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"Mathematical!" Bored one day, I decided to explore some math to find out just how many colors the Sega Genesis could really produce if a game developer really took the system seriously. Just thought I'd share my results.
- 9-BIT Color Palette {512 Colors} (320x224 [13:9], 256x224 [10:9])
- 8-BIT Color Palette {256 Colors} (256x192 [4:3] Master System Backwards Compatibility)
- 59.94Hz Refresh at 14.985 Frames per Second (50Hz at 12.5 FPS for PAL Regions)
The Sega Genesis only has 64 KBytes (65,536 Bytes) of Video Memory.
- To display the full color palette on screen at once is impossible due to this limitation as shown below:
Resolution (320 x 224) x Color Depth (1.125) x Number of Frame Buffers (1) = 80,640 Bytes (79 KBytes)
- Even if the 320x224 video mode could pull from the 8-BIT pool of colors it couldn't display all of the colors:
Resolution (320 x 224) x Color Depth (1) x Number of Frame Buffers (1) = 71,680 Bytes (70 KBytes)
- To make matters worse, Since the way the the Motorola MC68000K Processor was configured it could only address up to 64 colors at a time.
- However, the video processor could post process the already rendered image with a 3-BIT word call the Highlight and Shadow Mode.
- This essentially tripled the amount of colors that could be pulled and shown on screen:
9-BIT Color (512) x (3-BIT Word) = 1,536 possible colors to choose from
64 Colors (Addressed by the MC68000K CPU) x (3-BIT Word) = 192 colors on screen
- But at the max Resolution (320x224) this too is just barely impossible to show:
Resolution (320 x 224) x Color Depth (.948120625) x Number of Frame Buffers (1) = 67,962 Bytes (67 KBytes)
- Though with the max resolution, almost 160 can be generated by the Video Processor as shown:
Resolution (320 x 224) x Color Depth [159 Colors](.914285) x Number of Frame Buffers (1) = 65,536 Bytes (64 KBytes)
- If the video mode 256x224 is used then the full color potential is possible with room to spare.
Resolution (256 x 224) x Color Depth [192 Colors](.948120625) x Number of Frame Buffers (1) = 54,369 Bytes (53 KBytes)
- Subsequently, if there was a video mode that used a resolution of 288x224 (which would have been closer to the trational [4:3] screens of the time) 192 colors still would have been possible as shown below:
Resolution (288 x 224) x Color Depth (.948120625) x Number of Frame Buffers (1) = 61,165 Bytes (60 KBytes)
- The Genesis can not generate more than 192 colors because of the way the Main CPU is configured. In order to process more colors the sound section (Consiting of the Zilog Z80, Yamaha 2612 FM Operator, and Texas Instruments SN76489) would have to be removed and the input/output lines used for that would need to be rerouted to the color palette ROM chip. Or in the case of the 1992 SNK Neo Geo, have a more powerful/advanced Video Processor that handled all the graphics internally instead of using the main CPU.
- Fun Fact, the 32-BIT/16-BIT 7.68MHz Motorola MC68000K Processor used in the Genesis/Mega Drive could have processed the sound, but it would have hindered the overall power need for other functions of the games. If Sega had used the 16MHz Motorola MC68030 CPU and increased its system ram to 128 KBytes instead, it could have done just that and probably would have increased performance and efficiency at the same time. Also it might have been cheaper to produce and would have used less wattage. However, this is just hindsight, no use trying to fix what was done in the past.
- On another note, the Super Nintendo is rated for 15-BIT Color (32,768 Colors)
- 256 Colors on screen at once, with a max resolution of 512x448
- 59.94Hz Refresh at 14.985 Frames per Second (50Hz at 12.5 FPS for PAL Regions)
- However, to save time in the development of games and space on the limited cartridges of the time, most SNES games used the lesser 256x224 resolution.
-But then you have to consider that the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive(1988/89) came out 3 years prior the Super Nintendo Entertainment System(1991/92). So the difference is as followed in most cases:
Sega Genesis: 192 colors at a 256x224 resolution / 159 colors at a 320x224 resolution
Super Nintendo: 256 Colors at a 256x224 resolution
Only a 64 color difference at the same resolution, despite the SNES having 3 years worth of more advanced hardware and software.


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Is Kenya Travel Safe?
As December 27 dawned, millions of Kenyans headed to polling sites to vote for a president. As December 27 drew to a close, I booked an airline ticket from Nairobi to New York. And as the next few days progressed, Kenya plunged into violence that has left more than 650 people dead, so far.
I've spent the past few weeks reading horrific tales of bloodshed with the hope that post-election killings will cease any day. I'm not scheduled to visit Kenya for another 5 months, but regardless of how much the situation improves by then, it's scary to think that what is widely regarded as the most stable country in Africa can dissolve into tribal conflicts and machete attacks at the drop of a ballot.
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The violence is never far from my mind; a friend with whom I'm traveling signed us up to receive email notices from the US State Department, so I've been getting near-daily warnings in my inbox, along with invitations to town-hall meetings in Kenya. And I'm not the only traveler wondering what happens when you have a ticket to a dangerous situation. The New York Times, the Seattle Times, and every publication in between has been searching for answers.
For my part, I called the airline to inquire if it's possible to change my itinerary free of charge (so that I'd fly to New York from Tanzania). The airline's website says that it's allowing fliers to postpone immediate travel to Kenya, but doesn't hint at what it might do if the violence continues. And since I'm organizing a trip where I'll be meeting friends arriving from all over the world, it seems complicated—and potentially risky—to wait until the last minute to decide that we all need to bypass Kenya. I was curious if we could make that difficult decision now and pursue a new plan.
Apparently not. At least, not without paying a fare difference and a change fee. So we're going to wait a bit longer to discuss our options. I'm torn between my desire to see the legendary Masai Mara and my instinct to play it 100% safe. Somehow the assurances that tourists aren't targets are not very assuring. In life, as in travel, things are unpredictable.
Do any other travelers have experience with touch-and-go trips—or words of advice on what to do when political violence or other unforeseen circumstances come into play when you're planning?
My name: Michelle Doucette
How I earn my keep: I'm an editor at IgoUgo.com.
Favorite way to get around: Some of my favorite trips involved renting cars in foreign countries and driving through the countryside, stopping on whims. You get a feel for the culture away from the big cities and meet interesting people on the road, including, I must admit, an embarrassingly high number of local policemen. I suppose it would be prudent to learn all of the traffic laws ahead of time.
Best meal I've had while traveling: Since a succession of gelato cones probably doesn't count as a meal, my favorite must have been a fresh crabmeat lunch prepared by a St. John sailboat captain while we took a break from snorkeling in the Caribbean. Sharing baklava as the sun came up over Paros, Greece, (while, once again, not technically a meal) was also memorable.
Travel ambitions: Since climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, I've figured out that I'd like to keep trekking while traveling. I've got my eyes on epic hikes in Nepal, Bhutan, and Peru.


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Forty-seven women of distinction from the United States and abroad will made their bows to over 700 guests at the 58th Anniversary of the International Debutante Ball at the Waldorf Astoria in NY. The debutantes represent China, England, France, The Netherlands, Scotland and fifteen American states. Each debutante was accompanied by her own escort in white tie and tails, and a military cadet in dress uniform who will carried the flag of the country or state which she represents.
The ball was founded in 1954 by Beatrice Dinsmore Joyce as a charity and the tradition continues today directed by her niece, Mrs. Gregory Scott Hedberg. This year the Honorary Chairmen were Mrs. David Hamilton and Mrs. Julia I. Kauffman and Chairmen included Anne Eisenhower, Susan Eisenhower, Mrs. D. David Eisenhower, and Princess Chantal of France. The International Debutante Ball Foundation supports numerous charities including The Soldiers', Sailors', Marines', Coast Guard and Airmen's Club, a home away from home for the military and their families
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Georgia Ensemble's season opener will be 'Almost Heaven' for Denver fans
If everything old can be new again, maybe everything deemed square long ago can be hip for the first time.
