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I never implied that it was. I'm saying that even though some Windows games run flawlessly under WINE, they are still not listed here. So if we consider WINE off limits, then we should consider ScummVM and DOS off limits, which are more VM-like.
As far as I know, Wine works similarly to Mono. It runs Windows applications more or less like native Linux applications.
Dosbox is an emulator (of CPU, sound system, graphics system, etc.) with operating system (DOS-like) bundled.
> at the cost of a huge performance loss(which is totally irrelevant for that kind of games).
It depends. Many interpreters use "mixed approach" by precompiling pieces of code and keeping it, instead of reinterpreting same instructions again and again. Moreover, together with different optimization techiques (e.g. runtime statistics and analysis), several pieces of code can run _faster_ in interpreter than "plain" binary. Again this is broad topic.
> If WINE is to be considered an emulator
Please, never call Wine an emulator (even if you know it's not), because it will confuse people. Wine has nothing to do with emulation. What it actually does is:
- Take x86 machine instructions out of *.exe file
- Run them _as is_
- If those instructions try to call another piece of x86 code that initially resided in some *.dll files provided by microsoft & co (and entirely depends on windows os), don't do that...
- ...but instead call the code that does the same thing, but was written by Wine team and can work on Linux
Very rought and simplified description:
Interpreter is a piece of software that takes some kind of code written in a language (whatever it means) X as and input, "translates" it to the code written in a language Y as an output and "executes" it. This is not a strict definition, but this should give you the general idea.
Emulator is a piece of software that tries to imitate some piece of physical hardware. This can be done at different levels, e.g. we can imitate the harware by imitating work of physical elements (e.g. transistors) or some higher level (e.g. registers, memory cells, etc.). Depending on a technique used, particular emulator can act very similarly to interpreter.
Virtual machine is a description (read, peace of paper) of an abstract piece of "hardware".
From the theoretical point of view, these are rather different concepts. Practically, they can be rather tightly related, but I'm not going to describe how does this happen as this is a broad topic.
ScummVM is best described (IMO) as an interpreter of commands for SCUMM virtual machine.
no its not it's an interpreter(like AGS) for many text adventure engines and every single engine is done due reverse engineering.
I'm not a programming guy but afaik: emulators like dosbox run the orig. game binaries and interpreters replace those binaries with their own implementation, but instead of a compiled application you doesn't need to recompile the whole game code at the cost of a huge performance loss(which is totally irrelevant for that kind of games).
maybe we have a programming guy here that could clarify it? (=
Forum topic: NaCl games
Thanks, for the clarification, 100% agreed. You point the results of our last discussions out in a very comprehensive form. i think we can include that in our submission guidelines.
A little bit more specific for the NaCl discussion:
Not all NaCl games run on Linux and if the developer advertises Linux or a Linux distribution (e.g. Ubuntu) Point 5 of Curly Braces posts gets applied:
Simple => NO
Cool => GO
(please, forgive my simplistic view)
Forum topic: NaCl games
Hi guys
I've noticed there were many debates raised recently regarding game inclusion/exclusion policy, so I think I can bring my 5 cents.
First of all, I would like to remind anyone few things:
- This is not the first time such discussions appear.
- Each time most people agreed that LGDB has no 100% strict inclusion/exclusion policy.
- By examining those games already included in LGDB, other Linux gaming related websites, blogs, etc. it seems to be practically impossible to create such policy, which would allow to easily determine what needs to be included and what not (and make people happy at the same time).
- Hence, currently games are included according to some "general" guidelines, with exceptions being made for particular games.
- The ideas behind submission guidelines can be described as: do not flood the database with unrelated, poor quality games that has nothing to do with Linux (99% Flash & browser games); support Linux friendly developers; popularise Linux as a platform (make exceptions for good quality games, even if they are not really native); give people stuff they want to see here; popularise FOSS games and technologies. In other words, support Linux (hence, some "political" decisions can be made).
- If I remember correctly, we've also agreed to avoid where possible exclusion of those games that were added to DB (relatively) long time ago.
Regarding NaCl games - I'm not really fan of these (this is subjective opinion), but if they are already here, then we can go with this. Just keep the quality to be decent.
Forum topic: Not sure if I agree with this submission
They are completely different games! Unlike, say, PySolFC, it would just be unfair to say that these are single units, as they don't show up as one game on the desktop. Beyond the obvious fact that they are developed and played as individual games as well. Either way, I'm sure we can agree that they are not components of one game.
Also, they don't have to get updated at the same time; in fact, many of them don't as you would be aware if you follow KDE development. In the upcoming release (4.12), only KNetWalk received updates.
There is a core KDE games library but that's like saying that any game that uses SDL should be listed as a single game.
I'd suggest dividing these into several games. It's a chore, but remember, we are building the best database of Linux games in the world. =p


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The possible benefits of reduced errors in the motor skills acquisition of children
1 Institute of Human Performance, University of Hong Kong Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
2 Faculty of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Tervusevestraat, Heverleee 3001, Belgium
3 Department of Sports Science and Physical Education, Chinese University of Hong Kong Kwok Sports Building, Shatin NT, Hong Kong SAR
4 School of Human Movement Studies, University of Queensland Blair Drive, Brisbane Queensland 4072, Australia
Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy, Rehabilitation, Therapy & Technology 2012, 4:1 doi:10.1186/1758-2555-4-1Published: 9 January 2012
An implicit approach to motor learning suggests that relatively complex movement skills may be better acquired in environments that constrain errors during the initial stages of practice. This current concept paper proposes that reducing the number of errors committed during motor learning leads to stable performance when attention demands are increased by concurrent cognitive tasks. While it appears that this approach to practice may be beneficial for motor learning, further studies are needed to both confirm this advantage and better understand the underlying mechanisms. An approach involving error minimization during early learning may have important applications in paediatric rehabilitation.

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We are continuing our lessons on cold climate animals with one of Big B's favorites – Penguins.
Books: The library is always our first stop when we are starting a new unit. The following are a few fun, educational books that we found:
Movies: There are GREAT penguin movies for kids. I am sure you are familiar with them:
Science Projects:
- The Cold Climate Animal Experiment that I did with my Hibernation Unit will work with the Penguin Unit as well.
- The penguin's feathers are made waterproof by an oily substance. This protects the penguin's body from the frigid temperatures of the water. I found a great experiment that demonstrates how water is repealed from the penguin feathers on the Perpetual Preschool - Cut feather shapes or even a penguin shape (like we did) out of construction paper and have the child color the entire paper with black and/or white crayon, then drip water onto the paper. The paper will soak but the areas with the crayon will repeal the water. The waxier the crayon the better.
