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They have played to four straight draws and in that span they have dropped to second place in the league table three points behind Juventus.
Fiorentina is in fifth place in Serie A 11 points back of Roma. They not only head to the Italian capital this nest weekend as underdogs, but play sixth place side Verona in a Monday night encounter.
Midweek, Bovada's soccer betting odds had AS Roma at -110 with Fiorentina at +300 and a draw line at +250.
What has to disturb Roma in their four-draw span is that none of those matches came against a club that is currently in the top 10 in the league. In their last four matches three were 1-1 draws and the other ended 0-0.
This shows that their defense, which has conceded the fewest goals in the league, is playing well while their offense is not. [ AS Roma vs Fiorentina odds and matchup stats ]
Fiorentina is coming off a loss in their last league match, but they had won their previous two and they did hand Juventus their only loss of the season.
The one player the Roma defense really has to worry about is Giuseppe Rossi, who leads Serie A in goals scored and has almost tallied half of Fiorentina's goals.
While the Roma defense mainly has to worry about Rossi the Fiorentina defense has to focus on the whole team. No player for Roma has more than four goals on the season, but six players have at least three.
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Last season AS Roma won both league matches against Fiorentina including 4-2 at home.
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I think, in your particular case ... with leaking intake gaskets ... that it has to do with engine load.
If the engine is not under any load, (not in gear) it would maintain enough port velocity to deliver a lean fuel mixture ... but still enough to make each cylinder "carry it's weight", at least partially. The momentum developed by the "good" cylinders would also help to carry the ones not making a full contribution.
Once you drop it in gear ... the load increases, the port velocity decreases, and the momentum effect is largely absorbed by the torque convertor. Those cylinders that are not carrying their own weight are much more of a liability now ... and idle quality suffers.
Similarly, if you have a header gasket leak ... you don't notice it nearly as much until after you drop it into gear and put a little load on.
|main reason vacuum drops is because rpm drops. the engine is not pumping as much air at a lower rpm and therefore is not pulling as much vacuum against the butterflies of the carb. just like when you are cruising on the highway, higher load at a lower rpm vacuum will be higher, something like 20 to 25 or even higher depending on the engine size and whatnot, because of rpm and lack of opening in throttle blades. hope this blurb is correct and helps.
Because the carb might be too big thusly when the rpm drops the airspeed cannot keep it's velocity due to the carb size??? Just a very random idea. I really couldn't tell ya.
But now that I'm on that subject, I don't recall what carb you said you had but could it be possible your secondaries arent closing all the way?
It's probably best you ignore my random train of thought
Sorry about the confusing post. Im wondering why the vacuum is so greatly affected by shifting into gear. At park the engine idles with 17 Hg" of vacuum. The moment I shift into reverse or first gear, the vacuum drops to 10 Hg". Im just wondering what is happening inside the engine that causes this significant amount of drop in Vacuum?
The magnetic stand just lets you put the dial indicator anywhere, except on an aluminum engine.
What gears are we talking about changing. If the timing gears or off the cam can be retarded or advanced from where it should be, this would affect engine vacuum. Changing rear end gears would have no effect on idle vacuum but will change cruise vacuum because the amount of throttle open is changed for the mechanical advantage of the gears.
what does the magnetic stand do for the dial indicator or measurement? would I be able to measure what I need to with just a dial indicator ?
If it is a manifold leak (and im almost positive it must be) then how would changine the gears decrease the vacuum as significantly as it does. I understand how a vacuum leak would cause the symptoms the engine has, but why does the gear change double the trouble?
305 sbc good idle, Dies when in gear
for STOCK to MILD engines i used a safe bet rule(rules meant to be broken though) double the CI equals carb size...305 x 2 = around 600
Thank goodness I have you guys and this site. I havent taken the heads off of an engine so I was a little excited to rip em' off. But I'm really glad that I dont have too. Its definately oil, and I wasnt positive that it was coming from the heads. I think its probably the intake manifold gasket that is leaking.
I recently took the manifold off and put it back on without replacing the gaskets. Now I can do it right (shouldve done it the first time ). Im on a time crunch to get the car out of the unit and on the street within the next two weeks. I just want her running so I dont need to pay for such a huge storage unit. I'll get a smaller one and store the accessories, carpet kit, chrome etc. in that. I also have a few ideas for turning a smaller unit into a "workshop" that I can run a small ebay side business from.
Fbird88, the car has always been really rough and boggy off the line. Its never been this bad and I havent noticed that much oil from the manifold gasket as well as had this bad of an idle since I put the manifold and carb. back on. This time I'm obviously replacing the gaskets and Im going to run a bead of sealant along the front a rear of the manifold instead of using the rubber gaskets that have been on their (which is where the leak SEEMS to be comming from)
Thanks for all of the advice and words of encouragement. It helps more than y'all know (no we dont usually say y'all in Southern California but it seemed appropriate ) Have a wonderful week everybody!
|I think your oil leak is a valve cover or the rear of the intake . Check it better before pulling the heads . Also try adjusting the valves on that engine . It may idle real good when your done . That engine sounds mild like a stock cam . Also the next time you pull the plugs do a compression test . You may have a low reading on one of the cylinders . I had a 305 that ran like that it had a bad valve spring . A compression test will tell you that . Dont let that engine get you down . You will fix it .
