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Panelists Still Cite Need for Continued Research on Heart Valve Risk
May 10, 2012 (Silver Spring, Md.) -- An FDA advisory committee voted 18-4, with one abstention, that the agency should approve lorcaserin, which would make it the first new prescription weight loss drug in more than a decade.
Although the FDA does not have to follow the advice of its advisory panels, it usually does.
Arena Pharmaceuticals wants to market lorcaserin for weight loss and maintenance in obese adults whose body mass index, or BMI, is at least 30, and in overweight adults with a BMI of at least 27 who also have one or more weight-related medical problems, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, sleep apnea, or type 2 diabetes. A 5-foot-7-inch person who weighs 192 has a BMI of 30; at 173 pounds, a person that height has a BMI of 27.
Concerns about heart valve problems helped spur the advisory panel to vote 9-5 against recommending approval of lorcaserin in September 2010. Committee members' other safety concerns included psychiatric problems such as psychosis and breast and brain tumors seen in rats given the drug. Meanwhile, patients who took lorcaserin lost only a bit more weight than those given a placebo.
In October 2010, the FDA turned down lorcaserin, citing the modest weight loss and worries about its potential to cause cancer. In response, Arena submitted more material to the agency, including a trial of the drug in 604 patients with type 2 diabetes.
After a year in the study, diabetes patients given lorcaserin lost 3.1% more weight than those on a placebo, below the 5% difference the FDA has set as one criterion for weight loss drugs, FDA medical officer Julie Golden, MD, said.
However, she said, lorcaserin did meet the other criterion: After a year of treatment, 38% of patients on lorcaserin lost at least 5% of their body weight, compared to 16% of those on placebo.
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Although he voted in favor of approval, Jack Yanovski, MD, PhD, chief of the section on growth and obesity at the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, said he was "not at all convinced" that Arena had provided enough evidence to show that lorcaserin did not raise the risk of breast tumors.

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Our area has seen a great deal of good news when it comes to our local businesses and industries.
That includes last week's announcement by Ergon Inc. of its plans for a $78 million expansion at its Newell facility to help it better handle increased demand from activity in the Marcellus and Utica shale formations. The expansion will increase the local plant's processing capacity through plant upgrades and new equipment.
While there currently are no plans for additional workers, there always is the hope and possibility of future employment growth, especially if the work in the natural gas industry continues in our region. In the meantime, there will be a need for construction personnel to build the new storage tank and other portions of the facility during the expansion. That will, at least, be some good news for the short term.
Currently, the Ergon plant processes 20,000 barrels of crude oil per day, drawing from Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and elsewhere. The oil it refines is used in motor oils, greases, high-temperature rubber, pharmaceutical and agricultural spray oils and other applications.
The project is hoped to make the plant more competitive, which could lead to an increase in business. That would be a win for Ergon and a win for our area.
This is definitely welcomed news for our region. We thank Ergon for making such an investment and believe this is just one more step the Upper Ohio Valley will be taking as we work to get back on our feet.


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Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Dacia Luck, 24, a native of Columbia, Mo., is blind.
That will not prevent her from accepting a bachelor of arts in interdisciplinary studies degree at the Columbia College main campus Saturday, May 10 in the Southwell Complex Gymnasium (700 Range Line Road). Luck is not the first blind student to graduate from Columbia College, but is the first to participate in commencement.
Luck says her blindness was never an obstacle and that Columbia College's smaller class sizes and personalized attention made a difference in her education. Luck will receive an elementary education certificate upon completing student teaching in the fall, then hopes to become a visual itinerant teacher. Visual itinerant teachers travel between school districts to teach blind students Braille.
"One of the things I loved about Columbia College was that classes were small enough, and the instructors receptive enough, for me to observe teachers' techniques. What I was taught in my classes I 'saw' and will be able to put to practical use," she said. Ann Bledsoe, associate professor of computer and mathematical sciences, said she felt fortunate to have had Luck in two classes. "Dacia was a great student, worked really hard," said Bledsoe. "Her disability didn't get in her way at all. In fact, she taught me a lot about teaching and giving accommodation to blind students. We even presented together at a conference [on accommodating blind students}! I know she�ll be a great teacher because she taught me."
The Ivy Chain ceremony will precede commencement at 9:30 a.m. in Southwell Gymnasium. The Ivy Chain, one of the oldest commencement ceremonies in the United States, features a continuous chain of ivy-draped seniors to form a circle. The ivy circle is cut at the end of the ceremony, and participants keep the ivy, symbolizing a severance with collegiate days while retaining alumni and friendship ties. Students graduating with associate degrees in nursing will be pinned at 2:00 p.m.
In total, over 900 undergraduate and graduate students have filed for graduation in May. More than 400 students are expected to participate in the ceremonies in Columbia, including students from Columbia College Nationwide Campuses in California, Alabama, Illinois, Texas and Washington. Students representing six Missouri campuses from Blue Springs, Christian County, Fort Leonard Wood, Jefferson City, Moberly, Rolla and St. Louis will also participate. Frank Diaz, 43, a partially disabled ex-Marine, father of four and test evaluation engineer for Northrup Grumman Mission Systems living in Palominas, Ariz., is another example of a non-traditional student earning a degree. Diaz will earn a bachelor�s degree in business administration from the Online Campus with assistance from the Whidbey Island, Wash., campus. "Columbia College made it all fit," said Diaz. "When you choose a program, you have to choose one conducive to family life. Columbia offered me the flexibility I needed to be a husband, coach and everything else that goes with family life, and still be a full-time student. To go from infantry warrior to engineer and college graduate --it�s really something." Diaz said his Columbia College degree was a factor in his hiring, and that he would be likely be pursuing an MBA from Columbia College.
Several family members will also be graduating simultaneously, such as Correy and Tasha Harris, program manager for Boys & Girls Club, Lawrence, Kan., and special education paraprofessional with De Soto School District, Kan., respectively. He graduates with a bachelor's in interdisciplinary studies, she in psychology from the Online Campus. "Taking Columbia College online classes allowed us to work full time while pursuing all the other things in our lives," said Correy. "The online experience was new to me. Tasha had already taken some classes [through Columbia College in Jefferson City] � I was quite pleased and surprised at the quality and convenience of education offered."
Bethann Rosson, an evaluations assistant for Columbia College's main campus, will graduate with an associate degree in nursing from the Evening Campus and be pinned. "It's been a long road for me, working 40 hours a week, doing this program, but it's been worth it. My career prospects are very bright," she said. Rosson hopes to secure an obstetrics position with Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, Mo. � right after the birth of her second child, just one month after graduation. "Columbia College made it all work. I couldn't have done it without the flexibility of the evening program."
