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|Been following this thread like I follow all the ones on this subject--I like to see what the dreamers are dreaming. A lot of these just don't look like they're going to go anywhere. But you seem like you have a good head on your shoulders, pistonbully, and I have no doubt you'll do what you're dreaming. Good luck to you. I hope you stay on Sailnet as you work on it.
Thanks guys. I appreciate all the book suggestions. I am getting so much info together for my plan! It's looking more and more doable, and i'm beginning to get less and less intimidated by the idea of setting sail.
One thing I have already done in preparation is to order "the Wirie" for wifi for my boat. As soon as it gets here i'm canceling my internet. that's an extra $50 a month towards the kitty!!
My boss is funny too,, In the last two weeks he has asked me to fill in for two dif over time shifts. I've been like "Dude, you don't even have to ask just put me on the schedule !". He's loving the fact that I say yes to every opportunity to work extra.
|A good honest book to read is by Tom Neal All in the same boat. BEST WISHES in breaking out of what is considered the normal......i2f
I came across this thread on CF and thought it might help in your planning.
Cruising on $500 per Month . . . - Cruisers & Sailing Forums
Lots of good discussion on what items need to be in your budget, what is critical spending and what kind of life you'll lead at $500/mo budget. There are, of course, differing opinions throughout the thread on what is necessary, what is missing etc. So lots to help you create your own particular financial plan while you save up at your current job.
|I hear yea,, But i'm just not good with the idea of taking off from a good paying job with barely enough to get myself out there.. and completely throw my self into it.. I need a stack in the bank first.It just spells disaster to me..
Do your self a big favor. Don't wait two years, go out and get a boat now. Lots of 1-3K boats out there in the 25-30 LOA range that are easily sailable. Just looked at a 25' 1977 Columbia today going for $1,000. Has a working diesel and all the standing rigging is in good shape. Just needs a new main and a lot of interior wood work. I tell you if it had the standing room I need I would have bought it out right and as it stands I am seriously considering buying it anyway just for the scrap value.
What I am saying is, before you take the big plunge put your toe in the water. Bottom line, if you buy a boat that floats for under $3,000 you will always be able to get back what you paid for it in two years when your ready for big momma.
Dont let the dream fade or the time slip. IF your serious about sailing and doing what you state then take the first step and put some cash down. I know its scary looking at cheap boats.. Rot, old wiring and rustic engines with blisters on the hull... Of course thats not all on one boat, or one your seriously considering anyway, but those are the sorts of things that will be off on those kind of boats. The good news is if your willing ti put the elbow grease in your self, and you live within 25 miles of a Home Depot, then you can get everything you need for CHEAP AND learn how to do all the work yourself. Another benefit? Since your doing the work on a run down boat it doesnt matter if its perfect. The boat is the learning experience. Just make sure it has a good hull, good rigging, and sail. Blisters, rot all that stuff is easily fixed.
Also, you really dont even NEED to fix most the stuff. If you have rot in places or your port holes leak a bit so what? Its a starter boat meant only to get you on the water and with sailing experience in your belt. Now, disclaimer: You should NOT sail in the ocean with a leaky boat. However, Rivers lakes and other water body types that are more protected are not a big deal. The things that really bug you can be your projects and every thing you do will add experience to your arsenal and possibly add value to your boat come sell time.
Sorry for the tangent but I hate to read so many "I wanna..." post about far off dreams that easily slip your grasp if you dont take hold. Carpe diem friend. Besides, you got a trove of knowledge at your finger tips with this forum to guide you along the way.
One more thing, if your really nervous about all the big boat stuff or just don't have the money right now then join a local sailing or yacht club. Fees run around $100 a month most places and there you can get experience on small dinghy boats or even gain spots crewing on larger boats.
Read the books at night and hold fast by day. Ain't going to get salty just by eatin Morton's
That's a good start!
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A copy of Don Casey's Complete Illustrated Sailboat Maintenance Manual: Including Inspecting the Aging Sailboat, would be a good investment. Do your own presurvey. Lots of boats will be eliminated this way. A lot of it is not rocket science.
When you start looking seriously make up a check list and take a digital camera and photograph everything.
Our list of most important items started in this order:
The most important were of course those things that would sink you - literally. Then came the things that would cost the most to repair/replace, then the other pesky items that would cost money and time. The list is much longer than this, but these were at the top.
If you've taken 200+ pictures of everything and you have a few pages of notes, then you have a start.
A copy of Don Casey's Complete Illustrated Sailboat Maintenance Manual: Including Inspecting the Aging Sailboat, would be a good investment. Do your own presurvey. Lots of boats will be eliminated this way. A lot of it is not rocket science.
When you start looking seriously make up a check list and take a digital camera and photograph everything.
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Is it just me or is sitting down properly virtually impossible wearing a cod piece?:confused
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Is it just me or is sitting down properly virtually impossible wearing a cod piece?:confused
It ain't easy!!!!! If I turn a chair backwards, I can do it, but looks ridiculous!!! :lol
I guess it depends on the cod armor. I have actually driven my car fully armored up less the helmet.
Its doable... ive seen it done before... just push the piece forward slightly out of the way... unless of course ur doing ESB Fett with the G-String....
No points for how that would turn out... :(
virtually impossible to sit down. If i do, then things start to go pop and crack :(
and it would just be too uncomfortable
Perhaps if the cod piece could be attatched to the butt piece so that it could pivot that would allow some degree of flexibility, but I think sitting down for long periods or in small chairs would be uncomfterable and difficult.
I just have to say that this is very funny to me!!!!!
I have yet to understand how any of you can stand to wear this costume at all.
It is torture, I think you are all massochists, or something.
Maybe you feel like you need to be punished for past sins, or maybe you were bad in a previous life and have the deep-seated need to have misery to re-pay the "karma".
Anyway, do us all a favor and be careful when you sit.
Never seen Boba sit. Maybe that means we're not supposed to?
Sitting down = yes
Sitting down comfortably = no
"Uh, can anyone bend down and grab that for me?"
Now I'm worried about going to a ComicCon as Boba and doing the 'potty-dance' I made fun of my sister for.
Now me, I could lie down...after someone pushed me. Probably fall asleep too after crying about the cracked and damaged armor and helm. :lol
Seriously though, doable, but it's gonna be uncomfortable...but alot easier than wearing full trooper armor. :) It's always good to have a minder around...for anything. ;)
Stay safe,
lol i have tried to sit in mine and wow ya it hurts ya i made it so it bends in the middle were the butt plate and cod connect and it worked out pretty good:thumbsup
And that... is why I'm wearing a clone cod on my costume. As long as your legs are spread out a bit, it's fine to sit in. Sucks for you non-customs, though.