i see all of this talk about a 750cfm QJet being too big for a 305. wait, what 4bbl carb did GM install on all their 305s from the factory ? Yes, a 750cfm QJet. also, with the way the QJet was produced, with secondaries open, it only netted a little less than 600cfm total.
dont forget, the QJet is an air dam carb, it will only flow what is needed, nothing more nothing less.
lets take my engine for example:
305 bored .040" over making 312ci
dish top pistons
Edelbrock Performer intake with EGR
750 QJet
port matched 601 heads
Lunati Bracket Master II 00016LK cam (.458/.458 lift, 218/218 duration)
Dynomax blackjack headers with 1 5/8" primaries to 3" collectors and dual exhaust with turbo mufflers
2.29 rear gear
ok, now im getting almost 16MPG in the city and 25MPG on the highway with my "big" carb. granted, the rear gear helps the mileage, but still, isnt that impressive for an SBC that is nearly 30 years old ? oh, and yeah, its still putting out 210hp to the wheels.
1970Chevy, ive given you this advice already but apparently it falls on deaf ears.
What parts are you taking off???
A head gasket doesnt leak oil.It leaks water or glycol fluids.
A valve cover gasket leaks oil.only 4 bolts.
Is it leaking oil out of rear of intake manifold and seeping down ?
Its just straight headers right now. I have delta 40 series under the car but they arednt bolted to the headers yet. I cant do it yet
So today I went down there bright and early. After running the engine for about ten minutes she ran out of fuel. Then I noticed a significant oil leak toward the rear of the engine. I did some poking around with a flashlight and mirror and found out where the leak has been coming from. Guess........the drivers side head. I think that this explains the symptoms of a vacuum leak!
I began to drain the radiator fluid AGAIN, and slowly taking parts off. It was a crazy morning to say the least and too much to handle on a sunday. I figured if God takes the day, I might as well too. I have a lot of work ahead of me. Im hoping its just a head gasket. I'll also replace the manifold gaskets.
I dont really need to get this car out of that storage unit. I cant afford new gaskets, my bills, and $220 for rent at the unit. Hey, Ive been doing this same thing for the past few months, whats another week or two. Ive gotten it done this far, no stopping me now ha ha ha
any thoughts? am I crazy or would this actually be the cause of the elky's symptoms?
|Just curiosity but, what kind of exhaust do you have on that thing. Pretty freakin loud.
You have good point td
One thing for sure,
If I owned a business in California I'd hunt that kid up and hire him 'cause he ain't afraid to 'dig in'.
Only sometime your diggin' in wrong spot....haha
yer doin' a fine job bud(Matthew) have a good day
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Dealer damages my new v's paint- advise please!
Greetings this is my first post however I have been reading this forum for sometime now. If this post is not in the correct location please move and understand I am a noob here
Aprox 1 month ago I purchased a brand new CTS V coupe in black, Recaro seats, dealer installed black chrome, dealer powder coated grey and black wheels, and dealer installed window tint. I purchased the car as opposed to leasing because I believe it will be a classic and intend to own the car for 20 + years.
I bought the car at night and it looked amazing on the dealer's showroom floor. When finishing up in finance and insurance the F&I manager informed me the car had a $1,000 dealer applied epoxy sealant on the paint and that the cars finish was protected for several years. Although I would have preferred to know this before purchasing the car, I was excited to drive my new toy home and took delivery.
Later when I washed my car I noticed fine scratches in the paint. I also found imperfections where the black "chrome" was not covering the silver chrome completely. Additionally I noticed that two of the powder coated wheels were marred where the dealer had re-installed Michelins back on the wheels presumably after powder coating. I also noticed that the passenger side door's window was not making a seal because it was "bowed" out away from the rear glass. I assumed the door was incorrectly hung on the car and that the dealer could adjust the door and correct the problem. The steering wheel was also off center and the car was slightly out of alignment.
I called my salesman and informed him of the problems to which he said I could take the car in and they would correct issues. I arranged to get an ATS 2.0 turbo to drive while the work was performed (amazing car by the way). When I got to the dealer my salesman informed me they had no ATS on the lot despite the fact I called ahead . Since the work would take some time to perform I opted to come back when they had an ATS to loan. I later called and they had an ATS so I drove the 30+ miles one way in LA traffic back to my dealer. Long story short they gave the ATS to someone else but said they would drive an ATS to my home as soon as it was returned from another customer who was also having work done on their Cadillac.
I went over all the issues with the car with both my salesman and the service adviser and drove home in a GMC crossover in bumper to bumper traffic. Much to my surprise the air conditioner was not functioning. Two days later the dealer delivered the ATS to my home and picked up the GMC. About one week later my salesman informed me the work was complete and that I could pick up my car. The car looked fine in the early evening light and I drove home. So far so good. A week later I washed my car and was shocked to find deep swirl marks all over my paint job. I also noticed that the black chrome was still not right on some pieces and on top of this, it was also marred by the wheel when they were attempting to remove the fine scratches and the epoxy sealant. Now I do not know what to do. I fear the clear coat is permanently damaged or if not, that any further work done to correct the swirl marks will weaken the clear coat and I'll need to get the car repainted prematurely.
I purchased a new automobile because I wanted a new car, not a car with issues due to my dealer not properly prepping the paint before applying a $1000 epoxy sealant. The car looks horrible in anything but overcast light and the expensive black chrome likewise was damaged by the polishing wheel.
