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HarpoonsSea Shepherd had Cove Guardians in Taiji, Japan, every day this past hunting and killing season. Historically, approximately 1,800 dolphins were killed in Taiji each year. This season, 850 were killed. In the northern prefectures of Japan, another slaughter continues essentially year round. Hunters, killers, and other porpoise molesters move to various ports in order to conduct the largest cetacean slaughter in the world. Many thousands of porpoises are killed each year. The official numbers do not count those that are wounded, but not brought into port nor do they count the numbers of nursing babies that are left to starve to death after their mothers have been killed. Through the dedication of Clare Perry and others, the world has been learning about this senseless and cruel massacre. It is long past the time when this must stop.
There are about a dozen harpoon (hand thrown) boats now operating from Otsuchi, Iwate, Japan. There are also 5 Sea Shepherd "Cove" Guardians and a journalist here as well. Sea Shepherd operative Thomas Gainard scouted out the area a couple of weeks ago. We have kept the authorities busy and the molesters are angry. Too bad! They need to find another line of work.
On March 10, 2011, the harpoon boats stayed in port because of high winds at sea. They did process some porpoises caught the day before. We spent some time at the slaughterhouse filming police, coast guard security teams, andporpoise molesters who attempted to intimidate us. We will be checking to see if the harpoon boats go out today and if so, we will be waiting for them when they return. The hunt is different here than the one in Taiji. The porpoises are harpooned and gutted at sea. Their carcasses are landed and trucked to the butcher house.
Sister citiesWe discovered something very interesting about Otsuchi. It not only plays host to the porpoise slaughter, but it also has a sister city relationship with one of the most cetacean friendly cites in the United States: Ft. Bragg, California. I wonder how many of the citizens of Ft. Bragg know that their community is linked to the porpoise slaughter. How many of citizens of Ft. Bragg will be content to leave this sister city relationship in place as long as Otsuchi continues to participate in the slaughter? I understand that there are many aspects to Otsuchi that have nothing to do with the slaughter, but the slaughter is of such significance that it cannot be overlooked. I am sure bonds of friendship have been established between citizens of both communities, but how can the sister city relationship continue when Ft. Bragg, CA is such a cetacean loving community? We informed one of the key persons at the Otsuchi city office that is involved with the sister city project that the best thing for Otsuchi to do is to cease the porpoise slaughter.
The city of Broome, Australia had the potential ability to bring pressure on the dolphin slaughter in Taiji through its sister city relationship. At first, Broome did the right thing, but then it back peddled on the issue and became an embarrassment to the whole of Australia. What will the good people of Ft. Bragg do with this opportunity?
On going campaigns are expensive. Volunteers in Taiji and Otsuchi are paying their own expenses, but Sea Shepherd keeps a campaign leader on the ground, and vehicles, equipment, communication, lodging, and food are all very expensive in Japan. Please consider making a donation to Sea Shepherd to help ensure Cove Guardians remain active and able to address the porpoise slaughter in northern Japan.
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I-25 construction: Patience is key for better commute
CDOT ramping up improvements
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Orange along with red taillights are all too familiar colors for drivers on I-25. CDOT is working nonstop to improve the interstate from North to South with projects still in the planning phase.
CDOT has been busy expanding the interstate in Colorado Springs between Interquest and Woodmen, but it's only the beginning. Although it's a pain for drivers, they say it's worth it in the end.
Construction doesn't exactly bring out the best in people.
"It can be frustrating especially during rush hour," said driver Katie Pauciello from Monument.
"It sure makes traffic a lot harder to get to work in the morning," said Melanie Robinson, a Palmer Lake resident.
You might say I-25 is a bit of a war zone these days.
"With all the cops sitting around, guarding the construction workers, it makes people 'looky-loo' and slow down," said Pauciello.
From Denver to Colorado Springs to Pueblo, CDOT is hitting the gas to improve the interstate.
"It's a major corridor for Colorado. A lot of our commerce and goods and the traveling public use I-25," said CDOT Engineer Mark Andrew.
The Fillmore interchange is one of the projects already funded starting up this spring.
"The infrastructure's so important and the quality of the roads is so important, too," said Robinson.
Meanwhile, at the Cimarron exit, CDOT has plans to rebuild the interchange, making it easier for drivers to get on and off, especially to Highway 24. That will start in spring 2015.
It may be a painful patch of projects for drivers, but when it comes to the one road travelers rely on every day, truck driver Bruce Perry said, "I think we'll get through it."
"I've had more cars torn up by bad roads and too many people crammed into small roads. I think it's definitely going to help," said Robinson.
Improvements have to help especially with hopes to expand all of I-25 to six lanes.
"If we're going to continue to push for growth, we've got to accommodate," said Perry.
CDOT should have all six lanes open from Interquest to Woodmen by the end of 2013. The stretch from Monument to Castle Rock has not been funded yet.
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1. LED Interior Lamps-. Just finished my LED Interior lamp upgrade. I used the Phillips T10 X Treme Vision 6000K, 1 watt LED lamps. I replaced the 3 domes, 2 footwell, 2 puddle and 1 trunk lamps. I loved the new higher light output but knew it could be brighter for the footwell, puddle and trunk lamps. I removed the 6, brown, plastic lamp housings and lined them with Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil (Reynolds wrap). This provides a highly reflective, heat resistant, easy to install, bright reflector surface for the highest light output possible and easy to replace and or remove for the smallest cost possibe. These lamps as well are only 1 watt and produce only 1 watt of heat vs the standard 5 watt glass jacketed W5W lamps. Light output is at least 20% higher.
2. BMW (metal) Logo Valve Stem Caps- No biggie, but on this site and I was told direct from BMW to not install them in metal. Reasons: The metal caps can weld themselves on the stems 2. BMW states possible interference with the TPMS with error messages.
To solve both issues, I wrapped the valve stem threads with teflon tap, therefore creating a gap and a non metal to metal surface of the cap to the valve stem threads.
3. Aluminum Pedal Set (3) Installed- Throttle, Brake and Dead Pedal. I gambled with my order on EBay, from a company called DDC located in China for $34.97 SHIPPED. They arrived in 10 days from China, by USPS. I paid with Paypal.
Throttle- I clamped the pedal onto the plastic OEM pedal. I carefully marked the mounting holes and drilled only 1 hole at a time and installed each screw after drilling, to ensure perfect fit. I used appx 1/2 inch, very small phillips SS screws. For the ease of install, I unbolted the Allen bolt on the base of the pedal and removed it from the upper metal frame but left it installed ( as I could get the wire connector off). This gave enough slack in the wire to get the needed clearance for the drill and install.