What other conclusion to draw from the announcement that Roswell's Georgia Ensemble Theatre will open its 2013-14 season with the jukebox musical "Almost Heaven: John Denver's America" — this following on the heels of the early April release of the album "The Music Is You: A Tribute to John Denver?"
The tribute album features artists including My Morning Jacket, Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, Dave Matthews and Train updating ultra-familiar Denver tunes for a new generation.
"Almost Heaven: John Denver's America" does much the same. The musical features 29 "rediscovered and reinvented" Denver songs, according to Georgia Ensemble, including "Rocky Mountain High," "Sunshine on My Shoulders," "Annie's Song" and "Leaving on a Jet Plane."
While the tribute album is new, "Almost Heaven" played for nearly two years in Denver starting in 2002 and had an off-Broadway run in 2005.
Reviews by New York critics, not the types you'd expect to embrace Denver's granola-sweet songbook, were mixed.
The New York Times called it "a pale imitation of a biographical musical." The Associated Press found it "sentimental and at times drowsy." But Variety termed "Almost Heaven" "an excellent tribute to an artist who remains great at making people feel good."
Denver, who perished in a 1997 plane crash, was well aware that his songs evoked such mixed feelings. "All right, I'm not Bob Dylan. I don't write songs like that," he said in a 1975 interview. "But I think 25 years from now people will be singing my songs even if they don't remember who wrote them."
Here's the rundown of Georgia Ensemble's 21st season:
Sept. 5-22: "Almost Heaven: John Denver's America," written and adapted by Peter Glazer
Nov. 7-24: "Deathtrap," the Ira Levin thriller
Jan. 9-26, 2014: "The Only Light in Reno," a world premiere comedy by Atlantan Topher Payne about the Nevada filming of "The Misfits" with Elizabeth Taylor and Montgomery Clift
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April 10-27, 2014: "Camelot," the Lerner-Loewe musical
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JohnBlabber : With all these popular shows out for zombies, vampires, i mean they are even bringing back The Muensters, Ugly Americans couldn't picked a better time to be on the air.
Devin Clark: Yeah, it's really funny. I mean, I find it fascinating just having been such a huge comic book fan and growing up and being obsessed with kind of all these horror and science fiction and fantasy genres that right when I was starting to like come up with ideas and create concepts that were clearly influenced by absorbing way too many sci-fi movies and reading way too many comic books.
It was right at the same time that within pop culture, when there was this huge explosion of like awareness, especially horror. You know, it was like right when I started coming up with the idea for the Web show that turned into Ugly Americans it's like there was just the inklings that like people were getting into this. Well, obviously Twilight is a big success, as far as books, but the movies hadn't started. Then, it just seemed like the cultural zeitgeist of like loving horror stuff just exploded at the exact same time as we started getting on air.
Which is really exciting for us, because it just increases the awareness of like what we're poking fun of. You know, and a lot of fans like understand and know the whole mythos of vampires a lot more than they did ten years ago. So (a) people know what we're jabbing fun at, and (b) there's a ton of new material for us to be making fun at, you know, like these books . You know, we have an episode coming out and these seven episodes that kind of – you know, we have a little homage to The Walking Dead, so it's just really great. Yeah, it's a cool time to be a nerd.
John: What is your favorite thing about working with these characters and why?
Devin: Well, I think, when we were going into the first season, we were still trying to figure them out. So we had pretty specific starting points for them. You know, it was like the jerk boss and kind of like the deadbeat roommate with Randall the zombie and we know that Callie would be like this kind of maniacal bad girlfriend figure. But the kind of depth that the actors brought to them really opened up the possibility for stories.
And, when we brought Michael-Leon Wooley in to do Twayne, and, you know, we wanted that big, deep bass voice to be the main tone, but we saw that Michael had like a lot more tricks to him. He could like pull off this kind of naïve little kid thing and all of sudden it just opened up Twayne to be this kind of like total momma's boy, you know, like wimp, and, at the same time, be able to turn on a dime and become this big terrifying demon.
So I think more than anything it just allowed – you know, the writers fed off the designs, initially, and then they were influenced even more by seeing what the actors could bring to the table. So that just really helps in knowing what kind of stories, what kind of humor we can write to for the actors and just gives the characters a lot more depth.
I mean, it's funny. And, of course, Grimes who is like just this jerk, kind of like the counterpart to Mark and that Mark was kind of like this bleeding heart trying to help everyone and then Grimes is just like this brutal throw everyone in jail kind of character. I don't know. Yeah, Twayne's character just goes into pure insanity. I don't know if he has layers as much as just total chaos, as far as his character. But we have a lot of fun with him, too.
John: And you forgot to mention Twayne's gambling addiction, too.
Devin: Wow and a gambling addiction, right. Yeah, it's like we setup the fact that he like played originally in Earth, Wind and Fire. He's obsessed with performing and dancing and singing and he has 15 children. It's ridiculous.
John: Do the actors get to be in a room together to act out the scenes or do u guys record one by one?
Devin: Unfortunately, I mean, a lot of animated shows are able to get all their actors together when they do record. Unfortunately for us, you know, we're split between two coasts, so about 70 percent of our actors are here in New York. But Natasha was there, who plays Callie. She's in L.A. Michael-Leon Wooley is right now back in L.A. Pete Holmes, who does a lot of our utility characters, like Fishman and Martin and a lot of other like guest voice kind of stuff. So it's difficult for us to be able to get the actors together.
We were able to do that on a couple of occasions for this second run of the second season. We have one episode featuring Jon Benjamin, who plays, basically, in order to take a job as a delegate of the consulate to Atlantis, Callie has to get a sex change and Jon Benjamin plays the male version of her. So, when we were doing all the dialogue between Matt Oberg, who plays Mark, and Jon Benjamin, we were able to get them both in the booth and get some just really hilarious improv and off the cuff jokes that half of what we ended up putting in the episode wasn't even scripted stuff. It just stuff that they'd come up with off the cuff.
So we're hoping to do more of that in the future because we have such an hilarious voice cast that only gives us more material to work with.
John: Do the actors get to do a fair deal of ad-libbing or is the script pretty regimented?
Devin: Yeah, essentially record the actors individually. We don't really get them playing off each other very much but just most of the do stand-up comedians and a lot of them are improv people. You know, if they have a joke or that they can beat a line, we're like totally open to that. For instance, a lot of the stuff that we write for Kurt Metzger, who plays Randall, it's like he's just a really funny guy and he's got a pretty offensive sense of humor. So if we write any jokes that are kind of like gross-out stuff, it's like no matter how like rude we think we've gotten the jokes, it's like he's going to beat it. He's going to do something funnier, you know, but come up with an even more bizarre and creative term for some kind of sex act. So we definitely let them have as much freedom as they want, when it comes to like doing improv and coming up with funny bits for the episode.
John: How do the ideas of guest stars come up? Like Bobby Moynihan as Jerry, I could not have imagined ANYONE else playing that role.
Devin: Being a new show, we don't have the luxury to be able to like, yeah, we're going to write this part specifically for an actor. You know, it's like so many of these people that we've pulled from like SNL and a lot of these comedies actors, I mean, they have pretty crazy tight schedules. And for a small show like ours, it's like we're definitely like reaching out to people with the hope that they'll say yes. But we could never really write with the fixed expectations that they're definitely going to do it.
So I think when we're looking for voice actors we have a kind of like a specific tone in mind. Obviously, for Jon Benjamin's character, since it was the male version of Callie we wanted like someone with like a really deep, manly voice, just to counter play the fact that she was a woman and now she's a man but like, yeah, make her really manly.
