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SHENANDOAH — Strong performances by senior Brianna Maitlen and the Mostek twins fueled the Creston girls track team to a third-place finish here Monday at the Hawkeye 10 Conference Meet.
The Panthers finished third with 78 points, trailing Harlan's 175 and Glenwood's 138 points.
Creston got out to a good start thanks to Maitlen becoming a three-time Hawkeye 10 Conference champion in the long jump.
Maitlen jumped 16-3 to win the long jump competition by five inches.
"It's pretty awesome, Maitlen being a three-time champion in the long jump," head coach Clay Arnold said. "Pretty incredible. That was great to see."
Senior Emily Wignall kept things rolling with a third-place finish in the 3,000 meter run, clocking a time of 12:10.43.
The 4x800 relay team of Maria Mostek, Nicole Haley, Taylor Briley and Jessica Beatty followed up that performance with a second-place finish in 10:20.74, highlighted by Mostek's opening leg split of 2:24.89.
"I was elated with that 4x8," Arnold said. "Obviously, Maria ran just lights out on that opening leg. We put her there and we knew she was going to run around a 2:30 somewhere, but she definitely blew everybody's socks off with a 2:24.890. I was very happy with that second place. Ran our best overall time of the year by seven or eight seconds."
Not to be outdone by her twin sister, Natalie Mostek anchored the 1,600 medley relay to a third place finish in 4:26.07. Members of that team were Chelcee Downing, Jami Sickels and Taylor Hudson.
Natalie Mostek anchored in a 2:24.73.
"I was ecstatic with our time," Arnold said. "Everybody there that knew the Mostek girls, knew that Natalie was going to answer Maria. Everyone and their dog knew Natalie was going to come back and match it, and she did. I was very happy with Taylor Hudson. She's having a lot of problems with sickness, but she ran a very good leg to put Natalie in a good spot. Chelcee and Jami ran under their goal times."
But Maitlen and the Mostek twins didn't stop there.
Maitlen came back to finish second in the 100 hurdles, just .19 of a second off the winning time. The senior standout also ran a solid 200-meter leg on the sprint medley relay that included Downing, Zaidy Frank and Briley.
Briley ran an impressive anchor leg in that race, nearly holding off Harlan for the win, as the Panthers ended up finishing second.
Maria Mostek won the 1,500 meter run with a season's best time of 5:08.89, while Wignall finished fourth in 5:17.62.
Natalie Mostek finished second in the 800 meter run, running a 2:28.71 after getting boxed in on the first lap.
Arnold said he was also impressed by the shuttle hurdle relay team of Brittney Minson, Madison Hance, Amber Castillo and Brooke Thelen, which once again ran its fastest time of the season.
"I'm really excited with how they're coming together here," he said. "Minson and Hance are three-stepping. Hance, her split was faster than anything she'd run before. Brooke Thelen, our anchor, she took a bunch of time off."
Hance, who spent the first part of her day competing at Hawkeye 10 golf in Harlan, finished fifth in the 400 hurdles, coming out of the slow heat, despite hitting a hurdle coming out of the final turn and dropping to all fours on the track.
"She came down on the track on all fours, got back up, won her heat, ran a pretty good time and still got fifth," Arnold said. "She was on pace to PR again. That was pretty inspiring."
Olivia Nielsen also threw a PR in the discus for the Panthers.
Creston returns to action with the State Qualifying Meet on Thursday in Glenwood, with action starting at 4 p.m.
Hawkeye 10 Conference
Team standings — 1. Harlan 175, 2. Glenwood 138, 3. Creston 78, 4. Shenandoah 49, 5. Denison-Schleswig 42, 6. Clarinda 34, 7. Kuemper Catholic 30, 8. Atlantic 21, 9. Lewis Central 13, 10. Red Oak 9.
Discus — 1. Hallie Goudie, Clar, 110-11; 12. Becca Ross, Creston, 83-9; 13. Olivia Nielsen, Creston, 83-4.
Shot put — 1. Jacy Embray, Glen, 37-1.50; 14. 14. Olivia Nielsen, Creston, 27-7.50.
High jump — 1. Liz Riessen, Har, 5-1; 7. Natalie Mostek, Creston, 4-8; 12. Raegen Smith, Creston, 4-6.
Long jump — 1. Brianna Maitlen, Creston, 16-3; 12. Amber Castillo, Creston, 13-9.50.
3,000 meters — 1. Tiffany Williams, Atlantic, 11:42.22; 3. Emily Wignall, Creston, 12:10.43; 11. Katie Stevens, Creston, 14:55.82.
4 x 800 relay — 1. Harlan, 10:05.79; 2. Creston (Maria Mostek, Nicole Haley, Taylor Briley, Jessica Beatty), 10:20.74.
Shuttle hurdle relay — 1. Harlan, 1:09.18; 4. Creston (Brittney Minson, Madison Hance, Amber Castillo, Brooke Thelen), 1:15.64.
100 meters — 1. Kecia Caudill, Glen, 12.64; 16. Lauren Tucker, Creston, 14.63; 17. Zaidy Frank, Creston, 14.64.
Distance medley relay — 1. Harlan, 4:23.47; 3. Creston (Chelcee Downing, Jami Sickels, Taylor Hudson, Natalie Mostek), 4:26.07.
400 meters — 1. Mikayla Evers, Har, 1:00.06; 9. Raegen Smith, Creston, 1:07.16; 15. Kelsey Donner, Creston, 1:24.63.
