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Okay so here is the short of it.
I installed the unit last night. It powered up just fine. And the screen functioned as it should and worked well. The sound played through my speakers. But the radio Reception was really really poor. I attribute that likely to the fact that there was only one of the two antenna connectors connected, because the unit only came with one connection plug and not two. This bothered me but would not have been the straw that broke the camels back. Having the original iPhone connector only, really bothered me as well but also wasn't the straw that broke the camels back either. The last straw was the fact that no matter what I tried I could not get the steering wheel controls to work. The system has a learning feature where you select the button and then press the button on the wheel for it to learn which button is which. However as I tried to make it work by pressing the buttons it would not recognize the wheel. It tells you to hold down the button for a long period of time which I tried, to no avail. Long story short, I'm sending the unit back. I think that for the money I spent($410), it Wasn't worth it. I think I will wait until a different unit comes out before I purchase a new one. Until then I purchased a LOC so I can hook up my subwoofers.
I think I will throw in the towel for any of these Chinese units until someone in United States successfully tests the unit and gives it a good thumbs-up. And I mean someone that specifically has the SE tech package like I do(203A).
I'm sure something new will come out later this year that I will want to try but until then I will wait.
@cgrums I really hope it works out for you man! It just didn't for me. I hope the steering wheel controls function on your car. And I hope all the connections are proper for you. We have different systems, you have the my ford touch. So I'm hopeful that the different systems will work better for you than they did for me. I am anxious to see here if it works for you. I also want to know if It has two antenna hook ups. Good luck bud.
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I too would much prefer a quality, name-brand aftermarket headunit. I'd gladly pay 3x what I paid for the off-brand.
If the steering wheel controls don't work I'm going to have to have a long think about whether or not I want to keep it. I've gone into this not necessarily expecting a dud but also expecting to make a number of compromises. I've been really disappointed with the MFT in terms of weird little bugs:
- It loses the clock time at least 2x per week. I haven't been motivated to seek a solution because it is easy to reset but seriously, 2013 and I have to frequently reset the time on the clock?
- Every couple of weeks the system takes an inordinately long time to boot; I'll be 10-15 minutes into my commute before the screen comes to life.
- Bluetooth; this is a big one for me because 98% of my listening is of podcasts on my phone. I can't tell you the number of times that bluetooth media just refused to stream and would only play out of my phone. Disconnected the phone, reconnected the phone, disconnected and reconnected just media via bluetooth, re-paired the phone countless times etc.
- Navigation; more than any other issue this is what's motivating me to seek aftermarket alternatives. From everything that I've read (which, granted, may not be complete) all of the hardware 'hooks' are in my car for the navigation to be enabled. I'd even strongly consider spending the $795 Ford wants for the package just to turn the thing on. Alas, no dice.
I'm both looking forward to installing the unit on Saturday and I'm not; either way it should be interesting.
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I don't have steering wheel controls so it may be a good choice for me. How was the sound quality? Remember I'll be coming from the stock S model junk.
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but oh yeah those connectors just don't make sense....hahaha
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I just got my Focus, but, much to my wife's amusement, I'm already looking at the various options available to upgrade, either looks or functionality. I have the SE model without USB or Sync. I've been reading through the various posts and threads about the Metra faceplate among others. Someone linked this in an earlier post.
My question is, does anyone know anything about it? Has anyone purchased anything from this site or purchased one of their products? I couldn't find out whether or not they ship to the US...
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So, after two weeks, I have my own sit-rep to submit.
Bottom line: it's going back.
This whole experience has gone basically exactly as I expected it would only the stereo never actually functioned completely.
Two weekends ago my brother and his wife were in town to celebrate my birthday. As part of the weekends festivities we had planned to install the stereo. We removed the MFT system fairly painlessly (with the exception of a few tough molex connectors).
We first ran in to issues with the aftermarket wiring harness(es) not matching the factory harness(es). To some extent I was expecting this; it's clear when you have the MFT unit next to the aftermarket stereo that a lot of computer is being taken out, not a whole is being put back in. I expected some of the factory connectors to no longer be functional with the more basic aftermarket stereo.
I did not expect whole giant connectors (that plugged into the screen for the MFT) to have absolutely no mate in the aftermarket harness whatsoever.