But, typically, yeah, we have an idea in mind and then we're just really psyched whoever we're able to get. And, you know, it's funny. Even going into our second season, we were able to get some really fantastic voice actors, like just a huge lineup. I'm pretty psyched at how willing people are to get onboard the show. We got Janeane Garofalo for this run of episodes. That same episode that has Jon Benjamin we were able to get Ed Helms in there Yeah, yeah. I don't know. We've got a lot of really great voice actors in there, as well as just local comedians as well that are just knocking it out of the park.
I mean, besides obviously being very funny and quick witted guy, there's something about the tone of Jon Benjamin's voice which I just find entertaining within itself. And it's like that voice, he can be saying anything and, I don't know, I find it hilarious.
John: Who is your dream guest star?
Devin: Oh, man, I have a lot of actors that I love. I don't know if I have a dream one. I've been watching, there's this British show called Snuff Box. One of the actors – I mess his name up. I'm pretty sure it's Dave Berry. It's either Dave Berry or Todd Berry. Oh, Todd Berry is the other comedian. Anyway. And he's got this crazy just like deep British crazy accent. It just seems like – it strikes me as like a voice that would be perfect for animation. But I don't know. I have a crazy long list. That's the one that – I only just saw that episode recently, so that's fresh in my mind.
But I don't know. It's exciting. It's funny whoever we're able to get onboard it's like such an interesting translation seeing how these comedians that you associate so much with their look. It's like to see how their expressed in animated form is like sometimes it adds a little different twist than you might expect, like I never would associate Janeane Garofalo as like, oh, yeah, that's a voice for animation. But she knocked it out of the park and she did some really funny stuff with her part.
John: Do you think itd be possible to have an Ugly Americans feature film either direct to DVD OR something in theaters?
Devin: I think when we went out to kind of create the premise of Ugly Americans and build out this world we wanted something that would really just feel like lush, fully-formed universe. So, initially, that was just that we could have an endless supply of ideas of for stories and new episodes. But I think it really did give it such a great feel as a world and the city of New York and the world of Ugly Americans that, yeah, hell yeah. I mean and we're poking fun of cinema and genres all the time. We go very out there with the look of the show. So Ugly Americans as a movie, for sure, we could definitely pull that off.
Will they give us money to do it? That's another question. I just have my fingers crossed for another season, so a movie would be like shooting the moon.
John: Yeah. I mean, you know what, I'd be more than happy to setup a Kickstarter fund to see that movie made. I don't care.
Seriously, right? I mean, I just today like started a Kickstarter fund to like reboot this videogame that I played like 20 years ago called Wasteland, and I was like, what? Fricken' amazing. You can do anything with Kickstarter. But how are there still fans for this videogame? But no problem. They raised $100,000 in like a week. I thought it was pretty crazy.
John: Can you shed any light on if you guys are currently working on season 3 of Ugly Americans and if there are concepts you would like to explore next season?
Yeah, we have a whole pile of like unused nuggets of story ideas that we're just jonesing to use. It's like every time the writers get together they're coming up with plot points for different storylines. It's like they just generate an insane amount of ideas. So, yeah, we've got ton of more material that we would love to execute. It's like I think it's just a matter of like, you know, when people tune in and get we get enough numbers, Comedy Central will say give us more. So we're just waiting right now to see how we do and hopefully those people who own Nielsen boxes tune in, so we can do some more episodes. But no word yet. Fingers crossed.
John: Definitely. And, you know what, fingers crossed over here at BubbleBlabber.com. Thank you so much, Devin, for taking the time to talk with me. Any last words you want to give to our readers?
Devin: No, I guess I would say tune in, like I said, so we can keep doing more episodes and I thank everyone for watching.
John: Definitely. And, you know what, we'll get that Kickstarter started up right away just in case.
Devin: (laughs) Yeah, yeah, the backup plan.
John: That's right!
Are there questions you wish we asked to Devin Clark? Well FUCK YOU! You can ask him yourself on his new Reddit! An all NEW Ugly Americans is on tomorrow night after South Park so check your local listings. Plus come back here for the full preview tomorrow afternoon and a review Thursday morning.


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Part of the electrical rework involved acknowledging the need to fix the doorbell. We had an old wired transformer doorbell that had gotten disconnected, had double-sticky-taped up a wireless one (that looked tacky as hell), and we needed a solution.
So I looked at replacing the wired transformer one, discovered that the transformers apparently draw 3 watts at idle. Well, hell, a Raspberry Pi draws less than 2 watts at idle, could scan a TTL I/O bit and then do things like take a picture, alert some device out in the workshop, and either play an audio file that doesn't sound like the crap bad '80s synth that the off-the-shelf doorbells do, or control some mechanical process (solenoids hitting cast-iron sewer pipe?).
I briefly considered trying to figure out enough of how the doorbell systems work to retrofit with a modern switching power supply, and reworking the Via Epia boards I have on my shelf to do this, and then realized that this could be a two hour project or a several day mucking around with compilation switches project. Two Pi are on order.
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I am sooooooo looking forward to getting this done! I have read about Dr's using Exparel as a 72 hour numbing agent that they inject before sewing you back up.....rather than using pain pumps, I think this is what my Dr. Is using and I am so thrilled, sounds like a fairly new approach to pain (April 2012), my Dr. Also does quilting sutures that I believe sews or glues?? Your interior flap down which helps with preventing fluid retention...anyone have any experience or knowledge on these???
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I am sooooooo looking forward to getting this...
I've been reading more and more about horrible...
I've been reading more and more about horrible swelling,even 3-4 post op... this is making me nervous!!! Does the way the procedure is done have anything to do with the amount of swelling you have???
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3 days to go!!!!! Excited and a little uneasy, so ready to be on the other end of surgery and on my way to recovery!!!
I am 19 days PO TT/Lipo today... I am still sooooo...
I am 19 days PO TT/Lipo today... I am still sooooo swollen.... my stomach is thick and my torso looks deformed!! I've got huge "love handles" and all around them it is hard and still sore... I'm hoping still swollen... also my legs, thighs are soooo swollen, even my stretch pants are tight!! I go for my 2nd post op May 5th.... is this all just swelling?!! I'm getting discouraged....
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how are you doing? my doc does the quilting technique and uses exparel...I'm scheduled for the 23rd so I was curious how your recovery is going
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never mind...just read your update in the April group
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Fun fun we need pictures hun
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One of the doctors I consulted with did Exparel too,, but I need to ask about the quilting sutures.
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Teen Catfish-O-Rama Fishing Derby on August 17!Come and join us for the Teen Catfish-O-Rama, (ages 11-17) at Lake Poway, on Friday August 17, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Final weigh-in will be at 9:00 p.m. followed shortly after by an awards ceremony for the top three fish in the two age divisions (ages 11-13 and 14-17). A Lake Poway fishing permit is all that is required and half day boat rentals will begin at 3:00 p.m. for participants only. This event occurs during normal Lake Poway operations and all other half day boat rentals will begin at 4:00 p.m. Participants 15 and under must be accomppanied by an adult while using a boat. This nighttime catfish tournament promises to be filled with lots of big fish, fun, and great prizes!
Lake Poway Concession- Request for Proposals (RFP)The City of Poway Community Services Department is now accepting proposals for operation of the Lake Poway Concession, located at 14656 Lake Poway Road. The City desires to contract directly with an operator who will be the sole and exclusive onsite seller of food and beverages; bait and tackle; general and recreational merchandise; and boating and fishing permits at the Lake Poway Recreation Area. The City will consider terms other than those included in the current agreement and is seeking an experienced operator who can meet the demands of this family-oriented, multi-use recreation area. All proposals are due to the City of Poway no later than 4:00 p.m. on August 24, 2012. RFP documents can be obtained at www.poway.org, under the Business Dropdown, Bids and Contracts. If you have questions, please contact Belinda Romero, Community Services Manager, at (858) 668-4691 or via email at email@example.com.