- Penguins also stay warm by huddling together. If you are teaching the unit to a group of children, and it is currently cold where you are located, you can show the kids how huddling helps provide warmth. Take the children outside and have them stand separate from each other. Talk to them about how even with their coats on it still feels cold. Then have the kids huddle together in a tight group for a short time. Ask them if they are warmer huddled as a group. Explain to them that penguins huddle together in order to stay warm.
Physical Activities:
- Waddle like a Penguin! Recently Big B has enjoyed pretending his is different animals. After reading our first penguin book my husband demonstrated the penguin waddle for our son and they had a great time waddling around the house.
- Place a ball on top of child's feet and have them waddle around like a daddy penguin protecting his egg. You can also set up races where kids waddle with the ball on top of their feet.
- Preschool Express has a version of the "Penguin Hookey Pookey." It's a really cute idea.
Art Projects:
Footprint Penguin – White paper, Construction Paper, Paint
- Paint the bottom of your child's foot and make a print on a piece of paper so that the toes are facing down. We didn't have black paint so we used blue
- Cut a circle shape out of white construction paper for the belly and a triangle out of orange construction paper for the beak. Once the paint is dry glue the shapes onto the penguin footprint
- If you have goggly eyes glue them above the beak. We didn't have goggly eyes, so I make eyes out of construction paper
- A great way to reinforce the fact that penguins swim and can't fly is by playing with penguin toys during bath time.
- Penguins eat krill, squid, and fish. Give your child a chance to taste what it is like to be a penguin. If you have an adventurous eater attempt to cook a whole fish for your child to try. If not, make a tuna and mayo mixture for them to try on a cracker. This was not a great experience for Big B. He is not a fan of tuna however, Big B loves squid. We get calamari every time we go to a restaurant. Take your child out to try calamari at a local restaurant (unless you are talented enough to cook it at home).
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News about Raúl Castro, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
Chronology of Coverage
May. 11, 2015
Cuban Pres Raul Castro, during visit to Vatican, praises Pope Francis' role in encouraging renewed relations between United States and Cuba; says is been inspired to return to Roman Catholic Church. MORE
Apr. 12, 2015
Pres Obama meets with Cuban Pres Raul Castro in Panama, first face-to-face discussion between leaders of United States and Cuba in half-century; Obama and Castro held private meeting on sidelines of Summit of the Americas, from which Cuba has long been barred from attending. MORE
Apr. 11, 2015
Pres Barack Obama and Cuban Pres Raul Castro encounter each other as Summit of the Americas gets underway, and in a significant diplomatic gesture, exchange a handshake; Obama and Castro are scheduled to hold discussions in what will be the first full-fledged meeting between presidents of the United States and Cuba in more than 50 years. MORE
Apr. 9, 2015
White House officials signal that Pres Obama will likely use visit to Summit of the Americas in Panama to push for official restoration of diplomatic ties between United States and Cuba; Cuba is attending summit for first time since 1962, opening up opportunity for first official meetings between Obama and Cuban Pres Raul Castro. MORE
Mar. 25, 2015
Thaw in relationship between United States and Cuba brings Radio and TV Marti to crossroads after three decades of broadcasting anti-Castro programming from US; two broadcasts are still illegal and mostly blocked in Cuba and Pres Raul Castro has made their shutdown a condition of normalizing relations with US. MORE
Mar. 18, 2015
United States and Cuba end third round of talks regarding re-establishment of diplomatic relations with no breakthrough on areas of contention; talks have been taking place amid atmosphere of rising tension over Venezuela, and Cuban news media has been focused on Pres Raul Castro's visit to Venezuela, part of effort to show solidarity with Pres Nicolas Maduro. MORE
Jan. 28, 2015
Letter written by Fidel Castro, published in nation's Communist Party newspaper Granma, supports peaceful end to conflict between Cuba and the United States, but he says he still does not trust the US; some American officials question authorship of letter, since it seems to serve Pres Raul Castro's interests. MORE
Jan. 20, 2015
United States congressional delegation concludes visit to Cuba optimistic about trade deal with country, despite fact that it missed meeting with Pres Raul Castro; delegation, which included Sens Patrick Leahy, Debbie Stabenow and Richard Durbin, met with dissidents, which Cuban officials objected to and which may have led to Castro skipping meeting. MORE
Dec. 24, 2014
Editorial praises Cuba's growing community of bloggers who have taken up Pres Raul Castro's call to be critical of government, providing needed alternative to official press; observes that this group stands to gain most from improved relations with United States because of Pres Obama's policy shift; expresses hope that Cuban leaders will be courageous enough to broaden access to Internet and end censorship. MORE
Dec. 21, 2014
Cuban Pres Raul Castro, in televised speech before Parliament, thanks Pres Obama for normalizing relations, but reaffirms Communist rule. MORE
Dec. 19, 2014
Fidel Castro's absence in public eye confirms for many Cubans that he is fading into history as his more pragmatic brother Raul steers nation towards private enterprise and economic growth; while young Cubans can barely remember when Fidel was noticeable presence, many say fiery leader remains rooted in Cuban consciousness. MORE
Dec. 18, 2014
Pres Obama and Cuba's Pres Raul Castro engaged in 18 months of clandestine negotiations to swap prisoners and restore diplomatic relations between countries; Obama enlisted help of Pope Benedict XVI, as Catholic Church has significant influence among Cubans, but Vatican involvement stepped up under Pope Francis, who offered assurance that both sides would keep promises made. MORE
Mar. 26, 2014
Caracas Journal; many Venezuelan protestors are as angry at Cuba's government as they are at their own; some contend that Cuba and its leader Raul Castro have siphoned off Venezuela's oil wealth, forced socialism on their country and helped organize crackdown on dissent; rancor is echoed by Cuban opposition, which has thrown itself behind the Venezuelan protesters' cause with gusto. MORE
Feb. 12, 2014
Project Granma, comfortable gated apartment complex, is being built by Cuban government, and is one of several that have been set aside for most ardent defenders of Cuba's 1959 revolution; economic overhauls have rattled established order of class and status, enabling some Cubans to rise above many dutiful Communists, and Pres Raul Castro is redoubling efforts to elevate faithful and maintain their loyalty. MORE
Jan. 28, 2014
Cuban Pres Raul Castro, along with ally Brazilian Pres Dilma Rousseff, unveils a state-of-the-art port in Mariel; Mariel has been defined by images of desperate refugees leaving in 1980, but Castro says the new terminal will lead to era of commercial integration, connecting Cuba and the world. MORE
Dec. 13, 2013
Editorial criticizes those who are overreacting to hand shake between Pres Obama and Cuban Pres Raul Castro at the memorial service for Nelson Mandela; calls for an end to America's embargo on Cuba and for an overhaul of policy toward the country; holds Castro regime must also do its part by releasing State Department contractor Alan Gross and other political prisoners. MORE