Brake- Remove the rubber pad on the pedal and install in the same format as above except mounting with the Allen botls and lock nuts provided. Be care to measure many times before drilling and mounting, to get it centered. There is very little room for error on the pedal.
Dead Pedal- Ths pedal did not cover 100% of the OEM plastic, but who is going to know and for the price and quality, I am very happy.
I did not want to drill holes on the floor pan, wheel well to have possible water intrusion, so as I did with my former Acura, I installed the dead pedal with Industrial Strength Velcro. I hot glued the rubber insert pad to the Aluminum pedal frame.
I cut the screw heads off the SS screws and hot glued them into the mounting holes so it looked like it is screwed on. I cut the Velcro to size and to cover the complete pedal except for a 1/4 gap around the outer edge of the pedal. Before installing the Velcro, I used my heat gun and heated the Velcro to kick start the glue and then heated the plastic dead pedal. I installed the Velcro, both sides on the pedal and removed the backing side which mounts onto the plastic dead pedal, so there was no need to try to match up the 2 sides. Once heated and installed, I used my foot for full pressure. Clean, easy and inexpensive.
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The Good The Bad - 030
I had a serious internal struggle in deciding whether or not to post the new video for The Good The Bad's single, 030. I had tweeted about it earlier in the week after it had first been revealed, and while I still can't, in good conscience, find the nerve to post the clip within these pages, you will find the link to watch it below. Call me cowardly, but maybe after you find yourself squirming in your chair whilst viewing, you'll understand my need to keep it kinda PG 'round these parts.
Backing up a bit... The Good The Bad are a trio of Danish rockers, bent on bringing a new breed of surf and flamenco rock to a fresh school of thought. Their all-instrumental tracks pair a lead and baritone guitar with a staunch drummer, and while they rely on the music rather than any vocals, it's definitely solid ground that TGTB are standing on. Think Dale & His Del-Tones' Miserlou, meets all of Link Wray's catalog, with a touch of The Kills' arrangements backing 'em up. In other words, oh hell yes!
Their long-awaited debut album, From 001 to 017, comes out on October 25, and features the bonus track, 030, which immediately turned my ear up and on to their intensely cinematic and characterizing tones. The video, directed by Jeppe Kolstrup, well that's also of the initiative of "turning one out"...
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Green Bay Falls 3-0 at First-Place Cleveland State
By: Ryan Hartwig (@RyanHartwig)
CLEVELAND, Ohio (GreenBayPhoenix.com) - Fresh off a hard-fought, five-set victory at Youngstown State on Friday night, the Green Bay volleyball team (12-11, 3-6 HL) dropped a 3-0 decision to Cleveland State (16-6, 8-1 HL) Saturday afternoon at Woodling Gymnasium in Cleveland. The 25-16, 25-22, 25-23 win marked the sixth in a row for the first-place Vikings.
"I thought we actually played pretty well despite losing in three," Phoenix head coach Debbie Kirch said. "We got off to a slow start, but made good adjustments. We played well defensively and stayed aggressive on the offensive end. Cleveland State is a good team - just a couple of runs here and there made the difference."
Green Bay led 8-7 early in set one, but Cleveland State rattled off six straight points to open up a 13-8 advantage. The Vikings extended their lead to seven (21-14), and a kill by Dayna Roberts gave the hosts the 25-16 victory and the 1-0 edge. CSU finished the set with a .235 to .000 advantage in hitting percentage, holding the Phoenix to six kills while forcing six errors.
The Phoenix jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the second, but the Vikings rallied once again and moved ahead 8-7. Back-to-back kills by Kara Koch gave the Vikings a 15-12 lead, and CSU grabbed its largest advantage of the set (19-15) after a kill by Maggie Hannon. Two straight points by freshmen Taylor Kasal (Westmont, Ill.) and Becca Mastey (Pulaski, Wis.) got Green Bay to within one at 21-20, but the Vikings took four of the next six to win 25-22.
Set three was tight throughout, and the Phoenix led 21-19 late after a kill by Katie Mroczenski (New Berlin, Wis.). Monica Anderson (Cottage Grove, Wis.) got it to 22-20 in favor of the Phoenix with a kill, but back-to-back kills by CSU's Marie Frease followed by another by Koch gave the hosts a 23-22 advantage. Kasal found the floor to tie things up at 23-23, but it was the last point the Phoenix would score as two straight errors ended it at 25-23.
Frease led all players with 10 kills, while Koch finished with nine. Lyndsay Zabkowicz (Oak Creek, Wis.) paced the Phoenix with eight kills, while Carmen Leitermann (Schofield, Wis.) and Anderson added seven apiece.
Green Bay's Brittany Groth (Oak Creek, Wis.) led all players with 25 digs, while Leah Poel (Jenison, Mich.) had a team-high 30 assists.
Green Bay has one match next week, a 7 p.m. meeting with in-state rival Milwaukee on Friday, Oct. 26 at the Kress Center. The match opens the team's final regular season homestand, as the Phoenix hosts Loyola (Nov. 2) and UIC (Nov. 3) the following weekend.
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This is the recipe I posted on Veggieboards to develop my cover:
Here is my family recipe for Cannellini Beans and Escarole. My family eats this as a main course with whole wheat bread to mop up the juices.
2 to 3 Bunches of Escarole (I grow my own from imported Italian seeds)
2 cups Dried Cannellini Beans
5 to 6 cloves of Garlic finely chopped
6 Tbs. Olive Oil
28 oz. Crushed Tomatoes or equivalent fresh tomatoes chopped and crushed with seeds removed (optional)
3 to 4 Basil Leaves
Sea Salt
Soak beans overnight in water. Rinse the beans and place in a pot covering the beans in water, at least a hands width of water over the beans. They soak up a lot of water. Make sure the water is salted. This is very important. The water should taste salty like the sea. When the beans are al dente, drain the water.
Rinse the escarole. In another pot, place the escarole inside with water and bring to a boil. Cook the escarole only until it just starts to wilt. Drain in a stainless steel colander and squeeze out the remaining water. I use a potato masher in order to not burn my hands pressing the water out. If you use a potato masher, be careful not to break up the mash the escarole.
In a large pan, pour about 5 or 6 tablespoons of olive oil. Saute garlic in the olive oil for approximately one minute. Be careful not to burn the garlic. When garlic is done, add the escarole. Stir the garlic and olive oil into the escarole and finish cooking. With a few minutes to finish the escarole, add the beans. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir the ingredients and cook for a few minutes more.