That or you all could just convince MoW to make some more rubber cods. I could sit fins as long as i was doing more of a slouch.
What I'm worried about is what happens on Halloween night, after a few beers, when Boba has to pee!? I'm thinking about "editing" the flight suit a little with a velcro patch to quickly do my business. How do you guys do it? Or do you just hold it all night?
These are the important questions I've never seen answered here! :P
need to add a gas tank type flap on the cod for a quick release of fluids...LOL
I'm thinking about attaching the Cod to the "kidney belt" by elastic so I can pull it down and use the velcro flap for special needs... :)
What are you guys talking about? Boba is easy to sit in. I've driven in it, same with my Stormtrooper.
Its not only sitting down, its moving as well. Why do you think Boba moves so slowly in the films :lol
My Boba is really easy to sit in! The whole costume is very comfortable
My Stormtrooper on the other hand is pretty difficult to sit in and very uncomforable.
My Cod and Kidney are connected by elastic, however its the 6 inch of industrial velcro that is on the kidney and jumpsuit, to prevent slippage that the problem for a quick drop of the cod.


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If we assemble the toughest & meanest armies from the Sci- Fi & Horror genre, and have them fight each other, in a no hold barred, fight to the death contest, who do you think who would win, (The last one standing) and which one would be the weakest? (The first to go.)
The list are:
1. Army Of Mandalorians. (Including Boba Fett, Jango Fett, Fenn Shysha, Tobbi Dala, Mirta Gev, and Jaster Mereel.)
2. Army of "Aliens" and the "Alien Queen". (The movies with the Colonial Space Marines and actress, Sigourney"Ripley" Weaver in it.)
3. Army of "Predators". (From the Predator movies.)
4. Army of The "Borg" and the "Borg Queen". (From Star Trek.)
5. Army of "Terminators". (Including the T-800,and the T-1000)
6. Army of Vampires and Werewolves. (The version from "Underworld", and "Van Helsing" movies. No, NOT the "Twilight" version.)
Personally, I thought the vampires & werewolves would be the weakest, because they can't bite the "Alien" with their acid blood, and they can't bite the Borg because they would be "assimilated". The Terminators wouldn't be affected, and the Predators may be immune to it due to their alien chemistry. The Mandalorians would be affected by their bite, but they wouldn't let the vampires and werewolves get that close.
It's interesting that when I had a discussion with various sci-fi fans about this, many came out with different answers. Some said the Borg would win, some said the Mandalorians would win, some said that the Terminators would come out on top, while some said that the Predators or Aliens would win.
So who do you think would be the toughest & meanest army in the galaxy?


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Ask the college for a professional judgment review. Some colleges call it a special circumstances review or financial aid appeal.
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I am also a single mother and wanted a good family but guard dog. My experience with GSDs was limited to my grandparents adult dog when I was a child. I've raised labs & pointers in the past, but we went ahead with the GSD puppy. Yikes! Worst & meanest puppy ever, lol! They require lots of patience! And consistent constant training. They bite. Bad.
That being said, Luna is now 7 mos & the best, prettiest, smartest dog I've ever raised. She is very social & loves the kids that come over to plau. She also loves other animals. Now. Let's just say " be prepared!"
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|Adding a 3rd dog changes the dynamics of everything quite a bit. I'm not sure how the pig will figure in, but adding a new puppy with a pushy little malti and a Saint Bernard you describe as protective? Have you thought about that Rachelle?
|As far as male vs. female goes, I was once told that males will protect the property, females will protect the family. That is a huge over-generalization, but I do believe there is a bit of truth in it.
you sound like a thoughtful dog owner.
If, that big word, you have time to work with a puppy, exercise a pup and train an active pup, it would most likely be a great fit.
Think raising your two year old with the energy of a teen...
As others have said, they start off rather nippy and you children will have to learn how to play with the pup without sending it 'over the top.' They will have to learn to redirect with toys and put up with a certain amount of the biting. They don't have hands, but want to grab everything that moves.
Don't know your budget, but go with a well recommended breeder who breeds for both health and temperament.
Best of luck.
As mentioned, this is a VERY active breed, and so smart! That means not only do they need physical outlets for their energy, but also mental stimulation like training, and activities like tracking and nose-work in order to be happy and well behaved. A bored, frustrated dog can become destructive, chronic barkers, and difficult to control. Walks are great, but not enough, especially for a young dog.
Now there might be some dogs that are mellow and easy going, and be completely satisfied with a regular leash walk - but finding such a dog, that is also good with kids and protective might be a challenge.
What I can tell you is some of what goes into raising a shepherd. They require SO much exercise. As puppies they nip and bite more than any other breed I have come into contact with. They are extremely smart (good and bad). They are loyal, and trusting. In my opinion they are very hard puppies that turn into wonderful companions for those who are willing to put in the time.
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HELP! To own a GSD or not...that is the question :)
Hi, I am sure you get this question a lot but I am trying to decide if the German Shepherd Dog is the right breed for my family?
Let me tell you about my family and what we are looking for. I am a single mom with 2 kids (ages 7 and 11) We already own a 5yr old spayed female Saint Bernard and a 3 yr old spayed dominant Malti-poo and a pet pig...yes i said pig We often foster motherless puppies and kittens for a local rescue. I have owned a female rottie in the past but lost her to cancer several years ago so I do have some knowledge on owning an intelligent yet head strong breed.
Our Saint Bernard is very protective of my family but unfortunatly they do not have a long life span, she cant be outside very often, and her hearing is starting to go Crime in my neighborhood has been on the rise and we decided to add another dog to our family, one that can be naturally protective, one we can take on walks and be outside in our large fenced yard while my kids are playing, but also lounge around in the house with.
I will be taking whatever pup we finally choose to training classes and will have it neutered. I have researched and researched the german vs american and the different bloodlines and if male or female would be best for our family and it has caused me such a headache trying to understand it all and which would fit best in with our family if at all. I have even talked to some breeders but am still confused.
Can anyone tell me your opinion on if you think a GSD would even be a good fit and if so what bloodlines etc male or female would be best??? Thank you very much!