Dec. 11, 2013
Pres Obama shakes hands with Cuban Pres Raul Castro during Nelson Mandela's memorial service in Soweto, South Africa; brief handshake instantly raises questions about its deeper meaning. MORE
Jul. 24, 2013
Havana Journal; Cuban Pres Raul Castro delivers public lecture decrying demise of Cuban culture and conduct; cites several forms of bad manners, from bribery to poaching to tourist harassment; assessment resonates with many Cubans, but many also blame government for economic conditions that forced people to turn to such behaviors for survival. MORE
Jul. 4, 2013
Cuba's Pres Raul Castro announces removal of former Parliament chief Ricardo Alarcon and several other leaders from Communist Party's Central Committee. MORE
Feb. 25, 2013
Cuban Pres Raul Castro announces that five-year term he has just begun will be his last, giving Castro era official expiration date of 2018. MORE
Feb. 23, 2013
Cuban Pres Raul Castro has unexpectedly raised possibility of leaving his post, saying he is old and has right to retire. MORE
Dec. 22, 2012
Ricardo Alarcon will leave his post as president of Cuba's National Assembly in February after two decades, furthering generational transition prioritized by Pres Raul Castro; government recently elevated its foreign minister, Bruno Rodriguez, to Communist Party's political bureau, and with departure of Alarcon, analysts say groundwork is being laid for time when neither Castros nor their contemporaries governed. MORE
Sep. 23, 2012
John Jeremiah Sullivan article describes visiting Cuba now that Fidel Castro has largely ceded his public role to his brother Raul, while still retaining much of his power; notes what comes after the Castros is as much of a mystery as ever. MORE
Jul. 27, 2012
President Raul Castro of Cuba says that his government is willing to mend fences with the United States and sit down to discuss anything, as long as it is a conversation between equals. MORE
Feb. 25, 2012
Senators Patrick J Leahy and Richard C Shelby report no immediate breakthrough in meeting in Havana with Cuban Pres Raul Castro concerning imprisoned American aid worker Alan Gross; gathering is the first high-level meeting between the two countries in two years. MORE
Dec. 24, 2011
Cuban Pres Raul Castro announces the pardon of 2,900 prisoners and the possible release of dozens of foreigners serving jail sentences as a 'humanitarian gesture'. MORE
Nov. 6, 2011
New government rule allows Cubans to buy and sell used vehicles freely for the first time in half a century; easing of tight regulations is part of Pres Raul Castro's effort to remodel a hobbled economy and spur the private sector. MORE
Nov. 4, 2011
Cuba announces new property law that will allow citizens and permanent residents to buy and sell real estate; law is the most significant market reform yet approved by the government of Raul Castro, and one that will likely reshape Cuba's cities and conceptions of class. MORE
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August 14, 2015, Friday
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Marco Rubio Is Hardly a Hero in Cuba. He Likes That.
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July 2, 2015, Thursday
U.S. and Cuban Negotiators Can't Quite Seal a Deal
Representatives from both nations met at the State Department but emerged without a deal and only a promise to continue talking.
May 23, 2015, Saturday
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May 22, 2015, Friday
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May 13, 2015, Wednesday
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May 13, 2015, Wednesday
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May 11, 2015, Monday
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April 21, 2015, Tuesday
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What defines a good leader?
Why are some people better leaders than others? Personality? Trust? Idealism? Why do people follow leaders throughout their careers?
Sargis B.
Mar 30 2011: A true leader is the greatest servant. A leader that doesn't have the attitude of service/servitude is not a leader.Apr 1 2011: I think a book called The art of war will help define a leader for you.
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A leader is someone who can be admired, who listens to people, who encourages people but can steer that encouragement in the correct direction.
A leader must have belief in what they are doing and en still this belief into everyone who follows.
A leader must be transparent and let everyone it leads know the aims of the leadership and know where the organisation is going.
A leader must lead my example and not by words.
A leader can have many different characteristics and a different mixture depending on what organisation they are leading and where they are leading it.Mar 31 2011: I'm a good leader when I hold everybody that I work with capable, creative, whole and resourceful. This empowers them to trust and become great leaders themselves on their own and unique way.Mar 31 2011: Leaders are chosen by others because they reflect the beliefs and inspire their followers. Original thinkers, innovators, are not necessarily leaders per se. One must believe in the tenets that a leader not only professes but actually lives in daily life...a leader is authentic. So many so called leaders have fallen from grace because they have not executed on the beliefs that elevated them to the role. One only has to peek into the realm of politics for examples. A question I continually ask: since we are all human, and therefore not perfect, can we maintain the role of leader holding true to our beliefs 100% of the time or are we inherently subject to fail? What is the cost of perceived failure on the leader's position?
Mar 31 2011: I think very few can uphold their beliefs in the long run, that is why we have terms for our politicians and so on...
People need to accept that no one is perfect and make the best of it.Mar 31 2011: thats right marimar. Also, a good leader is the one who have fear to GOD. A godly leader will surely serve the best. He will put all his duties and responsibilities into God alone and for sure will succeed.
Mar 31 2011: I'm sorry Kenny but: WHAT!?
Mar 31 2011: Well we have tried that for 2000 years and it appears not to be doing so good. How about a good leader might be one who has a strong faith but does not believe that their employees should share that exact same faith?Mar 31 2011: Kenny,
I have some questions for you:
1.- Could you explain to me what good comes for fearing GOD?
2.- If you disapoint GOD, what will GOD do to you?
3.- Do you think GOD is a good person?
Thank you.Mar 21 2011: Best leaders are the ones who can truly serve to their followers and public.
They know how to build a participative vision and they know how to motivate people to work for the implement that vision.
They know when to stop not to become self-serving leaders…Mar 20 2011: The best leader knows when to follow.Apr 1 2011: Every one leader must to be for example for another one.Every one of employees have to believe him.And the most important the leader have to lisening each one of employees.and I support a lot of thinks of ColbyApr 1 2011: A leader (in no order of importance):
1) sets the standard and accepts nothing less from himself or his subordinates.
2) must have conviction and believe in what he is doing.
3) sets his subordiantes up for success.
4) is willing to admit his mistakes.
5) is a person of integrity, character and honor.
6) willing to make the hard decision.
7) can see the broad picture.
8) effectively and efficiently uses his subordinates to get the job done in the best way possible.
9) will never ask his subordinates to do something that he will not do himself.