The aftermarket wiring harness exists in two discreet looms. I was not expecting to have to wire bits of these looms together. Nor was I aware that this connection would have to be made as there is no mention in the 'manual' of this.
We pulled the stereo out, put the MFT back in and I initiated a return with the seller. I was immediately contacted by the seller inquiring as to the reason for the return. I explained the lack of compatability with the SEL focus and the seller proceeded to attempt to provide wiring diagrams and installation instructions. Unfortunately the instructions were in Chinese and they depicted pretty clearly a base model stereo being replaced.
After twenty-some odd emails I agreed to check the unit again with a revised wiring diagram. I went out yesterday and pulled the MFT back out and installed the new stereo per the revised wiring diagram.
It powered on! My first thought was that it looked pretty good. Nothing fancy, simple front end GUI, media player, phone, radio and navigation. It seemed to be running a new(er) copy of iGo Primo navigation software. I was actually getting excited.
Not for long; no sound. There are two pairs of male RCA audio cables coming out of the two connectors that interface with the factory stereo. These RCA cables are, per the seller, supposed to be connected to some of the 6 female RCA audio inputs/outputs for the new stereo.
No combination of plugging these in as either inputs or outputs from the new stereo would produce any sound from the factory speakers.
I'm giving up on this earlier than I might have at one time. I no longer have the time to troubleshoot and work the bugs out of what is supposed to be a 'finished' product.
Meh...at least it only took a minimal amount of arguing to get the seller to authorize a return.
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I just want to thank all of you who were willing to be guinea pigs for the rest of us. I've been looking at the various "overseas" sellers to see if I could find something that I might be interested in, but I concerned with the reputability of those companies.
I may still go with the Metra kit...I haven't decided. I really don't like the way it looks, but I may be able to overlook that for a nicer system.
Focus Rookie
If I was coming from a base-model stereo *and* this thing actually worked, I can't say I'd be terribly disappointed. It's fairly well put-together for what you pay for it ($410) and if it sounds decent I'd be content feature-wise.
Life expectancy? 2 years? 6 months? 90 min? 0?
I think the general business model (on their end) is that the units are compatible in replacing 90% of the base models stereo for whatever OEM they're targeting.
Is there any sign of any of the major audio manufacturers (Alpine, Pioneer, Kenwood) intending to offer a direct replacement for the MFT?
Focus Fanatic
I attempted to install the unit again today. The steering wheel controls still do not work. I have included a link of a video of me trying to connect the wheel controls. Kind of boring.
I also took a video of the poor radio reception.
Here is a video how those same stations sound on the stock radio unit.
Here is a picture of the antenna connection.
Here is a video showing how the back up camera does not automatically change when car is put into reverse.
The unit is still not functioning as it should.
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The "heavy duty casters" are actually a flimsy plastic, and one of mine broke immediately. The description states that it can hold up to 200 lbs...Not true. I wouldn't put more than about 20 lbs on this. It's small, and not at all sturdy. I am disappointed,and furious that I threw my money away. Will ask for a refund.
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Rolling Platform Fantastic!
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Use crutches or canes to get around which means I have no hands free to carry anything. I added a dog leash and now can pull it all over. I keep one in my kitchen, one in my basement.
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I have four of them now, I put large plants on them in my Florida Room.
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The Miami Heat threw a lot of cheap shots Chicago's way Thursday night, and unfortunately, none of the Bulls players seemed to want to do anything about it.
No one on Chicago's roster delivered a "message sending" foul to any of Miami's players after James Jones' cheap shot on Joakim Noah, LeBron James' hard pick on John Lucas III or Dwyane Wade's forearm shove to the ground of Rip Hamilton. At least, with the exception of what may have been an errant CJ Watson slap to the face of Heat guard Mario Chalmers on a drive to the basket.
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Whether you seek pristine beaches, hiking, biking, water sports, snow-shoeing, cross-country skiing, superb art & music, majestic sunsets, museums, unique shopping, great food, fine wines, antiques or just an overall perfect place for a vacation get-away, our area offers something for everyone. Plan your next visit soon!


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Thinking of staying in tonight? Maybe renting a movie? Patch is showing off the top Redbox DVD rentals in town this week!