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Tuesday 10th April 2012
When it comes to thinking our chance of victory might have gone we should know better I guess. Late goals, especially in recent matches, are nothing new. It does feel all the sweeter however, when it is thoroughly deserved.
Last week's disappointment also meant it felt all the more crucial of course.
The chance to bounce back came against a side still challenging for this season's league title. A tough game but one to relish, especially when our previous two encounters this season saw us go away with less than our performances deserved.
On a cool and damp Spring day the atmosphere in and around the stadium was superb yet again and there is no doubt this was a contributory factor when claiming the three points.
The first half was a little cagey at times but RVP's goalbound effort being inadvertently cleared off the line by Tommy V gave an indication of who was dominating the game.
City enjoyed their best spell of the game early in the second period without really threatening but the pressure we put on from that point on was simply relentless. Wave after wave of attack supported by massively noisy support once again.
When RVP and Theo smacked the post - the latter leading to a quite incredible sequence that has me still scratching my head - it looked like our total domination of the game was going to see scant reward.
In a weekend full of quite incredible offside decisions too, our disallowed goal had to be the one the linesman got correct!
With time running out however, Mikel looked as sharp in winning the ball as if it was still the first minute, powered forward and smashed home a superb long range effort. Get in!
The stadium went crazy with delight including of course the nothing but amusing sight of all sides and tiers doing a 'Poznan'. Football humour at its best methinks.
Another massive three points and results elsewhere mean a win up at Wolves on Wednesday would put us in an extremely healthy position with five games to go.
This league is incredible in its unpredictability however, we all know that too well. Consequently we will have to be right up for it just like on Sunday.
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The Chinese government over the past thirty years has imposed a "one child" policy in order to prevent their nation's population from growing to an excessive size. The recent earthquake has created several problems since so many children died in the catastrophe due to incompetence on the part of government officials who did a poor job of constructing building,s particularly, school facilities. Chinese officials announced that any parent who lost a child could have another and if a child was seriously injured, it would also lead to being able to have more children. More than 90% of parents who lost children are of child-bearing age, and initial studies indicate a high percent of them would like to have another child.
It is rather tragic that government rather than parents makes decisions regarding who can or can not have children. It is also insulting the Chinese government will only pay $15 a month for a child who was crippled. Modern China can do better.


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Money to Burn
Money to Burn
A Novel of Suspense
Harper, Hardcover, 9780061556302, 368pp.
Publication Date: March 1, 2010
In this timely stand-alone thriller ripped from the headlines, New York Times bestselling author James Grippando, whom the Wall Street Journal calls "a writer to watch," explores a world in which the destruction of financial institutions and the people who run them can occur in a matter of hoursperhaps even minutes.
At thirty-one, Michael Cantella is a rising star at Wall Street's premier investment bank, Saxton Silvers. Everything is going according to plan until Ivy Layton, the love of his life, vanishes on their honeymoon in the Bahamas.
Fast-forward four years. It's the eve of his thirty-fifth birthday, and Michael is still on track: successful career, beautiful new wife, piles of money. Reveling in his good fortune, Michael logs in to his computer, enters his password, and pulls up his biggest investment account: Zero balance. He tries another, and another. All of them zero. Someone has wiped him out. His only clue is a new e-mail message: Just as planned. xo xo.
With these three words Michael's life as he knows it is liquidated, along with his investment portfolio. Saxton Silvers is suddenly on the brink of bankruptcy, and he's the leading suspect in its ruin. Michael is left alone, framed, and facing divorce, with undercover FBI agents afoot, spyware on his computer, and mysterious e-mails from a "JBU." Embroiled in corporate espionage, he's desperate to clear his name and realizes that several signs point to his first wife, Ivy, as a key player. But what if Ivy has come back from the dead, only to visit on Michael a fate worse than death?
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Re: 1969 - Woodstock and the Summer of 69.
Hey! Thanks for the boost overnight. Looks like a lot of voting took place last night.
Criticism of a Brand is covered by Fair Use
and the equal sign is as stated by the name a SIGN :-p
And if im wrong oh well, Ill get more ideas for the Next Derby!
Re: Warhol just turned in his grave -1987
I really want one of these shirts. I mean come on, there's eye shadow on an eye socket, brilliant
Re: 1984 - War is Peace. Freedom is Slavery...
Hey I like it, it's kinda literal but I'd still buy one.
cadedude wrote:As a Biotechnology grad, I couldn't possibly get away with wearing this on-campus where the real chemists might see me and reveal my ignorance. Myself, I'm hoping for the Human Genome Project shirt to declare victory. That said, there's an unreasonable shortage of geek shirts that aren't about video games or programming, so more power to you for the design.
You've got my vote, on principle alone.
Ahhh they probably wouldn't smoke you out, but they would probably be jealous :D
I agree that there's a a sad lack of science geek shirts...I don't know how many more chemistry shirts I'll make simply because I'm a grad student in some useless field of biology...nevertheless, keep your eyes peeled ;)
fillengroovy wrote:I can assure you, If the badest ass country in the world wanted to take oil, you'd be eating it on your cornflakes in the morning. Grow up!
Because whats more moral than completely destablizing an entire region for the last ninety years. I think you need to take a less bigoted view of the world buddy.
Re: 1966 Tee Vee and Music
I like the beatle-monkey-bat-vulcan idea.
nardobolo wrote:The album was released November 30th, 1982, so this still works. And still is awesome! (80's lingo, yo)
If you wanted to use more authentic 80's lingo, you would've said that the shirt is radical....cause it is!
Wear it where? I mean wear it to a dictionary to learn how to spell.
Re: 1973
I would love to have this shirt. I am a big fan of Pink Floyd and any spin the album Dark Side of the Moon is great. Love it, love it. Got to have it, got to have it.
squidboots wrote:Must be an east coast thing then ;) I haven't heard it called anything other than o-chem.
Then again, I don't get out much! :P
Don't let any true east coasters hear you call me that. I'm a Midwesterner...they'll have a fit. ^_~
Patchitect wrote:What do you mean... sometimes??? i'm a [dirty] old man all the time!
As for the shirt, i didnt want to make something that was blatant, i wanted to make something that was wearable without being controversial...
now if it were only votable....
It's votable. I voted. ^_^
jenny78 wrote:That's funny. I sometimes think that too, but seriously, who would have time for that? Any why would someone be afraid to post criticism? What's to be afraid of? It's just a tshirt website. *giggles*.