At this point I want to take the car to a professional detailer in Orange County who works on Ferraris and Lambos. If they say the paint can be brought back to show room perfect condition then I'd like to let them correct the dealer caused problem and send the bill to my dealer and get a reimbursement for the $1000 sealant. However if they cannot fix the problem or say the clear coat has been compromised I want the dealer to take the car back and replace it with a brand new CTS V coupe. The last thing I want is a $72k + car with hideous swirl marks or to have the clear coat fail 5 years from now and necessitate a new paint job. Nor will I accept a repaint at this time on a brand new car.
If anyone has any idea how I should proceed I would love to hear from you.
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Re: Dealer damages my new v's paint- advise please!
First piece of advice...Do not pick up the car at a time you cannot do a thorough inspection with good light.
Second, avoid dealer "add on's" and paint sealant.
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Re: Dealer damages my new v's paint- advise please!
I will not be able to help you regarding the dealer powder coated rims or black chrome, but I am sure that your clear coat is fine and you simply need to contact a reputable detailer to remove the sealant that they have applied, prep the vehicle and apply a sealant like Opti-Coat. Your area has plenty of great companies. Just be prepared to pay $600-$800 and remember that Black Raven is pretty delicate.
My dealer allowed that construction company working on the dealership to get overspray on my black coupe. They paid for it to be clay-bared. By the way its the only way IMHO to make a black car's finish look awsome. I was going to have it done prior to the overspray misshap. You should see if they buffed your car. And if its black it will most certainly cause swirl marks. As for your rims. Have them replaced and/or redone by the folks who did the work.
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Re: Dealer damages my new v's paint- advise please!
None of the OP story surprises me... Every time my dealer gets near the wheels, they get scratched/chipped. For some reason, Cadillac mechanics hate black wheels and use their airguns like blindmen in a dark room.
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Re: Dealer damages my new v's paint- advise please!
Katie at Cadillac Customer Service would probably be your best bet.
Also, change your service needs over to Boulevard Cadillac on Cherry Street, Signal Hill, CA.
Talk to the service manager, Mark Perlstein and see if he can do anything to help you.
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Re: Dealer damages my new v's paint- advise please!
1. Take the car back and talk to the manager or owner. 2. File an official complaint with Cadillac (it's in the books we get), and don't take no for an answer.
Re: Dealer damages my new v's paint- advise please!
Guys, as stated, the "$1000 epoxy sealer" is just a $60 application of Opti-Coat or ccquartz or the equivalent. As most people know, the paint needs to be PERFECT before the application of these products, as they nanobond to the paint, adding a very thin coating to the top of the clear. That's the intent of them. Having a porter buff it with a high speed wheel for 20 minutes is the dealer's idea of 'prep'....
To the OP:
- A detailer can fix your clear. It is not damaged, just swirled up. Expect to pay $600-$1000 for a full correction BUT you need the right detailer. Someone that understands what paint correction is and can correctly explain how a double action polisher works, what compounding is, what polishing is, and what an LSP is. If he can't answer that, find another guy. And make SURE the guy is charging you like $800, as anyone that says they can do it for cheaper probably isn't doing the work I just described. A good detailer will have at least 2 double action polishers, lots of clean microfibers, and lots of 'exotic' products. If their stuff is from Autozone and they have dirty cotton towels, that's bad. This guy looks knowledgable: http://www.innovativedetailing.com/
- If they have buffed through the clear at the dealer, that's an issue. Let's hope that didn't happen. In my option, you could never match black diamond and would need a total repaint.
- A good detailer would have a paint gauge that could read your clear coat thickness if you are worried about that.
- Have the dealer give you new wheels to replace the marred ones. Those aren't easily fixed and probably won't look the same.
- The dealer should replace any black chrome hurt by their 'prep' work
- From now on, KEEP THE CAR AWAY FROM THAT DEALER. Don't let them wash it, do tires changes, especially anything like that!
Re: Dealer damages my new v's paint- advise please!
Thanks for the advise guys. I am going to file an official complaint with Cadillac today and also contact the regional representative in the LA area to have him look at the car. My concern is that they attempted to remove the original application of the epoxy sealant the first time I filed a complaint and then put deep swirl marks in the paint (and I assume thinned the clear coat) and then re-applied the epoxy sealant a second time. This has effectively sealed in deep swirl marks. Now even if a detail house can remove the epoxy and the swirl marks what guarantee do I have that the clear coat is not thinned to the point it will fail prematurely thereby necessitating an expensive and less than perfect repaint- at my expense? Does anyone know how tough / thick the clear coat is on Black Raven paint?
The rims have been corrected by the dealer however this morning when I was washing my car I noticed the front tire sidewall is "bulging" out as if the sidewall was compromised from the last removal of the tire from the wheels when at the dealers. I will try and get them to replace the left drivers side front tire but the more I look at this car the more convinced I am of the incompetence of the dealer and their installed options. Perhaps later today I will post a video of the paint and defects on YouTube with a link here in the thread.
Re: Dealer damages my new v's paint- advise please!
I would have him take a dozen or so spot readings to make sure the paint is the same all over the car. If it is, it's probably fine. Trust me, they didn't do a consistent job all over the car with their big buffer....
If it's NOT consistent, have him take 40-50 readings on the car and document them; Once he's done correcting the car, have him do it again. Then you'll have a picture of the thickness of the paint and how correction affects it. You would know to be gentle in the thinner areas in the future. See this article: http://www.autopiaforums.com/forums/...-detailed.html on how they did something similar for a Veyron. You need basically an abbreviated version of that paint measurement program IF you think your paint has been damaged.