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Cristobal Balenciaga opened his couture house in Spain in 1918 and subsequently relocated to Paris after the Spanish Civil War. In Paris he gained instant success and recognition and was ranked as one of the best couturiers of the epoque. The house became renowned for its modern silhouettes such as bubble skirts, balloon jackets and cocoon coats. Balenciaga has gone from strength to strength and has produced many other designer proteges such as Givenchy, Emanuele Ungaro and Oscar de la Renta.
Since 1997 the house has been designed by the French designer Nicolas Ghesquière, who has focused on drawing upon the history of Balenciaga and making it relevant to today. He has given a fresh perspective on the traditional Balenciaga look, making experimental structural pieces that push fashion's boundaries. Recently the brand has become well known for its accessories line including retro sunglasses, gravity defying heels and its 'Motorcycle' handbag.
Ghesquière was only 25 when he took over the helm of Balenciaga but his continuous reinvention of the brand has led to Vogue hailing him "fashion's most sought-after and influential figure" (American Vogue). He continues to build Balenciaga into a fashion powerhouse opening boutiques all over the world and broadening the brand's accessories and fragrance lines.


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How to Avoid Classic Marital Fights
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5 Reasons Why Your Marriage Needs Church (and Jesus)
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Os Hillman: Your Work Is Your Ministry
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The Man Cave: Are You Hiding From Responsibility?
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10 Common Mistakes Men Make in Life
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Why My Marriage Walk Has Not Matched My Marriage Talk
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Why I'm Praying for Nicki Minaj
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Prophetically Discerning Your Times and Seasons
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SPOKANE, Wash. – A 10th-inning pinch-hit walk-off single from Nick Brooks and a superb effort from Gonzaga University baseball freshman pitcher Brandon Bailey ended the Zags' eight-game losing streak Saturday night at Patterson Complex as GU prevailed 2-1 over Santa Clara University.
Two walks and a single loaded the bases for Gonzaga (11-22, 7-7 WCC) with no outs to open the bottom of the 10th. The Bulldogs went to its bench and called on freshman Brooks to pinch-hit for Nelson Benjamin against Broncos (14-20, 5-6 WCC) reliever Jacob Steffens.
Brooks connected on the third pitch of the at bat and hit a grounder to the shortstop Jose Vizcaino Jr. who was unable to make the throw home in time. Junior Mitchell Gunsolus was the winning run.
The game marks back-to-back extra-inning game for Gonzaga and Santa Clara. The Broncos won the series opener Friday night 6-5 in the 10th.
The Zags were able to edge the Broncos largely due to the pitching of Bailey. The Broomfield, Colo., native silenced the Santa Clara bats all night. The right-hander delivered a phenomenal season-high 9.2 innings allowing one earned run on eight-hits. He struck out six and only walked one.
The lone Bronco run came in the fourth. Two of the first three Broncos reached to open the frame with singles to the left side. DH Quinton Perry connected for a two-out single to left field which tied the game at one.
Gonzaga's first run scored in the bottom of the third. Jimmy Sinatro hit a ground ball to the SCU second baseman, who made a throwing error, which allowed Joey Harris to scamper home.
The Bulldogs had nine-hits in the game, topped by Caleb Wood's 3-for-5 night. Senior Payden Cawley Lamb continued his hot hitting by going 2-for-4.
Karl Myers was the winning pitcher of record. Myers retired the lone batter he faced in the top of the 10th on a fly out to right field.
Bronco starter Peter Hendron got a no decision after keeping pace with Bailey. He worked 8.0 innings allowing one unearned run on six hits.
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Tom Tancredo promised to publicly smoke pot if Colorado's legalization initiative passed. But now, after the initiative did indeed pass, he's backing out, supposedly because his wife and grandkids were so outraged.
All of which brings up the question: why do Tancredo's wife and grandkids care if he smokes pot?
More to the point: why is strident opposition to marijuana a conservative value? Most conservatives wouldn't care if Tancredo drank a beer in public—what's so different about pot? Aristotle argued—and lots of conservatives agree—that the key to life is moderation. Tom Tancredo is 67 and has never smoked pot before—surely one joint every 67 years is the height of moderation. At this rate, he won't have another hit until the year 2080! So where does this total and irrevocable opposition to a harmless pastime come from?
Which brings up a second point: even if conservatives have to hate pot, why hate it so much more than other bad things?