I always add a fresh tomato sauce to make this a main course full of all the nutrients a body needs. In a medium pot, sauté two cloves of garlic finely chopped for about a minute. Add the crushed tomatoes and basil leaves. Bring to simmer and cook for 15 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. When you add the beans to the escarole, add the sauce as well.


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Down time at work, cold front last night, and a pretty good season so far have all combined to allow me to share some experience. I said experience... Not knowledge. What follows is the ramblings of a hunter on the pros and cons of some of the equipment I am most/least impressed with. It seems this time of year everybody comes on asking about different decoys and gear and I thought I would clear up some questions with some things I've found of particular use.
Yes: Carhartt Helmet Liner http://www.carhartt.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... tId=111789
Been impressed with it so far after a couple seasons. Out of the way when it needs to be, doesn't add bulk at all.
Least impressed with: Tanglefree Buck Gardener Signature. Garbage. Sorry, Tanglefree... and Buck... But these decoys DO NOT hold up. Great mold, but the paint... Lordy, these dekes have to be handled with care. If they had my name on them, I'd call Tanglefree after one hunt and tell them to take my name off. This drake is in the best condition of the ones I have.
The hens paint scheme is pretty sloppy but they do ok. I kept the hens in my spread because well, they have a tan plastic underneath so when they scratch its not too noticeable. And they're hens... The drakes I'll have to either decide to repaint or turn them into coots or snows. We'll see.
Most impressed with: Hot Buys. I know I know... It doesn't make any sense. I was just complaining about poor paint quality and now I'm recommending Avery. Shutup. Well, these decoys hold up very well. Not Hot Buy II's, Hot Buys. This is a very well though out deke for sure. I keep them on some homemade Texas Rigs and jostle them about on long walks and toss them in the truck bed and they still look pretty dang good.
Some random things I've found success with, always looking to share some ideas:
--Old socks cover flocked or unflocked goose heads well and protect from usual little scratches associated with transport. And they're usually free
--Weedeater line makes a good decoy line. Just sayin.
--Instead of an anchor, tie the bungee/shock cord end of a jerk rig on a well planted mojo stick. Lighter, packs easier, and can use a mojo on the stick or not.
--Pluck a few breast feathers on a duck before just breasting it out. If there is a good amount of fat on the breast, pluck the entire breast and breast out the bird with "skin on". Marinade (I've been doing a lot of teriyaki lately) and grill first over medium/medium high heat skin side up. This allows some of the fat to trickle down into the meat. Then sear the skin on the hot side of the grill until slightly crispy. This will definitely rival the variations of bacon wrapped duck with very little added effort.


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Social and Political commentary is ubiquitous, but how many writers truly understand what it means to write persuasively, to convince readers who disagree fundamentally with their position to pause and reconsider. Often, writers preach to the choir, presenting arguments that resonate with like minds but win few converts. In this workshop, we will talk about ways to construct a strong argument and deconstruct effective op-eds and columns and examine a few less effective pieces to get at what it means to write persuasively.


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Family of Threshold Director Jim Wilbur contributes significant gift toward renovations
Friday, November 16, 2012
The Threshold Program was founded in 1982, by Lesley faculty member Arlyn Roffman, to serve young adults with learning disabilities and other special needs in an on-campus residential environment. Threshold alumni now number over 600 adults who spent two or three years on Lesley's campus learning to live independently, develop rich social lives, and succeed in meaningful, fulfilling jobs.
Wilbur began his career at Threshold as Assistant Director in 1991 and became the Director in 2002.
During Saturday's anniversary celebration Wilbur's niece and her husband, Jenney and David Gillikin, announced a major gift towards Threshold campus renovations and the naming of one of Threshold's three buildings as "The Wilbur House" after the family. The project includes significant upgrades in accessibility, improvements in outdoor spaces, the addition of an Alumni Center, and the renovation of the residence halls. The Gillikin's contribution will go towards phase one of the renovations, and challenged other attendees to help make the rest of the project a reality.
"This project will make Threshold a national example for other colleges and universities to initiate similar programs to meet the needs of these many underserved students," David Gillikin said. "In recognition of Jim's incredible commitment to this program, and more specifically to the students, Jenney and I are proud to support this renovation."
On the gift from his family, Wilbur said "I am overwhelmed by the generosity of Jenney and David's gift, which will enable our students to have a beautiful new place to live in."
"The success of our graduates is astounding. Since 1991, I've had the privilege and pleasure of leading the Threshold program along with our hardworking faculty and staff," said Wilbur. "It's so exciting to watch these young men and women arrive in Cambridge, scared and nervous, and watch them grow into independent adults. The wonderful part is how many stay in the area, so we can continue to watch them grow, lead productive lives, and become a valued part of the community."
The 30th anniversary gala saw 500 people in attendance, including Secretary of Education Paul Reville, who read proclamations from Governor Deval Patrick to Threshold and to Jim Wilbur. Lesley University President Joseph Moore noted in his address that the community around Threshold has contributed significantly to the program's success.
"It takes a diverse community to enable a program such as Threshold to deliver on its mission of education and independence," said Moore. "Think about all the people who have supported this program for thirty years. Faculty, staff and administrators, a number of whom have spent most of their professional lives knowing and serving Threshold students; parents and family members; friends, board members, community members, volunteers and employers and so many more."
"It wouldn't be the program it is, in fact it wouldn't have made it to thirty, without each of you and what you've contributed to the success of Threshold alumni," Moore said.
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In spite of being consider "out indefinitely" just a week ago, New York Giants running back Andre Brown received first-team reps during Wednesday's practice. RB David Wilson figured to have a jump on Brown after the rookie exploded for 89 yards on only nine carries in the last two weeks. With RB Ahmad Bradshaw dealing with that nagging foot injury, Brown currently has the inside track on a featured role.
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Support Women Artists Sunday: Clara Engel
Toronto-born Clara Engel, a multi-faceted artist whose musical voice is guided by the likes of Jacques Brel, Robert Johnson and Diamanda Galas, is quickly gaining an online following and carving a niche for herself as a brave, bold, and innovative new voice. Both fierce and delicate, her music is reminiscent of an era in history when theatre, art, and sound were an integral part of a bigger, more vital whole; an era that the 21st century is craving more than ever.