Clear is pretty good nowadays and can take a lot of compounding and polishing before nearing the failing point. I wouldn't be concerned about that; I'd be more concerned about getting the car looking good.
In the future, everyone please AVOID DEALER SEALANTS! Katie, you might want to look at your dealers that are charging $1,000 for a poorly applied $60 product...
Re: Dealer damages my new v's paint- advise please!
I'm sorry my attention was just brought to this thread now! I see I missed several interesting discussions this morning, and I'm glad TWD3 is contacting Cadillac regarding this concern. TWD3, our phone hotline agents are available at the Cadillac Customer Assistance Center (800-458-8006, Monday to Saturday, 8am to 9pm EST). And I'm available via email at email@example.com. If you have an open case with our Customer Assistance Center, then I'm able to locate it and give you updates on your case details whenever you wish. In the meantime, I'm going to document your comments where the proper GM teams can access them!
Cadillac Customer Service
Re: Dealer damages my new v's paint- advise please!
Re: Dealer damages my new v's paint- advise please!
cdog533 thanks for your useful information and helpful links. I contacted GM today and a representative will be calling me back regarding my options. As to the dealer applied coating, it's called Xzilon / website: http://www.xzilon.com .
Any ideas on what it will take to remove this stuff? Again I am really concerned the clear coat will be compromised after a 3rd go round with the wheel (first time before the original Xzilon application, 2nd time when the dealer attempted to remove the sealant before applying Xzilon a 2nd time and finally, a 3rd attempt for a last and final removal. I intend to keep the car for 20+ years and don't want the clear coat to go off prematurely due to so much work being done to the paint so early in the car's life.
Re: Dealer damages my new v's paint- advise please!
Your main concern should be finding the RIGHT detailer. You really need a good one. Let me know who you are talking to and I can take a look at their websites to see if they seem capable. Here's another guy that looks good: http://www.enviousautodetailing.com
He's done some pretty serious corrections, and that's the kind of experience you want.


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Can we - being buddhists - engage in disagreement with each other and still follow the path with excellence, or have we practically misunderstood the teaching if we disagree with each other?
Is it better to always avoid taking a stance, and thereby avoid disagreeing with someone?
Is it sometimes good to disagree within the own group of buddhists?


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Yeah, I kinda wrote this as a tutorial for a magazine, but I thought I would release it to you guys as well because it uses BackTrack 3. Most of you probably already know how to do this, so it's kinda written for the newbies, but it's here none-the-less. Opinions please :) For the original PDF version (which has pictures), go to http://greyhat-security.com/msf.pdf
(Apologies for the multiple replies - but there's a 10,000 character limit per post; it didn't all fit ;))
About the Article
You've probably heard a lot of talk about Metasploit over the years; about how it can speed up the results of exploitation. It is a great tool for Penetration testers. It makes their job of exploitation and post-exploitation a lot easier, and a lot faster. However, coverage on how to use Metasploit is not always readily available. There are a few lesser known features of Metasploit which I would like to show you. The aim of this article is to teach you what the Metasploit project is, the basics of how to use it, and an example of a lesser known feature: how to use Metasploit to tunnel from inside a corporate network when an external firewall is impenetrable, and then how to exploit the internal network from there. Curious? Read on.
So – Metasploit?
The Metasploit Framework is a program and subproject developed by Metasploit LLC. It was initially created in 2003 in the Perl programming language, but was later completely re-written in the Ruby Programming Language. As of the most recent release (3.2), released under the BSD licensing scheme (to make it truly Open Source, as opposed to its previous Metasploit License which made it partially Open Source).
Metasploit aims to provide an exploit development framework for Penetration Testers, as well as to simplify the process of exploit development. Exploits are bits of code or scripts that will take advantage of a vulnerability in a program, and perform unauthorized actions. Examples of such actions include the execution of arbitrary code, the crashing or a particular program, or DoS of a particular system or service. Exploits are used by Penetration Testers to test various programs on a network for vulnerabilities (before hackers/crackers are able to), so that they can be fixed. They are also used and abused by "script kiddies" or "Black Hats" to break into systems. Typically, a vulnerability researcher would have to go through the cycle of Discovery > Disclosure > Analysis > Exploit Development > Testing > Release. However, since the release of Metasploit, exploit development is now quite a simple process that even an amateur coder can accomplish. It also serves as a development platform for payloads (the code executed after an exploit has successfully been run), payload encoders (to obscure data so that Intrusion Detection Systems [IDS] and Intrusion Protecion Systems [IPS] don't pick up and block the exploit), and various other tools. The Metasploit Project also contains a NOOP Code Database (set of Assembly language instructions for the processor).
Metasploit has a few distinct advantages for penetration testers. One of them is that you can use Metasploit to test an exploit (whether it's your own or someone else's) on all the machines on a network simultaneously, and have it automatically exploit and gain you an Administrative shell on each system. You can also feed it results from other programs (such as Nmap or Nessus – usage instructions for these can be found on the vendor website, or at http://greyhat-security.com/) and use that to target only specific services in a network wide exploit session. It also simplifies the job of a penetration tester in the sense that they are able to start up Metasploit, leave it running by itself in the background, and proceed to attempt other Network Penetration Tests. A distinct advantage that is good for a quick preliminary vulnerability assessment is Metasploit's ability to integrate with Nmap to perform an action known as "Autopwning" (read more about it below).