4 x 200 relay — 1. Harlan, 1:47.74; 7. Creston (Chelcee Downing, Zaidy Frank, Jami Sickels, Madison Hance), 1:54.79.
100 hurdles — 1. Dena Baughman, Har, 16.04; 2. Brianna Maitlen, Creston, 16.23; 12. Amber Castillo, Creston, 18.50.
800 meters — 1. Jessica Feldman, Har, 2:24.68; 2. Natalie Mostek, Creston, 2:28.71; 13. Monica Powers, Creston, 2:46.86.
200 meters — 1. Mikayla Evers, Har, 26.36; 17. Nicole Haley, Creston, 29.99; 18. Josie Sickels, Creston, 30.92.
400 hurdles — 1. Molly Dean, Glen, 1:08.13; 5. Madison Hance, Creston, 1:15.04; 10. Brittney Minson, Creston, 1:21.40.
Sprint medley relay — 1. Harlan, 1:54.91; 2. Creston (Chelcee Downing, Zaidy Frank, Brianna Maitlen, Taylor Briley), 1:56.23.
1,500 meters — 1. Maria Mostek, Creston, 5:08.89; 4. Emily Wignall, Creston, 5:17.62.
4 x 100 relay — 1. Glenwood, 51.24; 8. Creston (Sydney Suiter, Brittney Minson, Amber Castillo, Zaidy Frank), 55.72.
4 x 400 relay — 1. Harlan, 4:09.86; 4. Creston (Taylor Hudson, Chelcee Downing, Brianna Maitlen, Taylor Briley), 4:19.85.


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Rechargeable AA batteries for 645DF
September 04, 2013, 04:04:05 AM »
Hi - I've been experimenting with using rechargeable AA batteries on my DF body. Can I ask if anyone out there is using them successfully. I remember reading on this forum that Sanyo Eneloops were working with other Phase One kit but having bought some - they're not working. Phase One moderators have said via their forum that it is likely due to the fact that the batteries output is 1.2 volt, not the 1.5v of alkaline AA's... But all rechargeable AA's by their nature are 1.2v....
And yes maybe I should get a rechargeable Li-ion insert but the price is so ridiculous that I'd really like to understand first why regular rechargeables won't work. And yes I'm setting CF-04 to '1' for rechargeables.
Anyone with any info they can share?
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Re: Rechargeable AA batteries for 645DF
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September 04, 2013, 04:09:16 AM »
The DF body quite possibly has different power requirements, but I have no problems at all using standard eneloop batteries in my Mamiya AFD II.
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September 04, 2013, 07:42:23 AM »
If you're using AAs in your AF/AFD/DF body, I'd recommend using the Energizer Lithium AAs. They last much longer and are lighter. Especially with earlier iterations of this body, the lithium AAs handle the power drain without a hiccup. Power drain really wasn't addressed until the most recent generations of this body.
If you're using a MFDB with your body,
I would not use rechargeable AAs
. Use the Energizer Lithium AAs. The rechargeable EJJI or Phase Lithium insert is definitely the best solution and a worthwhile upgrade. The body and MFDB are much more reliable platforms with the Energizer Lithium AAs, and better yet with the rechargeable EJJI or Phase insert.
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September 04, 2013, 09:17:29 AM »
Quote from: kdphotography on September 04, 2013, 07:42:23 AM
If you're using AAs in your AF/AFD/DF body, I'd recommend using the Energizer Lithium AAs. They last much longer and are lighter. Especially with earlier iterations of this body, the lithium AAs handle the power drain without a hiccup. Power drain really wasn't addressed until the most recent generations of this body.
If you're using a MFDB with your body,
I would not use rechargeable AAs
. Use the Energizer Lithium AAs. The rechargeable EJJI or Phase Lithium insert is definitely the best solution and a worthwhile upgrade. The body and MFDB are much more reliable platforms with the Energizer Lithium AAs, and better yet with the rechargeable EJJI or Phase insert.
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September 04, 2013, 10:40:33 AM »
I have always used the eneloop by Sanyo, AA Nihm rechargeable. Never had any problems. The Lithium AA's also work, but still tend to be used up pretty quickly, at least in my usage. I have used this solution in my 2.5 year old DF and the AFDIII before it. Most days I needed 2 sets to make through a full day. I never had any issues with the 28mm, 35mm, 45mm, 80mm, 50mm Shift, 105-210, 210mm or the 150D.
There was a firmware upgrade as I recall to the DF that allowed it to work better with the Nihm batteries. Before this upgrade the camera did not give a very good warning before the power was too low. Also the Eneloops hold a very good power curve.
Best Charger is the Maha 8 cell. It will charge up a set of 8 in about 10 minutes or less.
Since I moved to a Tech camera in late 2011, I still use the DF for occasional testing and keep a set of the eneloops in the camera at all times since the shutter won't close without power.
Not saying Li is bad, just saying rechargeable AA of the right brand work fine. I am still using the same eneloops from 2 years ago. I condition them once every 3 months or so in the Maha charger. I also use them in my D800 Grip pretty much daily and never have had any issues.
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Re: Rechargeable AA batteries for 645DF
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September 05, 2013, 01:53:05 AM »
Thanks all for the replies. Maybe I should have said that in the past I've always used Energiser Lithium AA's as I do a lot of shooting in cold climates - so agree that they're the best of the AA's.
And yes I'm sure the Ejji or Li-ion batteries are the preferred solutions....
But I'm currently doing some work that only requires light usage of the body and invested in the Eneloops only to find the body won't even power up....