Night Fishing Every Friday and Saturday Night Through September 8!This season Lake Poway will be stocking 9,250 pounds of catfish and will be offering night fishing every Friday and Saturday night beginning July 6 and ending September 8. The stocking schedule is listed below or for more information call (858) 668-4772.
Beginning June 1 Lake Poway's Summer Hours will be 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Beginning July 1 All Youth 7 and Under Must be in Possession of a Fishing Permit.Children 7 years of age and under are still Free when fishing with an adult possesing an adult fishing permit. One limit of fish to one paid adult permit still applies.
Tyler Liven, Poway3 Pound Channel CatfishStink Bait in Boulder Bay
Lake Record: 17 pounds 14 ouncesMike Long, 1999
We will have another 1,500 pounds of catfish delivered this Friday, August 3! The waters should be reinvigorated and an awesome Friday and Saturday of nightfishing should be in store! The last two weekends have been awesome for some anglers and not so awesome for others--but that's fishing I guess. The key is finding the right spot and using the right bait and for tips on that read the Catfish Report below.
Some trout are still being caught on mackerel, so just throw in a line and hold on tight! Between Big Bass, Monster Cats, and Tailwalking Trout you never know what will bite in the night!
Trends: The panfish are biting on the Fishing Float on meal worms and there are some monsters swimming around down there! It seems that from the North Shore to Half Moon Bay are the productive shoreline spots for catfish this week. Although mackerel is the most consistent, shrimp is really producing a lot of limits. Try dipping some shrimp in stinkbait and see what bites!
North Shore: Catfish and Bass have been caught here this week. The best place for the cats is by the concrete pillar.
Half Moon Bay: Starting to become a catfish and bass favorite. Reports of limits of catfish caught all throughout Half Moon during night fishing.
Fish Float: Great for catfish especially in early morning, late afternoon, and night fishing. The bluegill and sunfish are also biting on meal worms for young anglers.
Jump Off Point: Productive for catfish but the best time is after sunset on Friday and Saturday night.
Boulder Bay: Catfish are biting quite well in the afternoon and evening.
Hidden Bay: Catfish are biting really well here, especially at the opening of the Bay. Bass and pan fish are also stacked up and ready to bite!
Bucktail Bay: Some Catfish and Bass caught this week. The bass were close to shore and soft plastics were the bait of choice.
Tip 1: Panfish really love meal worms and the best places are in Hidden Bay and on the Fishing Float.
Tip 2: For catfish use frozen mackerel, chicken liver or shrimp on the bottom in deep water. From the shore target places like the end of the Fishing Float, Boulder Bay, the middle of Hidden Bay, Pine Point, Bucktail Bay, and by the concrete pillar on the North Shore.
Lake Records: Blue Catfish - 34 pounds 8 ounces, Scott Marchese, 2008Channel Catfish - 28 pounds, Richard Kolas, 1981
The last two weekends of night fishing have been very productive for some anglers and not as productive for others. It seems that you just have to find that right spot and dangle the the right bait in front of our whiskered friends to get results--and dinner!
The fishermen that have had the most results have been on the shoreline, fishing next to the concrete pillar on the North Shore, between the start of the fishing zone and the Fishing Float, the Fishing Float, the corner of Half-Moon Bay and in Boulder Bay.
Boaters have found success on both ends of the Log Boom, anchored in deep water past the buoys by the Boat Dock (in the legal zone, and please do not cast towards dock), and anchored close to the mouth of Hidden Bay and in Boulder Bay.
Mackerel, Shrimp, and Chicken Liver are still the baits of choice, but read below for a suprise bait you probably haven't thought of!
New Trend: The corner of Half Moon Bay has done very well over the past two weekends and limits have been caught.
Suprise Bait You Should Think About Trying: Bacon. I know, it sounds weird but it has been working for some. It definitely has a smell and it is oily. I have caught numerous catfish on hotdogs and bacon definitely has more oil than a dog.
Lake Records: Sunfish - 2 pounds 4 ounces, Zach Greim, 2006Bluegill - 2 pounds 8 ounces, Deadre McCullough, 2002
Sunfish and Bluegill have started biting off of the fishing float. The best bait has been meal worms on a small hook.
Lake Record: 18 pounds 1 ounceMike Long, 2002
Note: This is not a requirement but we would like to ask that if you catch a female bass during this spawn season you please release her back into the Lake.
The water temperature is around 77 degrees and there are signs of bass chasing the shad at the surface. Look for the top water bite to pick up in the next few weeks. Jerk baits and flukes are also beginning to pick up fish.The rockpile off of the Log Boom and Jump Off Point have been producing some nice fish as well as fishing the structure on the back shoreline. Just bust out your favorite swimbait or dropshot some plastic and give it a try!
Tip: Find a rock pile or similar structure from shore or boat in 10-50 feet of water. Work a swimbait or soft plastic (worm, crawdad) slowly and have patience. The big ones are down there and they are hungry!
Note: No outside live bait is allowed! If our concessions doesn't have shiners or crawdads in stock you can't bring your own!
Fishing Requirements
A State of California Fishing License is no longer required to fish at Lake Poway.Each angler is allowed to use a maximum of two rods.The trout limit is now 4 trout.Mandatory Catch & Release on bass during March, April & May
All anglers require a daily fishing permit to fish.
All permits can be purchased at the Lake Poway Grill & Tackle.
You must carry your permit with you at all times.
Shad can only be caught using a dip net.
A State of California Fishing License is no longer required to fish at Lake Poway.Each angler is allowed to use a maximum of two rods.The trout limit is now 4 trout.Mandatory Catch & Release on bass during March, April & May
All anglers require a daily fishing permit to fish.
All permits can be purchased at the Lake Poway Grill & Tackle.
You must carry your permit with you at all times.
Shad can only be caught using a dip net.
Quagga Mussels
In order to protect the integrity of the Lake Poway and surrounding water systems the following restrictions are now in effect. The following items are prohibited at Lake Poway:
·Float tubes
·Private motors and anchors
·Live Bait Containers
·Fish Finders
·Floating Catch Baskets
·Live Bait (shiners, crawdads, etc.) from any source other than the Lake Poway Concession
Any other items, determined by Staff, to be potential contaminants
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Even though he was brought into GH via ambulance last night, Nik convinces Robin to come back to the warehouse with him to look for Nadine. He sees Emily on the top of the stairs and Robin can see that he's having another of his hallucinations. Nik yells at Robin to leave him alone and when she balks, he tells her to bring in the men in white coats or just be his friend and leave. Robin reluctantly goes and Emily says that she must still be of use to him or why else would she be around? She tries to help him figure out where Nadine is. Nik says that Diego had been living there for months and he could have tons of trap doors they don't know about.
Nadine is at the bottom of an elevator shaft trying to scream through the duct tape on her mouth. Nik is closer than he thinks as he argues with Emily to help him. He turns to face her, but she's gone. Instead, he finally hears Nadine's muffled voice. He gets to her and calls 911. Emily returns to him and asks how he is. He says that he's afraid this is the last time he'll see her. She tells him it has to be because he needs the surgery. She says he needs to be with Spencer, Lucky and Lulu. She asks him to have the surgery - for her.
Nik and Diego fight on the waterfront and Nik promises that he won't kill again. Diego yells that Nik only lost one person but he lost his whole family! They go around and around until Diego gets the upper hand and wraps a cord around Nik's neck. Nik is able to twist out of it and Diego grabs his passport and leaves. Nik drops to the ground gasping for air and Emily appears to tell him it's not his time to go.