Additionally, if a compromised box has two or more separate subnets or NIC's (Network Interface Cards), then the Penetration Tester can add a tunnel through this box via Metasploit, and is therefore able to interact with or exploit the machines on the separate subnet which the Penetration Tester could not initially access. Aside from Metasploit's sheer power and ease of use, it also allows Forensic Avoidance tools and a number of other IDS evasion techniques to be executed. The 3.0 branch of the development also allows developers to code their own plug-ins, allowing for an unlimited number of options (limited only by creativity and personal ability).
The Metasploit Framework has a number of different interfaces which a user can choose to interact with. The command line interface is the interface of choice for most Linux users, due to its simplicity and light-weight nature. It is operated through a series of commands. It allows the user to: choose an exploit and a payload, show options for both of these, configure options for both of these, choose a platform, and launch the exploit. The Web interface is the UI of choice for most Windows users, as the separate command line isn't always guaranteed to be stable – the web interface contains a built-in command line, as well as a graphical exploitation option. This can be started by going to Start Menu > Programs > Metasploit Framework > MSFWeb, and the firing up your web browser and going to http://127.0.0.1:55555. The MSF (Metasploit Framework) GUI is also a popular option for Windows users, as it feels more like a conventional "program" than a command line, and is what most Windows users are comfortable with. There is also a Metasploit daemon, which is a Metasploit command line tool that listens for, and interacts with, remote connections.
The MSF focuses on simplicity for the Penetration Tester. For example, the following code is from the body of the Kerio Firewall 2.1.4 Authentication Packet Overflow exploit:
Code Listing 1:
A powerful feature of the MSF that simplifies the post-exploitation process is the Meterpreter module, which is injected directly into a running process on the exploited system, aiding in IDS evasion, and assisting in avoidance of detection by the user. In a penetration test, a lot of focus is placed on information gathering and exploitation, not a lot of importance is given to the power of the post-exploitation phase. It is during this period that the most damage is done, and this is where Meterpreter becomes quite handy. Meterpreter aims to avoid HIDS (Host Intrusion Detection Systems) by injecting itself into the running process, as well as providing the attacker with a platform on which further scripts can be coded and launched. It is an injected attack platform. It also supports port forwarding in a manner similar to SSH. The MSF Project also has support for database integration, so it can output and interact with various databases, such as Postgres or SQLite.Code:
print_status("Trying target #{target.name}...")
sploit = make_nops(4468) + payload.encoded
sploit << [target.ret].pack('V') + [0xe8, -850].pack('CV')
sock.get_once(-1, 3)
How do you work metasploit?
Metasploit is simple to use – as was mentioned before, it is designed with ease-of-use in mind to aid Penetration Testers. It functions in the following way; you gather info about the target (ports, services, etc.), decide on a vulnerable service, select the exploit, fill in a few options, select a payload, fill in options there as well, and then launch the exploit. I will walk you through a brief demo, just so you can get familiar with the basics of the MSF, then you can work at your own pace. I will be taking you through this demo in BackTrack 3 (which is what Hakin.9 Live is based on), so go ahead and download that if you don't already have it - http://www.remote-exploit.org/backtrack_download.html. The reason for using BackTrack 3 is because it has the correct Ruby Libraries. The most updated Ruby Library (except for the CVS snapshot) isn't completely compatible with Metasploit. First, take your copy of BackTrack, and go to:
K menu > Backtrack > Penetration > Framework Version 3 > Framework3-MsfC
This will bring up the main Metasploit console prompt. Once this is done, you have many options. The first step (after scanning your target system for open ports/services) is to show the available exploits:
show exploits
This will bring up a list of all of them. The list will look similar to the following:
For this example, we will choose the recent Microsoft MS08_067 exploit. To select it, you type "use", and the name of the exploit as displayed on the left:
use windows/smb/ms08_067_netapi
This will select that desired exploit. Now, we need to take a look at the options (you can also see the vulnerable systems available with the "show targets" command – this is not required for this exploit however):
show options
Just before we go setting options, we also need to choose a payload:
show payloads
set payload windows/shell/bind_tcp
show options
And finally, we are required to set the options. In this case, only the RHOST value is needed (the target/remote host). Then type "exploit":
set RHOST 192.168.1.3
Those are the basic usage steps behind a simple Metasploit exploitation. There are also a number of options for you to explore on your own; things such as encoding payloads to avoid Anti-Virus and IDS, constructing your own exploits, payload generated executables, automated post-exploitation scripts, and numerous other tricks of the trade. Lets take a look at some of them.


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THIS WEEK: Friday, January 11th, 2013 @ 7:30 pm
(Rebroadcast Sunday @ 11 am )
Photo Courtesy: Kansas City Star
REARDON: Big shocker in Wyandotte County as Mayor Joe Reardon decides to call it quits. Less than 8 weeks before he was to face voters in his bid for re-election, Reardon abruptly decided he will not seek another term.
MEDICAID EXPANSION: If you thought the fight over what so many now refer to as Obamacare was over, it's not. It has simply moved to state capitals. While the Supreme Court upheld most of the Affordable Care Act, it left up to states whether to expand Medicaid. Medicaid Expansion is going to be one of the most contentious issues lawmakers wrestle with in Topeka and Jefferson City.