My body firmware was updated about 6 mths ago so should be ok....?
Guess I'm just old fashioned in that when the manual says it'll work with rechargeables, I expect it to do just that. I thought it might cause a few issues but as the usage at the moment is light I wanted to give it a try.
Thanks paul2660 for at least confirming that your body is working with Eneloops.
Does anyone have any other ideas why my DF body won't power on with any rechargeable AA's?
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Re: Rechargeable AA batteries for 645DF
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September 05, 2013, 09:26:46 AM »
I am not sure why yours won't power up with the eneloops. But here are a few things to consider.
Nimh AA do tend to be 1.2 volts and the non rechargeable AA, Alkaline or Lithium are 1.5 volts. Phase One/Mamiya may have tweaked the firmware to only see the 1.5 Voltage but that is doubtful. My DF is one of the original ones first shipped when users were offered to upgrades from the AFDIII to the DF body. I have sent it into Phase One/Mamiya for firmware upgrades twice the last time about 1 year ago so I am more than likely not using the most current firmware. Also make sure all the eneloops are making the correct contact in the holder as I have made mistakes here either putting one in upside down or slightly out of line and either way it's not making the correct contact.
My DF works with either the eneloops, (any other Nimh rechargeables for that matter, the eneloops are more stable IMO over time). The only other thing might be the charger you are using. If you are using the stock eneloop charger, odds are you are not getting the best charge. I use the Maha MHC801D by far one of the best on the market. Now it may have been replaced by a more current model but there will be something like it my Maha. This is an 8 cell charger and offers several different settings. Charge, condition and deep charge when the batteries have not been used for a long time. The Maha charger IMO is the best for this type of work. Cost is about 78.00 U.S.
I tried to find the user manual on the old DF on the Phase One site, and did locate it. I have not finished the download. The key is to find what Phase One states the voltage is. If they have listed 1.5 volt, then they have covered this base. If they list 1.2 volts (as all the rechargeable AA) then it should work.
I know that there were a ton of issues with the AFDIII and then the DF with rechargeable AA's. Until I read about the eneloops on another forum, I never had a good solution and had to use the Lithium versions. With the eneloops I have had no issues for at least 2 years.
If the DF you purchased was through a dealer, I would check back with them and or a Phase One refurb. If it was a third part purchase it may be a bit tougher.
You also can consider the new Lithium pack Phase One now sells for the DF (ships standard with the DF+). This is a rechargeable pack that fits in the grip and pretty much lasts for a full days shooting. Not cheap but works.
Hope you get a working solution.
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Re: Rechargeable AA batteries for 645DF
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September 08, 2013, 05:38:34 AM »
Thanks for the reply Paul. The Eneloop batteries are working fine in other kit but Phase One have suggested they are not making a correct contact hence no power up at all. I'll keep experimenting with this and report back.
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September 11, 2013, 01:57:37 AM »
I realize that it is kind of expensive, but the Ejji 10k battery can help you in getting rid of using AA's, and it seems well regarded. I was planning to get one but I got used to the V-grip and now i can't shoot without it.
AA batteries were always a problem for me, i felt that the already unreliable AF from the DF got even more erratic as the batteries were close to die. I never confirmed that with a proper test, but I was very suspicious about it.
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My god a 6000$ camera powered by AA batteries...!!!
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Remember, both the DF and DF+ now have a Li-ion solution. The DF+ ships with the new pack standard and you can purchase the pack for use with the DF. Overall it's the best solution. If I used my DF more often I would have purchased one a long time ago. I had hoped that Phase One would offer the same upgrade price/path for DF users to the DF+ as they did on the AFDIII to the DF, but so far that has not happened.
I view the ability to use AA's as an excellent option. Depending on where you are shooting, you may not be able to charge up the Li-ion pack, but you will almost always find AA's for sale.
I use AA's in my Nikon grip since Nikon allows you to keep on Li-ion in the camera and the grip can contain AA's or LI-ion. Canon forces you to either all AA or all Li-ion when the grip is used.
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September 11, 2013, 11:43:17 AM »
Also note that sometimes rechargeable AA's are just ever-so-slightly different in size than specification alkaline batteries (we're talking fractions of a mm here). If you look at the design of the AA holder on the DF/DF+ (and previous Mamiya/Phase bodies) you can see that the positive lead (the "nub") of the AA that goes through the hole in the plastic holder must make contact with the connection inside the DF/DF+. If the AA is longer than normal, even by a tiny bit, that fit causes the plastic of the grip to ben upward and hit the inside of the gip, preventing a flush fit.
I'm with the above posters who recommend the
Phase One Li-Ion battery
. I know it's a pricey battery, but relative to doing AA batteries it's easier, faster, more reliable, and lasts much longer.
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November 15, 2013, 10:23:34 PM »
Just to sign off this thread. I am now happily using rechargeable AA's in my DF body - I think the problem was highlighted above by Doug who pointed out the fractional size difference between various batteries.
I'm using Sanyo Eneloops. One of the batteries in particular if it is not placed precisely in the holder can lead to no connection & a dead body. I know it's kind of nuts buts when I jiggle it or even swap batteries (even crazier as they are both equally fully charged) I can get it to work. Then I have no problems for ages.
Sure if you're a studio shooter it's a crap solution but at the moment I'm doing a lot of travelling in remoter parts of the globe, and rechargeable AA's are a great solution due to availability of power (I'm not THAT remote). And yes I'll probably get an Ejji or phase solution in the future but for now the rechargeables are just fine.