Nik is looking around the waterfront in hopes of finding any clue to Diego's whereabouts. He starts to freak out, but when he sees Emily he calms down. Just below him, Diego has nabbed Nadine. She puts up one heck of a fight and starts shrieking for Nikolas. By the time Nikolas races down the stairs, all he can find is a jar of chlorophyll.
Nikolas finds Emily at Wyndemere and together, they try to remember the night she was killed. He recalls someone approaching them and knocking him to the ground. (He falls to the ground as he recalls it.) When he wakes up Emily is choking and falls next to him. Nikolas begs her not to leave him again. She is gasping for air and tells him to "see the rest." He does as she asks and the whole murder scene plays out in his mind. He sees that he wasn't her killer at all - it was Diego.
From his hospital bed, Nik presses Emily to answer if Logan was her killer. She pauses for a minute and then tells him no. Just then Lulu rushes into the room in tears saying that she made a huge mistake. She explains that Logan's in a coma and it's all her fault. Nik helps her to realize that she was afraid for her safety and acted out of fear, that's all.
Nik is alone with Emily in his room. He tells her that if he can identify her killer, maybe she could finally be at rest. He says that he can't do this to her anymore and he needs her help.
As Scott sits watching Logan's ventilator keep him alive, Nik paces outside of the room - with Emily.
At GH, Nadine is at Nik's bedside. She asks him if Emily has an opinion about who killed her. Nik resists Nadine's help because he's afraid it will mean losing his visions of Emily altogether. Emily is nearby, of course, and she is willing to go through whatever it takes to be able to tell him who killed her. Nik says that the cops won't believe that he suddenly remembered anyway. Nadine leaves the room so that he (and Emily) can decide what to do. Emily tells Nik that Leticia and Georgie died too, and now Alexis, Maxie and Sam are in danger. She says that he needs to face the facts of who the killer is. She reminds him that his tumor is growing and he's going to lose this opportunity to know the truth. Then she asks him to focus on what he saw in his memory. He closes his eyes and remembers that he was begging her to leave and then a guy came and knocked him out. Emily is agitated as she recalls her strangling and then suddenly, she's gone. Nikolas reaches for her and then doubles over in pain.
Nikolas wakes in his hospital room. Emily is waiting for him there and asks what he saw. Nik says he knows he didn't kill her now. Nadine comes to the door and asks who did kill Emily. Nik tells Nadine that he saw a man there with Emily but he didn't see the man's face. Emily tells Nikolas that she is here with him. Nadine, seeing Nik's distraction, says he should ask Emily what she saw. "I think that part of you that is Emily remembers," she says.
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My Dell laptop (which is my primary computer while I'm in the states) has died today. I'm typing this on a Asus EEE PC I bought the last time I had to send my regular computer in for service. Hopefully all goes well, but this means I've probably lost a weeks worth of code :(
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Hardware failures for the loose
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Monday, July 21, 2008
Wireless Spectrum bidding ends, new Wireless Carrier for Canada
If your not Canadian, this probably isn't a lot of interest to you. However for Canadians this is excellent news. Yak Communications announced today that they have won spectrum across all of Canada (with the expected and notable exclusion of Quebec) and are intent on providing cellular access. There press release alludes to the current high prices and lack of service on existing Canadian wireless carriers. Sadly the spectrum they own won't work with any of my existing phones, but maybe for the next openmoko :P Anyways more competition is good, and certainly needed.
The full text of the press release since doesn't seem to be on the wire services yet:
Globalive set to become a major wireless carrier in Canada
TORONTO – July 21, 2008 Globalive Wireless Management Corp. is pleased to announce that it has provisionally won spectrum in Industry Canada's Advanced Wireless Services Spectrum Auction across Canada (excluding Quebec) with an investment of over $442 million. With this victory, Globalive has set the stage to become a major presence in the Canadian telecom market.
"This is an historic event for wireless users across the country," said Anthony Lacavera, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Globalive Communications Corp. "It marks a new era of choice in Canada's wireless world. At Globalive, we have earned a track record of innovation; that's exactly what Canadians can expect from us when we announce our wireless offerings."
The auction, which began May 27, 2008 and concluded earlier today, was initiated by the federal government to increase competition in Canada's wireless market. The reasons that led to the auction include:
* Higher prices- Canadians pay an average of 60% more for mobile wireless services than Americans according to the Telecommunications Policy Review Panel (Final Report, March 22, 2006).
* Fewer services – Canadians are missing out on high-tech mobile services. These services are becoming an integral part of modern business life (such as lightning fast internet connections, video-conferencing, video and TV streaming, and interactive application sharing) are not being introduced in Canada at the same rate as the rest of the world.
* Low penetration - Only 58% of Canadians have a wireless device, such as a mobile phone, compared to the United States where more than 77% have a wireless device. Other industrialized countries, such as the United Kingdom and Hong Kong, have wireless device penetration of over 100% (The Economist's Pocket World in Figures, 2007 edition).
Globalive Wireless Management Corp., which was formed to participate in the auction, includes a leading international wireless operator in Orascom Telecom Holding S.A.E.
"The domestic knowledge of Globalive, combined with the worldwide wireless expertise of Orascom Telecom, will allow us to bring the best practices in wireless to Canada," said Michael O'Connor, Vice-President, Globalive Wireless Management Corp.
Three cheers for (hopefully) lower cell phone (and more importantly data) costs :)
Update: The end of the spectrum auction announcement has now hit the news wires
Update 2:A friend of mine pointed out this story about Orascom (one of the Globalive partners) possibly being involved in rebuilding the North Korean Hotel.
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My start with the OpenMoko/FreeRunner
Now that I have my OpenMoko its time to get started developing for it. I have a number of personal itches that I want to scratch, but like with learning any new language or platform I find it best to start with the smallest useful project possible.
With that in mind I decided I'd create a small opkg (openmoko's package format) to sync the time from the gsm tower. After doing some digging in the gsm daemon it turns out that there are two separate parsing functions, one of which is never called (which is good because it does nothing), and the other which rejects the value reported by both AT&T and T-Mobile [it assumes a range of -48 to 48] and the networks report 138 for GMT-8. Reading GSM 02.42 didn't help much, except specifying that the time resolution must be at least 15 minutes. There seems to be very little, documentation about gsm network time. If you've got an FreeRunner or Neo and some free time and could add:
gsmd_log(GSMD_ERROR,"starting ctzv_parse parse param=%s in unsol\n",param);
to the ctzv_parse function in unsolicited.c file in the gsm module & recompile and let me what get puts in the GSM log along with your location & network information I'd be greatly appreciative :)
In the mean time, my plan for tomorrow is a auto-sensing gprs dialer, because setting up internet by hand on your phone is not fun-times.
I'm hoping to be able to announce and get started on an interesting project for the OpenMoko later on this week, so stay tuned :)
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Friday, July 18, 2008
Co-Op term at Amazon
This semester I'm at Amazon, its quite a lot of fun. Seattle is a really nice city, especially in the summer. At Microsoft some people referred to the summer as "demo weather" because thats when they brought down the interns to try and recruit them :)
Most of my summer is being spent working on the problem of detecting miss-classified items (so for example if a fridge was listed as a shoe that would be bad news). Its the kind of work which I really enjoy because its fairly open-ended in terms of the solution and hard. A lot of traditional stock solutions proved to be unworkable since we have such a large data set. Oddly enough searching for information about scaling the approaches I dumped into some posts by a third-party trying to accomplish something similar with a subset of the Amazon data :).
Since the general rule of software projects seem to be if you create it you get to name it, I decided on naming my project "BrowseEpicFail" (I later renamed it to be more descriptive after I was informed that our team name isn't actually browse :P). Apparently one of my co-workers though this was pretty funny because I now have a faux-certificate, in the same style as the training certificates, in "Selection of Appropriate Names for Software at Amazon" :).