Isn't promise-breaking morally worse than taking a puff of marijuana? After all, if people habitually renege on their promises, society would crumble. But on the other hand, society can tolerate a relatively high degree of pot smoking. And then there's the issue of a public figure signaling to the public that he doesn't take his own commitments seriously. Can anyone imagine Edmund Burke or James Madison publicly promising something—even something as relatively unimportant as this—and then backing out when their wives complained?
Maybe this just goes to show that the Tancredos have a weird relationship. (As one Politico commenter crudely summed up: "Some times the snatch is better than the stash.") But I think that the Tancredo family's intransigence is evidence of a systemic conservative opposition to pot. (Seen in, for example, Sean Hannity's "Christian conservative" claim* that drug legalization promotes "the moral destruction of a human soul.") And that conservative opposition just doesn't seem to have any substantive justification, beyond a knee-jerk support for the status quo, or some vague belief that only liberal hippies smoke pot.
* I've never been impressed by Sean Hannity's intellect. But the linked video is especially cringeworthy, as Hannity repeatedly insinuates that supporting legalization means that you also support government-provided drugs andgm medical care. How he discovered that link is anyone's guess—though his interviewee, Gary Johnson, never really disavows it.


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Date: July 8, 2009
by: The Observer Staff
June 25
Pack it up
5:18 p.m. — 1100 block of Bogey Lane. Public Service. A man reported that a lawn crew was making too much noise and violating the town's noise ordinance. Upon arrival, the crew was packing up after laying down sod. No action was taken.
June 26
To his credit
8:05 p.m. — 4000 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive (GMD). Found Property. A good Samaritan discovered a credit card in an ATM machine while attempting to access the machine. He turned the card over to the authorities.
June 28
Taking flight
12:24 p.m. — 3700 block of GMD. Animal Found. A man called police to report a pelican had been hanging out in the carport of a home across the street for more than three hours. Upon closer inspection, police discovered that a fishhook was caught in the bird's right wing and that the attached fishing line was caught on some nearby rocks. With the assistance of some nearby residents, police got the hook out of the bird's wing, and the bird flew into Sarasota Bay on its own accord.
The lone traveler
10:31 p.m. — Intersection of GMD and Bay Isles Parkway. Suspicious Person. Police stopped a man walking on the paved portion of Gulf of Mexico Drive and discovered he was planning on walking to St. Petersburg to visit some friends. After learning he was planning on sleeping on Longboat's beach, he was offered a ride to the Days Inn, in Bradenton, which he happily accepted.
The invisible man
11:58 p.m. — 1600 block of GMD. Traffic Violation. Police pulled over a Sarasota man for having an unreadable tag and a broken taillight. The man told police he has never had a license or any form of identification. The private person was issued several citations and taken to jail.
June 29
Back to the future
11:42 p.m. — 700 block of Dream Island Road. Vehicle Larceny. A woman reported that someone stole her purse, which contained $40 in cash, and some credit cards from her car. She advised that the only suspicious activity she saw recently was a "1950s gold-colored Buick or Pontiac" she saw earlier in the day.
July 2
Delivering the news
3:39 a.m. — 2900 block of GMD. Suspicious Person. A man reported a suspicious vehicle with three occupants in his driveway. Police verified that the driver was a newspaper carrier and helped him locate the address for which he was looking.
July 4
All fired up
9:31 p.m. — 1600 block of GMD. Fire. Police were called to a resort regarding a bonfire on the beach. The fire was put out before police arrived.
Set off sparks somewhere else
9:45 p.m. — 6600 block of GMD. Illegal Activity. Police told several people that they couldn't set off fireworks on the beach. They complied and left the area.
Right-side up
2:20 p.m. — Off the Key. Assist Other Agency. Longboat Key police officers helped the Sarasota Police Department right a capsized speedboat that had flipped during the Offshore Grand Prix boat race.
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Golfer sees swinging success
Longboat Key resident Arlene McKitrick celebrated her 200th golf championship win this week at Sara Bay Country Club in an FSGA event.
Mote receives NOAA grant
Mote Marine Laboratory recently received a $99,615 grand for its dolphin and whale rehabilitation efforts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Correction: Heitlers to net 75 years in April
In its Sept. 18 issue, the Longboat Observer featured Plymouth Harbor resident George Heitler, a lifelong tennis player who has played tennis for most of his 99 years and is a regular at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.