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Try Poergenix PowerEx Zinc base batteries.
most rechargable at 1.2+ volts, but not 1.5 as Alks are. PowerGenix are 1.6. Make sure your device is OK with a touch more volts. These are great for portable flashes. I didn't get a long life use out of them, but I do remember them working well when they did. This was a couple years back, so maybe they have improved.
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Always pick recharheables from
Minimum 2200mha, and you have to change in your body firmware the menue to rechargeble batteries for it to work correctly.. Check manual..
Use 2800mha bateties works like a charm
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November 18, 2013, 02:54:10 AM »
And AA,s had historically a reason: this being you can always buy more where eva you are.. ( when using film), now its a bit annoying ...
They should standerdize that, with for instance the same batteries as your DB ( VGRIP
Hood idea only large and expensive)...
Actually about the V grip, who
Makes that? As for instance the L-bracket arca mount for the DF, is made by Arca, when you buy it with "Arca " written on it its half the price than when you buy it with "Phase One " written on it..
So who makes the V grip might be the same storry ...
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November 18, 2013, 11:42:19 AM »
I purchased a pack of 3500 LENMARS, and a 2700 pack. Out of the 2500 I had a bad battery. It heated up in my flash and ruined my Speedlite. This happened just a couple weeks ago. I wonder if LENMAR is a brand that backs up their product. I have used them for some time, and they are usually very good. But I have not contacted them yet. I have used Energizer and Duracel rechargables also.
I would recommend getting a good charger. I have a MAha c801d 8 AA/AAA charger. it can actual revivie a dead cell. Have slow and condition options. I think the battteries last longer using a slow charge, so they dont heat up too much.
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Just to get this out of the way, I knew TERA (which stands for The Exiled Realm of Arborea) was in development, mostly due to the "upskirts" posts on Massively and other comments. I honestly had no plans to waste even a moment's thought on the game since I am still mostly burned-out on traditional MMOs. But after everyone on Google+ was suddenly having so much fun, I figured what the heck and tried it out. And am I glad I did!
What TERA is:
Let's make no bones about it, TERA is a full-on traditional vertical progression themepark, complete with the Trinity (Tank, Healer, DPS). You move in a linear fashion from one level-bracketed zone to the next, from one quest hub to the next. You pick up quests that are mostly the Kill N Monster variety. It could be considered "grindy" (and who knows, maybe it is at high levels?) since you're doing so much combat, but the combat is the #1 attraction to the game! It's why you are there in the first place.
What TERA is not:
Anything remotely resembling a "real" virtual world with meaningful crafting, economy, PvP or whatever else someone might be tempted to apply the "sandbox" label to. If you're looking for that, and only that, then this is yet another of thousands of MMOs to skip over. These are not the droids you are looking for. Move along.
So why play?
Bluehole and En Masse claim TERA is the "first Action MMO" which is a highly debatable statement (hello over there, Vindictus and Dragon Nest) although to be fair it could be debatable just how "MMO" the two I just mentioned are, so… six of one, half-dozen of the other.
Linear theme park it may be, but make no mistake: TERA is absolutely gorgeous! The graphical quality, the art design, the colors, the effects… everything comes together and really pulls me in and I enjoy seeing everything. Unlike your typical Western game these days all about semi-realism with constantly killing wolves, spiders, and boars (oh my!) (with a healthy glance toward LOTRO in particular) the monsters in TERA are all bizarre creations that make you wonder what the modeler was smoking, but in a good way.
I'm sure you've all seen the character models already, especially the female ones. I normally have at least one female character in an MMO, but I've already deleted the female Castanic Archer I made. No idea where my personal line in the sand is, but that character crossed it with the whole "upskirts slut" thing. To be totally forthright, just before writing this I created (but not yet played) another female Castanic character, this time a Mystic. Not sure if it will take or if I end up re-rolling as a male Mystic.
TERA has seven races, and eight classes. Every race can be every class; there are no forced racial choices, unless you're trying to min/max your build with racial abilities.
So far I have a Lancer and a Priest up to level 13 or so, fully completing the story on the Island of Dawn (ie. "noob island") and moving onto the mainland. I have a Berzerker (two-handed axe melee DPS with block ability) and as mentioned above I have the not-yet-played Mystic (support and backup healer) and also a Warrior (dual-wield melee DPS or evasion tank; both very challenging but fun and rewarding).
Your two primary vitals are Health Points (HP) and Mana Points (MP). The way combat and class abilities work (so far) is balancing the two. Obviously you want your HP up or you'll die, but I've seen certain skills on certain classes spend HP to pull off a devasting move, for example, much like the Necromancer in Guild Wars 1 (and presumably 2?).
For example, my Lancer comes with a full MP bar. Using hotbar skills spends MP but using his main attack gains MP to spend. Blocking spends a little MP as well. So it becomes a balancing act to gain and spend MP.
The Berzerker, on the other hand, starts off with an empty MP bar and I have to use my main attack to build it up so I can use hotbar abilities. Blocking also spends MP, and I think it costs more than blocking on the Lancer does?
The Priest starts with a full MP bar, but none of his attacks regain MP like the melee classes do. Instead he gets one ability early on that lets him regain a chunk of MP out of combat, then another around level 12 that lets him move full speed while recharging more MP.