The only downside of all this is that I find my self having to ensure I don't spend all of my coding time on work code.
On that note, I'm hoping to have some exciting news about an application I'll be working on for the OpenMoko platform sometime next week :)
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Thursday, July 17, 2008
Integrating your HUnit (or other) tests into your cabal package
As part of one my side projects I'm working on learning haskell, and creating a simple DNSBL lookup tool. An important part of any project, especially one which you plan to build on top off is its testing. There are quite a few options for Haskell testing such as quickcheck,etc., and the one that I ended up using HUnit. Most developers that I know have been burned at one time or another by making some "trivial" change building it and checking it in to only have it fail when running there tests would have caught it.
The solution of course is to integrate your automated tests into the build process. Cabal is a wonderful package build system for haskell. Unfortunately, very few (if any) people seem to use the provided mechanism for hooking in tests. The first set is opening up the Setup.hs (or lhs) file and overriding the default test hooks.
Start off by importing the necessary libraries
import Distribution.Simple
import Distribution.PackageDescription(PackageDescription)
import Distribution.Simple.LocalBuildInfo(LocalBuildInfo)
import System.Cmd(system)
import Distribution.Simple.LocalBuildInfo
Then we need to replace the default main (main = defaultMain) with a main with our command hooks:
main = defaultMainWithHooks (simpleUserHooks {runTests = runzeTests})
Now we need to define runzeTests so that our tests get run. You might be tempted to just through your tests inside runzeTest, but thats a bad idea since your module isn't visible. So we just make the test hook call out to our program:
runzeTests:: Args -> Bool -> PackageDescription -> LocalBuildInfo -> IO ()
runzeTests a b pd lb = system ( "runhaskell ./tests/mytests.hs") >> return()
Now if you've put your sources in a subdir (lets say src) you need to tell runhaskell where to find it, so instead do this
runzeTests a b pd lb = system ( "runhaskell -i./src ./tests/mytests.hs") >> return()
And now its done! You can run your tests with cabal by running
runhaskell Setup.hs test
The alternative approach, if you are using darcs, is to set darcs to run your tests:
darcs setpref test "runhaskell test/test.hs"
Or for the best of both worlds, configure cabal as above and set darcs to run your cabal tests:
darcs setpref test "runhaskell Setup.hs test"
For those of us who are running in git we can add it to our git pre-commit hooks to keep us from accidentally checking in broken code, just add:
runhaskell Setup.hs test
to the bottom of your pre-commit hook file (don't forget to make it executable :)).
We can even make the commit fail if our tests fail by returning the status from the test. Just store the return code where you run the test:
runhaskell Setup.hs test
code = $?
...[someother precommit hooks]...
exit code
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Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Gaping hole in Gmail Privacy
I came across a an interesting blog post showing how to get the name of a Gmail account. Since the bug was visible through Google Calendars I hoped that it was maybe limited to users who had signed up for Google Calendar. This is not the case. The steps that I followed:
1)Register brand new gmail account with default settings
register new Gmail account
2)Go to google calendars (as a different user) select a calender invite the user to share one of my calendars (click on the down arrow next to your calendar)
choose a calendar to invite the user to share
3)Invite the user
Invite the user to share your calendar
4)Save the changes (note that it indicates the user isn't registered for Google Calendars) & go back
Invite user to Google Calendars
5)See the users name
see the username
Normally I'm all for notifying the company of the problem before public disclosures, but the cat is well out of the bag and having a walk around.
It apparently works regardless of whether the user is signed up for Google Calendars.
For me this isn't much of a problem, I'm incredibly easy to track down and my e-mail address has my name in it, but I know for others this could be quite an unwelcome surprise. Lets hope Google fixes this soon.
With that being said if you don't use google calendar you can see if anyone has used this to find out your name because you will get a google calendar invite.
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Update:This works not only on GMail accounts but also on Google App Domain accounts. Perhaps something for universities considering outsourcing their mail to consider.
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Tuesday, July 15, 2008
DNSRBL module for haskell released
I'm pleased to announce that I've uploaded my first ever module to hackage (so please be kind, but suggestions are warmly accepted). The module looks up a hostname (or a hostname & hostaddress) on a set of DNSRBLs. This is probably of use only to a very small percentage of people (the application I've created it for is anti-spam and I can't really see any use outside of that). But with that being said check out my DNSRBL module,or on hackage along with the classy documentation.
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Monday, July 14, 2008
Unboxing the OpenMoko/FreeRunner including the spares kit, debug board
Everything (OpenMoko/FreeRunner, spares kit, debug board)
Originally uploaded by dmcopernicus
I've been playing around with getting it to register on AT&T and T-Mobile. T-Mobile worked with my first SIM card, which was no big surprise. Given the difficulties with the Neo1973 and AT&T SIM cards I wanted to try it on AT&T, which was less of a success. Of my 3 AT&T 3G SIM cards, 2 of them worked, and one had a bit of difficulty:
# Register
EVENT: Netreg searching for network
EVENT: Netreg registration denied
Some words of advice to wrap up the pictures, when following the getting started with your FreeRunner guide, if you are behind a router there is a chance your ethernet connection is 192.168.*.*, you can get around this by just running:
route add 192.168.0.202 usb0
since it looks for the most specific route first :). One last parting word of advice, if you are in the USA you probably want to use the phone on T-Mobile for now since AT&T apparently still has some unresolved issues.
The full set of photos I took unboxing the OpenMoko/FreeRunner are here
I'm planning on writing some code for this, but honestly it is about #3 on my project list for the time being. I'm thinking about writing an auto network configurator for GPRS settings, but I'm going to have to look at what functionality the existing network configurator provides and now to plug into it.
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I just got my Hackage account
Which means that I will be uploading my first attempt at creating a haskell package ( a small library to do lookups in DNSRBLs ). Funtimes :)
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Thursday, July 10, 2008
Phones are a guilty pleasure of mine, I own quite a few. The OpenMoko/Neo FreeRunner look quite interesting, if not particularly state of the art. I ordered my phone from the online store almost as soon as it went online and have been waiting for the shipment notification (apparently they were overwhelmed with the volume of orders).I just got the e-mail confirming that my phone has shipped :)
I'm looking forward to hacking on some low level code again :)
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373cc, 44bhp, 105mph, Insurance group
The current market seems littered with new, learner-friendly bikes, which are A2 licence compatible as manufacturers try to get new riders on board. The new 390 Duke may not have the touring ability of BMW's G650GS or the sporty appearance of Kawasaki's Ninja 300, but I think it should win the fun stakes and for most young riders that's where ...
1195cc, 150bhp, 140mph, Insurance group
The new 1190 is radically different from the 990 it replaces. The whole package of chassis, electronic suspension and rider aids makes this 150bhp, 230kg bike seriously capable with more rider-friendly characteristics than any previous KTM Adventure. It can also be ridden faster than I ever thought possible – in this respect it's more like a Ducati Multistrada, but with ...
1301cc, 160bhp, 159mph, Insurance group 17
It's a massive leap forward over the old Super Duke which was far from a bad bike. The new 1.3 litre KTM has arm-ripping power, the best mid-range and roll on speed figures we've ever tested and is the most powerful naked bike on the market. It also has a flip side. It's relatively light, easy to ride and perfectly ...
999cc, 114bhp, mph, Insurance group
The KTM 990 Supermoto R is an absolutely stonking bike. On the road the bike is hysterical - a complete hooligan bike. Get on it, point it towards some tight, twisty roads and try not to giggle with excitement.
690cc, 67bhp, mph, Insurance group
With the 2012 Duke KTM have made a bike that can give an experienced rider the thrill they are looking for whilst being a more usable package with a broader appeal to a wider spectrum of riders than the previous version. The Duke is spot on for commuting and hammering down twisty country roads, where bigger, more powerful bikes would ...