There will be two ceremonies to accommodate the large number of graduates. The first ceremony, scheduled for noon, is for Day Campus students receiving bachelor's and all students receiving associate and master's degrees. The second ceremony begins at 3:30 p.m. and includes Evening, Nationwide and Online Campuses bachelor's degree candidates. Anita Timmons, '58, Columbia College Trustee, will address graduates at both ceremonies. Timmons is a board member of Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire and of Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia, a partner in investment firm Taj Enterprises and advisor to the United Nations.


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1. This RP is rated M and is for experienced RPers only. Everyone should know who I mean by now; please don't bother asking me to join if you know you don't fit the criteria. This RP will contain mild violence so is not suitable for kids in any case.
2. All characters must be human, and abide by the main rules laid out in the stickies. Your characters can have certain special powers; for example, fire, water, psychic. However, using said power will drain your energy a little, so it would not be realistic for your character to use it all the time against enemies. Also, don't make them overpowered. Weapons can be carried by both sides. Again I say, no Mary Sues or Gary Stus.
3. The RP is based on the Streets Of Rage 1 and 2 games; however, none of the original characters are to be played. Please create your own character. If you need any information on the games, click here and here for details.
4. If you are going to have two characters, have one on each side or else it'll become one sided. If you work for the syndicate, you will not know who Mr X is. If you are on the good side, you will not be able to enlist anyone on the police force to help you, as the chief is in pay to Mr X. Characters must be at least 18.
5. Have a personal reason for joining whichever side, and for what you are doing. It is permitted to change sides later on in the RP. Both male and female characters can be on either side. Do not choose to play Mr X; he doesn't appear much in the RP for good reasons. Well, he wouldn't be unknown if he appeared all the time, now would he? XD
Once, the city was a quiet, peaceful place. Children happily played in the streets and the people went about their business; shopping, socialising and working. Each day, the sun dipped below the picturesq skyline to announce the start of the night and all the pubs, clubs and parties that went on in the city. True, there was some crime, but any large city has that to contend with and the police were not overstretched in the slightest. The police force consisted of one man at the top, who ran the force, with several units below him who were each deployed in bringing law and order to the city and ensuring that the ordinary people were able to go about their lives in peace. The mayor worked closely with the police chief, ensuring that the force had plenty of money and was able to run smoothly. It wasn't a perfect paradise, but it was normal, ordinary. Until...
One man saw this city as a place where he could rule supreme. His life was shrouded in mystery, and his real name was unknown, as was his true identity. He ran a criminal syndicate known only as "X", and went by the moniker "Mr X". Mr X worked stealthily to slowly, but surely, take over the city and make it his own. One day, the mayor vanished. The police were sure that it was a case of murder, but with no body to show for it and no evidence that anything had happened to the mayor at all, they were hampered in their investigation. X infiltrated the city's government, taking it over bit by bit like so much liquid poison. Soon, a new mayor was elected; but this new mayor was little more than a figurehead, a puppet who's strings were pulled by the mysterious Mr X. The police chief was enraged by this new development. He vowed to clean up the streets and get rid of the puppet mayor, but before he could do so, he also disappeared without trace. His ambitious deputy took over, but he lacked the social consience of his predecessor, and so when he was approached by emissaries of Mr X, offering a considerable bribe in order to turn a blind eye to the X syndicate's efforts to have total control of the city, he agreed.
Criminal elements swarmed out to reclaim the streets. Gangs roamed the streets, looting the shops in broad daylight, and bomb-wielding bikers made the roads deadly to travel at night. Cars were stolen, with freeloading thugs joyriding them thru the city and then setting them ablaze as the sun rose, tainting the sunrise with the flames and smoke from the burning cars. Any workplace that remained open had to pay X syndicate for protection, otherwise the owner of the business could arrive one morning to find that his livelihood had been looted and burned to the ground. Chaos reigned in the city, and no-one was safe. The police force were over worked and over stretched as they fought a losing battle to control the streets. All their efforts came to nothing though; any of the thugs who were arrested and who ended up in court were aquitted; the judge was also in the pay of Mr X and the jury members were either members of the syndicate, or just too frightened to make a stand. People who tried to do just that soon found that their family members paid the price; murders, rapes and kidnappings were rife.
One such kidnapping was of a boy named James. He worked at the courthouse and the day before his disappearance, he'd told his sister that there was something going on there that he had to investigate. He was suspicious of the way that papers were falsified, and that known criminals and gang members were being aquitted for terrible crimes, and even being paid compensation out of the city coffers. James' sister worked for the police, so he planned for them to work together to uncover the wrongdoing. The next day however, his apartment was ransacked and all trace of James had gone. There was nothing left in the apartment, save a photograph of James hanging from a wall in chains, which indicated that this was a kidnapping rather than a murder. The police chief refused to investigate, citing lack of money and threatening to disclipline any police officers who acted without his permission. Because of this order, several police officers quit the force.
Who are you in this story of a troubled city, trapped in the iron fist of the evil X syndicate, led by the mysterious Mr X? Perhaps you're a regular person who lived their normal life in the city before all the turmoil started, and you want peace to be restored. Maybe you're a member of the police force, who quit when one of their own was in trouble and the corrupt police chief refused to help. You could even be one of the thugs, trained fighters or assassins who work for the syndicate, and who revel in what they do and wish for the status quo to continue. Whoever you are, you have your own part to play on the ... Streets Of Rage.
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quote: 1. Leigh is never as strong with the force as Luke; 4-6 and in the books.
quote: 2. It was never explained who was anakin's father.
quote: 3. In 4-6 and again in 3, the dead are able to communicate with the living.
quote: They are what allow people to exert control over the Force's energy field.
quote: I just don't see why it's such a deal-breaker for people.
quote: To be "strong" in the force requires that the biological be strong. Faith is not enough...you must also have ability.
quote: If there was a payoff later on in the story, at least I could understand it. However it never came back into the storyline at all later for a big payoff. But it was haphazardly thrown in, almost like a point of exposition for the audience.
quote: Regardless of Lucas' reasons though, it was a bad idea to invent midichlorians. Heck, even episodes 5 and 6 backed away from the actual mysticist aspect of the force, maybe to "not create controversy" I dunno
quote: ...Of course there not being any real sets to speak of means everything is computer graphics, and making things dirty with computers is difficult, so that's another reason too.
quote: The ship in Prometheus was a top of the line corporate yacht type of dealie, no wonder it looks slick.
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27 Jun 2012 6:54 PM #1
EXTJS 4.1 Model idProperty issue
I have upgraded from 4.0.7 to 4.1 RC2 and my treepanel failed to load. The reason being, I am using default idProperty i.e. id which has conversion field in my model. But id field is not getting set. Seeing few posts I configured my idProperty to some other value in my Model. Even though I set different value for idProperty the default value is seen in firebug. Hence id and parentsId is always undefined.
This issue is already posted in
I wanted to know whether there is any workaround or this issue will be fixed.
28 Jun 2012 6:08 AM #2
You shouldn't change idProperty for treeStore, cause it will rewrite a new model with id,parent,children blabla for the store, if you change idProperty to others, it will lose to find it.