What are they afraid of? Me! Shirt.woot's friendly little Attack Spryte. ^_~
Not to be confused with our Attack Adder. ^_~ ^_~
jdrage wrote:Like me, you are probabely looking at this entry because you searched for more recent years out of curiosity. Personally I was astounded that a 10-year-old (even with help from a parent) created and submitted a design. The effort alone should be applauded. Bravo!
While this is indeed far from "encouragement central", I have seen among the pseudo-anonymous trash talk some thoughtful design critique and helpful commentary from the peanut gallery. True that the designer should be able to "take the lumps". Is that out of the question for a 10-year-old? Maybe. But that's the parent's decision and responsibility when approving the entry. Learning to take criticism is arguably a lesson we could all have gone through a little sooner.
The age of the designer alone should not be a reason to shun an entry. Had the theme not given it away, would you have known the age of the submitter? Certainly, a design created by a 10-year-old is unlikely going to be of the same calibre as one created by a designer with 10 years of experience (unless he/she started at birth ). If the design isn't compelling, it won't get votes. But to me, part of the value of a shirt.woot shirt is the story behind it. And this certainly has a noteworthy story.
Now, a couple of notes to the designer. I agree with the person who spoke of colour choices. The contrast is nice and the bold colours work well. Use a vector-based design tool to smooth out those "jaggies", and add a vanishing point for a bit of perspective and I think you've got a winner!
Don't forget about the irrationally rude and lewd comments that come through here frequently. I think Adder's point is this is not a child-safe venue. I do as best as I can but it's not fast enough to eliminate the NSFC aspect.
trapical wrote:Awesome shirt. However I admit I am a bit irritated. Yes Zelda came out in 1986 but is ANYONE here from Japan? Seriously, none of us played the game until 1987 when I was released in the States. *grumble*
Wouldn't bother me that much but I was born in 1987... ON AUGUST 22, 1987.
/yes THAT August 22, 1987.
//destined to buy this shirt
I'm moving to Japan soon. Does that count?
eHalcyon wrote:Once more to the designer - I hope these comments aren't too discouraging, but as Jimiyo has recently pointed out, the woot community is HARSH. ^^
I'd have to guess that mia is not letting her 10-yr-old read these comments. And for most 10-yr-olds, it will be enough to hear "You have XX votes. There are some nice comments! There is also a discussion about whether you should be an adult to post on woot. It's kind of boring, so how about I just read you the stuff about your art?"
Re: 1964 Johnson Rides The Biggest Landslide Ever.
Not even factually correct.
Re: 1969- Flight of the Concorde
A late entry. I liked the pattern. Plus, not enough designs from us old timers to balance out all the Nintendo entries.
Re: 1988
I love it. I hope it wins.
mjc613 wrote:I'd have to guess that mia is not letting her 10-yr-old read these comments. And for most 10-yr-olds, it will be enough to hear "You have XX votes. There are some nice comments! There is also a discussion about whether you should be an adult to post on woot. It's kind of boring, so how about I just read you the stuff about your art?"
My daughter is 12, and had just turned 12 when I helped her with her first entry in the dreams contest. I certainly let her read the comments, though I have to say all the comments she's gotten have been positive. Had there been a derby when she was 10, I don't think I would have been comfortable with allowing her to enter. Frankly, I have little doubt about her ability, and I don't think she would have been at a disadvantage in terms of the sophistication of her designs. I'm just not certain that at ten she would have been able to understand the ability of the haters to pose as thoughtful critics when their only purpose was to provoke upset and to foment meanness.
Re: 1948 THE BIRTH OF ROCK AND ROLL, ME, AND OTHER COO
My suggestion is take this shirt to the thread on EBW called Derby#38cyberpub and ask for votes. This way everyone will see it and know about it. It can't hurt. Just maybe woot will notice how good it is and print it even if you don't place.
I would buy this sans the middle image--the question marks will get you DQd. Good concept though.
Not that I want it to be taken off but wouldn't this image be copyrighted?
AdderXYU wrote:Look, I know I'm going to catch a lot of flack for daring to criticize a child's entry, but there should not be child's entries in the derby. It's the biggest black eye woot has as a contest... what legit designer would find woot, look at the derby, and consider it worth designing for if they found a shirt designed by a ten year old (which looks like it was designed by a ten year old) in the hotness?
Thanks Adder. Just when I was starting to agree with you on more topics.
I I am an un-original person to see how my daughter entering a design during a "year you were born" derby damages the derby. And as for her response to critiques, I'm screening them, PLUS you were the first one to critique.
I allowed the entry BECAUSE it was a year you were born derby, so her age would be obvious. It is unlikely she will enter again any time soon. She does have a great sense of design and color, she is just limited by tools (no tablet) and age. I don't think that a 10 year old's design in the hotness is more of a problem than an adult copy/pasting a clip-art image.
Thank you for your concern. Unless woot instills an age limit, then there is no reason why she can't enter.
JadenKale wrote:What I find most interesting here is that I think this is the closest to a woot reference (as well as a year shirt) as woot will let us get close to. Very amusing
woot reference?
jdrage wrote:
Now, a couple of notes to the designer. I agree with the person who spoke of colour choices. The contrast is nice and the bold colours work well. Use a vector-based design tool to smooth out those "jaggies", and add a vanishing point for a bit of perspective and I think you've got a winner!
Thanks! I'll pass this on to her. After some of the above comments, she isn't going to be reading her comments without them being screened.
And as for help, I did very, very little. It was drawn using GIMP on a MacBook, so on a trackpad rather than with a mouse. We're looking at helping her with other design tools, but since it was a year-you-were-born derby, I was fine with her age "showing" in her design.
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It use to fly over the house every morning. It was louder than the regular jets.
Pretty plane. I watched it go over the house on its last flight.
eHalcyon wrote:
In general, I agree with you Adder. I do think that it's great to encourage young designers, but I'm afraid that running in the derby may engender false hope and pride or devastatingly critical comments.
But to the young designer - keep on working at it!
Thanks eHalcyon. She has no illusions of winning the derby (though she loved being in the hotness! ;) I have been reading the posts here, and was screening the comments for her.