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waterfowlhunter wrote:Which line are you shooting from? where I shoot Trap there are 2 lines, I am probably wrong on this but I think they are 15yds and 25yds from the trap house. I use a Full from either line but some guys use a im for the close line and a full for the longer line.
don taylor wrote:when guys step back beyond the 16 yard stations they don't change their choke. That's what handicapped loads are for.
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I can only state what traditional trap shooters would tell you. Most guys would say you will never get much better than a 22 or 23 average with a field gun.
20bolt wrote:
Anyhow, between 8 and 9 is it better to have the distance or the shot count?
waterfowler20 wrote:getemducks wrote:I am new to this but I think what you have there is a duck.
Are you crazy! That ain't no duck, thats one of'dem cackler gooses!
Sagebrush wrote:Trap is like skeet , a .410 to a 12 Ga. can be used along with lead pellets from 9 to 7 1/2's are the standard. Anything
larger is illegal in ata or other shoots. 1250 fps is the maximum for 1 1/8oz loas in ATA shoots in the USA and also the maximum payload that can be used.
Station #1 on the far left is the starting position and will start at each of the five stations. This person is the "Captain" of the team or will start off the shoot. Checking for hearing and eye protection is the first step with correction done if needed.
He will ask " Ready on the line".....or "Shooters ready"........meaning do you have a gun,ammo and needed equipment to shoot.
"Puller ready" asking if the puller has enough loaded birds and all equipment is ready and score board if needed.
Any choke may be used..................some start out with skeet ot an I/C on the 16 but a Modified is what most use. As one gets
better a Full choke is used to have a tight pattern with out any holes to improve hits on a target. A 60-70% pattern is the norm for
trap shooting at the distance you are shooting at.
Most shooters will use a Full choke from the 24 station back to the 27 handicap station for a pattern that will put enough pellets in a patter to help break birds.
Guns: Any type may be used however with an automatic that kicks the shells toward other shooters, it is a common courtisy
to have a shell catcher to prevent this. In meets if a shooter complains the gun can be called off the line till the problem is corrected.
Shells: For the 16 yard line the 1oz load at 1180fps or a 1 1/8oz of 8 or 7 1/2's at 1145 fps is the standard load.
Handicap loads are the 3 dram 8 or 7 1/2's at 1200 fps for the 23 yard staion on back...........or may be used
in cold weather, high winds or other conditions that may cause low scores.
This is not set in concrete.........you can use any ammo or load that is safe ,from sub-sonic to 1400fps plus loads, to
have a fun day at the trap club.
The #1 rule is safety !!
Hope this helps a little..............
waterfowler20 wrote:getemducks wrote:I am new to this but I think what you have there is a duck.
Are you crazy! That ain't no duck, thats one of'dem cackler gooses!
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No more falling down
By Bob
from Gloucester, MA
About Me Avid Cyclist
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Comments about Nashbar MTB Toe Clip:
Tried those new fangled clipless systems. Not for me ! Keep falling down at stops when I forgot to unclip.Ouch ! So, I'm back to the old school toe clips, which is just fine with me. And, these work as expected.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Good clips but doesn't include straps
By TD
from MPLS, MN
About Me Casual/ Recreational
I mistakenly thought that all toe clips would come with straps.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)
Good clips, undersized hardware.
By Scott
from Central IL
As an old-school clip user on my commuter bike, I added these to replace some others that were beyond repair. They work fine and are available in big sizes which I really like - the problem is that whoever spec'd these really botched the hardware. The machine-screw head will pull right through the mounting slots in the flexible plastic of the clips which can be a real sinking sensation in traffic as the clip comes loose and hangs from the strap.Be prepared to add 4 small washers under the mounting screw heads (15¢ extra) to save yourself a little surprise.
(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
Package includes two clips
By voteForMitt
from seattle
I bought two sets, and now have a backup. They fit my shoes and boots.
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
Good Product
By X-squid
from Lafayette, LA
I'm old school and just getting back into bicycling so this was a good first step before eventualy moving up to clipless. I installed them on my mountain bike. I took others advice and installed flat washers on the initial installation becasue I could see it would be very easy for the mounting to pop off the head of the screw. I wore hiking boots (Size 10) and the Large size gave ample room to slide in and exit and not crush your toes with a little room to spare but my feet were not sliding around. I wish they would have ben made of steel but they still worked great at giving me pedaling efficiency when making the climbs.
(5 of 9 customers found this review helpful)
a little disappointed
By robin
from nyc
I just assumed that the toe clips would come with straps to be able to adjust and tighten foot in clip, but was surprised to open and just see the clip.
Nice alternative for pedaling efficiency
By Eze
from Brooklyn, NY
It is a nice and cheaper alternative to upgrading to a set of pedals to increase pedal efficency. Works better with a pair of straps. Take a little getting use to and adjustment to the single entry and exit. I put them on all of my bikes because it works well.
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
Work exactly as they're supposed to
By Edan the Man with Plan
from Orlando, FL
Well, being a college student I can't really afford to buy clipless pedals and bike shoes. So, these are great because they are MUCH cheaper and allow me to get a lot more efficiency by being able to pedal in more of a forward and backwards motion, rather than just down. They are pretty durable and easy to install. Right now, I have them attached to aluminum VP mtb pedals. Even though they are "mountain" clips, they can be used just as well on a road bike.As a previous reviewer said, the only thing that can be bad about them is that the screw head is a little small and is likely to pull through. But as they said, a simple washer fixes that.If you're like me and you want more efficiency, but don't want to break the bank, buy these.
(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
works for me
By Jason the surfer
from Outer Banks, NC.
About Me Casual Cyclist
Easy install on my Rockhopper Comp Disc.
(18 of 18 customers found this review helpful)
Good clip-getting hard to find
By Sleepy
from Dallas,TX
For people that still appreciate clips, these are standard fare. Plastic clips aren't as efficient as metal clips - if you pull up hard, they give a little more. On the other hand, they don't get all bent up and retain their shape better for quick entry. I like them for street riding when you know there are going to be times you aren't going to get in the clip.I have one complaint about the Nashbar plastic clips. The bolt head is a little small for the plastic and can pull through if it takes a nasty lick. It is easily fixed with a washer - I would recommend getting the washers to start with.
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Green Bay Dealt First Loss at the Buzzer in Road Battle
By: Andrew Gavin (@GBGavin)
RENO, Nevada (GreenBayPhoenix.com) - Alec Brown (Winona, Minn.) drained a three to put visiting Green Bay (2-1) ahead 69-68 with 11 seconds to play, but Nevada's Deonte Burton crushed the Phoenix with a 25-to-30-footer with 1.3 seconds to play to hand Green Bay its first loss of the season in heartbreaking fashion. It was the second game of the World Vision Classic for the Phoenix, who will finish the tournament on Sunday at 3 p.m. CT against Cal State Fullerton.