I suggest you use default id, parentId fields in your model.
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I am using default idProperty for which I have a convert field.
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This was getting populated in 4.0.7, but in 4.1.1 RC2 the 'id' field is not present when seen in firebug. Hence the id and subsequently the parentId for child nodes are 'undefined'.


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My tent has a rainfly, but I'm wondering if I need to carry a tarp for the extra rain protection. I don't want to pack a wet tent because that would damage the fabric, but I don't know if that is worth the extra weight of a tarp.
You do not need a tarp in addition to the rainfly of your tent (that's what the rainfly is for).
While it's always nicer to pack up a dry tent instead of a wet one, as long as you air dry the tent when you get home you'll have no problems with damaging the rainfly. If you do not dry your tent at home, it will mildew and smell really, really bad.
I generally set up a wet tent in a garage/basement and let it dry for 24-48 hours, or alternatively hang it up to dry.
I don't take a tarp to protect my tent, I take it to create another dry area outside - typically for cooking and eating. It can also create shade for cooking, eating, and just lounging around. (On a rainy day I'll lounge around in the tent if anywhere, but on a nice day there are lots of options.)
Packing a wet tent won't damage it, but if your tent bag is snug you may find it difficult. Storing a wet tent for weeks or more might damage it. Your tent will get wet even if it doesn't rain, because of dew for example. So go ahead and bring a tarp, but not to put over your tent.
I don't take a tent, I just take a tarp. Easier to pitch (if you have trees)
In 30 years of experience (4-6 weeks per year) I've only once gotten actually wet doing this. Old tarp. Heavy rain.
I pack the tarp last thing, to give it maximum drying time. If it's dry it goes in my pack. If wet, it gets rolled up in my foam pad. In the evening the tarp alone is set up as soon as my camp chores are done. It's generally dry by bed time.
I've also found that the ground under it is usually dry enough by then that my sleeping bag won't wick water. I'll spread my poncho first if the ground is really wet, then my foam pad, then the sleeping bag.
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Hundreds of cyclists dressed as Santa Clause make their way around Rome's famous landmarks in a Guinness World Record bid to the delight of Christmas shoppers.
More than 300 cyclists gathered in Rome on Sunday (December 16) dressed up in Father Christmas costumes to raise money for children's charities and to make a Guinness World Record attempt.
Word spread quickly through the cycling community on social media, and hundreds gathered in Rome's Circus Maximus before setting off on their route around the city's famous landmarks.
"This demonstration taking place close to Christmas is our idea to collect funds for Peter Pan/Onus (children cancer charities). All riding bicycles dressed up as Father Christmas we want to give some joy and to raise people's awareness about using bicycles in Rome," said dedicated cyclist Claudio Vetorella.
Many people decided to join in and help raise funds for charities dedicated to helping sick children. And the balmy weather certainly ensured a good turnout.
"Obviously it's a way to enjoy ourselves with our friends, to celebrate Christmas and also to raise funds for Bambino Gesu (Children's Hospital)," said a smiling Vanessa Buzancha.
Christmas shoppers with their children enjoyed the riding spectacle as they watched the group riding around Piazza Venezia, past the huge Christmas Tree and the Spanish Steps.
"We want to give a message to the whole city that riding bicycles is possible, and sustainable for everyone, both the cyclists and the car drivers if they have more of a sense of civic duty," said fellow cyclist Mariana Rossi.
The Italian capital, famous for regular traffic congestion and extraordinarily good weather, has massive air pollution problems. Although city officials continuously work on programs for more sustainable transportation, including electric buses and car and bike sharing schemes, austerity measures have hit efforts to improve environmentally-friendly systems.
Riding up the main street towards the Vatican where crowds had gathered to celebrate the Angelus with Pope Benedict the Santa cyclists weren't sure if they'd managed a new World Record or not, but they were having a great time in any case and wanted to share their good spirits with everyone by wishing everyone 'A very Happy Christmas!


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Edyth May Sliffe, a high school teacher of mathematics at Emery High School in Emeryville, California, made this bequest to the Mathematical Association of America for the purpose of giving awards to high school mathematics teachers whose teams have done well on the AMC 12. Sliffe was motivated to make this bequest because, while her students had always done very well on the AMC 12 and received various honors, she as a teacher had never received any recognition. She always felt that such teachers should receive some awards.
Read more about the life and work of Edyth May Sliffe
Award recipients are selected from nominations received from the three students of each of the 60 highest scoring teams on the AMC 12. These students were asked to recommend a teacher who in their opinion was most responsible for his or her success on the AMC 12.
In addition to a cash prize, the award winning teachers receive: a letter of congratulations from the President of the MAA; a certificate signed by the President of the MAA, Chair of the Committee on the AMC 12, and the Director of the American Mathematics Competitions; and a free one-year membership in the MAA. Whenever possible these awards are presented to the winners during an award ceremony arranged by their school administrators.
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The Obama fiscal commission's draft report suggested that federal spending be reduced from 25.1% of GDP today to 22% by 2020, and lower after that. That's a reasonable goal for a centrist kind of commission, but let's remember that spending was just 18.2% in President Clinton's last two fiscal years, 2000 and 2001.
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Obama's Fiscal Commission
The co-chairs of President Obama's National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform released a draft report yesterday on how to reduce federal budget deficits.
Downsizing the Department of Defense
More and more figures on the right — especially some darlings of the all-important tea party movement — are coming forward to utter a conservative heresy: that the Pentagon budget cow perhaps should not be so sacred after all.
Government Cheese
Self-anointed elites have been relentless in prodding government planners to apply their enlightened solutions for the purported benefit of the ignorant masses. As a result, the federal government has become a Super Nanny monitoring and guiding the intimate activities of the nation's 300 million inhabitants. However, the government is not altruistic and does not have the solutions for how people should live their lives.
Cutting Spending to 2008 Levels
Following last week's electoral victory, the House Republican leadership has been talking up its pre-election pledge to return federal spending to 2008 levels. As I've previously discussed, the Republicans are only talking about non-security, discretionary spending. This category of spending represents a relatively small portion of the overall federal budget, and would only shave about $100 billion off of what the president wants to spend.
Overpaid Feds: Some Market Evidence
In a story titled, "Federal government upping pay, seniority to lure skilled workers from private sector," the Washington Business Journal notes:
WaPo's Fiscal Truths
A Washington Post editorial today discusses the National Academy of Sciences "Fiscal Future" study. The NAS report modeled four possible tax and spending paths for the nation over the next 70 years. I was one of the NAS report's co-authors.
Will the GOP Embrace GOP Cuts?
The other day I mentioned that numerous groups have released spending cut proposals that will be useful for the GOP in figuring out where to cut spending. Another source for the new House Republican majority to utilize is a plan that was released in May by their own members in the conservative House Republican Study Committee.