10) knows his people, like family.Mar 31 2011: Leaders are called leaders because they lead people behind them. For me, a good leader knows its responsibility, knows how to lead his or her company, and lead them into the right way.Mar 30 2011: To me definitions by their nature are pragmatic. Like a laundry list of attributes... Rather than what makes a leader worth following. My humble opinion is a leader worth following must have conviction. They must believe in the cause, program, objective... whatever. They must have enough self confidence to surround themselves with good people and the humility to consider alternative opinions. No "yes" men. They must be able to articulate, communicate, and be personable. OK, this is sounding like that that laundry list... so add in integrity, honesty, responsibility, tenacity and vision.
maybe a simpler definition is a good leader is someone I LIKE, and I believe in.Mar 27 2011: I found Mark van Vugt's RSA lecture "Selected: Why some lead, others follow and why it matters" very informing:
It's also the name of the book he co-wrote with Anjana Ahuja on the topic. It's actually a lot better (if even more dry) than the lecture, as it in my opinion quite convincingly integrates evolutionary biology with leadership theories from psychology.Mar 21 2011: It depends on what you mean by "good". Hitler was a good leader, as he got millions of people to follow him, but he is hardly the sort of leader we want to emulate. Why did so many people buy in to his philosophies? He articulated them well. He clearly tapped in to some kind of popular feeling. He generated a feeling of belonging in the minds of his followers. Perhaps these are some attributes of a good leader.
I define a leader as someone who takes people to places they wouldn't have gone on their own. In other words, someone who can somehow convince others to become followers.
Mar 27 2011: I'd call Hitler an effective leader. "Good" has certain moral implications. Maybe I'm nitpicking, but the choice in words is important to frame the issue.
Your definition of a leader is probably the most effective, morally neutral definition possible. It's basically whoever takes the initiative to effectively get a group moving.Mar 21 2011: One who goes first.
Frugally, ;-)
PeterMar 20 2011: Hundreds of books written on the subject and sure you went through many of those, so will not refer any rather will say what I feel which is as below
Good EQ + Good AQ + Strong Value = Good Leader
Good Emotional Quotient (EQ) helps to understand people better so can influence them better.
Good Adversity Quotient (AQ) helps to provide direction to people even in adverse situation which usually people look for.
People usually have higher trust on a leader who displays high valueMar 20 2011: I am currently reading a book by a Stanford professor of Management Science and Engineering called Good Boss, Bad Boss. Maybe the answer is in there somewhere.Mar 20 2011: I don't think that can be generalized to people my objective in life is to have complete control over my life and not answer to anyone. Many who indeed find satisfaction in following others and not taking matters into their own hands are simply afraid to live with the responsibility that freedom entails. What makes for a good leader is someone who can convince people that they are not competent enough to live life for themselves.


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A 32-year-old Racine man was arrested Dec. 5 after he attempted to blackmail an Oak Creek woman with nude photos he received from her through a "personals" website.
According to the Oak Creek police:
At 6:40 p.m. Dec. 5, a 29-year-old Oak Creek woman called police to report a man she met on Craigslist personals was threatening to post nude photos of her online and share them with her family and co-workers unless she paid him money.
The woman admitted exchanging hundreds of emails with the suspect, and least one nude photo of her breasts and several other photos including pictures of her face, between Nov. 29 and Dec. 5. The victim told police the suspect began sending her numerous emails on the morning of Dec. 5 demanding she give him $2,000 in cash or he would tell her husband, post the photos online, place photos on her co-workers' cars and various other threats.
To catch the suspect, Oak Creek police placed a bait envelope at a predesignated location. A white Buick was later stopped in the parking lot at Woodman's, 8131 S. Howell Ave., with the bait envelope inside.» Read Full Article
Sophomore quarterback sparks Panthers to first win
Looking at an 0-2 record going into the Woodland Conference season opener against unbeaten New Berlin Eisenhower, Greendale coach Rob Stoltz decided to make a personnel decision with the most important position on his team — quarterback.
Stoltz moved senior quarterback Michael Jankowiak to wide receiver and started sophomore Mitchell Gnadt at quarterback, and it all worked out for everyone involved.
Greendale won, 34-14, and both Jankowiak and Gnadt had huge nights, getting the Panthers in the all-important win column in their first conference game.
Stoltz talked about his team's non-conference schedule — the good and the bad.
"It's a double-edged sword," he said. "Yes you run through the gauntlet, and it is as about as good as it's going to get. But at the other end, you're 0-2 and it's only a nine game season and it's a new crop of kids every year.» Read Full Article
Initial Reaction Podcast: Just how much of a chance do the Wisconsin Badgers have?
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Oak Creek's Shred Day returns Sept. 26
Oak Creek — The city's annual Shred Day event returns Saturday, Sept. 26., in the Oak Creek City Hall parking lot, 8640 S. Howell Ave.
Both Residents and nonresidents can dispose of sensitive and private documents safely at the event. Piranha Paper Shredding LLC will shred the documents on-site for free.
Shred Day will be held from 9 a.m. to noon.
Tri City National Bank and Oak Creek Plumbing are sponsors for the community event.
Greendale approves new TIF for J.C. Penney's area
Greendale — The village will move forward with its plan to attract new development and redevelopment to a 19-acre area near Southridge Mall.
Village trustees unanimously approved opening a tax incremental financing district to encompass the J.C. Penney property at the mall, 5300 S. 76th Street, during their Sept. 1 meeting. Trustee Allan Sikorski was not present at the meeting.
No individuals opposed the proposal at the meeting, although officials had heard concerns from residents at a plan commission meeting on Aug. 12.
"This is just step one, but I think people are just curious about what's going in (that space)," said Village Trustee Sally Chadwick. "But that will be step two, three, four and so on and so forth."
The estimated project cost for the TIF comes in at $7.5 million with potential for creating about 15 new jobs and between 100 and 200 housing units, according to project plan documents. A TIF uses new property taxes generated by improvements in an assigned area to help finance the early development costs.» Read Full Article
Franklin earns bragging rights over Greendale in area showdown
Friends and neighbors, rivals and competitors: the players who took part in the powerhouse rivalry between the Franklin and and Greendale football teams the last three years will be rehashing and embellishing the highs and lows of these contests for decades to come at picnics, taverns and family reunions.
The hits will get harder, and the passes will get longer as time goes on.
Only the 28 seniors on this year's Franklin group will have an emphatic last word at all those gatherings, as the Sabers ended a two-game skid against the Panthers on Aug. 27 with an impressive 37-0 rout of their hosts.
"They'll have no more bragging rights," were the final gleeful words of Sabers coach Louis Brown to his happy team in the postgame huddle.
He was surprised that his Sabers (2-0) were able to put the running clock on the state D3 power Panthers, but according to senior quarterback Ben Wachter, who had two TD passes and two interceptions on defense, it was the only way this game could have turned out.» Read Full Article
Milwaukee County Parks extends Oak Leaf Trail to OakView Business Park
Oak Leaf Trail will provide a new way to enter the OakView Business Park.Oak Creek — A new extension to the
The extension, about a third of a mile long, will connect the existing trail at Howell Avenue to Elm and Oakwood roads, ending right in front of the future business park, located at the corner of Oakwood Road and Howell Avenue.