349cc, 46bhp, mph, Insurance group
The Austrian off-road experts revolutionised 450cc motocross in 2010 with the 350 and have extended the same treatment to the enduro 350 EXC-F, which combines the handling of a 250 and the performance of a 450.
124cc, 15bhp, 78mph, Insurance group 7
If you're looking to get your license, learn to lift either wheel or pursue some lightweight urban thrills, the 125 Duke can do it for you. It doesn't seem like a regular, budget 125 machine; It feels like a premium motorcycle that just-so-happens to be low capacity. It's a shame engine modifications only allow restriction and not an enhancement of ...
1195cc, 175bhp, mph, Insurance group 17
KTM have listened to the criticism of poor fuelling and harsh throttle response and come up with a heavily revised package for 2011. More power, better fuelling with the same stunning looks and responsive handling. No electronic rider aids make it rewarding and engaging to ride either on or off the track.
449cc, 50bhp, 93mph, Insurance group
Unless you're enduro god David Knight who prefers the extra grunt of the 530, the 450 EXC is everything you could want in an enduro bike. Light, more power than most of us know what to do with and it's fitted with some of the best quality suspension fitted to any motorcycle.
690cc, 71.4bhp, 112mph, Insurance group 11
Even though the bike tested was a pre-production unit – virtually finished bar the paintwork and decals – this bigger capacity 690 Duke is altogether a different machine than non-R model 690 Duke (654cc). The extra 36cc (KTM won't confirm this figure until after official model launch, mid Nov '09) of the new R-model with carbonfibre front mudguard and revised ...
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|Sat, 03-31-2012 - 10:20pm
The 2ww can be a very stressful time for some. It can feel like the longest 2 weeks of the cycle. How do you get through them? Do you find yourself obsessing about temps, or symptoms or do you have the patience to just wait for AF or a + test? Share your tips for getting through this wait.
|Fri, 04-13-2012 - 9:56am
Monica, we are going to hope they are good early symptoms! Are you still nauseous? Keeping FX
AFM, FF says I'm 4 days past O but I don't feel anything. No burning BB's, nothing. Waiting, waiting and more waiting...
|Fri, 04-13-2012 - 9:53am
Sorry Kiki. AF should know she isn't wanted around here. Positive thoughts for next cycle.
|Tue, 04-10-2012 - 7:16pm
we did an iui (our first) on friday, and saturday morning i woke up at about 1.30 am feeling extremely nauseous. have also felt a bit constipated and tonight after i got home, i was feeling nauseous again.
hoping this is a good sign, but with only a few days post ovulation could i really be having symptoms this early??


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Pirate Bay Support-Site: This is what a Criminal looks like… (UPDATE)
Die norwegische Partei Rødt (Red) hat zur Unterstützung der Jungs von Pirate Bay die Kampagne "This is what a Criminal looks like…" ins Leben gerufen. Dort kann man Bilder von sich hochladen, um den Anklägern zu zeigen, wie echte Piraten aussehen. Meine Hackfresse gibt's hier. Man beachte auch Herrn Schäuble (nicht reingephotoshopt! Echt jetz!) und King Kong, passend zur King Kong-Defence der Pirate Bay-Verteidigung.
File-sharing is good, allowing people to share music, movies and culture. Today four of the pioneers of file-sharing are on trial in Sweden, in yet another attempt by the movie and music industries to stop technological innovation and development by force.
But it is not the people behind the Pirate Bay who have shared files. It is us, the millions who use their site. They've got the wrong people. We won't go away even if the prosecution should win this case, nor will the technology disappear that lets us share the music and films we love.
Let the music and movie industry know who the file-sharers are.
This is what a Criminal looks like… (via Hypebot)
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With the same drug-addled alacrity and jaundiced wit that made Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas a hilarious hit, Hunter S. Thompson turns his savage eye and gonzo heart to the repellent and seductive race for President.He deconstructs the 1972 campaigns of idealist George McGovern and political hack Richard Nixon, ending... Read more »
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Beginning with former president Theodore Roosevelt's return in 1910 from his African safari, Chace brilliantly unfolds a dazzling political circus that featured four extraordinary candidates. When Roosevelt failed to defeat his chosen successor, William Howard Taft, for the Republican nomination, he ran as a radical reformer on the Bull Moose ticket.... Read more »
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- In a small sauce pan over medium heat, add milk and cheeses. Stir for 6 to 8 minutes or until sauce is smooth.
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05.25.11 08:54 AMDuring the week of May 15-22nd the mountains of the southeast and Mid Atlantic experienced some amazing weather changes. At times during the beginning of the week we saw some DOWNRIGHT COLD temperatures in the upper 30s and low 40s. Then on Saturday and Sunday we had temps in 80s at some high elevations and 88° over at Watauga Lake.
Of course the entire midwest and southeast has been bombed with tragic storm after storm with violent thunderstorms, tornados, hail and about everything else nature could throw in. The mountains have been largely spared of these terrible storms although I've personally witnessed some tornado aftermath over towards Butler in east Tennessee. We've been spared the bad stuff that has taken more than 400 lives so far this year from these terrible storms. Our hearts and prayers are with those families who have lost loved ones and a life's worth of work.
The last few days have been gorgeous with a mix of foggy mornings, a little rain here and there and blue sky days and afternoons. Everything in the mountains is bursting with color from a myriad of wildflowers and dense green forests. This is certainly a GREAT time to come up and escape the heat and enjoy some great hiking, biking, whitewater rafting or all of the wonderful activities that make the mountains of the region such a great "heat escape" and getaway.
THE SSAA (Southeast Ski Areas Association) IS HOLDING SUMMER MEETINGS
CEOs, marketing gurus and management teams from all of the Southeast and Mid Atlantic ski areas met at Beech Mountain Ski Resort on Tuesday. Those meetings continue today (Wednesday). These meetings provide opportunities for the leadership teams of the various resorts of the region to gather and discuss new strategies to make our visits all that much better each year.
Certainly part of their discussions each time they meet is what the heck to do about the abysmal web presence that is meant to represent the ski areas to the masses. The organization has annually spent tens of thousands of dollars on a website that has drawn only about 8000 unique visitors during the period from November 1st through April 30th compared to DCSki.com which pulled 320,000 visitors during the same period. Those numbers are a far cry from the nearly TWO MILLION unique visitors that have visited SkiSoutheast and our network of ski content during the same period.
The SSAA website saw only 51 visitors from Google searches during this past season with only 15 keywords being listed via Google. That compares horrifically to DCSKI.com which is found on Google for 1,112 different search terms - and SkiSoutheast.com which is found on Google via more than 4,000 search terms.
Most associational websites simply don't have the resources despite spending GOBS OF MONEY in the last few years in failed attempts to compete with the top regional ski websites. Even GoSkiNC.com (the official website for the North Carolina Ski Areas Association) which ranks as the best of these kinds of associational web presences falls far short with only 30 keyword rankings and perhaps 10,000 total visitors during the last six months. As a comparison DCSKI.com has seen that many visitors in a five day span during the last six months. SkiSoutheast.com pulled that many visitors in one day during the same period.
According to insiders this has been a sore subject during each of the last three offseason meetings amongst the owners and general managers. There's been some loose conversation about inquiring to make SkiSoutheast.com the official online publication/website for the organization, however the idea of that happening was met with strong resistance from at least ONE ski area owner (duh!). One very cool thing has come from those kinds of discussions and that is that even some of our biggest fans (amongst the owners and GMs) would be against any scenario that would make us the official website. The reason that was shared with us by several attendees? They LOVE the fact that our website is independent from any ski area and able to speak freely and hold resort's "feet" to the fire on occasion.
Definately cool. Definately cool.