Republican Agenda: Privatization
In coming months, new Republican members of Congress will be looking for ways to cut the budget deficit and also to increase economic growth. One way to do both is to privatize government assets, such as the U.S. Postal Service, Amtrak, and the air traffic control system.
What Spending Should the GOP Cut?
Congratulations to the wave of Republicans who successfully ran on promises to tackle rising government debt and cut the hugely bloated federal budget. On the campaign trail, most candidates were not very specific about how they would cut the budget, but when they come to Washington they will be looking for good reform targets.


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John L. Lewis
"I have pleaded your case from the pulpit and from the public platform--not in the quavering tones of a feeble mendicant asking alms, but in the thundering voice of the captain of a mighty host, demanding the rights to which free men are entitled."
John L. Lewis was president of the UMWA from 1920-1960. He was a giant among American leaders in the first half of the twentieth century, regularly advising presidents and challenging America's corporate leaders. His work to organize the country's industrial workers through the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) in the 1930s helped raise living standards for millions of American families. In the first year of the CIO, nearly four million workers joined labor organizations and wages were raised by over a billion dollars. Lewis sent hundreds of UMWA organizers to help create some of the nation's leading labor unions, including the United Steelworkers of America (USWA), the United Auto Workers (UAW), the Communication Workers of America (CWA) and many other important labor organizations that continue to speak in behalf of America's workers.
Perhaps Lewis' greatest legacy was the creation of the UMWA Welfare and Retirement Fund in a contract with the federal government, signed in the White House with President Truman in attendance. The UMWA Fund would change permanently health care delivery in the coal fields of the nation. The UMWA Fund built eight hospitals in Appalachia and established numerous clinics. In 1964, Lewis was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian decoration, by President Lyndon Johnson. He remained Chairman of the UMWA Fund until his death in 1969.
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Hee hee, there aint a chance in the klondike teddy drafts montee' he would draft teo's imaginary girlfriend, first.
Funny post ....and spot on!
I don't see TT drafting Ball in the first. He's projected as a 2nd/3rd round pick. His hands/blocking on 3rd downs would need work.
Other players on the board with more value, IMO.
Not much at the top of this draft. Geno Atkins to Philly at 4? Wow...that would be a meteoric rise for that kid.Hide replies
Geno Smith...Geno Atkins at QB would be kinda funny though.
Montee Ball will be drafted by a team that actually uses running backs as playmakers - not as the hired help.
I would love to see Montee become a Packer. A second round choice though. Third would be better.
This team seems like it has a bunch of holes compared to the 49ers.
we all know tt is going to draft the best available. i hope that player is a true 3-4 d-lineman, an outside guy. one of those 6-6ish guys, long arms, sets an edge, etc.... from all my readings recently, that really seems to be a true need. it sounds as if we do not have anyone like that on our d-line...Hide replies
Remember this name... Margus Hunt - Southern Methodist - rSr - 6'7" 280 lbs.
Would be nice to have a Calais Campbell/Aaron Smith 3-4 end.
Hard to find those types.
no way no how...id love gb draft him in round 3 or 4 though
IOW: Will Russ Ball sign Montee Ball?Hide replies
It would take a lot of balls to pick Montee in the 1st.
If the Packer Front Office has repealed its nepotism policy, then Russ is good to go....
would like to see the pack for once draft someone so mean that he needs to be rolled onto the field in a cage.Hide replies
But I bet he has to be smart too?
Because I remember posters here losing their sh*t when Johnny Jolly headbutted a guy for a penalty.
There is going to be a tradeoff with guys like that, even if you want to pretend right now that there isn't.
Like DonkeyKong Suh? I'll pass on that....
My bet is on a who-ever TT believes will most improve the team. (Not BPA, not biggest need) The guy who most improves the team.
Personally, I think a big d-lineman (not a finesse type guy) would make the most impact. Some guy that draws double-teams on the edge. Remember, CM3 was most effective when Cullen Jenkins was disrupting the right side. To be honest, TT hasn't successfully replaced him yet.Hide replies
Actually, he has, but he hasn't replaced Nick Collins yet, which has left a far larger void.
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You can never replace a Cullen Jenkins.
You can only hope you acquire 3-4 guys who combined make as many big plays in a Super Bowl as he did.
BMS - as usual spot on.
I think you're overestimating just how effective Cullen Jenkins was. Look at how the defense played in 2010 while he was out. They didn't miss a beat. Could they have used him in the DL rotation in the 2011 season? Certainly, but it's not as though he was anything special, the drop off was due to the loss of Collins, and not having a full rotation on the DL, not specifically the loss of the "great" Cullen Jenkins
Look at the defensive front since Jenkins left,i dont think he overrated Jenkins at all.Jenkins is proof you dont need to spend a real high pick to get results,You need someone who is a football player,who is tough,has a desire and a non stop motor to get it done
I am, and I think the defensive line was pretty solid this year. I think the issue is more with everyone after them. One soft corner that doesn't like to tackle, they had to use two safeties to try and fill one spot, and Hawk was the best ILB. Sure having Bishop back will help, but I really think they need more playmakers at S and LB. As for the line, there isn't one stud that has the presence Jenkins had, but they seem to be accomplishing it with a group effort. Matthews sack totals were up this year, and they ranked 4th in sacks as a team. The bottom line is they are getting the job done. I certainly wouldn't be upset if they were able to draft someone that can play like Jenkins did in 2010, but I don't know that it is a requirement to them playing successful defense.
As for run defense, the DL has been pretty good about being stout up front and taking on multiple blocks and preventing linemen from getting to the 2nd level. Now they need people behind them that can fill those holes and make some tackles around the line of scrimmage. They don't have a S that is playing to that level, and they need someone else other than Bishop. What happens if he has a setback with his injury or gets hurt again? The bottom line, they need at least one more playmaker back there more than a CJ clone.
Disagree with both of you, this D-line has been nowhere near as dominant since Jenkin's signed with Philly--Wilson, Neal, whoever--against the better opponents they've not had the success Jenkins did in '09 and '10. Collins is truly missed in secondary, any success GB thought they had with Tramon "Chicken" Williams has been sorely misplaced--Williams is a shadow of his '10 season form--so they've actually lost more than just Collins in secondary.
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How do you show, that for every bound $\epsilon$, there is a non-zero probability that the motion is bounded on a finite interval. i.e. $$\mathbb{P} (\sup_{t\in[0,1]} |B(t)| < \epsilon) > 0$$
I tried using the reflection principle, I can show that if B* is the motion reflected on the hitting time with the bound, $\tau$, then I think that $$P(\sup_{t\in[0,1]} |B(t)| > \epsilon) = P(|B(1)| > \epsilon) + P(|B*(1)| > \epsilon) - P(\tau < 1, |B(1)-B(\tau)| > 2\epsilon)$$ However, I have no idea how to bound the third term (in a useful way, which would show that this probability is non-one)


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Only the best for the best.