Neither team led by more than seven in a game that featured 10 ties and seven lead changes. Green Bay trailed by four (67-63) with 41 seconds to play when Deonte Burton missed the front end of a one-and-one. After a Phoenix timeout, sophomore Keifer Sykes (Chicago, Ill.) found junior Kam Cerroni (Sussex, Wis.) in the corner and the sharpshooter was fouled after a heady head fake.
Cerroni calmly knocked down all three free throws to cut the lead to one, and after Kevin Panzer split a pair of free throws Green Bay had possession of the ball trailing by two. Head coach Brian Wardle called timeout with 17 seconds to play and drew a play. Brown, who was just 2-for-12 prior to the shot, had his number called and the All-Horizon League big man drained a three-pointer to give his team the lead.
Nevada got the ball to Burton, the reigning Western Athletic Conference Player of the Year. He was slowed down by Sykes and forced to the sideline, but Burton delivered with the desperation triple that fell through the net with just 1.3 seconds left.
It spoiled a great effort by a Phoenix team looking to start the season at 3-0. Getting 10 first-half points from senior Brennan Cougill (Sioux City, Iowa), Green Bay led by as many as six in the first half, but the hosts went to the break leading 35-31. Green Bay had 14 turnovers at the break but committed just three after halftime.
A 6-2 spurt to open the second half tied it for the Phoenix, and neither team led by more than six points throughout the final 20 minutes. A Brown jumper put Green Bay ahead 41-3 9 five minutes into the period, but the Wolf Pack scored the next five points and held the lead until Brown's triple.
Nevada threatened to pull away on numerous occasions, but Green Bay responded with a variety of clutch plays. Freshman Jordan Fouse (Racine, Wis.) had all eight of his points and four rebounds after halftime, and Sykes had four points and an assist for a Greg Mays' dunk late in the second half to turn a six-point deficit into a two-point game.
Four Green Bay players reached double figures for the second-straight game. Cougill led the team with 16 points while Cerroni (14 points), Brown (12) and Sykes (11) all also reached double digits.
Green Bay outrebounded its third opponent in as many games with a team effort on the glass. Brown had a team-high seven boards while Fouse and Mays grabbed six each and Cougill grabbed five rebounds.
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sorry this is a rookie question but can an 18 year old fill out a form 1 and make an sbr? or do you have to be 21? sbr's and sbs's were just legalized in alabama last summer so i want to build one.
You get to wait three more years.
i had heard that an 18 year old can make an nfa firearm with tax stamp but you have to be 21 to buy one or transfer. i guess that was untrue
actually according to this ATF letter an 18yr old can make a sbr on a form 1
If I were you I'd fill out the form and throw a copy of that letter in with it. Give it a try. If they deny the aplication they send your check back. You lose nothing by trying and maybe you get a stamp for your efforts.
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thanks! I read on another forum thats what someone did and they got approved.
Filled out my form 1's and compliance form and got my fingerprints three weeks ago. dropped my forms off for the sheriff to sign and left a copy of the letter with the lady at the sheriff's office. still waiting for them to call me to pick it up. forms are for a sbr uzi so i gave the stock that came with my parts kit to a buddy of mine to keep while forms are processing. Im getting a 10'' barrel so if atf denies me i can just keep it as a pistol.
according to atf's new ruling on rifles built with pistols i can keep the stock lugs and have short barrel installed as long as no stock is attatched correct? Can i keep the stock in my possession or do i also have to have a long barrel in my possession as well in order to be legal?
You have to have a long bbl to be legal. If you have parts which can only be assembled in an illegal way (stock and only a short bbl) they consider that constructive possession.
Thanks kernelkrink. I'll just let my friend hang onto the stock untill my forms come back
Ya, You'd better be good now, you're in the system now, WHOOOOOO, sounds ominus, dosn't it?????


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Updated: 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1. Saint Joseph's has officially confirmed this Inside Lacrosse report from last week. The release from the university is at the bottom of this post.
Multiple sources have confirmed to Inside Lacrosse that Lehigh assistant coach Taylor Wray has accepted the vacant head coaching job at Saint Joseph's.
Wray spent four seasons with the Mountain Hawks following a three-year stint at Queens University of Charlotte. He fills the position vacated by Pat Cullinan, who resigned at Saint Joseph's following this year's 0-12 season.
Last year was Saint Joseph's first year in the Colonial Athletic Conference after being in the MAAC.
Wray played his college ball at Duke and served as a team captain for the Blue Devils in 2003. He also played for the Calgary Roughnecks and most recently the Philadelphia Wings in the National Lacrosse League.
The hiring is the latest move in the summer's tumultuous coaching carousel. Two head coach openings remain — Bellarmine and Jacksonville.
PHILADELPHIA - Taylor Wray has been named the head men's lacrosse coach at Saint Joseph's University, it was announced by director of athletics Don DiJulia.
He comes to Saint Joseph's after serving as an assistant coach at Lehigh University for the past four years. Wray possesses a wealth of high-level playing and coaching experience, having played collegiately at Duke University and professionally in the National Lacrosse League.
"We are thrilled and honored to have Taylor join the Saint Joseph's athletic community," said DiJulia. "He has achieved great things as both a player and a coach. His passion, leadership and vision will advance the Saint Joseph's lacrosse program to become a contender in the Colonial Athletic Association."
"I can't thank Don Dijulia and the search committee enough for giving me the opportunity to be the next head coach of the Saint Joseph's men's lacrosse team," Wray said. "It is an honor and a privilege to lead this program and I am excited to get started. I know we have a tremendous amount of hard work in front of us, but I am confident we can rebuild a winning tradition. This is an exciting time for me and my wife as we are thrilled to be joining the Hawks' lacrosse family, and we can't wait to get to know the team, parents and alumni."
Wray joined the Lehigh staff in September 2007 and served as the defensive coach and recruiting coordinator. The Mountain Hawks made great strides during his tenure and in 2011, registered the nation's eighth biggest improvement according to LaxPower's computer ratings. Lehigh qualified for the Patriot League Tournament for the first time since 2006, while the defense lowered its goals against average by almost one goal.
"It has been an honor to have my good friend Taylor Wray on staff here at Lehigh for the last four years," said Lehigh head coach Kevin Cassese. "He has been a key component to the overall growth of the program and I have no doubt that he will make a terrific head coach at the Division I level. I wish him all the best as he gets set to take over the lacrosse program at Saint Joseph's University."