TERA does play like a normal third-person MMO except the normal mode is similar to a third-person shooter (actually, think Tabula Rasa if you played that) where you have a fairly wide targeting reticule you have to aim. Mostly this is pretty easy and fun. I did have concerns about the Priest, however, trying to aim a heal at a player who is probably dodging or jumping all over, but this morning I took the Priest on the final quest on noob island which is an instance to fight a big demon monster and it was actually fairly easy. I activate the directed heal spell, then aim at my target, then click the heal again to cast it.
All the classes have some very unique play styles to them, even the more traditional ones, and they are all very fun to play so far. I haven't had a game promote altaholism in a long time, but TERA is doing it.
Unlike some MMOs you're not restricted — at least mechanic-wise — to a tradeskill. Everyone can gather every type of material, and everyone can craft in every profession. The catch is that currently crafting is extremely expensive. I've been gathering everything that isn't nailed to the floor though so I can craft later, and also because gathering gives not only a tiny bit of XP (I've actually leveled twice just from gathering) but also a very slight 10-minute combat buff! People in chat say quest rewards are generally better at low levels, and crafting doesn't start to make sense until you're in your 30s where you're making enough money to afford it.
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This part of the game reminds me of Star Wars Galaxies. Towns and outposts will have campfires, but players can buy them too and set them up in the wilderness. Standing around the campfire will overcharge your Stamina (Stamina seems to mean HP and MP together) — I've been to 130% so far —
plus you can get "charms" from mob drops or from vendors and burn them in the fire. Everyone standing around the fire gets the charm buff, up to three (one of each type)! Very nice touch!
I'm enjoying the hell out of TERA so far, mostly because the classes and the combat is so well-done and it's just pure entertainment. You know, FUN! The reason we play games to begin with. I'm almost tempted to liken it to a traditional MMO version of Diablo (or perhaps Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckonging would be a better example) in the sense that you're not there for the story, like you were with SWTOR, you're there to be a badass beating the crap out of crazy monsters and get loot! You're there simply because it's fun, which I can't say of SWTOR… /cough


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We've only seen the tip... it is the very beginning of the horror that's coming. The Gulf is extremely toxic now and it's getting worse all the time.
What they don't want you to know (at least from what I've heard) is that the oil is now leaking from multiple locations, and that they are trying to either burn it, or something caught on fire and the oil is burning under water. I'm not sure how it was possible or how it happened but that means the toxic levels will be severely increased because of what the oil turns into when it burns. The whole Gulf and the surrounding areas are apparently quickly becoming a dead zone and all life in the area will either get sick or die.
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This has been out for a little while but amount of shock it creates is still the same...
James Fox flew over the BP Gulf oil disaster with Marine Biologist Dr. Carl Safina who's president of Blue Ocean Institute on day 52 of the BP Oil spill.
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It's in 9 parts. This is pt 2:
(If you watch the rest, you may have to wade through some of the talking, but I just listen to the facts...)
The bottom line is... BP drilled into something that was too powerful for their current technology to handle. That's why it exploded. The force was too strong and ripped it all open. Now they can't stop it because it can't be stopped. They are talking about nuking it to close it up but that would probably cause it to rip open even more which would lead to destroying a much larger part of the ocean. The Gulf is already dead but we still don't know how far this will spread. It looks like the greed for oil has finally caught up and slammed the innocent people. BP should be in deep s**t already but they aren't and they probably never will be.
Face it. This is the beginning of something extremely bad for all of us (as if we needed something else worse than all the other bad stuff going on), especially with all those idiots in charge who have no idea what they are doing... or is this what they want? It's hard to tell at this point. The sad truth is, it will be a very long time before this begins to get any better.
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A quick search of that same company's Twitter feed yields a coupon giving you a $10 discount for every $25 spent in the store. On the way to cash in on this deal, you stop at a favorite coffee shop, check in on your smartphone with the popular Foursquare app and immediately get 10 percent off the next latte as a reward for your 10th check-in.
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What's with all those Facebook requests to "like" some store or product you've never heard of? Thanks to the "liking" habits of your social media pals, you've been caught up in a corporate charm offensive that might be worth a click. On Facebook, most retailers, whether they're physical stores or online hubs, have pages on which they post information about new products and sales. "Liking" a store or brand will keep you informed of coupons, clearances and buy-one-get-one deals, as when, in early October, clothing outlet Old Navy posted a 50 percent–off sale good for one day only on its Facebook page. In one study, 67 percent of customers said they'd be willing to "like" a store or brand page on Facebook in exchange for 25 percent savings.
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Older users have been slower to adopt the microblogging service Twitter — why, after all, would a noncelebrity need to send thousands of strangers teeny 140-character messages several times a day? But think of Twitter as a constantly updating news ticker: The only information you see in your feed comes from the tweets of other users you follow. Follow money experts like @JeanChatzky and @JaneBryantQuinn to get their tips and advice. You can also follow brands and stores, which can pay off in unexpected ways. (Case in point: In September, retailer Lands' End gave away dress shirts to users who retweeted messages from its #MadeToWork campaign.)
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3M 9425 Removable Repositionable Tape is a translucent UPVC film differentially coated with a removable/repositionable, medium tack, adhesive on one side (back/liner side) and a permanent, high tack, adhesive on the other (face/exposed side). The medium-tack adhesive allows removal from many foils and films without adhesive residue. In many cases, the tape can be reused numerous times. The user should perform specific tests to determine the product's suitability for the particular application. The UPVC film carrier on the tape provides differential stability which offers improved handling for laminating and die-cutting. 3M 9425 is used for repositioning or multiple openings and closings and works on a variety of substrates or materials for temporary adhering, affixing, mounting, holding, attaching, and positioning of light weight materials such as paper, photographic paper, plastics, films, foams, and cardboard. This double-sided / double-coated tape can be applied at 32°F. Industries 3M 9425 is used in includes: electronics; direct mail marketing; paper and print; commercial printing; medical labeling; point of purchase (POP), and displays. The moisture stable release liner also improves processing of parts and ease of liner removal.