Within the walls of Assos' design facilities, the latest fabrics, fits, and design details are refined over and over again. This level of dedication derives from the Swiss apparel manufacturer priding itself on continuously being at the top of its class, tirelessly working to build the most advanced cycling apparel in the world. The newly released Competitive Cyclist SS Jersey Equipe embodies this spirit to the very last stitch, representing Assos' new short sleeve jersey design that's been finished off with an exclusive Competitive Cyclist colorway.
The bulk of the Competitive Cyclist SS Jersey Equipe was constructed from the new Assos Textile Lab Development - Type 151 fabric. This innovative material was designed with body temperature regulation in mind, as its composition works to transfer moisture at varying rates. When your body is hot, and your perspiration levels are high, the material reacts by accelerating moisture transfer from your skin to the fabric's quick-drying surface. Inversely, when your body cools down, the opposite effect results, where the evaporation process slows down, using body moisture as a means of retaining warmth. For additional body temperature control and increased moisture wicking, the SS Equipe's underarm panels have been constructed with Assos' highly elastic, lightweight mesh. The placement of this material provides you with both a free range of motion and enhanced breathability.
In terms of fit, the Competitive Cyclist jersey is situated between the SS.Uno_s7 and SS.Mille. This translates to a contoured fit that isn't too loose or too tight, complementing most body types and those who prefer a smoothly-stretching, supportive top over a compressive, race-cut jersey. Of course, this jersey, like all Assos jerseys, has been designed to accommodate the body within the cycling position. Accordingly, you'll find that the fit feels tight and oddly contoured while standing. However, the moment that you stretch to the hoods or get into the drops, you'll feel that signature Assos 'click,' and your ride will be guaranteed to be absent of any bunching, chafing, or pinching.
With two different fabrics, and twenty-four parts and components, comprising the Competitive Cyclist jersey, you're able to ride assured that no detail was overlooked during the design process. Examples of this become apparent when looking at the small, but necessary, features that are built into the jersey. In addition to the three lower back panel pockets, a zippered 'safety pocket' was sewn onto the right rear pocket, allowing you to stash your keys and cash, as well as to route your headphone wires through the inside of the jersey. Other finishing touches include rear reflective visibility stripes, a covered, full-front zipper, and an elastic/silicone hem at the rear.
The Assos Competitive Cyclist SS Jersey Equipe is available in six sizes from Small to TIR (which translates to XXX-Large) and in the Competitive Cyclist Black colorway.
Tech Specs
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Size chart
|Leg & Knee Warmers
|4ft 11in - 5ft 2in
(150 - 159cm)
|5ft 3in - 5ft 6in
(160 - 169cm)
|5ft 7in - 5ft 10in
(170 - 179cm)
|5ft 11in - 6ft 1in
(180 - 185cm)
|6ft 1in - 6ft 3in
(186 - 190cm)
|6ft 3in - 6ft 5in+
(191 - 195cm+)
|XLG but wider
|Arm Warmers
|46.5+ in
- How to Measure:
- For best results, take measurements over your underwear.
- Chest:
- Measure around the widest part of your chest.
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just didn't fit
- Familiarity: I returned this product before using it
- Fit: Runs small
- Size Bought: Medium
Jersey looks great and I had high hopes but I just couldn't get comfortable in it. I went with a Medium according to the sizing chart and it was too tight in the chest and restrictive in the arms - almost like there wasn't enough stretch in the material (like a cheap 100% polyester jersey). I tried on a friend's large and it was too lose in areas. frustrating. I have a pretty average build I would think too (5'10", 155#, 31" waist).
My rating of 3 stars is because I was forced to leave a rating and that was listed as "Adequate for the job" and that seemed neutral enough.
Wonderful Jersey When The Fit Is Right
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: Runs small
For the record I'm 5'10" and 175 lbs in the summer , 180ish in the winter. So let's say I'm 175 lbs. Definitely not skinny , not chunky either. Regular built , good physical shape. Assos NeoPro S7 Medium and PI PRO in size L
I've tried the jersey in size L and it was uncomfortably tight across the chest. Sent it back, ordered the XL instead and I must admit this is a true gem of a jersey. The fit is contoured, without any bulk and excessive material but not excessively compressive super race cut either. The fit across the shoulders is perfect . Allow me to quote the description :
"In terms of fit, the Competitive Cyclist jersey is situated between the SS.Uno_s7 and SS.Mille. This translates to a contoured fit that isn't too loose or too tight, complementing most body types and those who prefer a smoothly-stretching, supportive top over a compressive, race-cut jersey. "
I also have to mention that the length of the jersey is spot on, not too short but not hanging long either.
I usually ride between 20 and 40 miles and I can see doing a century in this bad boy. excellent ventilation, comfort and moisture control
In terms of temperature range , I would recommend the jersey anywhere between 70 and 85F . Below 70 it would still be fine maybe with arm warmers when chilly. Over 85 I could stick with something a little more lightweight : Rapha Aero Pro ( size L ) , Couple Pearl Izumi Pro limited edition jerseys in size L and a couple of vintage 2008 PI Octane Pro Made in Italy is size M !!! I hope this will help finding the right fit.
Runs very small.
As with others, I find that Assos jerseys are all over the map on fit. My long sleeve jerseys, M fits great. Short sleeve version of same jersey was short—barely covering the bib. But I could live with it because it fit well everywhere else.
Not so with the Assos Competitive Cyclist SS Jersey Equipe. I should have returned it, but I thought maybe I could get used to it. Very disappointed. It's too tight in the chest AND arms.
Also the materiel is not what I expect from Assos. This just seems like a standard everyday jersey with the Assos name on it. Not the same quality as my other Assos jerseys, and at this price, it SHOULD be.
The material shines when the fit is right. I've tried it in size L and was too tight , moved up to XL and it's a different jersey . 5'10'' 175lbs
Cheesy / No Value for the Money
- Familiarity: I returned this product before using it
I purchased this jersey and returned it twice. It rips just taking it out of the package. I'm sure this is a great brand, but I've never ripped anything just trying to take it out of the package. I never got to use it and tied up over $200. Not recommended.
Not supposed to use scissors LOL . Not a fair review at all.
wrong size...runs extremelly small
- Familiarity: I returned this product before using it
When I received it I realized they run extremely small. The X-large size roughly reached little bellow my belly button!!!
Very disappointed...
It will be returned.
It's all about the fit.
- Familiarity: I returned this product before using it
I've owned a bunch of Assos stuff through the years and quality is never an issue; however, fit is. I find their sizing frustratingly inconsistent. I own both the SS.7 and the Mille. I am 6'1", 185lbs, 41" chest. In the former I wear a XL(barely), while in the latter the XL was too large and I had to go down to a Large. I was advised to go XL on this model, but unfortunately found it uncomfortably snug across the chest and shoulders. If I go XXL it will likely be too long in the torso; hence, it is going back. Has to be perfect for this price. Too bad, as quality and aesthetics are great.