Jewdave wrote:First of all this is an open derby so anyone in the public has the ability to possibly some day have a shirt created from their original art. This design is better than many I have seen posted and I also have no question as to whether or not this is an original piece. While I agree that people should not click on the "I'd Want One" button as encouragement for a 10 year old, I do think that a 10, 98, 30, or even 2 year old has the right to submit an entry if it fits into the rules of the contest. If a person wants to wear a shirt that has a 10 year-olds drawing on it, who are you to say otherwise? If this were T-ShirtDesignersOnly.woot.com I would fully support your cause, but it is not. Frankly, I don't think we'd see many of the wonderfully smart and creative entries we do if it were for designers or artists only. Let the voting public decide what they want to wear... Next are you going to tell us we cannot vote for a politician who has no experience in politics?
thank you very much Jewdave.
I'm having trouble articulating my thoughts, but you said it well. I appreciate your post.
mjc613 wrote:First of all, I LIKE THIS AND WOULD WEAR IT. Many of you may be too young to remember ties with children's drawings on them. The ties were sold as a fundraiser for a charity ( can't remember which one), but they sold because they really looked good, even with a dark suit. I think this would look good on a shirt, but you don't have to agree with me.
Thank you! I appreciate your support of my daughter and your signature! I know Unicef and Save the Children do ties, and I think others do, too.
[user="mjc613"]Second of all, I think it is late enough in the derby that this kind of entry should be fine. I agree that having a "just for fun" or "encouragement vote" shirt get into the hotness on the first day is not a good thing. But by now, the only new entries that get all the way to the top are the really outstanding ones. In fact, it takes a lot to get into the top 100 if you enter at this point. I realize that getting into the hotness at this point takes momentum away from other designs, but in general, that only lasts for about an hour or 2, and then the novelty wears off. This is just my observation, not based on any statistics, sanctioned or otherwise.[/quote]
well said - I wanted her to work on it for a while, so it wasn't entered the first day. And, she wanted to bike ride, play, etc so this wasn't her top focus. In entering in a derby *with her age in the title* I thought it would be a fun thing for her to do. I never expected her to get in the hotness, and once she did we both knew it would wear off soon. She loves watching the votes for the derby, and is quick to point out to anyone who sees our shirt that they are from shirt.woot and the complimenter should go buy one.
[user="mjc613"]If by some fluke this won, I would buy 2. It's exponentially better than anything woot has put in the dailies for weeks, and better than many derby entries, past and present. If I am in the minority for thinking that, so be it.[/quote]
thank you thank you thank you. I'm not sure if I agree with you, but I really appreciate the thought and your support of my daughter.
daedalusknight wrote:Okay, so now I'm going to speak directly to your points about this entry.
Can it be dangerous, emotionally, for a child to enter a derby where adults are competing?
Yes, it most certainly can be.
agreed. hence why I am filtering the comments for her.
As to your other points, if she were a prodigy, I doubt I would have agreed to let her to enter in a "year you were born" derby. Since the year was evident in the date, she entered. She and I have no plans to let her enter weekly, unless she designs something stunning that can work as a stand-alone piece.
If people could only vote for a certain number of entries, i wouldn't have allowed her to enter, either. That just wouldn't be fair. But in this circumstance, I agreed to let her enter.
In general, I agree with much of what Adder posts, and much of what others are saying. I also think that most "legitimate t-shirt designers" would be entering dailies not the Derby, but that's just me. This was entered on a Tuesday and had no chance of breaking 100 much less fogging. I have seen things done by adults that were much less sophisticated. And honestly, if John Glenn weren't in the pic, I don't know if people would've seen it as a kid's drawing. As daedalusknight pointed out, there are a lot of kid-like artists out there, and some of them are surviving reckoning after reckoning.
Re: 1960 Artificial Heart research
From Wikipedia: "after death, the patient was autopsied, the artificial heart was removed, photographed and tested. The team of scientists and doctors testing the heart determined that death was caused due to lack of an electrical outlet."
dontwantaname wrote:It use to fly over the house every morning. It was louder than the regular jets.
Pretty plane. I watched it go over the house on its last flight.
I also regret its passing. Was a really beautiful silhouette.
This is a pretty cool design. I had passed over the thumb so I'm glad I finally opened it up. A few comments to give you some things to think about for future designs.
1. thumbnail pics are tricky. It's hard to capture the quality and essence of your design in a small jpg. So when you pimp for votes in the forums, post a larger (400 x400 is good size) pic of your full design. There are many designs I wouldn't have voted for if I hadn't seen the full version in the forums just because i don't open all the thumbs to view them. photobucket is free and a good place to host your design pics.
2. i think you could lose the 'box' around your design without hurting anything. lots of people here don't like boxy designs or sharp corners on their shirts. A look through past shirt designs will show you that nearly all exist free of a boxy outline.
3. there is a lot of cool stuff in this shirt, but you are borderline having too much. also the scrabble tiles are flirting with the rejectorator (they don't always look that closely to see there's no actual text, just be forewarned).
4. simple sells well here. for instance, just the hard body guitar and the music notes could have made a great design.
5. always ask yourself "does this design make any sense without knowledge of the derby theme? can it stand by itself?" and if yes, then you are golden.
6. i believe klswoot also uses elements and she is really nice and friendly so you can probably ask her for pointers.
7. gmv.
Re: 1960
But it was saturday night
I guess that makes it all right
And you say what have I got to lose?
And honey I say
Little red corvette
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Let's not forget that lukekim91 placed in the derby back in September with Decomposition, one of the best-selling shirts on Woot. He was 15 or 16, obviously better able to handle the comments on here but I'm just saying the derby is open to all ages, and all ages have the right to enter. Obviously parents should monitor their kids' computer usage no matter what site they are on, but I don't think Woot needs to step in and enforce a minimum age. Talent is talent, and you can do with your vote as you wish.
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agreed. We only look at the site together, and I keep an eye on what comments they read and which ones they don't. I have sensitive kids, so they're used to me screening stuff.
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Hi I have a couple of things that I'd like any advice on.
Firstly - I'm planning on doing an intensive 4 week CELTA course but can't do this until summer as I'm working and need to save some money up before I can quit my job. After I've done the course I would like to get a job as soon as possible and was wondering how long the process of applying etc usually takes? As in how long should I expect to wait between finishing my course and actually getting on a plane?!
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I read this morning that today is the last full day of work for Bill Gates.
And today, IBM announced that Microsoft is among the first clients to implement IBM's iDataPlex system -- a new category of server developed by IBM for Internet-scale computing. Power efficient, high density. And now it can even run like a supercomputer.