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The powerful influence of the Sun and the nature of the mysterious 'dark energy' motivate ESA's next two science missions. Solar Orbiter and Euclid were selected today by ESA's Science Programme Committee for implementation, with launches planned for 2017 and 2019.
This Announcement of Opportunity (AO) solicits proposals of scientific investigations for the Solar Orbiter mission.
Solar Orbiter is the next solar-heliospheric mission in the Science Programme of the European Space Agency (ESA). It has recently been redefined as part of a joint ESA-NASA programme called Heliophysical Explorers that comprises ESA's Solar Orbiter and NASA's Solar Sentinels as a highly synergetic programme. The Solar Orbiter mission is devoted to solar and heliospheric physics. It will be carried out as an ESA-led mission open to the worldwide science community.
Subject to resource availability and schedule viability, Solar Orbiter is under consideration to be the next mission in the Science Directorate's planning for the current Cosmic Vision Programme. The Science Programme Committee (SPC) of the European Space Agency has requested that Solar Orbiter remain targeted to a May 2015 launch date, even though current constraints on financial planning can accommodate a launch no earlier than 2017.
There is little doubt on the scientific priority of the Solar Orbiter mission, a mission to go inside the orbit of Mercury to get close to the Sun and will climb out of the ecliptic plane to peek at the polar regions.


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It's that time of the year again when all of the holiday parties are starting. Before you know it, you'll be heading over to Aunt Martha's with a tray of sweet potatoes for Thanksgiving and cleaning up your own house for the Christmas crowd. While you're certain to dazzle with your cooking and decorating skills, you'll also want to be sure to look your best. Try out these makeup looks this holiday season.
Old School Style
Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year's are all about the traditions right? Bring some of that old school flavor into your makeup. Put on a red lipstick that complements your skin, and use plenty of glamorous black mascara on your eyes. With a dab of blush and a light colored eyeshadow, you'll be looking like a woman right out of old Hollywood in no time.
Sweet & Simple
When there's Yorkshire pudding, lasanga and seven fishes to prepare, you don't always have tons of time to spend on your makeup. Go for something that doesn't require a lot of effort. You can still look beautiful by sticking to the essentials: foundation, face powder, blush, eyeliner and mascara. Once these staples are on your face, do a quick swipe of eyeshadow and lip gloss to keep your pucker looking pouty for special moments under the mistletoe.
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Not everyone can pull off super dramatic looks that have hints of the holiday all over them. However, if you're one of those lucky individuals, take advantage of it. When Christmas rolls around, opt for a glittery green eyeshadow or some bold blush to look as though you just spent a day out in the cold. Don't go overboard though; you don't want to look like a Christmas tree!
It's generally easier to go seasonal at Thanksgiving. Instead of opting for your light pink or light purple eyeshadow that you always wear, go for a smoky eye with some browns or even a subtle orange if you're daring.
Drama Queen
If you're not hosting the holidays or just happen to have some extra time on your hands with work and school closed, opt for something that's a bit more dramatic than you're used to. Using a dark layer of black eyeliner on the bottom inner lid, bottom lashline and top lashline can really make your eyes stand out. Be aware though that doing so might make them look slightly smaller. Add on some lengthening or voluminous mascara, along with some neutral colored eyeshadow, and you'll have that doe eyed look that everyone falls for in practically no time at all.
It's fun to play with makeup, but you don't always have the time when you're racing from work to school to the gym. Of course, the holidays can be pretty busy too. However, whether you are hosting a seven course meal at your house or you are heading out somewhere for the New Year's Eve party of the century, holiday party makeup looks help you to stand out in the crowd.


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It all started with a super hero theme, some beads and 160 West
Virginia high school sophomores who wanted to help
out a children's hospital.
Ambassadors, including high schoolers, teachers and law
students, met in Morgantown earlier this month for the West Virginia Hugh
O'Brian Youth Leadership annual seminar, where learned the value of entrepreneurialism
in an unlikely way.
And the young entrepreneur inspired them so much that
ambassadors raised more than $1,000 to help Shriners
This year, the seminar's theme was super heroes, explained
Dustin Blankenship, a WVU College of Law student and ambassador for the youth
"The idea was we were going to teach this year a concept of
entrepreneurialism, service and self development," Blankenship said.