I'm 6' tall, 215 lbs. with a 48" chest. Is the tir size a reasonable option for me? If not, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Might have to get just on Drzipgrip rec
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
I love assos stuff. Mainly b/c it lasts forever. I'm tired of buying jersey/bibs that last 1 season. What a waste. I have assos stuff that will never die. Glad to know this is not the ultra race fit.
What cycling jersey is this based off? The...
What cycling jersey is this based off? The ss.Mangussta?
" situated between the SS.Uno_s7 and SS.Mille " - Would consider this as a great daily jersey, perfect fit, even for my 6'1" frame; still has a little room to move - or a pizza pie or two to hide :)
Awesome :)
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Best jersey - period. And sporting Competitive Cyclist goodies out on the road - it's surprising how many riders give a call out and comment on Competitive and how awesome their store is - well done :) I bought two :) Sweet zipper to secure all your goodies safely.
LIves Up to the Claims
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Ok I have to admit, I have purchased a wide array of cycling jerseys from various manufacturers to accommodate varying outside temperatures I cycle in. I have spent hundreds of dollars to achieve this. Then comes the Assos Competitive Cyclist SS Jersey Equipe. I had been looking at it because of the claims of temperature control in varying outside ambient temperatures and moisture management control which keeps you warm when outside temperatures are cool and cool when it is hot out. It seemed to good to be true but I tested it and it actually works. During the summer and now in the fall in Maine I have cycled in the high 50's right into the high 80's and this jersey was comfortable throughout the temperature range. I am so impressed I am mothballing most of my other jerseys except the very best ones. Going forward I plan to add more Assos clothing to my cycling wardrobe. Yes their prodcuts are considerably more expensive but if you only need to buy one versus many to cover the temperature ranges from the 50's to the 80's it's actually a bargain. I typically wear a medium but the size chart indicated that I choose a small. I was a little concerned but the fit is really good forming and snug and is important for temperature and moisture regulation.
In summary:
Body temperature regulation works. Check
- Transfers moisture at varying temperature rates. Check
- Uses body moisture as a means of retaining warmth and cooling. Check.
- Great range of motion and enhanced breathability. Check
To the point[s]: incisive, broad, 'objective'. Thanks a bazillion.
Appreciate the review. BTW, you went with a size small. I am leaning between S and M. I am 5'8" and weigh 136 lbs. May I ask what size you are? Thanks.


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Stuart Little is no ordinary mouse. Born to a family of humans, he lives in New York City with his parents, his older brother George, and Snowbell the cat. Though he's shy and thoughtful, he's also a true lover of adventure.
Stuart's greatest adventure comes when his best friend, a beautiful little bird named Margalo, disappears from her nest. Determined to track her down, Stuart ventures away from home for the very first time in his life. He finds adventure aplenty. But will he find his friend?
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E. B. White, the author of such beloved classics as Charlotte's Web, Stuart Little, and The Trumpet of the Swan, was born in Mount Vernon, New York. He graduated from Cornell University in 1921 and, five or six years later, joined the staff of The New Yorker magazine, then in its infancy. He died on October 1, 1985, and was survived by his son and three grandchildren.
Mr. White's essays have appeared in Harper's magazine, and some of his other books are: One Man's Meat, The Second Tree from the Corner, Letters of E. B. White, Essays of E. B. White, and Poems and Sketches of E. B. White. He won countless awards, including the 1971 National Medal for Literature and the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, which commended him for making a "substantial and lasting contribution to literature for children."
During his lifetime, many young readers asked Mr. White if his stories were true. In a letter written to be sent to his fans, he answered, "No, they are imaginary tales . . . But real life is only one kind of life there is also the life of the imagination."
Garth Williams's classic illustrations for the Little House books caused Laura to remark that she "and her folks live again in these pictures." Garth Williams also illustrated Charlotte's Web, Stuart Little, and almost one hundred other books.


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"I love Delaney"
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Man that girl is really a Delaney.
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A book nerd, a dancer, a writer, someone with great style, someone that is the start of many crushes, has great friends, has great taste in music, is extremely pretty, is breathtaking, is humourous, lives in a small town, and is all around brilliant.
You are in all ways a Delaney.
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Delaney = the sex
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I can't believe it! You act just like a Delaney!
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I found Rakinishu's blade at an event in act II, does it have any purpose, or is it just a sort of Easter egg / in joke?
It is used for an achievement and in the other hand it is Easter egg.
Rakanishu's blade is a easter egg from diablo 2 monster Rakanishu.
Bashiok is a monster created after an blizzard employee Bashiok.
There is no known use of it yet, other than earning the Bashinishu achievement.
For this achievement, simply hit Bashiok with Rakinishu's Blade.
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On Feb. 4, I went to the Henry Ford Museum to play with the Lego exhibit with my family.
While we were there we sat on a bus. It was the bus that Rosa Park's sat on. The bus is famous because she said she would not get up from her seat to sit in a different seat. That changed things.
Her skin was different so she was sitting in the wrong seat. When she didn't get up, the police came and took her off the bus. She was put in jail. All the other people with different colored skin didn't want to sit on the bus. That is called a boycott.
I was happy that when I sat on the bus, I didn't have to worry about were to sit, unless people were already sitting there. I noticed that other people with different colored skin didn't have to worry about where they should sit. I am happy that Rosa Parks was brave and that the rules about where to sit on buses were changed.
NICOLE TRIERWEILER is 6 years old and loves her pet bunny rabbit named Snowflake. Since attending the Ionia County Peace Community's community supper honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., she has been fascinated by civil rights figures, and speaking out when she sees something wrong.


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I get the following message during install Quantum GIS 1.8.0-Lisboa on Windows 7:
I tried doing the install as administrator with the same result. The install finishes after the 'ok' button is clicked and QGIS seems to be functioning after the install.
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Maps $g$ maps $\left\{1,2,3,4,5\right\}$ onto $\left\{11,12,13,14\right\}$ and $g(1)\neq g(2)$. How many g are there.
My answer: I transformed the question to a easy-understand way and find out the solution. Consider there are five children and four seats. Two of them are willing sitting together but only two of them never seat together.
$$\left(\begin{pmatrix} 5 \\ 2 \end{pmatrix}-1\right)*4!=456$$
However the answer is 216. I don't know what's wrong.
Could you please help me find out what's wrong or give a right way to solve the problem?


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A while back I wrote a column in response to a news report that claimed, "BMW drivers are the biggest jerks." It seems researchers supposedly determined that drivers who display aggressive behavior behind the wheel are most often cruising down the street in the brand of vehicle that epitomizes the genius of German engineering.