Oak Leaf Trail is a network of trails that spans 118 miles through Milwaukee County parks and parkways.
"This new segment will give occupants of the business park direct access to the Oak Leaf Trail, where they can enjoy lunch breaks or want to exercise during the work day," said Kevin Haley, landscape architect for Milwaukee County Parks. "With this addition, employees could also bike to work if they wanted."
Milwaukee County Parks, in partnership with WISPARK and the city of Oak Creek, will formally introduce the new section of paved trail during a "bike-chain-cutting" ceremony at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2. at the intersection of South Howell Avenue and East Elm Street.» Read Full Article
The Academy of Performing Arts to host 2nd annual 'Trunk or Treat' event
Oak Creek — The Academy of Performing Arts will host its second annual "Trunk or Treat" event in early October.
Trunk or Treat is a free, safe, trick-or-treat event that is open to the public. Local businesses will be 'hosting' the trunk and handing out candy to all of the young participants, who can also participate in costume contests for prizes.
The academy will also hold its annual "Food Fight" fundraiser, where guests can donate nonperishable food items. Visitors who donate a grocery bag full of nonperishable items will be entered to win a grand prize. All donations will go toward The Salvation Army.
The academy will hold events at both of its locations this year. The Oak Creek location, 9160 S. Pennsylvania Ave., will host the event from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2. The Franklin location, 10001 St. Martins Road, will hold the "Trunk or Treat" event from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9.
Registration is open now online at www.academywi.com/trunkortreat/. For more information, contact Cara Wehrman at (414) 768-0101 or by email at email@example.com.
Greendale High School reaches new ACT high
Greendale — Greendale High School has a reported a new record in ACT results.
Greendale High School's Class of 2015 earned a composite score of 24.5 on the ACT, the highest average recorded by the high school.
Compared to its benchmarking districts, Greendale High School students scored competitively or outperformed on the college-readiness test. Ninety-one percent of 2015 Greendale graduates were tested. The students also achieved a math subscore of 25.
Wisconsin's composite score for 2015 was 22.2, which was 1.2 points higher than the national average of 21.
"Our strategic plan, adopted in 2012, helped narrow our focus on college and career readiness as a district," said Steve Lodes, principal of Greendale High School. "Our teachers do an outstanding and effective job of planning for sensible and data-driven instruction that is aligned with core knowledge needed to do well on the ACT. These scores are the result of that hard work over the past few years."» Read Full Article
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Franklin football team emphatic in 37-0 rout of area rival Greendale
Friends and neighbors, rivals and competitors; the players who took part in the powerhouse rivalry between the Franklin and and Greendale football teams the last three years will be rehashing and embellishing the highs and lows of these contests for decades to come at picnics, taverns and family reunions.
The hits will get harder, the passes will get longer as time goes on.
Only the 28 seniors on this year's Franklin group will have an emphatic last word at all those gatherings, as the Sabers ended a two-game skid against the Panthers on Thursday night with an impressive 37-0 rout of their hosts.
"They'll have no more bragging rights!" were the final gleeful words of Sabers coach Louis Brown to his happy team in the postgame huddle.
He was surprised that his Sabers (2-0) were able to put the running clock on the state D3 power Panthers, but according to senior quarterback Ben Wachter, who had two TD passes and two interceptions on defense, it was the only way this game could have turned out.» Read Full Article
Greendale Education Foundation announces new calendar raffle fundraiser
Greendale — The Greendale Education Foundation has launched a new TGIF Calendar Raffle fundraiser for the upcoming school year.
The raffle will benefit the foundation and its KidBoosters program, which advocates on behalf of children and families in need of financial assistance.
Each Friday, from Oct. 2 through May 20, 2016, the foundation will draw one slip from "the hat" of purchased raffle calendar participants. The winner will receive $100 and his or her name is returned to pot for the next week's drawing. Only 1,000 calendars will be sold.
Raffle calendars cost $20 each and may be purchased at the Greendale school office, the Greendale Park and Recreation Department office, at the Greendale Open Markets on Saturdays in September and at high school home football games.
For more information, visit the Greendale Education Foundation website at www.greendalefoundation.org.
Greendale's Park and Recreation holds contest for new logo
Greendale — To celebrate its 75th anniversary, the Greendale Park and Recreation Department is looking for a new logo.
Parks and Recreation is calling on residents to create a new image that represents the department "of today," but will also represent the department for another 25 years.
The department offers comprehensive programs and activities, including summer camps, concerts and a winter ice rink.
Entries must be submitted to the Parks and Recreation office, 5647 Broad Street, by Sept. 25. The winning logo will be presented at the department's pancake breakfast on Sunday, Oct. 11. The final logo will be professionally finished by the department.
The winner will also receive a Greendale Village Business Center gift card.» Read Full Article
Reiman Chapel in Franklin to host blessing, tour for public
Franklin — The Conservancy for Healing and Heritage and Wheaton Franciscan Cancer Care will host a blessing and tour of the new Reiman Chapel on Thursday, Aug. 27.
The Reiman Chapel is part of Wheaton Franciscan Cancer Care — Reiman Center, St. Francis, 7410 W. Rawson Ave. The chapel will serve as a serene resource for patients, visitors and the public.
Coffee and a light, continental breakfast will be offered at 8 a.m. The blessing will be held at 8:30 a.m., followed by tours of the facility.
Interested parties are encouraged to register for the event online at www.mywheaton.org/chapel or by calling (888) 994-3286.
Young Oak Creek football team makes impression with rout of Falls
While on the phone with a somewhat skeptical radio reporter after his team's surprisingly impressive 26-0 win over visiting Menomonee Falls in the season opener on Aug. 21, Oak Creek football coach Mike Bartholomew could only laugh and say, "I said we'd be inexperienced, I didn't say we weren't any good."
And that much his young Knights proved, as despite the loss of 30-plus seniors from a Southeast Conference co-championship squad of a year ago and despite four turnovers against Falls, they had the lead from the opening drive and never gave the Indians a real opportunity to get into the game.
"I think I said that I really liked the vibe on this team," Bartholomew later extrapolated. "Now can you define that? With this group it means work ethic, discipline and unselfishness, and that can make a really big difference."
A great example of that came late in the fourth quarter. The Knights were already in firm control at 19-0 and were driving again. A Jakup Sinani pass intended for Roy Harden was picked off by the Indians' Kam Walker.
But the Knights didn't give up on the play. Harden trailed Walker on the return and managed to strip the ball from Walker, which teammate Jay Bright recovered on the Falls 27, very near where Oak Creek had started the play in the first place.» Read Full Article


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When the crashing and spinning and the shriek of tires stopped, Robin Katz was so disoriented she didn't quite realize what had happened. Then she heard moans, and she hazily realized—an accident...three or four cars swerving and banging into each other and flying through the air...and oh, God, the kids—Jennifer and Corey were seatbelted in the back of the minivan!