From 2003 to 2006 Wray was an assistant coach at Queens University of Charlotte (N.C.) and then served as the lacrosse coach, academic coordinator and strength and conditioning specialist at the National Sport Academy for one year in 2007.
He enjoyed a successful playing career at Duke, helping the Blue Devils to three consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances and winning ACC Tournament titles in 2001 and 2002. Serving as the team captain in 2003, he earned the Eric Tyler Hardy Defensive Player of the Year award and was a four-time selection to the ACC Academic Honor Roll.
"For the people who know Taylor like I do, it is understood that he is going to be a star in this profession," said Mike Pressler, Wray's coach at Duke and the current head coach at Bryant University. "In my 29 years of college coaching, I've never come across a better leader. He is a young man of impeccable character and high moral fiber and just one of the true gentlemen in our game today. It's going to be very exciting for me to follow Taylor's coaching career from afar as he very quickly takes the Saint Joseph's program to the next level, as we know he will."
Upon graduating from Duke in 2003 with a bachelor's of science degree, he was drafted second overall by the Calgary Roughnecks of the National Lacrosse League. He made an immediate impact, being named the 2004 Rookie of the Year, the Defensive Player of the Year and a First Team All-Star while helping Calgary to the NLL Championship. A three-time NLL All-Star, he currently plays for the Philadelphia Wings, and served as team captain in 2011.
A native of Edmonton, Alberta, Wray has also excelled internationally. He is currently an assistant coach for the Canadian National Team, and is the defensive coordinator for the 2012 U-19 Team and the 2014 Men's National Team. He served in the same role for the 2010 National Team, which finished second at the 2010 World Championships. As a player, he was a member of the National Team which captured the International Lacrosse Federation World Championship for field lacrosse in 2006 and for indoor lacrosse in 2007. He was named to the All-World Team in 2007.
Wray received a master's degree in teaching from Queens University in 2006. His wife, Lauren (nee Gallagher), was an All-American lacrosse player at Duke. They have a son, Jackson.


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Concert to aid Nashua man with rare disease
By BENJAMIN C. KLEIN
Union Leader Correspondent | May 24. 2013 10:04PM
Finney, who has known Yandell since high school, said that it felt natural for her to help after all the support Yandell and his family have given her.
Yandell's mother, Sandie Dillon, said Finney is wonderful for all the help she has given.
"Its comforting to know that you have friends who have your back when things go bad," Dillon said.
Finally, through a combination of doctors at the Southern New Hampshire Medical Center and Dartmouth-Hitchcock in Lebanon, Dillon said Yandell was diagnosed.
However, Yandell said he remains optimistic, and that doctors have told him he should make a full recovery in 12-18 months.
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By Rob Kelly
Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal will get back on track over the busy Christmas period by stringing together a run of victories.
The Gunners have slipped to 10th in the Premier League table following a dip in form that has seen them pick up just two points out of nine.
Arteta admits it is a worrying time for the playing squad, but is confident they have the tools at their disposal to turn the situation around.
"The problem is that we're not winning enough games and at home, more than away, we're very inconsistent," the Spaniard said.
"I think the difference between winning and losing nowadays is very small. We could probably have won all of the games that we lost, but we haven't won.
"We know we have to react. We have a very busy period now at Christmas and it can make the difference. If you win two or three games in a row, suddenly you're on top again.
"It would change the atmosphere. If we get up to Christmas with everyone very excited, suddenly it's a different world."
While Arteta has been disappointed with Arsenal's recent form, he insists it is not down to any lack of application.
"I'm 100 per cent sure about the desire of the players and the ambition we have in the dressing room. It's spot on," he said.
"We can get criticised because we haven't scored enough or because we haven't played as well as we want to play, but I could not criticise a single player because of his attitude, his ambition, his professionalism, even in training.
"Players are worried. Players are disappointed after the game and you can see that. It's not like [we say] 'it doesn't really matter. We'll do it next game'. It's not like that at all."Copyright 2017 The Arsenal Football Club plc. Permission to use quotations from this article is granted subject to appropriate credit being given to www.arsenal.com as the source


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People in several northern Minnesota counties have been getting text messages that are part of a scam, according to the Beltrami County Sheriff's Office.
The messages tell people that their account at the First National Bank of Walker has been compromised and gives a phone number to call. Beltrami County Emergency Communications Director Beryl Wernberg says that this is a scam, and the phone number should not be called. Wernberg also asks that people who received the fraudulent message NOT call law enforcement, as they have already been swamped with hundreds of calls about the issue.


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A garage door is a large and important investment. The doors can account for one-third or more of the front exterior look of your home. The style of the proposed doors needs careful consideration. In addition, think about such things as insulation and the uses of your garage. Read on for more information regarding your purchase.
First, you need to determine the availability of space regarding the size of the garage door. Garage doors come in many sizes, so you'll be sure to find the size you need.
Style is one of the biggest decisions you will have to make regarding your garage door installation process. Most people like to select a style that is complementary to the rest of the home's exterior. Let's consider some general options:
Another consideration is the composition of the garage doors. Most doors are made of either wood or steel. Wood garage doors provide you with more options because manufacturers are able to get a bit more creative with making designs in the wood more ornate. Steel garage doors tend to be more economically-priced than wood doors. Most manufacturers provide consumers with an array of color options. Alternatively, (as with wood doors) you can decide to paint the steel doors a color to match or complement your house. Do you want to have windows implemented into your garage doors? Windows can break the monotony of a plain-looking garage door. You can decide upon curved, square, rectangular, or arched windows.
In addition, steel doors may be single, double, or triple layered to make them more insulated, durable, and soundproof. These are important factors if you're considering using your garage as extra 'living space' rather than a place to situate your car or other items. Garages can become a recreation room, workshop, play area, etc. With this in mind, it may provide the extra incentive to purchase a heavily-insulated door.


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Tornado confirmed, cleanup underway
CARTERET COUNTY - Talbert Sabiston only thought of survival as a tornado roared past his front door Wednesday afternoon in Carteret County.
"I'm not going to go this way, not this way," Sabiston said, remembering the feeling of fear as the tornado swallowed part of his roof.
Sabiston lives on Tuttles Grove Road near Hwy. 101, near Beaufort.
The National Weather Service confirmed Wednesday evening that an EF-1 tornado touched down in Sabiston's neighborhood.