In my column I offered a different take, explaining that if someone is driving an incredibly responsive, high-performance car, his or her behavior may appear to be aggressive to someone who is, for example, driving a 1995 Dodge minivan with bad shocks and a leaky head gasket, but it is really not "aggressive" when the car is simply doing what it is quite capable of doing safely. I also pointed out that the research project's results may have been skewed by envy. After all, there are countless people who would love to own a BMW but are not quite in the position to afford one, and some of these people develop a strong envy towards those who do own "The Ultimate Driving Machine." I suspect these people would be quick to offer unfair and jealous criticism of BMW drivers to the researchers.
So imagine my surprise a couple weeks later when I received an email from the president of BMW of Watertown, Chris Janazzo, with the subject line: "Do you want to be a JERK?"
Usually the emails I receive from readers don't ask questions. They instead make definitive statements, such as, "You are such a jerk!" or, "Only a jerk would write what you wrote."
When I read the body of Chris' email, it turns out he was asking me to conduct a research project of my own. He offered to let me test drive a BMW for an entire day and determine whether the car makes a person a jerk, or if the person was already a jerk before he got behind the wheel. Chris is a brave man, since he had never met me and so had no idea of my particular J.Q., or Jerk Quotient. J.Q. is similar to other methods of rating people, such as I.Q., which describes one's basic intelligence, or D.Q., which describes how often one is compelled to stop for ice cream.
So we set up my test drive for a Saturday in early November, which turned out to be a crisp, sunny fall day, perfect for cruising around the hills of Litchfield County. When I arrived at the dealership I expected to be given the keys to a nice typical BMW, but no, they put me behind the wheel of one of the most expensive cars on the lot, a brand new 640i Gran Coupe in absolutely pristine condition. It was so gorgeous I couldn't bring myself to tell them that I had promised a friend that later in the day I would pick up a half-dozen second graders after a birthday party. I was reasonably sure most of the sticky food would be cleaned off the kids by the time I picked them up, although after two hours of over-eating and excitement, I wasn't sure about the kids' N.Q. (Nausea Quotient).
The vehicle I test drove costs approximately $39,000 — $39,000, that is, more than what I paid for my first house. Granted, it was a small house and that was three decades ago, but wow! After five minutes on the road, however, I was convinced the car was worth every penny. What a remarkable machine.
A number of car manufacturers offer luxury vehicles, while other manufacturers offer high-performance vehicles. BMW prides itself on offering both features, and the 640i has an abundance of luxury and performance. It was the most comfortable car I ever sat in. The leather seats were form-fitting and all the controls were in easy view and reach. It felt as if a team of German engineers designed the cockpit just for me. Regarding performance, well, let's just say the word "cockpit" is appropriate because I now have an idea what it must feel like to pilot an F-16. I'm not exactly sure what "315-horsepower twin turbo" means, but the way the car accelerated, I wouldn't be surprised if a couple of Pratt & Whitney jet engines were under the hood.
At this point let me assure everyone that I did my best to obey all the posted speed limits. But it wasn't easy. If the car had wings I would not have cruised through Litchfield County, I would've cruised OVER Litchfield Country.
During the time I drove the BMW, I'm pretty sure my behavior was not jerk-like. At least I didn't notice any motorists flashing me the "We're number one" hand gesture. The car did not encourage me to be a jerk, it simply encouraged me to smile from ear to ear all day long — except when the G-forces prevented my face from smiling. (No, just kidding! I didn't accelerate THAT fast.)
The following Monday, when I regaled my jealous co-workers with the story of my excellent adventure, one guy asked me if I received any speeding tickets. I said no. He then asked me how many times I went up on two wheels while taking a sharp turn at 85 mph. I said none. He shook his head in disappointment and exclaimed, "You mean you drove that awesome high-performance vehicle like an old lady?! Oh, you're such a jerk."
So there you have it. When it comes to BMWs, I am, in fact, a jerk. But I'd do it again in a heartbeat.
Bill Dunn is a freelance writer who resides in Torrington. He can be reached at email@example.com.
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I have never really understood how the lo hand works. I understand that you have to have a qualifying lo hand but what does it take to qualify? Is it the best low hand or the worst?
Omaha Hi-Lo is also referred to as Omaha Eight-or-better. The 8 is the important bit - it means that only hands where all five cards are <= 8 can play as the low.
The nut (best) low hand is The Wheel. This is
The highest card in the hand counts 'first'. By that I mean that a hand such as
Edit: I forgot to mention; a low hand can only have one card of each rank. A hand such as
In high/low variants, the pot is split between the highest and lowest ranked hands. If there is a tie for one or the other, those tying hands must split that half of the pot - e.g. with one winning high hand and two winning lows, the lows each get 25% of the pot, and the high gets 50%.
In split pot games, the low hand generally has a qualifier (8 or better). This means that the low hand has to be at least as low as the qualifier. For 8 or better, the hand must be 5 different ranked cards less than or equal to 8. In Omaha, the 5 cards can comprise a straight or flush and still count as a low - this is in contrast to games such as 2-7 (deuce to seven).
As with the high hand in Omaha, the low hand must include 2 cards from the player's hand and 3 from the board.
When there are more than 3 low cards on the board, "live" cards are often read out to clarify the winner. For example, if one player has A2JQ in their hand, and another has A3TK, and the board is 25679, the player with A3TK has a "live 3", and wins the hand (6532A, vs. the other player's 7652A)
In Omaha Hi-Lo, the best hand (the Hi) takes half the pot, and the worst hand (the Lo) takes half the pot (assuming that there is a qualifying lo).
A qualifying hand is one that is 8-high or worse (if you cannot make a 5-card hand that is no better than 8 high, you cannot win the lo; in case of no qualifying lo, the high wins the entire pot).
A split game is a game in which the pot is split between the best High hand and the BEST low hand. High hand is as we all know (according to the regular hand ranking).
Low hand is considered 5 cards 8 or lower (including the Ace) with no pairs. Flushes and straights are not counted. The best low hand is A,2,3,4,5 and the worse low hand is 4,5,6,7,8.
I find a very nice explanation about it. you can find it here
The best low is the one with the five lowest UNPAIRED cards. That is A, 2, 2, 3, 4 would not qualify because the twos are paired. But A, 2,3,4,5 would qualify, because they are five different low cards. The fact that they make a straight doesn't count against it (and the straight could win high). The best low hands are the ones like these that can also win high, because the best high hand and the best low hand split the pot (unless the same hand wins both high and low, and takes the whole pot).
Low hands are defined by the highest card, which must not be higher than an 8 (to qualify). The "8" hands are the worst low hands, and A2348 is worse than 34567. Likewise, all 7 hands are worse than all 6 hands. If there is a "tie" between two players for the top card, then compare the second card in each hand, then the third card, etc. The first player with a lower card at any level wins. Only if the five cards are all equal do they tie.
Paradoxically, it's better to go for low than high, because it's quite possible to have to equal high hands that "quarter" (divide twice) the high end of the pot, but it's rare that there will be two exact lows. Plus the fact that low straights sometimes win high but high hands almost never win low.


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Hello John,
that is no Problem. Where can i upload it?