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DALLAS – While some advertise efforts to hire veterans, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service simply does what it has for more than 117 years – extend career opportunities to veterans and their families. In fact, 10 percent of the Exchange's workforce is comprised of veterans with military spouses and family members accounting for another 24 percent.
With more than 40,000 jobs, the Exchange is doing its part not only to employ veterans and military spouses, but also provide opportunities.
"The Exchange doesn't just hire current and former members of the military community in jobs – we offer careers in service and support," said the Exchange's Chief of Staff Col. Thomas Ockenfels. "It's just a natural fit. Veterans, spouses and dependents know our customers better than anyone."
Uniting with the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP), Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) and the Wounded Warrior Project, there are currently 4,196 veteran associates working for the Exchange. In 2013, the goal is to increase veteran management hires by 33 percent from 2012.
Additionally, partnerships with the Operation Warfighter (OWF) Program and Feds Hire Vets initiative give the Exchange increased visibility.
Veterans can also apply for the Exchange's "Detail to Retail" management trainee programs, which are designed to train various levels of retail management. Upon successful completion, participants are assigned to Exchange facilities across the world in a variety of different roles, including Store Manager, Branch Store Manager, Sales Area Manager and Stockroom Manager.
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At 1,560m Davos, located in Graubünden, is one of the highest towns in Europe and has grown to become one of Switzerland's largest ski resort. Schatzalp/Strela, Parsenn, Pischa, Jakobshorn and Rinerhorn are the five ski areas surrounding the town of Davos. The Parsenn funicular railway takes skiers right up to Weissfluhjoch at nearly 2,750m in altitude and from the top of the Parsenn there is skiing back down to the town or, in a northwesterly direction, over to the neighbouring resort of Klosters.
Off-piste skiing, fun mogul slopes and long cruising runs, some up to 9 miles in length, complete the picture for skiers of intermediate and advanced levels in Davos. The Jakobshorn area is a very popular 'inplace' for snowboarders with various slopes just perfect for boarding. The Pischa area is recommended for families as the slopes are mainly easy, less populated and sunnier.
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There is also a huge amount on offer off the slopes. An experience which is not to be missed is the excitement of an ice hockey match – Davos is home to the fantastic "Hockey Club Davos" who hold 30 championship titles. If you prefer a more sedate ice skating experience, the resort is also home to the largest natural ice rink in Europe. There are plenty of restaurants and bars as well as clubs and a casino for those less interested in first lifts.
Large numbers of good bars and restaurants including The Postli Club, the Tonic Piano bar or the Cabanna club.
There is a great choice off excellent restaurants including Davoserhof for Nouvelle Cuisine, Bünder Stübli for traditional dishes and the Café Weber for delicious cakes. The area is vast so there are plenty of opportunities to ski into hidden valleys and find pretty villages and undiscovered bars. Mountain restaurants are dotted all over. Après ski in Davos is comprehensive and Klosters is more traditional but still lively.
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7 Things 'Good Parents' Do (That Screw Up Kids For Life)
#6. Teaching Them To Be Themselves
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Peer pressure is the thing that makes kids smoke cigarettes, do drugs and read pornographic magazines by the time they reach middle school. As countless PSAs and after-school specials taught us, we must teach our kids to be themselves and never give two halves of a fuck about what their "friends" think.
But in Reality...
Remember that smelly kid in school, who never washed his hair, had no friends and once pissed in the sink at that party he wasn't invited to? That's your kid, without peer pressure. A study conducted at the University of Virginia showed that kids who were exposed to peer pressure around the ages of 12 and 13 turned out to be way more well-adjusted than the ones who weren't. They better understood the need to accommodate and make compromises when confronted with social pressure, rather than the "I'll just take my ball and go home" attitude they adopt otherwise.
Totally well-adjusted.
The kids who were taught to be themselves no matter what didn't become walking clones of James Dean. They actually turned out less engaged, socially challenged and statistically less intelligent, their GPAs dropping almost an entire letter grade.
Maybe more importantly, when you actually give a damn about how people view you, it develops a skill of reading the most subtle changes in people's emotional states, leading ultimately to a heightened sense of empathy. In this socially awkward age of the Internet, it turns out peer pressure at the right time can basically give you superpowers.
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Tomorrow evening Rod Salka, Jason Bergman, and Sammy Vasquez lace up the gloves for another exciting night of fights at The Green Tree Complex in Green Tree.
Salka will defend his NABA US lightweight title and will also fight for the vacant IBO International lightweight title against Ryan Belasco.
Bergman will be looking to rebound from a loss when he takes on Buster Douglas protege undefeated John L. Smith.
Vasquez will look to take another step towards contender status when he fights tough veteran Glibert Venegas.
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ST. MARYS – The Elk County Catholic Lady Crusader basketball team handed the St. Marys Area Lady Dutch squad a 47-38 District 9 League setback Saturday night at the ECCHS gym.