And Blankenship knew of the perfect organization.
Blankenship told members of a business endeavor, where an
entrepreneur sold beaded bracelets, necklaces and other jewelry to give back to
Shriners Hospital
for Children.
"In one year, she raised more than $20,000 and donated it to
Shriners," Blankenship said. "We were convinced we needed to book this person.
"We kind of kept her a secret. We kept her age a secret. We
just had that we would have a Shriners Presentation. Then, she came in and she
melted everyone's heart."
This young entrepreneur, 7-year-old Pennsylvania
resident Emily Melish, created Beads 4 Needs after having surgeries at the
children's hospital to correct the height difference in her legs.
Mellish, who was born with spina bifada and severe scoliosis,
also must go through bi-annual surgeries to lengthen the rod in her back, her
Beads 4 Needs Facebook page reads.
"By the age of 4, her left leg was nine inches shorter than
her right leg," Blankenship said. "All the doctors wanted to amputate it and
put her into a wheelchair. Well, she wound up in contact with Shriners and the doctors
said they could save it.
"Now, at 7, she wears a four-inch boot instead of a nine-inch
boot. They almost have it completely straightened out. She can even bend her
leg, when she couldn't before."
Blankenship came into contact with Mellish in his previous
work with Shriners.
"One of the things we wanted to use to point out is a lot of
kids say they can't raise $1,000 next year and can't get the community behind a
service idea," Blankenship said, noting ambassadors must do 100 hours of community
service a year after the seminar. "It's important on multiple levels because
here's a 7-year-old girl, who cared deeply about a charity and decided to do a
fundraiser. And she did something that has raised $25,000 in a year."
And Blankenship said this inspired ambassadors to raise as
much money as they could. A staff member made a $400 donation to provide
bracelets to every ambassador. The West Virginia
HOBY alumni association then gave a $200 donation.
Additionally, over the course of that weekend, kids raised $1,058
to donate to Shriners, which will go directly to providing care to children at
no cost to their families.


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2 posts since Fri, 01 Jun 12
Hello all,
I am eager to disclose that I HAVE searched this forum extensively for an answer to my question, but haven't seen any conclusive workarounds...
Also please note I'm a complete novice, so please bare with me.
I am a student attempting to learn SQL outside of class and to start out, I was using phpmyadmin since I already had hosting at 1and1.com. I feel that while phpmyadmin is adequate for basic stuff, I was missing out on the power and ease of use of some of the SQL clients I'd been reading about. So I decided to download Heidi and give begin editing my database using that. The problem is, my host won't allow me to connect to the database using an outside client without upgrading my account to a 'Server Package' or something similar.
As a workaround, I exported my database to an SQL file, and attempted to open using Heidi. That's when I ran into the prompt to enter server information. I tried using localhost, 127.0.0.1 and the username/pw for my windows account but nothing has worked.
Is it just not possible to do this with Heidi, or is there something I'm doing wrong?
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2 years ago
412 posts since Sat, 17 Oct 09
heidisql is only a client software; you also need a database server to execute sql.
download server software from MariaDB">http://mirror2.hs-esslingen.de/mariadb">MariaDB or MySQL, and install and configure it on your computer (this is probably easier with MySQL, which has a configuration wizard).
then you can call heidisql to connect to this server via localhost on your pc, and execute an sql file.
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412 posts since Sat, 17 Oct 09
|sorry, MariaDB download link is broken in previous post; see here, and choose "MSI Package" / "Windows 32-bit".
Written by chrismv48
2 years ago
2 posts since Fri, 01 Jun 12
|Hey, thx for the quick reply. Turns out you can connect to the localhost, I just had to configure mysql properly then input those credentials into Heidi...however now I'm having trouble importing the SQL file which may soon appear as a new post
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Friday morning Devin Kohlman was laid to rest after a beautiful, moving ceremony at Immaculate Conception Church in Port Clinton. Hundreds gathered for the services and by the beginning of the funeral there was standing room only. The ceremony began with Devin's friends and football teammates filing down the aisle and taking a knee one last time for Devin.
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On Friday, September 14, we will host a Mexican Fiesta. The Cummer Gardens will come alive with the sights, sounds, and tastes of Mexico. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. for a 7 to 9 p.m. Fiesta.