In pain from a broken rib and a broken finger, Robin's first thought was to get her kids out of the van in case there was a fire. Nine-year-old Corey's face was bruised and ten-year-old Jennifer was complaining that her stomach hurt, but initially it seemed Robin had borne the brunt of the damage in her vehicle. A look around showed her that people in other cars were more seriously injured. One car was piled on top of another; the intersection was strewn with broken glass.
Rescue and EMS crews quickly arrived. An American Medical Response (AMR) ambulance took two patients, whose car had gone airborne, to the Level I (highest level) Trauma Center at Bridgeport Hospital. Another ambulance took the Katzes to the closest hospital. At that moment, it didn't seem to matter, since the Katz children didn't appear to be badly injured. But what happened to Jennifer in that accident was worse than it looked. Much worse.
As a member of Bridgeport Hospital's Trauma Team, physician assistant Paul Possenti, clinical coordinator of Trauma/Surgical Critical Care, knows what a car crash can do to the human body. In fact, he was in Bridgeport Hospital's Trauma Center, helping to treat the other patients from the accident, when he first heard about Jennifer Katz. Word came in that the physicians treating Jennifer had made the decision to transfer her to Bridgeport Hospital, where pediatric specialists are available.
Paul had a high index of suspicion about anyone involved in this accident. A high index of suspicion is when an expert takes a look at a situation and suspects that there's more than meets the eye. Paul knew the victims he had already seen were severely injured. So when he heard what happened to Jennifer, he said, "Why don't I just go over there and ride back with her in the paramedic ambulance?"
When he got there, Robin Katz was having X-rays taken. Paul went straight to Jennifer. A look at the CAT scan (like an X-ray of soft tissues) showed fluid in her abdomen-but did not make it clear what the fluid was. Blood? Bile? Her skin was gray, and she was hunched over, guarding her stomach, where the lightest touch caused pain. Paul's index of suspicion was mounting by the minute.
Robin Katz says, "When I came out of X-ray in my hospital gown, Paul was with Jennifer. He told me she had internal injuries and needed to go to Bridgeport Hospital immediately. In fact, he barely waited for me to change into my street clothes before we were in the ambulance. We had to leave Corey behind; my sister and brother-in-law stayed with him. I felt like I was being torn in two." Robin was just beginning to appreciate the special services for children available at Bridgeport Hospital.
Lights whirling and sirens blaring, the ambulance rushed Jennifer through Bridgeport. On the way, Paul took her blood pressure. "Go faster," he quietly told the driver.
In Bridgeport Hospital's Emergency Department, trauma surgeon Michael Ivy's index of suspicion shot off the top of the scale. Jennifer's blood pressure had dropped briefly; her heartbeat was too fast, and quick ultrasound tests confirmed fluid in her abdomen. Without further delay, Dr. Ivy took her up to the operating room (OR). He wanted to see what was going on inside Jennifer's abdomen. So did chief of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care Nabil Atweh, MD, who also put on surgical scrubs and went to the OR.
What they found was worse than they expected. When the impact threw Jennifer against her seat belt, her common bile duct had been completely torn away from the pancreas. This is a rare—and life-threatening—injury, because the common bile duct is critical for digesting food.
To try to reattach the severed, damaged duct to the pancreas would be like trying to sew a noodle to a scoop of mashed potatoes, says Dr. Ivy. It can't be done. So instead, in a very unusual, four-hour procedure, he and his team used a part of Jennifer's small intestine to create a new common bile duct.
If Jennifer's injury was rare, so was the speed of her diagnosis. On average, a severed bile duct is not diagnosed until 18 days after the accident. Thanks to the training and extensive experience of Bridgeport Hospital's trauma team, Jennifer's injury was diagnosed within hours.
When the bile duct had been recreated, Dr. Ivy's team placed a temporary feeding tube through Jennifer's side into her intestine so nutrition could be provided directly to the intestine during her recovery. Then they placed another tube to drain fluids from Jennifer's pancreas, bruised in the accident.
Meanwhile, Robin Katz was in the OR Waiting Room, forgetting her broken finger and ribs in her concern over Jennifer. But before she could learn how things were going in the operating room, trauma program coordinator Mike Pineau, RN, came to take her back down to the Emergency Department: Corey had also been transferred to Bridgeport Hospital with vomiting and fluid in his belly. After being assessed in the ED, he went to the Pediatric Center, and Robin went with him to pace the floor and wait for word about Jennifer. That was when Robin Katz first met the nurses who would become her constant companions and supporters, and Jennifer's caretakers, for the next two months. (Fortunately, Corey's injuries were less severe than Jennifer's; he went home within a few days.)


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Nico Hulkenberg's only criteria for a team-mate for next season is that it is a "strong" driver who will challenge him...
Nico Hulkenberg's only criteria for a team-mate for next season is that it is a "strong" driver who will challenge him.
Earlier this week, Force India confirmed that the 26-year-old would be returning next season after a year with Sauber.
But while Hulkenberg's future is secured having signed a multi-year deal, the team's second driver is still uncertain.
While both Paul di Resta and Adrian Sutil are hoping to remain with the team, former McLaren driver Sergio Perez is the hot favourite for the second seat.
"It doesn't really matter for me, to be honest," Hulkenberg told Sky Sports F1.
"I want to have a strong team-mate, one which is challenging me and I can challenge him because that way we're pushing each other and the team forward.
"I know there's a few names around in the press but it's not my decision. It's the shareholders' decision and the team management and I'm sure it won't be long before we know."
Looking ahead to next season when F1 will welcome a new era with the arrival of the 1.6-litre turbocharged V6 engines, Hulkenberg says it is vital for Force India to get off to a flying start.
"We need to get off to a good start, need to adapt well to the racing conditions and the change in rules with every passing season," he told dna.
"The first race might start in March but our groundwork and research for the season has already begun.
"Coming back after a year, I've seen the technical aspect of Force India go up a notch.
"You can't afford to sit back and be happy with what you've achieved last season."


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guys, what do you use to fish mouth round pipe that will be welded together ?
is there a tool you can bring to the job site ?
i have seen it done on a milling machine, (seems too time consuming, and i dont have a mill), and seen those jigs that are held in a vise and you hook up a drill and hole saw to, but that seems a little time consuming also.
just curious what you guys are using ?
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I've done it a few ways.
If you have a piece of small tube the same size, and its a straight up 90, you could just grab a grinder, and go to town. Finish with a half round file. Thats the quick and dirty...not always the best joint, but works in a pinch.