Who knows what's next ? Maybe we'll hear that Mr. Gates is going into the chocolate business.
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Who Knew? WebSphere Loves Real Benchmarks
A few weeks ago I read a story about a senior in high school who was just amazing. She hailed from a poor manufacturing town in Ohio. She worked very hard and was first chair violinist in her school orchestra - which had just played fabulously in a music contest at Lincoln Center. She was a top student. She was taking many AP classes. Oh, and by the way, she had also moved out of her house at the age of 16 and was paying her rent and medical and grocery bills by waitressing. Waitressing at a roller skating restaurant. Full time.
It was such an inspiring story. A young woman with a borrowed violin and gown who had her day on stage in New York. It was almost too good to be true.
What is really too good to be true because it's not is Microsoft's new claims against IBM performance.
Microsoft compares WebSphere with Microsoft.NET on Power Systems and HP systems. But the number of cores, the middleware and network configurations, the scale, and even the trading applications used are not the same. The HP configuration had twice the number of cores and four times the amount of memory. It's like saying a granny smith is better than a clementine.
The entire presumption of the Microsoft study was absurd in that it created a nonsensical environment comparing a blade system to an enterprise class server. An enterprise server is designed for server consolidation, heavy transaction performance, superior availability, scalability and virtualization. This "benchmark" did not make mention of or leverage any of these functions. Note also that a higher performing replacement to the Power 570 model used in the study has been available for many months.
Oh, and by the way, these are "Microsoft-conducted tests." That's kind of like leaving my dog with a box of milkbones and telling him not to eat any.
Microsoft's new web campaign is entitled "Who Knew?" Which is too bad because I really liked that Pink song.
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Trying to find Saiga 20 magazines that will fit the 2 3/4" shells. Also, the factory magazine will not feed but a couple of rounds before jamming. Please advise. THANXZZZ!!!
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Trying to find Saiga 20 magazines that will fit the 2 3/4" shells. Also, the factory magazine will not feed but a couple of rounds before jamming. Please advise. THANXZZZ!!!
Welcome to the forum.
Well I thought SureFire Mags made some for the S-20, but I can't find any listing for them? ProMag is a no go too.
You might have to give more details about the jamming. Did you try both gas setting?
Yes, I changed the gas settings, as well as switching from Remington to Winchester ammunition. Both changing the setting and switching ammo helped a little, but did not solve the problem. It appears the factory mag's spring may be weak because the shells don't seem to load properly (they want to stay cocked and will not lay flat without some finessing). Your thoughts. THANXZZZ!!!
Hello jake47
It sounds like your gas ports in barrel is partily plugged. Be sure gun is unloaded first.Take out the gas adjustment plug then drop out the puck, you will see three barrel ports inside the gas tube, use a small metal hook type of tool with less than 5/32 inch diameter to poke in the angled gas ports and give it a firm jingle and thrusting into port, you will see debris fall out.It's very common that the saiga has ports blocked. Let us know if that works.IRONMULE
I would check that the gas ports are clear like Ironmule said, I'd also take the mag apart and look for any burrs on the inside of the mag body or on the follower and remove them with sand paper or a fine file.
I agree with the Mag Dx, look it over carefully as with just about all semi-autos, the mags are a crucial part of the functionality.
I disassembled and checked the puck, which was clean. I could only find one gas port in the tube, and it was clean. I have a composite plastic magazine that came with it and didn't see anyway to disassemble it without tearing it up. I really think that I need a steel magazine, if they are available. Please advise. THANXZZZ!!!
Hello jake47
The saiga 12 with 19 inch barrels needs three ports and saiga 12 with 24 inch barrels needs two ports, some 19 inch barrels had two ports which is made wrong. If your gun is new ,less than one year old, you can get warrenty repairs, it takes a month or month and half turn around. Contact Vicki Jo at the Cadiz gun works. Check online search for the Cadiz phone numbers.They do the saiga warrenty work. as well as custom work on saigas.Let us know how you do. Good luck IRONMULE
Hello jake47
I reread your comments, you said one port on tube, I was thinking the port on top the barrel.The barrel needs three ports for 19 inch barrel. Look on top the barrel thru the inside the tube where the puck goes in. IRONMULE
He has a 20ga saiga, it probably has a different port configuration than the saiga 12.


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Considering a GSD from Rescue
Well, I said I would post it in my intro post, so here goes....
I am considering adopting a dog in a few months, and I am strongly considering a GSD or a Black Lab.
First, about me:
I am currently single, and will be turning 33 next month. No kids, No plans for them either. My career is a 9-1-1 Dispatcher, which provides an 8 to 12 hr shift, (12 hrs only if I get ordered Overtime). My schedule is 4 days on and 2 days off primarily on the afternoon shift. I plan on moving to a Large 1 bedroom (800 sq ft) in a decent sized complex that allows large dogs.
I'll admit, I have zero experience with the GSD. My parents did adopt a GSD for 2 days from a humane society, but returned him because he bit my cousin. From the research I've done here, and on some rescue sites, my parents and even I (8th grade) didnt prepare for or research the breed properly.
A short time later, we ended up adopting a Black lab, so I do have basic experience with labs. This would be a slight lifestyle change for me, since it would be the first dog of "my own"!
Whats my Game plan with the lucky dog?
There is a dog park thats less than a 5 minute drive away, so there would be frequent if not daily visits to the park for an hour or more before I leave for work. Until they are settled in and I trust them being home alone, they would be crated while I'm at work. When I get home from work, we'd likely go for a walk together. Im sure there would be times to visit and play with other dogs in the family as well. I also plan on some basic obedience classes and such.
What am I looking for in a dog?
I definitely don't think I currently have the time for a puppy, so I'm thinking a dog that's 2 to 5 years old. I don't have any plans to do "work" (Tracking, herding, Protection) with them, but I would like to do basic obedience with them, and create a happy, loyal and loved family member!
I currently have a vet picked out, and have been drooling over both breeds on petfinder!
Your input and advice is appreciated!
By browsing around on the forum you can learn what a GSD needs in terms of exercise and mental stimulation (don't underestimate the latter) and see if that fits your life style; rain, snow, wind or shine. Good luck on your search! Make sure your new dog doesn't suffer from separation anxiety as that is hard to fix with your schedule.
Have you thought about a retired breeding dog from a breeder?
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Kudos on thinking things through!