The Lady Crusaders outscored the Lady Dutch 12-7 in the first eight minutes of play and 12-7 in the second quarter to open a 24-14 halftime lead. They led by 11 at the end of three quarters, 33-22. The fourth quarter saw the Lady Dutch outscore ECC 16-14, making the final score 47-38.
"I thought we played really hard tonight. We've been playing good basketball of late and it continued tonight," said ECCHS coach Ken Pistner.
"For the most part our defensive effort was good. One big difference in the game was our advantage at the foul line. We did a much better job of getting to the basket and drawing fouls tonight than the last time we played," said Pistner. Elk Catholic was 10 of 16 from the foul line, while St. Marys was six of 19.
"We have a really tough task playing undefeated Bradford Tuesday at Bradford. Hopefully we will continue to play good basketball," added Pistner.
The Lady Crusaders were led offensively by Abbi Petrosky with 20 points on seven field goals and a six-for-eight night from the foul line. Lexie Meholic scored 13 points on four twos, a three and a two-for-four night from the foul line.
The Lady Dutch were led by Adair Gennocro with 17 points on four twos, two threes and a three-for-eight night from the foul line. Kiana Hoohuli added 11 points on four field goals and a three-for-nine night from the foul line.
"I think our turnovers and foul shooting were the keys to the game," said St. Marys coach Leona Hoohuli.
"I was pleased with the way we played. The girls hustled, worked hard and never gave up," added Hoohuli.
The game opened with the Lady Crusaders opening an 8-0 lead as Petrosky and Taylor DaCanal hit field goals, Lexie Meholic sank two foul shots and Petrosky added another field goal. Becky Krieg made the score 8-2 on a field goal. Meholic scored for Elk, 10-2. Rachel Krieg and Gennocro scored for St. Marys, 10-6. Kristy Hanes made the score 12-6. Hoohuli sank a foul shot, making the score 12-7 at the end of the first period in favor of ECC.
Elk Catholic is now 19-2 on the season and 7-2 in District 9 League play. They won the Allegheny Mountain League North Division with a 6-0 record.
St. Marys is now 9-11 on the year. They finished play in the District 9 League with a 4-6 record.
The Lady Crusaders will close out their regular season on Tuesday when they travel to Bradford to take on the undefeated Bradford Lady Owls in a District 9 League game. Junior varsity tips off at 6 p.m., with varsity set for 7:30 p.m.
The Lady Dutch will return to action Wednesday when they travel to Johnsonburg to take on the Ramettes. Junior varsity is set for a 6 p.m. contest, with the varsity set to begin at 7:30 p.m.
The Elk County Catholic junior varsity squad held off the St. Marys Area squad for a 28-26 win in the preliminary contest.
St. Marys took a 6-4 first-period lead. The Lady Crusaders outscored the Lady Dutch 12-6 in the second quarter to take a 16-12 halftime lead.
Elk outscored St. Marys 10-7 in the third period for a 26-19 lead with one period remaining. The Lady Dutch outscored the Lady Crusaders 7-2 in the fourth quarter but came up short as Elk won 28-26.
ECC scoring: Hayley DaCanal 2, Rachel Stauffer 4, Marla Scacchitti 2, Chiara Genevro 6, Maddy Schneider 4, Erin Petrosky 6, Kirstie Wehler 4.
SMA scoring: Jackie Lenze 3, DeAnna Yost 4, Cassie Daniels 7, Rachel Krieg 12.
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Four years ago, Tony Tucker decided the time had come to look into replacement windows for his Takoma Park, Md., house. The original windows didn't keep the 70-year-old Cape Cod snug, even after the installation of newer storm windows. Some windows were permanently stuck shut; others had to be propped open.
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Tucker was right to consider new windows. Experts recommend replacements when windows are leaky, tough to operate or have only one pane of glass (aka single-glazed). New materials and technologies have brought to market products that pay for themselves over time by reducing energy bills and eliminating the cost of repainting every few years.
But after doing some research and meeting with sales reps, the Harvard-trained health care analyst's project stalled. Choosing windows and a vendor turned out to be "much more complicated than the health care debate," he says. "There was a lot more to learn, more people I could have talked to. But it was already hard to sort out the information I'd gathered. I just didn't want to get ripped off."
If replacing windows is not quite navigating Medicare Part B, it does confront consumers with a daunting array of options — in three categories: the window system, the material it's made of and the type of glazing. Your home improvement goals and budget will shape your choices in each category.
Choosing the right window system depends on how much of the window you need to replace to solve your existing problems. There are at least three different systems: sash replacements, sash replacements in a unitary frame and "prime windows," or full window units with structural frames and sills like those used in new construction. If your old window frames are rotted and you see signs of water damage in the wall framing, you'll probably want to go with prime windows (be sure to find the source of the leak and fix that first). If, on the other hand, the frames are sound and square, you may be able to get away with simply replacing the sash.
Replacement windows come in vinyl, aluminum, wood, clad wood or fiberglass. Each looks and performs differently, and cost differences among materials vary widely. As a general rule, the most expensive choice is clad wood, which combines a traditional look with low maintenance and energy efficient performance. By contrast, vinyl windows, which offer good energy performance but usually look heavier and lack traditional details, tend to cost the least.
Double-pane insulating glass is now standard with most replacement windows, but you can add special features: low-E coatings and gas fill can enhance energy performance, while other choices address noise control, safety, security, privacy and reduced cleaning. All, however, come at a price.
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Determining the type of replacement windows you want is in many ways the easiest part. Finding a dealer with reputable business practices and a skilled installer may require more effort. According to the Better Business Bureau, the volume of complaints about home improvements, including window replacement, is second only to car repairs.