No one was injured.
Sabiston's damage was among the worst reported, meaning no one was truly devastated by the winds that peaked at 90 mph.
Nearby, a Christmas tree shielded a woman in her 60s from fence posts that turned into missiles, neighbors said.
The posts shattered a window the woman was standing in front of, but the tree was between her and the window and absorbed the impact.


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The former presidential adviser offers wisdom, perspective and bipartisanship during his visit to Lesley
Monday, October 15, 2012
Gergen, who directs the Center for Public Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School, is a senior political analyst for CNN and served as an adviser to presidents Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton. A Cambridge resident and Lesley neighbor, Gergen infused his talk with humor and wit to a packed house in the Washburn Auditorium on Lesley's Brattle Campus.
During his talk, Gergen reminisced that the World War II generation truly cared about the country and thought of themselves first and foremost as strong Americans, not strong Democrats or strong Republicans. Gergen predicts that the current partisanship - compounded with international issues including increasing hostility from Russia, Europe's continuing underlying problems, and the situation in Iran - will make the next four to five years tough for whomever wins the election.
And yet, despite the acrimony and partisanship plaguing the nation and problems across the globe, Gergen sees cause for hope.
"People are sick of the sandbox squabbling that's going on and want to build a better country," said Gergen.
He cited American innovations and game-changing technologies in areas ranging from medical science to renewable energy, and said many young people are willing to go into public service and make the country a better place.
"One of reasons I'm so hopeful about the next generation is I think they're going to sweep a lot of this aside," said Gergen. "I think long-term optimism is still warranted."
Gergen offered a unique take on global citizenship. He implored the students in the audience to broaden their perspective, live in other countries, and learn other languages. By possessing a sense of responsibility to the world in areas ranging from climate change to poverty, we also become better citizens and stewards of the United States, he said.
"One of the best things we can contribute to the world is to reform America," said Gergen. "If we live better lives here, we can be more of a model to show people not how democracy can not just exist, but thrive. There is a lot here that needs to be done on behalf of the world that will also fix us. It's a win-win situation."
Gergen is among the leading thinkers and activists Lesley welcomes to the 2012-2013 Conversations to inspire thought-provoking discussions in the Lesley community and beyond.
He was introduced to the audience by James Florentine, a junior political science major at Lesley. Following the lecture Gergen engaged in a question-and-answer session with the audience moderated by Lesley Assistant Professor Bryan Brophy-Baerman, Division Director of Social Sciences, and he fielded an array of questions from Lesley students and community members.
During a welcome address, Dr. Mary Coleman, dean of Lesley's College of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies, noted that the Conversations series provides Lesley students the opportunity to "listen to and interrogate opinion leaders" and to explore the notion of global citizenship.
Past speakers in the series include Princeton professor Kwame Anthony Appiah, winner of the 2011 National Humanities Medal and an authority on ethics and culture; Harvard professor William Julius Wilson, an expert on race and social policy; and Jack P. Shonkoff, M.D., Director of the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University, who discussed the impact of early adversity on children's development as part of Lesley University's groundbreaking Child Homelessness Initiative.
Other noted speakers who will be welcomed to this year's Conversations include author and leading American environmental activist Dr. John Francis, known world over as the "Planetwalker," who will offer his unique perspective on the environment and how each person can make a difference in our world.
The series is free and open to the public.
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David Gergen is a professor of public service and the director of the Center for Public Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School. He joined the Nixon White House in 1971 as a staff assistant on the speech writing team, a group of heavyweights that included Pat Buchanan, Ben Stein and Bill Safire. Gergen went on to work in the administration of Gerald Ford and as an adviser to the 1980 George H.W. Bush presidential campaign. He served as Director of Communications for Ronald Reagan and as adviser to Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Warren Christopher on domestic and foreign affairs. In his private life, Gergen has worked as a political journalist and analyst for organizations and programs including U.S. News & World Report, CNN, the MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour and Parade. He authored the best-selling book, Eyewitness to Power: The Essence of Leadership, Nixon to Clinton, and lives in Cambridge, MA with his wife Anne, a family therapist.
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Not sure if I'm just asking a general question or if I'm offering anything at this point but here it goes. I have a 2.5 yr old yellow lab that.... A) I would eventually like to own one of his sons B) I am being hounded my hunting buddies on when I'm going to breed him and when they can get one of his pups.
So Toohey is a 2.5 yr old Yellow Lab. I actually bought him from a show breeder because I could not find any local hunting clubs in the area (I live in South Florida) and I wanted a quality pup where I didn't have to worry about issues that arise with "backyard breeders." I never planned on showing Toohey and I've trained him on my own since I got him when he was 8 weeks old. I trained him using several books, online videos, and suggestions from this forum and though I'm sure there are many errors I've made as a rookie dog trainer, I'm super stoked with the gains I've seen Toohey make. Last season, his major downfall was blind retrieves. If he didn't see if fall he wasn't sure where to go. This off season, I've worked my way up to basic casting with pretty good results... Again, with my experience, I'm giving most of the credit to Toohey. He can be sent to one training dummy, called to a halt, then heeled or directed to another dummy. I'm not sure how practical these drills for the field but I basically developed these drills to see how well he responds to direction as well as for his safety should I need to bring him back if I see something I don't like in the water. So that's where he sits with his training.
I am not part of a gun dog club as the closest one to me is in the treasure coast, about a 3 hr drive for me, so Toohey doesn't have any letters in front of nor behind his name. He's extremely friendly (sometimes annoyingly so), eager to please, and insanely smart. He's cleared his PennHip as well as his elbows and has always shown a healthy heart.
I would like to breed Toohey to a quality bitch at some point with hopes of eventually getting one of his sons as my own as well as giving some of my buddies the opportunity to purchase them from the owner of the bitch. Considering his lack in blue ribbons and abbreviations, I'm not really looking for a stud fee, but would like a pup from one of the litters. I'm not really expecting offers from this post but would appreciate any advice any of you might have on how to go about breeding my little buddy.
Thanks for reading... didn't intend on writing that much....


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No, however it is something I would like to learn in the future.
4) What other message boards have you moderated, started, or assisted with?
5) What sections would you like to help the TechPB community out with?
Ridding the internet of spambots.....all of them Equipment advice, B/S/T or any other place I would be needed.
6) Have you ever worked at a paintball store, field, or within the industry?
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LL3, Splatterpark Fall, and spring big games. Attended World Cup as a spectator in 2009.
8) Any other forums you currently moderate at?
No sirs.