MENTAL HEALTH: Prompted by massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Kansas Governor Sam Brownback comes to Kansas City to announce $10 million fund to treat the most serious cases of mental illness in the state. What are we to read into this latest announcement?
KCMO HEALTH TAX: Why is city hall getting ready to put on the ballot a renewal of a healthcare tax this April for the indigent? And not a stop-gap measure until the Affordable Care Act gets fully up and running in 2014, but for the next 9 years?
JUDICIAL CLASH: It's been traditional in Kansas for the chief justice of the Kansas Supreme Court to address a joint session of the legislature in making the annual State of the Judiciary speech. But, not this year. Justice Lawton Nuss has been rebuffed.He's been told by the Speaker of the House there's simply no time for him to make any remarks and instead to put his words in writing. The turn of events has been viewed as a major slight of the judiciary by the conservative tilting legislature which is expected to take up within weeks a bill to change the way higher court justices are selected.
ARBORETUM: Visitors to the Overland Park Arboretum are now greeted by a big surprise. A ticket charge. If Powell Gardens charges $10 for its 900 acres, is it fair for the Overland Park attraction to begin charging $3 for its 300 acres, or is that a stretch?
Mary Sanchez
Kansas City Star
Sam Zeff
Freelance Reporter
Steve Kraske
The Star/KCUR
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Hi guys, this is SA from TGF. I'm the Site Admin there and I am sharing our small effort to review and test at the range the above mentioned gun.
CZ 75 TS is the sports model of Ceska Zbrojovka. Specifically designed for IPSC shooting, TS is big, heavy yet elegant. Now relegated to second position by Czechmate, TS was the leading sports model of CZ some time back. Speed shooting, accuracy and balance are the requirements of IPSC and same are the characteristics of TS. Accordingly, every part of TS has been designed to achieve the above three aspects.
TS follows the same slide-in-frame design which is the recognition of CZ 75 line of pistols. However, there are many cosmetic differences which have all been done keeping in mind IPSC competitions. This includes an adjustable SA trigger, a sporting hammer, an extended magazine catch, Walnut wooden grip and plastic guiding magazine funnel.
Model: CZ 75 Tactical Sports
Manufacturer: Ceska Zbrojovka, Czech Republic
Caliber: 9x19 mm Parabellum
Dimensions: 225x150x45 mm
Barrel: 130 mm
Weight(unloaded): 1270 grams
Capacity: 20 / 17 rounds
Sight Radius: 187 mm
Slide: Forged Steel
Frame: Steel
Sights: Fixed. No dots. Adjustable rear sights and fiber optic front sights available
Trigger Pull: SA…… 0.8 – 1.5 daN
Finish: Slide…. Blue, Frame…….. matte silver
TS comes packed in a very elegant looking blue colour plastic case which is quite big in size. Packings includes a 20 round spare magazine, 3 spare slide stop levers, 1 spare extractor, a magazine loader, a plastic cleaning rod and a cleaning brush. The documentation includes a certified fired target, a user's manual and a warranty card.
Finish, Looks and Manufacturing Quality:
Despite its large size, TS is a very elegant looking gun with an outstanding finish. The gun has a blued finish on the slide and matte silver finish on the frame. All external parts are very well finished. On the internal side, the frame, though very nicely finished from outside, has roughness and rough edges. Wooden grip, beside enhancing the grip while shooting, add to the beauty and looks of the gun.
The gun serial number is engraved on slide, frame and barrel.
Slide, Frame and Grip:
TS has a slim looking but well made forged steel slide in deep blue finish, which is quite heavy in weight. Just like other CZ75 slide-in-frame design, the slide grooves are on the outer side all along the length of slide. Though TS is a large size gun but its slide, due to slide-in-frame design, is quite sleeker as compared to most other large frame guns. When fully assembled, slide houses the barrel, recoil mechanism, firing mechanism, extractor and ejector. Sights are fixed on the top in a dovetail and like most other CZ guns, grooved into the slide with an additional screw. Serrations at front as well as the rear of the chamber area provide good grip for cocking the gun. However, the small surface area of the slide makes it a bit difficult for a new user to rake the gun in the beginning and one needs to practice.
The frame is made of steel and has matte silver finish and is quite heavy. This enhances the overall weight of the handgun, however, its not really a serious consideration as TS is not meant to be used as a carry / SD gun and its heavier weight helps a lot in reducing the recoil thus assisting in rapid shooting. Full length slide grooves are located on the inside of the frame which provide an extremely tight slide to frame fitting, one of the major contributors to CZ 75 TS accuracy. Take down lever/slide release lever and mag release catch are located on the frame on left side and are non-ambidextrous. Safety is ambidextrous and is also located on the frame. The mag release catch can be shifted on right side for left handed shooters. The base of the frame has a plastic magazine guiding funnel which assists in rapid magazine changing during IPSC competitions.
Grips are made of checkered Walnut and along with front and rear serrations on the steel frame, provide an excellent hold for IPSC style shooting. The grips angle, as is the case in most CZ models, is excellent and provides natural pointability. Aluminum grips for TS are also available from CZ Custom shop which besides enhancing the looks of the gun, enhance the grip for rapid shooting.
