'll need to replace them sooner. You can save yourself time and tyres by checking your alignment regularly.
More miles for your money
If your wheels are misaligned they have to work harder, which means your car will use more fuel.
Better handling
Misalignment may mean that your car pulls to one side, or that the steering wheel vibrates. With total alignment, road shock is absorbed and your car will be easier to handle.
Safer driving
When we align your wheels, we'll also check the suspension system, which enables us to spot worn parts before they cause any costly problems.
Positive Toe
This will cause the outer edge of your tyre tread to wear and is when the leading edge of the wheels are closer together.
Negative Toe
This will cause the inner edge of your tyre tread to wear and is when the leading edge of the wheels are further apart.
Positive Camber
This causes wear on the outer shoulder edges of your tyre and the top of the wheel leans away from the car.
Negative Camber
This causes wear on the inner shoulder edges of your tyre and the top of the wheel leans towards the car.


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Worldwatch Paper #138: Rising Sun, Gathering Winds: Policies to Stabilize the Climate and Strengthen Economies
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The climate change debate is undergoing a seismic shift--beyond a paralyzing preoccupation with the cost of addressing the problem, and toward an active awareness that bold steps to stabilize the climate could create some of the largest economic opportunities of the twenty-first century.
Quantum leaps in technologies for improving energy efficiency and harnessing the energy of sunlight, wind, and plant matter have made it possible to reduce greehouse gas emissions dramatically while raising income levels, lowering energy bills, and creating new jobs. The test for policymakers is to tap this growing potential with a rich mix of tools. This paper reveals that a surprisingly modest combination of measures employed by several national governments in recent years--reducing fuel subsidies, setting energy efficiency standards, forging industry covenants, providing incentives for renewable energy--can simultaneously slow climate change and spur economic development.
The authors compare the climate policies enacted by 10 industrial countries, ranking them by their relative strength. They show that effective measures have been pioneered in industrial and developing nations alike, providing important lessons for all countries as they embark upon an era of vigorous policy innovation.
The same human ingeniuity that created the climate problem is now urgently needed to solve it. By collectively rising to this challenge, and gathering the political will to move aggressively, we can avoid serious climate disruption and increase economic properity as well.
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Locust Grove Elementary teacher Erin Wilson said her wish for her kindergartners in 2012 is for them to be the best they can be.
Her favorite holiday tradition is spending time with family and friends.
She's sure her students are included on Santa's nice list. Her students have focused on the reason for the season and giving to others in need.
Dear Santa,
I have been good this year. Surprise me with a Barbie and a Barbie car top.
Please, Please, Please!
Love, Grace
Dear Santa,
I have been good. I would like you to bring me two spy kits. One for my
brother Alex and one for me. We need them because we are secret agents.
Please do not tell anyone. It is a secret. Merry Christmas.
Zachary B
Dear Santa,
Will you bring me a present? I would like a real baby kitten because they are
fuzzy and cute.
Dear Santa,
I want some Legos for Christmas. I want Star Wars man nanguago man. And I
want a play mobil zoo. I want a snow trooper and a some trooper. I want a
santa highlight pencil.
Dear Santa,
Can you make me be a better kid and meet new friends and make them my friends
and make me a new friend and make every person in my classroom friends and
make Katie be a more nicer to me.
Zack M.
Dear Santa,
I want a connect four game and a battleship game. I want a CSX red mustang
remote control car. They are lots of fun.
Dear Santa,
For Christmas I want the black pearl because it has Davy Jones. I been good
this year. I love Christmas because you are my hero.
Zach H
Dear Santa,
I want a new fancy dress and new clothes and a new blanket and a new bed that
is down low and a glowing princess and a glowing snowflake.
Dear Santa,
I can't wait for you to come. I hope it's snowing and I miss you. I have
been good. I hope you have a very safe travel. Please be good. I want a four
legged robot adad and a four arm General Grievous.
Dear Santa,
I will like a suitcase and some stuff in my stocking too. I have been a good
girl. I hope you have a safe trip on Christmas. I love Christmas. Winter is
my favorite season!
Dear Santa,
I have been good. Please give me presents. Here is something I want.. a DS3
and a DS3 game. I would never lose them and I want a Lego set.
Zachary G
Dear Santa,
I want a present. I want a teddy bear. I wasn't a stocking. I want a
snowflake. I want a star. I want an animal. I want some boots. I want a
Christmas tree. Here's a joke: why did the turkey cross the road? Because
her foot was hurting! I want all of this stuff because I don't have this
Dear Santa,
I been good this year. I want a new tea set and a new Barbie and a class set
really bad. I had a great Christmas. I circled some stuff I want.
Dear Santa,
I want a hamster please. I want a hamster- please, please, please. May I have
a hamster? I want a hamster so bad. I like a hamster. I will keep the hamster
in my room. I will take care of the hamster.
Dear Santa,
I want Legos for Christmas. I want Star Wars people and Cars2 things and
Super Hero squads too. I also want every boy toys in the world. This is all I
want for Christmas.
Dear Santa,
I want a Barbie car. I like Christmas. I like me being alive. I like my
friends. I want a radar for my parents. I like Santa. I want a teddy bear. I
want a little Christmas tree.
Dear Santa,
I want a Star Wars set. I want a Lego Ninjago set. Thank you very much!
Dear Santa,
I want a radioactive gloves with spikes and is electric. I want a flying
skateboard. I want radioactive goggles with night vision. Please bring me a
½ blue, ½ black and rainbow cat. I want a shape changing suit and sword.
Dear Santa,
Please bring me a scooter that you push down on and makes sparks. I want you
to bring me night vision goggles. Thank you!
Love, Dylan
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