9) Fill out an employment application, send us a copy of your valid drivers license and consent to background check.
Will gladly do upon request.
My forum name may not make any sense at all, but I assure you. If I am entrusted with the duty of moderating any section. You will know what a Cell phone....can truly accomplish....and with this picture, I take my leave..
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Found this pretty neat series on Netflix tonight. It's called "Dark Secrets" and it's completely fictional, but they present it as a sort of documentary-styled investigation of a bunch of different paranormal stuff. For example, the first one episode is about a house in a small town that seems to have "eaten"(kinda) it's owner.
The narrator is presented as a sort of detective. The image you get of him is some 1950's detective with a trench coat and a smoking problem. That's also the look and feel you get of the visuals that are often used, too. They seem to go into great detail with it, as well. Lots of evidence, reports, and other neat stuff for the stories are made to make it feel quite real. They go into incredible detail with it all, which is what I like about it.
It actually reminds me a lot of the SCP Foundation stories, though a bit more serious and (at least so far), there is no mention of a secret organization trying to cover it all up.
And here's a couple of screencaps.
Just keep in mind, don't be a tard and remember the show is fiction. A lot of people get angry about it because they can't realize that it's fiction soon enough and they feel lied to or like the creators of the show are making fun of human intelligence. That's an actual quote from a rant I read while looking for a wiki page on the show (which doesn't exist yet).
- The shows over-all story is that a secret room is found full of documentary equipment and recordings. The voice heard in these recordings is said to belong to the Documentor, AKA The Detective. This is why you often see an old-style recording device playing old-style tapes when the guys voice is heard. It is also why all the documents and what-not look very old
- To recap that last point, that means the documentary stuff found is QUITE OLD, and that's why the Vietnam guys in the second episode look so young - the video is recorded several years (possibly decades?) before they are found and then presented on the show. Perhaps the overall show provides the reenactments, but the interviews and whatnot are done by the Detective.
- THE SHOW IS FICTION - Keep this in mind or you wont have fun.


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I found this guy several months ago, and he periodicly sells a bunch of resin prop replica kits from various genres. I actually got a Star Trek VI Assault Phaser from him, and it's pretty nice, a lil hefty, and it's definetly bigger than the shruken playmates version. Quite a few bubbles, but nothing a good sanding and bondo won't cure, and the top is a lil bit swooped to one side. Other than that it's fine. He also sells Han Solo's ESB blaster, Jango blaster, and the Leia sporting blaster, and on occasion the clone DC-15s rifle (the short one).
Just curious if he's a recaster, or if it's usualy for his products to turn out like the phaser did, or if he's a good prop resource.


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Center for Bio-Inspired Nanomaterials (CBIN)
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Energy Research Institute
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Western Transportation Institute
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Medic's Work Environment During Rural Emergency Response
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I took this from another site to see if any of yall had any ideas. Its a guy I know.
"I have access to what used to be an amazing roosting hole around 125 acers in size. We would hunt edges of it and let over half leave out before shooting and mostly hunt the birds that worked back in after 8:30 when they would begin to drift back in. In good years there be close to or over 1000's birds roosting there. Mostly woodducks (70+%) with mallards and greys mixed in. This is a cypress break with thick buck brush.
After 2 years of drought during the past 2 summers the place was dry for several months on into the season and the roost never built up before the season opened. Also there are some true newbies into the sport that leased a section on the property that skybusted and over hunted it the past 2 year. With both of these factor added in the place is nearly void of a roost.
My question is have any of you every expirenced a shift in a roost like this? Also how long will it take for the roost to return if at all assuming the skybusting/over hunting stops and water levels return to normal. "


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San Diego • While building their NCAA Tournament resume in this season of inconsistency, the BYU Cougars had somehow managed to avoid the so-called "bad loss" that would most likely send them to the NIT.
Not anymore.
The hot-shooting San Diego Toreros sprung a mild upset on the sloppy Cougars on Thursday night at Jenny Craig Pavilion, taking a 74-68 win by cracking BYU's usually reliable zone defense with timely 3-pointers and keeping the lead with near-perfect free-throw shooting.
BYU (18-7, 8-3) is still in third place in the West Coast Conference, but the loss to a mid-level WCC team pretty much means it is out of the title hunt. San Diego improved to 6-4 and 13-12 and got the upset it wanted after nearly toppling No. 6 Gonzaga here six days ago.
The Cougars trailed the entire second half after taking an early 18-10 lead. They rallied midway through the half to cut an 11-point deficit to three, 56-53, with 9:10 remaining.
However, the Toreros scored six straight points out of a well-taken timeout by coach Bill Grier to regain the momentum and get its small but vocal crowd back into it.
The Cougars had another surge in them, however, and closed the gap to two with 4:09 left with a 9-0 run fueled by Tyler Haws. But Johnny Dee, playing on a gimpy ankle, drained a long 3-pointer 25 seconds after Haws' three-point play, and the Toreros held on to win.
BYU pulled within three points with 12 seconds left, but Dee made one of two free throws and the Cougars turned it over with seven seconds left when Haws and Matt Carlino got tangled up.
The Cougars started the game as if they were going to have another easy time with the Toreros, jumping to an 18-10 lead after eight minutes when Carlino made a steal and threw a nifty pass to Haws for a fast-break dunk.
But the Toreros put together a 10-2 run the next four minutes, capitalizing on several Cougar turnovers, and it went back and forth from there until San Diego pulled away at the end of the half.
Haws led BYU with 13 points at the break, and Carlino had nine.
Bronson Kaufusi's free throw with 4:42 left gave BYU a 29-28 lead as the Cougars tried to hold off the Toreros and fight off foul trouble. Davies picked up his second foul with seven minutes left in the first half and spent most of the rest of the half on the bench.
The Cougars had eight turnovers in the first half, and were out-rebounded 20-14.
Led by Haws' 6-for-7 effort, BYU shot 51.7 percent in the first half (15 of 29), but was just 3 for 10 from 3-point range.
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Hello everyone!
My name is Mitchell (Mitch) and just thought it was about time I did an official intro thread. Granted, I've regularly checked out these forums a bit... but I thought I'd be more vocal member rather then a silent reader :p. I live in Henderson, Nevada and am actually a part of the Neon City Garrison (TK9646). I have a Stormtrooper and Incinerator Armor which I have been trooping in but have always wanted to delve into Boba Fett & Mandalorian armor. I have been in contact with Bobamaker (Daz) and hopefully he will have my order completed by the end of this year!
See you all on the forums :)