You could also use a JD2 or similar hole saw jig. The angles are much easier to make, and it really isnt that bad when it comes to time. Use some good tap cutting oil, and it'll work pretty well. Just dont load up the hole saw...I've sheared all the teeth off of one in less than 10 seconds, and that was a starrett.
They also make one that does a mechanical cut, not sure what size tube you're working with, so that may not be an option.
If you only had 1 or 2 to do, and fitment doesnt need to be dead nuts perfect, the grinder would be the quick and easy way IMO, if you dont want to spend the money on another tool.
If you had odd angles, or you had a long cut list, I'd be all over the hole saw or another option.Precision is only as important as the project...if you're building a rocket ship...1/64" would matter. If you're building a sledgehammer...an 1/8" probably wont.
Using a chop saw is about as fast as anything once you get the hang of it. You can generally make 1 or 2 cuts and get an excellent fit with some finesse.
Also the type of material and size would make a huge difference in your methods.
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if you are patient, do what on fire suggested and take it 1 step further, go to a craft store and pick up a sheet of magnetic sign material, cut a small rectangular piece, make it wrap around the joint that you just prepared, trace out and cut the magnetic stuff to match what you have done with the pipe, take a marker and label it, you have just made a template for the next joint, and it will stick on your tool box for future use, if you do alot of pipe, it wont take long to build i nice set of templates, time consuming to make, quick to use and almost free
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Or you could do it the old fashioned way. Some people use adding machine paper, I like 1/32 inch gasket material. These old arthritic hands have a hard time working with adding machine paper. You can buy a pipe fitters book to get these charts.
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There are lots of ways to notch pipe, almost as many ways to do it as there are threads here on doing it.
Here's something I shared with the high school kids the last time I visited.
Place a framing or speed square against the side of the pipe with the pipe on a flat surface. Measure the distance from the edge of the pipe to the square. Cut that measurement out of the end of the pipe. We're talking a side to side arc with the deepest part of the cut matching that measurement. Turn the pipe over and do the same thing on the opposite side.
Most of us that have done it more than a hundred times or so just make the cuts and it fits without measuring. As has been pointed out before the need for a fit depends upon the application.
The angle cuts can be challenging. One of the interesting things I discovered was one of the more common cuts I'm called upon to do involves handrails down stairs. It turns out the perfect cut is really simple. It's basically approximately a thirty degree cut starting in the middle of the end of the pipe.
I do a lot of pipe fence that's galvanized so a torch is out of the question, too messy and too many fumes etc and so on. So I use pipe notchers like the Vogel or Williams Low Buck, I have both or I use a portaband band saw.


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Lia Steakley,Scope, Stanford Medicine: A growing body of scientific evidence shows that mindful-based therapies, such as meditation, can lower psychological stress and boost both mental and physical health. Now findings recently published in PLoS One suggest that such practices may also change gene activity.
In the small study, researchers recruited individuals who had no prior meditation experience and examined participants' genetic profile prior to their adoption of a basic daily relaxation practice. The 10- to 20-minute routine included reciting words, breathing exercises and attempts to exclude everyday thought. The New Scientist reports…


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Как добраться до Rucksack Inn @ Temple Street
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If you're coming from Changi International Airport and intend to take the train, follow these 5 simple steps:
Step 1: Proceed to Changi Airport MRT and take the East West line heading towards Tanah Merah.
Step 2: Alight at Tanah Merah MRT. Proceed towards platform B (East West line) and board train going towards Joo Koon MRT.
Step 3: Alight at Outram MRT and board the Northeast line towards Punggol MRT.
Step 4: And finally alight at Chinatown MRT.
Step 5: At the station take EXIT A.
You will come up onto Pagoda Street.
Make a U-turn to your right as you get off the escalator. Walk straight and turn left when you see an alley leading to the next street.
Walk through this alley as the next street is Temple Street. Make a left turn on Temple Street and walk just a few doors to no. 52 Temple Street.
We are on your left on the ground floor.
Alternatively, you can hop in the cab and tell the cab driver 52 Temple Street and you should be at our doorstep within 20 minutes during the off peak hour!


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As the publicity machine that's promoting his new album, The Singer, winds into high gear across the United States, Art Garfunkel is walking. And then walking some more. Specifically, he's walking across Europe.
"I'm in northern Greece," he says by phone. "Heading down toward Thessaloniki. It's an unusual choice. There are mountains. Very pretty, but nobody comes here."
Garfunkel is a long-distance walker. Over the course of 10 years beginning around 1995, he walked clear across the United States, one segment at a time. A few years later he began a similar trek in a generally southeastern direction across Europe, starting in Ireland.
"I'm an athlete on a mission!" he says, apologizing for his fatigue, which he seems to believe is more audibly noticeable than it actually is. Those who haven't heard Garfunkel speak in recent years are sometimes surprised by the robust, FM radio announcer quality of his voice. But listen to his two newly recorded songs on The Singer — a double-disc career retrospective — and there's no mistaking the ethereal, lighter-than-air quality that he's brought to his music from the earliest days of Simon & Garfunkel.
It's all the more remarkable when you consider that Garfunkel, who smoked most of his life, has in recent years been battling vocal cord paresis — a condition that forced him to back out of a planned Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel reunion tour two years ago.
In fact, just three weeks before our chat, Garfunkel says, he'd been fighting the condition while recording those tracks for the new album.
"I was struggling very hard," he says.
At 70, Art Garfunkel has had to face the possibility that his unmistakable voice of an angel is taking flight.
"When I was 5 or 6 years old," he says, "I listened to my own voice and I went, 'Jeez, I have been given a gift here. This is special. I'm sticking with it.'
"So now it's very scary. The notion that it might not come back, that I might have lost my voice, is unacceptable," and you can almost hear his smile as he recognizes the obvious understatement.
"It stares at me like the Grim Reaper, saying 'Well, pal, little pieces of you are gonna go, you'd better get used to it.' Regaining my voice is my obsession."


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Bill Belichick on "putting the tape on"
It is so sad that there are people out there who hate themselves and the world so much that they wish to inflict a great deal of pain on innocent, defenseless strangers just trying to enjoy a good time...
That is a scary scenario to imagine, but the truth is, even if anyone was armed in the crowd, the results would have been the same. This guy shot teargas into a dark theatre during a movie where many in the crowd might have thought it was a prank or stunt initially. After the realization came, it was too late. Tear gas + darkness + chaos all around would have made it very difficult to successfully shoot this guy, especially considering he had SWAT gear on.
I think the larger problem hear, other than the fact that these kind of solitary sociopaths are never identified and helped before it reaches this point, is that this loon was able to obtain all these weapons and gear legally at Bass Pro Shop and local gun store. Honestly, what business does a regular citizen have with full on SWAT gear and automatic rifles? That should have been a serious red flag for the people selling the guns.