Mexican Fiesta in The Cummer Gardens
by Cummer Museum Admin, Director of Art Education in Programming, Special Events
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We will now be offering free admission to Bank of America & Merrill Lynch cardholders on the first full weekend of every month. In conjunction with Miradas: Ancient Roots in Modern and Contemporary Mexican Art: Works from the Bank of America Collection, The Cummer will…
Tequila and Tamale Tasting! Wednesday, July 25, 2012 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
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Join us for a sultry evening of Tequila, Tamales and live music in The Cummer Gardens. The exotic colors and history of…
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Miradas: Ancient Roots in Modern and Contemporary Mexican Art – Works from the Bank of America Collection
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Miradas is a fitting title for a show about artists looking at themselves and their heritage and reflecting on where they have been and where they are headed.
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In celebration of Miradas: Ancient Roots in Modern Mexican Art Works from the Bank of America Collection, we are excited to offer an online playlist that will enhance the visitor experience of the exhibition. Local musician and ethno-musicologist Goliath Flores, is creating an album inspired by the artwork in the collection. The album will be available to listen [...]
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Reengineering Your Science Curriculum with the Exploratorium
Exploratorium Teacher Institute hosts STEM Education Conference for Teachers
Saturday, November 23, 2013
On Saturday, November 23, 2013, the Exploratorium Teacher Institute will host and lead "Reengineering Your Science Curriculum," a day-long conference at the new Exploratorium, focused on helping Bay Area middle- and high- school science teachers effectively teach to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for engineering. The conference is the first in a series of semi-annual STEM education conferences for teachers led by the Exploratorium Teacher Institute.
"Reengineering Your Science Curriculum" will include a plenary panel discussion on contemporary engineering practices, and then participants will select three of eight available hands-on workshops focused on engaging ways to integrate NGSS engineering standards into classroom activities. Workshops range from creating and wiring a model building using a shoebox, holiday lights, and simple tools, to a session on integrating engineering into life science classes to encourage students to release their inner "bioengineers."
Session 1: Three Ways to Light an LED
Session 2: Energy Efficiency of a Toy and a Solar Cell
Session 3: The Bug List: Formalizing the Design Process
Session 4: "Wire it up!" The Electric Project
Session 5: Engineering the Human Body
Session 6: Making Gliders
Session 7: Engineering a Camera Obscura
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Teachers will leave the conference with a better understanding of engineering and the new NGSS engineering practices, and a roster of engaging new teaching techniques to implement in the classroom.
"Reengineering Your Science Curriculum" is from 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Saturday, November 23, 2013. Registration is $45, and includes lunch and an evening social event.
Spaces are still available. Middle and high school science teachers can register at www.exploratorium.edu/education/stem-conference-2013. To read a full description of each workshop visit www.exploratorium.edu/education/stem-conference-2013/sessions.
This event is sponsored by Chevron. Additional sponsorship support has been provided by Autodesk and Genentech.
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Saturday, November 23, 2013 • 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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$45; includes lunch and evening cocktail social
Wondering how to integrate the new Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for engineering into your middle- or high-school classroom? Join the Exploratorium's Teacher Institute for this daylong conference, which features a panel discussion on contemporary engineering practices, your choice of three hands-on workshops, and activities you can use in the classroom to engage your students and meet the Standards. Lunch and an evening cocktail social at the Exploratorium are included.
Learn more about the conference workshop choices. Registration is limited to 200 middle- and high-school science teachers. Go to www.exploratorium.edu/education/stem-conference-2013 to register.
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The Exploratorium is easily accessible by public transit. Convenient parking is available nearby. For more information, visit www.exploratorium.edu/visit/location-directions.
About the Exploratorium
The Exploratorium is the global leader in informal learning, igniting curiosity and inspiring creativity in people of all ages. The world-renowned science museum creates original, interactive exhibits, on display at more than 1,000 science centers, museums and public spaces around the world. Dedicated to education reform in and out of the classroom, the Exploratorium is a premier professional development center for educators and a creator of award-winning educational resources. Since 1969, the Exploratorium has influenced generations of entrepreneurs, artists, scientists, teachers, students, children, museum professionals and everyday doers, reaching nearly 180 million people annually from around the globe. On April 17, 2013, the Exploratorium opened at Pier 15 in the heart of San Francisco's Embarcadero, where it will celebrate a new era of experiences that encourage critical thinking and awaken wonder for generations to come. For more information, visit www.exploratorium.edu/visit.