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Test ID: MAFP
Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP), Single Marker Screen, Maternal, Serum
Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Prenatal screening for open neural tube defect
Clinical Information Discusses physiology, pathophysiology, and general clinical aspects, as they relate to a laboratory test
Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) is a fetal protein that is initially produced in the fetal yolk sac and liver. A small amount also is produced by the gastrointestinal tract. By the end of the first trimester, nearly all of the AFP is produced by the fetal liver. The concentration of AFP peaks in fetal serum between 10 to 13 weeks. Fetal AFP diffuses across the placental barrier into the maternal circulation. A small amount also is transported from the amniotic cavity.
The AFP concentration in maternal serum rises throughout pregnancy, from the nonpregnancy level of 0.20 ng/mL to about 250 ng/mL at 32 weeks gestation. If the fetus has an open neural tube defect (NTD), AFP is thought to leak directly into the amniotic fluid causing unexpectedly high concentrations of AFP. Subsequently, the AFP reaches the maternal circulation; thus producing elevated serum levels. Other fetal abnormalities such as omphalocele, gastroschisis, congenital renal disease, esophageal atresia, and other fetal distress situations such as threatened abortion and fetal demise also may show AFP elevations. Increased maternal serum AFP values also may be seen in multiple pregnancies and in unaffected singleton pregnancies in which the gestational age has been underestimated.
Lower maternal serum AFP values have been associated with an increased risk for genetic conditions such as trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) and trisomy 18. Risks for these syndrome disorders are only provided with the use of multiple marker screening (QUAD / Quad Screen [Second Trimester] Maternal, Serum).
Measurement of maternal serum AFP values is a standard tool used in obstetrical care to identify pregnancies that may have an increased risk for NTD. The screen is performed by measuring AFP in maternal serum and comparing this value to the median AFP value in an unaffected population to obtain a multiple of the median (MoM). The laboratory has established a MoM cutoff of 2.5 MoM, which classifies each screen as either screen-positive or screen-negative. A screen-positive result indicates that the value obtained exceeds the established cutoff. A positive screen does not provide a diagnosis, but indicates that further evaluation should be considered.
Reference Values Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.
An AFP multiple of the median (MoM) <2.5 is reported as screen negative. AFP MoMs > or =2.5 (singleton and twin pregnancies) are reported as screen positive.
An interpretive report will be provided.
Interpretation Provides information to assist in interpretation of the test results
Neural tube defects (NTD):
A screen-negative result indicates that the calculated alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) multiple of the median (MoM) falls below the established cutoff of 2.50 MoM. A negative screen does not guarantee the absence of NTDs.
A screen-positive result indicates that the calculated AFP MoM is > or =2.50 MoM and may indicate an increased risk for open NTDs. The actual risk depends on the level of AFP and the individual's pre-test risk of having a child with NTD based on family history, geographical location, maternal conditions such as diabetes and epilepsy, and use of folate prior to conception. A screen-positive result does not infer a definitive diagnosis of a NTD, but indicates that further evaluation should be considered. Approximately 80% of pregnancies affected with an open NTD have elevated AFP MoM values >2.5.
Follow up:
Upon receiving maternal serum screening results, all information used in the risk calculation should be reviewed for accuracy (ie, weight, diabetic status, gestational dating, etc.). If any information is incorrect the laboratory should be contacted for a recalculation of the estimated risks.
Screen-negative results typically do not warrant further evaluation.
Ultrasound is recommended to confirm dates for NTD screen-positive results. If ultrasound yields new dates that differ by at least 7 days, a recalculation should be considered. If dates are confirmed, high-resolution ultrasound and amniocentesis (including amniotic fluid AFP and acetylcholinesterase measurements for NTDs) are typically offered.
Cautions Discusses conditions that may cause diagnostic confusion, including improper specimen collection and handling, inappropriate test selection, and interfering substances
Race, weight, multiple fetus pregnancy, and insulin-dependent diabetes (IDD) may affect marker concentrations. Black mothers tend to have higher alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) levels but lower risk of neural tube defects (NTDs) and are assigned to a separate AFP median set. Multiple of the medians (MoMs) are adjusted for maternal weight (to account for dilution effects in heavier mothers). The AFP is adjusted upward in IDD to account for lower values in diabetic pregnancies.
The screen results are dependent on accurate information for gestation, race, insulin dependent diabetes, and weight. Inaccurate information can lead to significant alterations in the estimated risk. In particular, erroneous assessment of gestational age can result in false-positive or false-negative screen results. Because of its increased accuracy, we therefore recommend determination of gestational age by ultrasound, rather than by maternal dates alone when possible.
A screen-negative result does not guarantee the absence of fetal defects. A screen-positive result does not provide a diagnosis, but indicates that further diagnostic testing should be considered (an unaffected fetus may have screen-positive result for unknown reasons).
Valid measurements of AFP in maternal serum cannot be made after amniocentesis.
Triplet and higher multiple pregnancies cannot be interpreted.
Each center offering maternal serum screening to patients should establish a standard screening protocol, which provides pre- and post-screening education and appropriate follow-up for screen-positive results.
Clinical Reference Provides recommendations for further in-depth reading of a clinical nature
Christensen RL, Rea MR, Kessler G, et al: Implementation of a screening program for diagnosing open neural tube defects: selection, evaluation, and utilization of alpha-fetoprotein methodology. Clin Chem 1986;32:1812-1817