My 2 cents... alot of GSDs don't do dog parks very well (not to mention alot of irresponsible idiots tend to hang out there with badly behaved dogs), so have a back up plan to cover dog park time. A long line leash and a good long walk is enjoyed just as much for mine.
I wouldn't worry about crating while at work, an older dog should be fine with that schedule. I always leave mine something to keep busy (knuckle bone, or other chew toy). Currently, mine are trustworthy loose when I'm gone. I have a security system with a camera that I can keep an eye on them when I'm gone too... it's funny sometimes when one is doing something crazy, and the other is just sitting there looking at them like "what are you thinking?!"
Anyway, good luck! Hope you find the perfect pal! And then you must post pictures... ;)
Both dogs are demanding physically, so you might want to find some areas that have LOTS AND LOTS of open space ... hiking / jogging / biking ... something like that to really tire the dog out!
The only other consideration I would think about is when you are doing 12 hour shifts ... would you be able to have someone come in and take the dog out? Once dogs are about 8-10 months (depending on the dog of course) they can hold their bladder for up to 8-9 hours ... after that ... I'm not sure. I don't know how many dogs can go 12 hours or more.
I'm lucky in that my dad lives upstairs / I'm downstairs and he comes home for lunch so Kyleigh's never really had more than 3-4 hours in her crate at a time (without a pee pee break). Now, she can hold it all night (which in my world is NOT long) ... from 11 pm to 5 am ...
Just something to consider given your shift work.
Good luck with your decision!!!!
Where are you located?
Wolfy, I had not considered a retired breeder, didnt know that was an option.
msvette, I'm in Madison WI.
Thank you very much for considering rescuing a GSD -- it means a life saved from a shelter, as even the ones who are safe in rescue were pulled from a shelter somewhere, freeing up a cage so that a dog wouldn't have to be put down when the next dog arrived at impound.
My recommendation would be to try to find one that's been fostered for at least 3 weeks. It takes at least 2 weeks for the "true" personality and energy level to become apparent in foster--before that, they are still working through the stress of the shelter. You'll know a lot more about a dog's personality that way.
You'll have plenty of options for great rescue gsds in Madison and getting an older dog seems like an excellent choice for your lifestyle.
You've also got Patricia McConnell's training school right there: Classes | Dog's Best Friend Training
And you've got lots of nice dog parks to choose from. I used to live over by Warner Park and volunteered with a (now defunct) gsd rescue. I took my dogs over to the Warner Park dog park pretty much every day and often to Verona, Token Creek and other parks as well. There are tons of nice places to walk and hike!
Some of my fosters could not handle the busy dog parks but others were fine, it just depends on the individual dog and the particular park as well.
12 hours is really too long to leave a dog so I would recommend finding a friend or neighbor who could let the dog out for you on those days.
If you want to get to know gsds and other breeds better you might consider volunteering with GSRAW or the humane society.
Dogs are different. Axel would not have a problem with 12 hours, although alot probably would need a break in there. I can swing by my house and let them out if I work more than a 6 hour shift now... but when Axel and I were in the semi, alot of times he would not even want to go in less than 8 hours... and we got "trapped" a few times at shippers/recievers that would not allow us to get out over 10 hours. (they did not provide HUMAN restrooms either). Trucking can be the pits... Axel has a huge steel bladder. He will however pee for a REALLY long time when he goes...over a minute at least solid peeing.
Bowwowmeow, The apt I hope to move to is about a 3 minute drive from the Sycamore Dog park!
Magwart, thanks! I am being honest in saying I don't have the time to invest in a pup right now!
I feel pretty confident if things line up correctly, I can do it! Just need to figure out, do I want a boy or girl? LOL!
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Hey, folks. Been lurking around for quite awhile, posted once or twice in the past. But anyway, I have a question for y'all:
I know it's still 8 months away, but is anyone here planning on attending GenCon Indy this coming year? I'm planning on being there, hopefully wearing some custom armor, and it would be nice to rub shoulder pauldrons with a few Mando vode, perhaps invade one of the local bars or some such fun.
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Renewed my pc membership day before the forums crashed. When can I expect to have my member status reactivated?
PC dues paid
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We know the pc has to be addressed. It will be a bit to manually review each person.
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Np. the roll back took off my PC also, Hope for a fix
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Just found this on Ebay
Boba Fett FP Helmet | eBay
The excess length beneath the edge ( most likely from the mold) makes me suspicous... cause, does FP didnt cut the overhang away before shipping?
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Just found this on Ebay
Boba Fett FP Helmet | eBay
The excess length beneath the edge ( most likely from the mold) makes me suspicous... cause, does FP didnt cut the overhang away before shipping?
It's a resin built Asok's/fettpride so it could be two things, or a non cold cast Asok's, or a recast of an Asok's.
My first suspicion, is yes.
However, this is an "FP Budget" that I discontinued selling about a year ago. One
that the rights were sold to Asok. I do know that Asok has produced resin slush
versions. So it is possible still that it could be his. Only he would be able to tell
for sure.
But what is for sure, is that is is an FP Budget MR. Obviously the FP plaque is the
first clue. But in addition to this, it has molded ear caps. Also consistent with the
FP Budget MR. It would be interesting to message the seller to see what he has
to say about it. I'd do it myself, but my eBay name would be a dead giveaway
and would yield only silence.
Very unfortunate and disappointing to see if it is a recast.
However, he does not claim to have made the helmet himself, and he does acknowledge that 'if you know this helmet, then he has said too much', seeming to suggest that it is one of many that have been produced and have an existing good reputation for their quality.
The auction description is interesting in one of his completed auctions ... he's selling them painted too.
But here, he states these are from the "Fettpride Molds".
Is it possible that this IS Asok? It does mention this helmet being cold
cast slushed resin.
Boba Fett ESB Helmet | eBay
Well most of the Asok-casted Helmets I've seen in this Board were actualy grey (or shiny) but not white.
Also (according to the data) Asok Lives in Indiana while this auctioner lives in Montreal.
The paintjob on the other 2 fett-helmets look ok but that would include that he either bought 3 Budget helmets at some point...
or well its getting a bit tight, isnt it?
You might have recorded the Data of former closed transactions?
Couldnt be a bad Idea to check how many Budget helmets gone to Canada ;-)
I did think of that too. As it turns out , I have no record of selling or shipping a budget helmet
to Canada.
The casting in the first auction is actually very clean on the surface. Normally, recast
eBay items aren't as clean. As if it was first generation quality coming from the actual
mold I sold Asok. Almost makes me wonder if Asok sold the molds. I suppose
it's a stretch, but maybe another possibility.