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OSHAWA, Ont. -- There was a new look at General Motors Centre on Thursday, with hardwood replacing ice as pro basketball made its debut in Oshawa.
With former NBA player Mark Strickland leading from the sidelines, the Oshawa Power won their National Basketball League of Canada home opener 107-80 against the visiting Moncton Miracles in front of a relatively small but enthusiastic crowd.
Kansas State University product Akeem Wright led the Power (1-1)with a game-high 27 points, scoring 18 points in the first half on 7-of-10 shooting. He also grabbed 11 rebounds to help stake the Power to a 48-26 lead after two quarters.
Oshawa's defence stymied the Miracles all night, holding them to 34 per cent from the field.
"We played well on defence," said a pleased Strickland. "We're getting better at team defence, we're getting better at trapping the post ... We're trying to have teams cater to us, instead of us cater to them.
Despite an announced crowd of just 1,123 in a facility that holds nearly 6,000, the building was buzzing with support for the home side most of the night.
For Oshawa local Steve Butterworth curiosity brought him down to the game and he was one of the many who liked what he saw.
"I thought I would give it a shot," he said. "There is no NBA this year, so I thought it was a great chance to see some pro basketball and, you know, see what the Power has to offer.
"You see the potential there. The tickets are very reasonable and you don't have to go into Toronto to see pro basketball. Talent-wise, I can only see it getting better."
Many fans lined the courtside seats, both on the baseline and sidelines, where the so-called best seats in the house -- or "Jack Nicholson" seats as the Power has dubbed them -- are located.
Those tickets can be picked up for $80, though much more affordable seats are available, ranging from $12 to $70.
Rowan Barrett, a longtime staple within the Canadian men's national team program, was also among the crowd to take in the opener.
The Power debuted at the GM Centre five years to the day that the building opened with an Oshawa Generals Ontario Hockey League game.
Strickland matched the crowd's enthusiasm Thursday night. He joined a group of three youngsters to participate in a mock slam dunk contest between the first and second quarters.
Strickland was as lively as anyone involved the game, stepping and jumping up and down the sidelines, barking orders at his crew. He didn't quit all night, continuing his banter through the final buzzer.
"Man, if I bring it, they're going to bring it. I have to," Strickland, an NBA veteran of nine seasons, said with a laugh after the game as fans mingled with Power players. "It's a mental game. If you're up 20, you should go up 40."
Elsewhere around the NBL on Thursday, the Summerside Storm dropped the Quebec Kebs 120-105 and the London Lightning won its home opener, 118-110 over the Halifax Rainmen.
The NBL was formed when three existing teams -- Halifax, the Saint John Mill Rats and Quebec -- left the Premier Basketball League. Four NBL franchises were then formed in London, Oshawa, Moncton, N.B., and Summerside, P.E.I.
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SANTA FE -- A Santa Fe boutique is back open after an FBI drug raid last week.
The Drug Enforcement Administration raided the Heavenly Boutique, located off West San Francisco Street. Officers seized around 7,300 mg of Oxycodone, a prescription painkiller, during the investigation.
The raid followed a 16-count federal indictment against the boutique's owner, 30-year-old Ashraf Nassar.
According to an arrest warrant, Nassar used the store to launder money. He and four other people from Santa Fe were arrested on charges of conspiracy to distribute Oxycodone and facilitating drug trafficking crimes by phone.
If convicted, the defendants each face a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine on each of the Oxycodone charges. They also face a maximum penalty of four years in prison and a $250,000 fine on each of the drug trafficking by phone counts.
"The abuse of prescription drugs, such as Oxycodone, is a serious problem in Santa Fe County and it leads all too often to addiction, shattered lives, and even death," First Judicial District Attorney Angela R. Pacheco said. "It is in the interest of public safety, especially that of our young people, that the law enforcement community work together to target those who illegally distribute these pharmaceuticals in order to prevent future abuse and prescription drug overdoses throughout New Mexico."
A DEA supervisor told KOB's media partner, The Santa Fe New Mexican, that there was nothing preventing Heavenly Boutique from reopening after the raid.
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