I think all automatic weapons should be banned. That's not a matter of personal safety or leisure activity. People with assault rifles aren't looking to hunt animals or protect themselves... They are looking to kill mass quantities of people or show off, no other reason to have one. (unless you are a paranoid who believes you need to protect yourself from a government takeover, in which case, an assault rifle wouldn't help... you would need a tank in your backyard.)
The devil's advocate would then ask, where does it stop? If the government bans automatic weapons, are semi-automatic next? And then if so, why would anyone anything more powerful than a .22? It's a dangerous precedent to set because lines blur pretty quickly. When things are black and white, there is no room for interpretation and no misunderstandings. When you create that gray area, like banning a certain gun but not others, then it gets murky and things get complicated.
Personally, I think the constitution was misinterpreted and I think the second amendment was meant to never outlaw a militia, not grant every citizen a gun. However, the widely accepted interpretation is anyone can own weapons. As such, we have to uphold that and let all weapons be legal, regardless of the occasional lunatic that pops up. And trust me, it pains me to say that. I personally don't think there is any reason for anyone to own anything besides a rifle for hunting and maybe a small handgun for self-defense. It's not my place to push my ideology on others though...
"Frank's Redhot - I Put That **** On Everything!" ~ Ethel
We, as citizens, are allowed to drink beer and use tobacco but it is illegal to smoke weed(HOLD ON ROB! I never said its a good or bad thing just thats its illegal, please dont blow me up with paragraphs and youtube!). There are easily ways to regulate weapons. Its not like we can have biological weapons laying around our household. Why? Because they would be a danger to everyone around us. Sounds like the logic behind banning assualt rifles to me. As you acknowledged, automatic weapons are for war. I would add that automatic weapons are for criminal actions as well. Neither of which we want on American soil.
Ban weapons that have no logical reason for use of personal protection or hunting. Ban magazines(ammo holder, not sports illustrated) that carry an absurd number of rounds(the weapon used in the Gifford shooting had a 33 bullet magazine, if i recall correctly).
The world isnt black and white. Its not "if you ban one, you have to ban them all". We have the ability to regulate what people buy in this country. Hell, we already do in many areas, weapons included.
As for the 2nd amendment, didnt the Supreme Court rule in 2008 that it meant individuals had the rights outside of militia use? District of Columbia v. Heller? Even then it took until 2010 to clean up that interpretation. So, technically if not in practice, weve only had that right for a few years now.
Terrorist attack count against the Anything Goes Thread: 4
One crazy person out of millions and everyone wants to take away a constitutional right..... some ppl are just sad how they react
As for Nublar, found a description of an article concerning the original plot for the third film, but the article has since been removed. Personally, i suspect that Ledger's death was the reason why it took 4 years to pop out this new movie, as they had to go back and rewrite the script almost from scratch. Apparently David Goyer was a screenwriter attached to the series.
http://m.superherohype.com/features/...-batman-beginsWriter David Goyer talks about possible sequels and says (spoilers ahead), "The next one would have Batman enlisting the aid of Gordon and [Harvey] Dent [aka Two-Face] in bringing down the Joker... but not killing him, which is a mistake they made in the first one." The article then says that "In the third, the Joker would go on trial, scarring Dent in the process."
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The tear gas and high capacity drum mags, I agree with you on, there is no need for the average citizen to own those but truth be told you could dp just as much damage with a 10 shot mag loaded rife of any caliber. It would take less than 2 minutes to discharge 10 - 10 shot clips.
People have been killing people long before assault weapons became available to the general public, what the problem is and always will be are the mentally unstable, you cannot and will not ever be able to identify and help all of them.
I have a lot of friends will kinds of different firearms including myself, my dad and my son. None of us view them as a "who's got the bigger dick" or "let's all go out and play Rambo". I hunt, I fish and I enjoy my right to bear arms as well as my right to free speech (as this message board will attest) and never have though about using any weapon to take a life. Once you cross that line you are beyond reason, once a person decides to take a life without provocation they are going to use any and all means necessary to accomplish their task, the only thing you can hope for is to stop them before they succeed.
As I said in two or three other threads about similar things, violent crime is near an all time low in the US. It is lower than it has been in over 40 years, how can you tell me that gun control and regulation is the problem?


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MUHLENBERG COUNTY, Ky. (7/29/13) – Hundreds of softball players and spectators from as far away as Paducah, Tennessee and Indiana spent the weekend taking part in the 2nd Annual Swingin' for Sadie Coed Softball Tournament.Muhlenberg High School student Sadie Beth Smith lost her life in a car accident in January of 2012.
"Tyler wanted to do something in Sadie's memory, and to help kids further their education." Tonya said.
Both April and Tonya Smith emphasized that education was a huge passion in Sadie's life, and all in the Smith family agreed there could not be a more appropriate way to honor her memory than by helping others further their education.
Tonya Smith noted that "Sadie was very gifted in academics, and a few weeks before her accident she had made up her mind to go to nurse practitioner school, to possibly be a medical missionary. She was all about scholarships and school. Her Uncle Tyler loves sports. God has blessed us with something good from combining these two things."
Brother Scott Casebier, of the Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, where Sadie was a member, told reporters that, "Sadie was a very special young lady. I think this is a great way to remember and honor her. By doing this we're also helping students. It's just great for the community. This event brings everyone together. Best of all, it just continues to grow."
Last year's event raised over $5000 to help Muhlenberg County students purchase supplies and other needs. This year over 20 teams participated in ball parks, literally from one end of the county in Weir, to the other end of the county in Dunmor.
Karen Robinson, one of Sadie's many friends, noted the tournament "is a great event for the scholarship purposes. Sadie loved education, she loved her church, and she just loved people."
April Smith noted that, "The sponsorship has grown this year. We're really thankful for that blessing. There have been so many businesses and individuals who have helped. I never thought the event would get this big."
Even as this year's event was still going on across the county, Sadie's mother was already planning on ways to make next year's "Swingin' For Sadie" tournament even bigger.
"Next year we plan to form committees and get organized earlier." Ms. Smith said.
Keep up with this ever-growing event on Facebook at "Swingin' For Sadie Coed Softball Tournament".
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So I have this debate with the county over the location for the concrete pad on hole 13. For those of you who may not remember, that is the narrow, straight tunnel shot with the park loop road on your left.
The issue is that water runnoff flows directly over the tee location when it rains. It comes from about halfway up the fairway straight back toward the tee. The guys laying the crete say that this one wont work as the water will destroy it and they do not want to put it there. They have suggested many other locations that are bogus and one that was ehh alright, but that hole has so much personality from the normal spot. I have tried to assure them that, if reenforced with rebar, it would be fine, but they don't believe so. (and I'm no expert on concrete)
What to do?
I need people to chime in on this issue as I need to figure this out ASAP. I set up a poll with all of the possible scenarios (that I thought of).