On further inspection of the photos, it does appear that the "flashing" areas of the helmet
are VERY consistent with having come from the mold I sold Asok. I can see how tight the line
is at the edges, and the score/trim line right underneath the FP logo. Kinda spooky.
Paypal normaly stores everything. Could be a long shot - but the payers normaly have their shipping address automatically attached to each transaction.
And the chance that canadians take paypal isntead if IBAN SWIFT or whatever is not so little.
but i guess thats a lot of transactiosn to click threw. Might be a idea to start with the day you selled budget-helmets the first time, and end with the day you give away the mold.
I know ASOK has done just white resin upon request so it is a possibly a resell of one of his lids but at $250 your still better going through ASOK for one.
Well, my own research into transaction history for FP Budget Helmets pulls only three members of TDH from Canada. Two of which are completely out of the question. That leaves only one possibility on my end. I'll hang onto it and see if it matches any correspondence the eBay Member comes back with.
and for the one left goes "innocent until proven guilty"
Let's wait what Asok might add to the incident.
it's not the fact that it is one unpainted helmet that awakes suspicion. The other two painted helmets that also primp themeselves being casted out of the same mold are causing alert.
Brother, you're not getting any argument from me here. My opinion is, it is VERY
suspicious. But as you said, there isn't a whole lot that can be done,
or proven entirely until we have a little more info such as input from Bill (Asok).
That's all I meant. In my years here, it's been proven historically, that jumping
the gun without solid evidence in matters like this can come back to bite ya in the
"end" ;)
With a little searching on TDH, you can find a user called slartibartfast from Canada, who bought a CC Asok cold cast helmet, painted it, posted pics about it, and sold it using the same pics on ebay:
Boba Fett ESB Helmet | eBay
Asok's made resin-only FP Budget helmets. Before assuming this guy recast Asok's CC helmet, can someone just PM Asok and have him comment in this thread? Maybe the guy bought another one, who knows?
I'm certainly not drawing any conclusions, Rich. As can be read in my previous posts, I've been giving some benefit
of the doubt and throwing out other possibilities. In my last post, it's clear that I'm not willing to jump the gun without
something more solid. My contacting the eBay seller is more in the interest of him using my name to sell, nothing
more. I don't have a vested interest in the helmet itself any longer :)
The seller is a member here, slartibartfast. Also, i'm fairly sure that asok has done one or two of the budgits aet kits that weren't coldcast. i agree with chris that it's a very clean cast to be a recast, if bill chimes in he can tell us a bit more.
I just heard back from the eBay seller. He was pleasant. He explained that he purchased the helmets from Asok. The white one is apparently painted white.
At this point, I'm satisfied. If Asok feels something may still be out of order, I would urge him to follow up with the seller here or on eBay.
Just received the email on Ebay from Chris regarding this issue and to set things straight, yes I did purchase the helmets from Asok. The white helmet I never got around to painting again in the ESB theme as it took so long to do the first one, I simply painted the other in the supertrooper white and then pooped out. I understand the hysteria regarding this recast problem, but I am not part of it nor do I plan on being so. I am a decent enough artist that I probably could sculpt my own helmet, though nothing as good as Asok's, and would not feel to good about it if I did steal another person's work.
Ah ok, everything seems clearer now. Like its already stated: Recasting is a serious Issue.
And I'm glad that this incident was just a false alarm and nobody got actually hurt.


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Start your walk at the Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz subway station. The namesake square is dominated by the monumental (1) Volksbühne (Linienstraße 227; www.volksbuehne-berlin.de), an avant-garde theater and party palace. Head a few steps west on Torstrasse, then pick up (2) Alte Schönhauser Strasse, which is lined with small, independent boutiques selling Berlin-designed fashions and accessories, art books, and hand-picked things for home and hearth. Past Münzstrasse it continues as (3) Neue Schönhauser Strasse, where stores are a bit more high-end. Soon you'll arrive at Rosenthaler Strasse; cross it, turn left, then duck into the walkway next to the MAC cosmetics store. It leads to the (4) Rosenhöfe, a romantic courtyard with shops and restaurants, and spills out into the more famous (5) Hackesche Höfe (www.hackesche-hoefe.com), a warren of seven beautifully restored courtyards; Court 1 with its Art Nouveau tile facade is especially pretty. Exit onto Rosenthaler Strasse, turn right and follow Oranienburger Strasse to Grosse Hamburger Strasse; turn right again.
On your right are the remnants of Berlin's first (6) Jewish cemetery (corner of Oranienburger Strasse and Gross Hamuburger Strasse 26) from 1672, which was destroyed by the Nazis. The nearby (7) memorial honors the 55,000 Berlin Jews murdered by the terror regime. Continue on Grosse Hamburger Strasse, past the reopened Jewish high school, to a driveway on your right, which leads to the baroque (8) Sophienkirche from 1712, the first church in the Scheunenviertel.
Continue to Auguststrasse, known for its art galleries. Hook a left, walk past (9) Clärchens Ballhaus (www.ballhaus-mitte.de), a 19th-century dance hall, then check out the latest in experimental art at (10) Kunst-Werke Berlin (www.kw-berlin.de) at No. 69; the glass cube café makes great cakes.
Cross the street and look for the entrance to the (11) Heckmann Höfe just before reaching Tucholskystrasse. This is another lovely courtyard complex anchored by a peaceful garden and home to an old-fashioned candy kitchen, the (12) Bonbonmacherei (Oranienburger Strasse 32; www.bonbonmacherei.de). Heckmannhöfe exits on Oranienburger Strasse, the Scheunenviertel's main fun mile. Immediately on your left is the imposing (13) Neue Synagoge (New Synagogue) (www.cjudaicum.de), whose gilded dome is a beacon of Berlin's Jewish renaissance. The 1866 original was once Germany's largest synagogue with room for 3,200 people. Its successor opened in 1995 and has exhibits on the building's history and architecture and the lives of the people who worshipped here.
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- Store mail accounts in which backend (LDAP/MySQL/PGSQL): MySQL
- Linux/BSD distribution name and version: Debian Wheezy
- Related log if you're reporting an issue:
I can not see the white and blck lists and also no
Enable greylisting for this domain.
throtteling is also not shown in the gui
but it is enabled in the settings.ini
is there a problem with debian wheezy?
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