Action and Barrel:
CZ 75 TS is a short recoil operated, locked brech pistol which like all other CZ 75 series of handguns, uses the Browning linkless cam locking system. On firing, this system locks the barrel and slide together with the help of a lug which is part of the barrel and fits into the recesses on the roof of the slide. After initial recoil stroke, the barrel is cammed downwards at the rear, allowing the slide to continue the recoil stroke and eject the spent cartridge.
The barrel of TS is made of high quality hammer forged steel, is non-chrome plated and is 130 mm in length. The outstanding accuracy of the gun is the testimony to the fact that the rifling of the barrel has been done with utmost precision. The feed ramp is nicely made and well polished.
Trigger Mechanism:
CZ 75 TS has a SA trigger which is made of plastic, however, it can be replaced with an aluminum match trigger ex CZ Custom shop, if desired. The trigger pull measures approximately 0.8-1.5 lb. The trigger is adjustable; travel adjustments before discharge can be adjusted using the upper screw and over-travel can be adjusted using the bottom screw.
Like all single action match triggers, TS trigger is very light and not an easy trigger to control by those who are tuned to shooting combat triggers in the range of 3-5 lb. For the initial around 200-300 rounds, there is some creep which, along with less travel and light weight, make it very difficult for the shooter to adjust his trigger control. However, after around 300 rounds, it gets real smooth and then, its a pleasure to shoot. New users who are accustomed to heavy combat triggers are advised to do lot of dry firing with TS in the beginning and don't get dis-heartened if the gun does not shoot well in the beginning. Once the shooter learns to control the trigger, its a delightful gun to shoot, and is off course, very very accurate.
Recoil Mechanism:
For a 9mm, CZ 75 TS offers the minimal recoil. The heavy weight of slide and frame helps in reducing the recoil a great deal and assists in rapid engagement / quick double taps. The recoil guide rod is made of plastic and so is the recoil stopper / bushing. Frankly, I have never felt comfortable with the plastic guide rods, though the manufacturers claim that they are sufficiently strong to do the job. However, a stainless steel guide rod is available from CZ custom shop.
TS has fixed high sights which are good for speed shooting. There are no dots on the rear or front sight. The sights are dovetailed in the slide and have been further strengthened with a screw.
Zeroing of the sights is a cumbersome process as it requires first the removal of rear sight screw with the appropriate L key and then moving the sights right or left with a sight mover or hammer. This will take care of the windage, however, for elevation adjustment one would have to resort to more technical methods which may have to be done by a competent gun smith only.
Since I am more in to precision shooting from 25 and at times 50 meters, I would have rather preferred low height Bomar type adjustable sights, which are available from CZ custom shop. However, I haven't heard great about the performance of those sights and original Bomar sights are quite expensive. Any feedback on the sights would therefore be appreciated. Apparently, I am doing quite well with these fixed sights though
CZ 75 TS is designed as an IPSC competition gun and therefore, has to be very accurate. Tight slide to frame fitting due to slide-in-frame mechanism, high quality barrel, good trigger and good balance allows TS to achieve higher accuracy standards at during speed shooting, making it one the best choices in the world for the purpose.
Shown above are the first 10 shots; shot off hand from my NIB CZ 75 TS from 15 M. The first bullet was 5 o'clock on 9&8 ring line. Remaining 9 bullets are at the right edge of the bull, making one big hole and a sub one inch group. This indeed was a delightful sight for me. Very impressive :text-bravo:
Second accuracy test was conducted after a week. The gun had been zeroed and the shooter's understanding of the gun and trigger had improved. Here are the results......
Condition: Excellent (100 %)
Dist: 10, 20 & 30 M
Ammo: POF 2Z
Sequence: 5 shots from 10 M, 5 from 20M and 5 from 30M on the same target.
Method: Shooting from a table with shooter's elbows resting on the table but no support under the hands.
Target: 25 M Precision Shooting Pistol
Stoppages: None out of 15 bullets.
- 10 M................50/50, Group 1.4 inches (50/50 pts), Total 100/100
- 20 M................47/50, Group 1.5 inches (50/50 pts), Total 97/100
- 30 M................42/50, Group 2.8 inches (50/50 pts), Total 92/100
Precision Shooting Score: 139 / 150 (92.66%)
Grouping Score: 150 / 150 (100%)
Overall Score......... 139+145=289 / 300 (96.33%)
Accuracy Rating: EXCEPTIONALLY ACCURATE
The results were by and large the same, the grouping was however far better from 20 M. The shots from 30 M were hitting up though the gun seems to be perfectly zeroed for windage. These shots seem to be shooter's error of aiming from 30 M, however, the group is not bad at all.
I have so far conducted accuracy test of around 45 handguns. CZ 75 TS is the first handgun to reach EXCEPTIONALLY ACCURATE standard. I may however mention here that parameters of these tests were designed for combat handguns and are perhaps a little too easy for the competition guns. Nevertheless, this is one standard on which I have tested all the guns; hence the comparative performance should be seen.
The 50M and 75M test results are available at http://thegunforum.net/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=433
Now few results from range sessions conducted with CZ 75 TS. All target have been shot using both hands, without any support. The distance, ammo and other details are given on the targets.
This is the best that I have shot with TS so far (from any gun, for that matter), but I do feel that as I get more tuned to SA trigger, I will be able to shoot better than this. During this shootout, I was aiming center mass and as you can see, the gun is well zeroed.
COMPLETE REVIEW AND OTHER ACCURACY TESTS WITH HI-RES IMAGES ARE AVAILABLE AT TGF. Click here to access.