We've always held the belief that there's a way to work together more effectively such that ALL ski areas could or would get equal billing and representation. Their current system is based on the ski areas posting content themselves and its been proven over the last four seasons that many ski areas just won't or don't do it. Until the SSAA contracts with us or some firm that can devote at least 900 manhours each season to content writing, updates and news - they will continue to fall woefully short.
In case you guys and gals haven't heard ---
Aspen Mountain, CO will re-open for Memorial Day weekend, May 28-30, for the first time since 1995 and will remain open on weekends as long as the snow holds, according to published reports. Although it closed for the season April 10, the mountain has a 71-inch base and another storm blanketed the central and northern mountains last week. Aspen Mountain will open 25 runs and 136 acres of mostly intermediate terrain served by the Ajax Express chairlift.
With a base of more than 94 inches, Arapahoe Basin, CO announced last week that it would be open seven days a week through June 5 and then will reopen for summer skiing for at least two three-day weekends, June 10-12 and June 17-19. It reported 26 inches of new snow recently.
Snowpack in the basins of the Colorado, Yampa and White rivers pushed passed the 200% of their 30-year averages last week, and temperatures have averaged 10 to 20 degrees colder than normal in the region this month, according to weather and water agencies.
(The Aspen story was written by THE SNOW INDUSTRY LETTER based in Vermont. We posted it with permission granted per Mary McKhann of www.SnowIndustryLetter.com (Be sure to pay them a visit as these guys keep us with the scoop of what happening around the country.)
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If you are inquiring about ANYTHING OTHER THAN ADVERTISING, please feel free to use the form above or you can send us an e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.com, and we will be happy to answer your inquiry usually the same day during the season.
Due to the volume of inquiries that we receive per day, we are simply NOT able to assist those kinds of questions via our phone lines.


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All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Pewter : Pre 1920 item #1256258
This jewelry casket is a very charming souvenir of Reims,France as you can see. It is very heavy (11 oz.)and I'm pretty sure it is pewter. There is intricate detail in the weave and roping of the basket. As well as the floral bouquet on the lid! The inside has the original blue lining, now somewhat faded with age. Two little wire rings hang as handles on each side, one has a twisted detail and the other must be a replacement. It measures 4" X 3" and 3" tall. Circa 1900...
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This precious clock has such intricate detail in the work. You can see the feathers on the lovebirds, cherub facial features and even more. I just love the figures of the cherubs, the smallest has hands clasped behind...maybe waiting for me to turn off the alarm.! Well I have gotten rather attached as I have used it nightly to make sure it works well, and it does! Just be sure not to over wind it!A true delight to see first thing in the morning...
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This fabulous easel backed mirror is carved, gessoed,and gilded with acanthus leaves, ruffled or beaded inner edges, resting on little scrolled feet. So delightful as well as useful item for your boudoir! Of course you could even hang it on your wall! It has just the right patina and wear! There seems to be some minor repairs, which are age appropriate. The last photo shows the easel back connected by a little brass chain. The mirror seems to be hand cut, and the under paint is ochre boule...
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Fabulous celluloid and rhinestones vanity items in a silk lined, embossed leather travel case! Ten items fitted in their own place (only missing a comb)...mirror, brush, button hook, tweezers, shoe horn, chamois padded nail buff, toothbrush case, swab case, a small round and a large rectangular case! The coppery silk satin lining enhances the rich caramel colored bases topped with stunning patterned celluloid with black incised art deco design set with gold rhinestones...
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Large and elegant jewelry casket composed of exquisite brass filigree detail and charming hand painted silk under glass. Each top corner has large,exquisite fleur de lis and it stands on little scrolled feet. The interior and bottom still have the original pale golden velvet in excellent condition...
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I found this unique antique frame in a Brussels antique fair and knew it would be stunning hanging in a collection of frames or with a mirror. The finish is most likely a replica of the original. It has repaired crack and some loss of plaster in the inside beading, shown at the top left in the photo...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Textiles : Linens and Lace : Pre 1980 item #780683 (stock #N0036)
Elaborate pulled or drawn work and embroidery is machine embroidered, on this piece. I'm not sure of the original purpose, but I think it would be delightful over a tissue box on your vanity or in the powder room, as well as so prissy over a basket for scones at your next tea party. I'm sure you might come up with more ideas! Never used and sold as found, perfect condition...
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So wonderful for your dressing table, or even on the wall this peachy tray is so unique! I purchased 2 similar ones,and one has sold before I listed them...


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Situated in the southern part of the state of Vermont is the town of Killington. Known as Sherburne until it changed its name in 1999, this busy town is popular with visitors due to its towering mountains, challenging trails and variety of winter sports. A Killington holiday rental cabin is the perfect base for those looking to pursue a range of outdoor activities, no matter what the time of year.
The town of Killington comes alive in the winter months thanks to the mountains. Outdoor activities such as skiing, mountain climbing, snowboarding, sledging, hiking and ice skating are available in the town. During the milder months, visitors can enjoy activities including swimming, fishing, rafting, tennis, cycling, big or small game hunting, bird watching and horse riding. With such stunning mountain views, a Killington holiday is the perfect choice for those who also love photography or painting.
If you decide to leave the comfort of your Killington holiday rental cabin, then a half hour journey to the town of Woodstock is highly recommended. One item that should be top of your list to visit here is the Woodstock Historical Society & Dana House Museum. The society centre is the perfect place for finding out more about Vermont's history and can also be used for genealogical research. The Dana family house, which is now the museum, was built in 1807. It contains a range of artefacts for visitors to view including silver objects, ceramics, clothing, art and early period toys.
Visitors who love nature will also enjoy the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Park in Woodstock. The park is the only national park to focus on conservation and was awarded the first Forest Stewardship Council certification in 2005. Visitors can enjoy tours of the mansion and its gardens in the park as well as roaming the surrounding forest.
A Killington holiday will provide visitors with the opportunity to experience warm summers and very cold winters. The temperature during the summer months is generally around 24°C rising to 27°C on some days. In the winter, the temperature can drop to anything between 1°C and -15°C. The warmest months to go on a Killington holiday are July and August. If you are looking for colder weather, December and January are the best times to visit. Killington can experience up to 250 inches of snow per year.
Travellers on a Killington holiday will land at Burlington International Airport (BTV) which is approximately 102 kilometres to the north of the town. Airlines that have regular, cheap flights include US Airways, Continental Express, KLM, British Airways and United Airlines. Passengers can depart from several UK airports such as Edinburgh (EDI), Belfast (BFS), Manchester (MAN), Liverpool (LPL) and London Gatwick (LGW).


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The other day I took my car in for a routine oil change and tire rotation. No big deal. Then the service guy calls me over and points out that the tires I replaced a year and a half ago—the ones with only 22,000 miles on them—are nearly worn out and need to be replaced.
Isn't that just the way it goes?
The service guy blamed it on not rotating the tires frequently enough, which just isn't true. He gave me an estimate for new tires that I'll have to swallow at some point in the near future—but not right now.
When I got home I went online and started doing a little research. Something seemed fishy—tires should easily last 40,000 miles. And a little research was all I had to do. One Google search later and I'd stumbled across a common problem of uneven tire wear for this particular make and model. Across the automotive blogs and forums people were complaining about the same issue. At least I'm not alone.
Armed with that knowledge, I contacted the service department at my dealership to see if anything can be done. A growing mob of disgruntled customers isn't something to dismiss lightly. I'm not expecting miracles at this point (especially with my car past the warranty), but it's always worth asking.
That's the power of the web. There's no hiding. If your product or service has a defect or a major failing, annoyed customers will share that information, find each other and demand you fix the problem. Their ability to organize is incredible. If you think you can hide or ignore the problem, you've got another thing coming.
Address problems head on. Don't try to bury your mistakes and pretend they never happened. Be honest and up front with your customer service and you won't get burned.