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Sven, Great! As Riefa says, use a free hosting site such as http://www.zshare.net (no registration needed) or one of the others suggested. Preferably pack the files together in a zip ar rar archive. Or you can email them - the address is on my web page at http://www.johnhpanos.com/ .
Sven kindly emailed me the individual Canon 8-15mm fisheye RAW images (8mm on 5DII - 4 around from a pole) with permission to share them. I've uploaded a zip archive (96MB) at http://www.zshare.net/download/932872116dda8631/ .
I got mine today. It is this kind of lens that you start loving from the first moment you hold it in your hands. Btw, I wouldn't care about a zoom blocker on the R1.
Hi John,
Thx a lot to you and to Sven to share this information. I know a lot of people are waiting for nearly a year for this infos. Though I am a Nikonian, I am interested as well.
If there is somebody in NL who has this lens in his hands, I'd like to ask him to contact me to work out the settings for NN. May be we can meet an afternoon to work it out for the NN Panohead System from R1/R10 to M1. I feel there are a lot of Canon Friends having been waiting for this lens a long time. They want to go out shooting as quick as possible. "With a good database of settings".
Thx in advance,
Just send an IM.
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Quick reply: Maybe I missed it.. but what pole manufacturer and NN rig were you using ??
Downloaded image set of 4 images (landscape fisheye)
Images 5616 x 3744 21 Mp all f/8 1/1000 ISO 200
Opened set of 4 in Photoshop Adobe Camera Raw made global adjustments
Lens Vignetting Amount = +100 Midpoint +2
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Align CP's = 28 Distances Max 3.05198 Min 0.114911 50% CP's under 1.0
Used Mask to remove a few 'moving people' I did not remove nadir showing the photographer + very tall pole.
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The Pictures are taken without any NN Rig on an Ambient Pole (http://www.ambient.de/produkte/tonan...tandard_e.html) in 6 meters. I have only adjust a little bit the Counterweight of the Camera. I think the best Solution on Pole with 8mm are 3 Shots, the first in the Sun then you have no Flares in the 2 others.
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I got my 8-15mm lens a few days ago, right now it's on my pole pano head using the setting hole for the Canon 16mm lens.
I'm already planning on shaving off a little of the lens hood for shooting @ 13mm without having to remove it.
On this photo @ 13mm you can see the edges of the lens hood, that's what getting removed.
Here's a test shot, 4 shots @ 12mm, f/8, ISO100 looking into the sun.
Sharpened and adjusted with Photoshop.
Original size was 11024x5512
The stitching was done fast a sloppy as it's just a test.
4 shots @ 13mm, f/5.6, ISO400, 1/125
This has heavy foliage in it which made for a large 7.43 file size.
At 13mm there was a 3 foot hole top and bottom that I patched, when using a
large pole I often get stitching errors with trees overhead and this one is
fairly bad. Sharpened and adjusted with Photoshop.
Shot @ 13mm, f/5.6, ISO400, 1/90s file size 7.56MB.
This was done 4 around on a pole and 1 up handheld.
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What approach did Rudolf Bultmann take when interpreting the Synoptic Gospels? What impact has his approach had on current scholarly views on the Synoptics?
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Bultmann's major book on the topic (which I have not read) is The History of the Synoptic Tradition, in which he employs the form-critical method (see the title of this work by him). According to Wikipedia he is one of the pioneers of this method. John Webster says,
In this de-emphasis or dismissal of the question of the historical Jesus, he followed Barth, though ironically some of Bultmann's disciples revived the question (see The God Who is There in The Francis A. Schaeffer Trilogy, esp. pp. 86-87 and Donald Guthrie "Some Recent Books on the Gospels," Vox Evangelica 4 (1965): 43-54)). Guthrie says:
Rather than holding to a historical resurrection, Guthrie explains that Bultmann holds "that Christ's resurrection occurs first in the believer's existence." He also says, "Bultmann's exegesis is dominated by his demythologization presuppositions." Read Webster and Guthrie yourself for further discussion. See also this article.
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If someone eats an entire cake, is it correct to say that he ate just a piece of cake? Can a whole cake still be considered a piece of cake if consumed in one sitting?
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If you want to go by the dictionary definition, I think you will find agreement that piece is not the whole cake. In fact, thefreedictionary.com actually uses this phrase as an example of that definition of piece:
Aside from the "official" definition, intuitively I think most native English speakers would agree that "I ate a piece of cake" necessarily implies that you did not eat an entire cake, because of that additional information, "a piece of". Otherwise, you would have said "I ate a cake" or "I ate cake".
The line between piece and whole is not completely clear though; for example, if someone scoops a bit of frosting with their finger, and then you eat everything else, technically you have not eaten the whole cake — does that mean you have eaten a piece? Again, I think most people would say no, but at what point, then, does it make the transition?
I imagine if you took a large group of people, and showed people pictures of cake (a full cake, 90% of a cake, 75%, half a cake, down to a sliver of cake), you would have disagreement over when you could call it a piece of cake starting from 100% to 50%, but the smaller you got, the more you'd see it called a piece. By the time you got to 50% of the cake or less I would imagine that nearly everyone would be willing to call it a piece (but as far as I know, nobody has run this experiment).
No. Not even a very small cake, like a cupcake.
A whole cake would not normally be considered a piece of cake, which has the implication that the cake was divided into slices. If, however, eating the whole cake was very easy (perhaps the cake was of excellent quality, or not very large), then eating it could perhaps be described as a "piece of cake" in the idiomatic sense. See here, meaning 9 ... http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/piece+of+cake
I think this boils down to the mathematical distinction between subset (which can be the whole set) and proper subset (which must be smaller).
In common usage, the word "piece" as well as the word "subset" implies a non-empty, proper subset. People are surprised when this is not the case, even if the word is technically correct.
Confusingly enough, some items are called "piece" in common usage, even if they're not separated from a whole. For instance, "piece of candy", "piece of chocolate" (both individually produced not cut out).
As it happens, I ate a cake just last night. My wife called from work later.
"How many pieces did you have?" she asked.
"Just one," I said. I couldn't have said otherwise because the cake was in one piece when she left the house, and I didn't cut it into smaller pieces.
This is the kind of thing that sitcoms are made of. Most human languages, English included, are rife with ambiguity. If someone eats an entire cake and claims to have eaten just one piece, you're right to be surprised because you know that "a piece" doesn't normally refer to an entire cake. They know it, too. But you also know what game they're playing, and they know that you know. So there's not much use in arguing about whether it's technically correct to say that the portion consumed was a single piece.
A piece is usually defined as
So the short answer is No it's not a piece, not in the usual sense of the word anyway.
But it shouldn't matter. It's Cake! :D
Refer to dbkk's answer.
Your question basically boils down to whether or not the canonical meaning of piece implies a proper subset or simply a subset.
For the actual distinction between a proper subset and a subset refer http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subset .
I assume in my answer that the day-to-day usage implies a proper subset.
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