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David R. Adler teaches jazz history at the Aaron Copland School of Music (Queens College-CUNY). He has appeared as a guest lecturer at New York University, Hunter College, Baruch College, Fairleigh Dickinson University and the 92nd Street Y.
David also writes about jazz and assorted topics for JazzTimes, The Village Voice, Stereophile, The New York City Jazz Record and other publications. His articles have appeared in The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Weekly, Down Beat, Time Out New York, City Arts, Jazziz, The New York Times, The New Republic, Slate, The Forward, The Sondheim Review, Fairmont Magazine (Canada), La Tempestad (Mexico), GEO (Germany), New Music Box, All Music Guide, Global Rhythm, Signal to Noise, Coda, Jewish Currents and more.
David's book reviews for the UK journal Democratiya have been featured alongside Michael Walzer, Todd Gitlin and other leading figures of the democratic left. Chief areas of interest include human rights, foreign policy, the politics of antisemitism and the defense of liberal democratic values.


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Johanna & Greg
November 11
Beacon, New York
Q & A with the Bride:
1. What was the one thing about your venue that made you know it was the one?
Our venue was a former mill that was being converted into an event space. When we first visited, it was just a shell of a building with a dirt floor, but we knew that it would be the perfect combination of industrial elegance that we were looking for. I loved the original brick walls, metal work, and large floor to ceiling windows that overlooked a stream and waterfall. I knew it would be a beautiful setting for our fall wedding.
2. Which three details from your wedding were your favorites?
1. Flowers – All I knew was that I wanted purple flowers and nothing too formal. My florist was amazing and just ran with that very little information. The bouquets and chuppah (wedding canopy) were beautiful and for the centerpieces we used a variety of vintage containers to make each table setting unique.
2. Ketubah – I was completely obsessed with our papercut Ketubah (wedding contract). I thought that it was even very similar to the lace on my gown. We now have it framed with spacers between each layer of the paper cut giving it a 3D effect. It's beautiful!
3. Programs – I found the programs on Etsy, and I loved the mix of rustic brown paper with a purple hand-stitched binding. Our initials were stamped on the front.
3. Give us the one moment in your wedding day you can't stop thinking about.
It has always been a lofty dream of mine to have fireworks at my wedding, even though I knew it was fairly unrealistic. Early on in the wedding planning process, I would joke with my fiancé and ask him if he was working on organizing the fireworks, getting the permits, etc. I knew it was highly unlikely, especially since we were getting married in an urban area, but I liked to give him a hard time. As the wedding approached though, I pretty much just forgot about it.
The wedding day was absolutely perfect. We had planned an after party at a bar nearby so that we could continue to celebrate with our friends. My husband and I lingered at the venue saying goodbye to all of our guests while the rest of our friends left to head over to the bar. It was to my complete surprise that when we finally arrived at the after party, all of our closest friends were lining the sidewalk each holding beautiful sparklers and cheering us on! It was the most romantic surprise ever! I couldn't believe that Greg had actually pulled off having "fireworks" at my wedding and making my dream come true.


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Today HP launches the HP TouchPad, the first tablet based on HP's new operating system, webOS, which it acquired along with Palm exactly one year ago. HP's $1.2B initial investment in Palm, plus its additional investment over the past year to bring the TouchPad and its webOS smartphones to market, is a risky investment -- there's no guarantee that consumers will buy these products or that the consumer electronics market has room for another software platform. But the webOS investment is a risk HP had to take, in order to:


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I think we have to take into account that Ruger's new line of pistols, the SR9, 40 etc. are relatively new. Previously their guns were deemed too large clunky for CCW etc. Their semi-autos have never made it big in the LE Community and a lot of people like to go with guns that have been vetted for by the LE community.
When it comes to the SR9 and SR40, I do not think they are in the same league as the others you mentioned. I think Ruger could have done things a little differently with the guns and had a better result. The sights on the SR9/40 are lack luster, there's no stink'in reason to put adjustable sights on a pistol of that sort, the safety IMHO is too small, I think Ruger chose the size specifiaclly to be able to meet some legal requirements in nanny states and placate those that like the safety, at the same time making it small enough not to bother those that wouldn't use it. I think it's too small to be used as a safety while carrying and I've seen a lot of people have trouble with it and a lot of people that like striker fired pistols don't like external safeties.
The LCP was an easy success as it took an all ready successful design and improved on it slightly, and the LC9 is running on the coat-tails of that "borrowed" design.


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I am an English teacher in a language school in Poland who likes to experiment with new ways of teaching and entertaining students. I have quite a variety of groups (11-18 year-olds) with an easy Internet access. Co-operating with your school would be an exciting opportunity for us. So far we have run group blogs but this year I would like it to work in a bit different way. I was thinking about having a blog run by two groups from different regions of the world. Would you like to join us in this project?
What age are your students? Would they be able to contribute to the blog once a week?


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- Getting Ready and Motivated to Exercise:
Many of us know the many benefits of exercising and yet still struggle to develop and maintain a consistent exercise routine. Based upon empirical literature on behavior change and exercise, this session focuses on common barriers and difficulties surrounding exercise and will discuss ways to motivate you to get physically fit.
Simon Rec 101:
This session introduces you to the University's outstanding recreational facilities, share information on Vitality's extremely beneficial, Partnered Health Club Program and provide a brief overview of important components of a fitness program. Participants will receive a facility tour of the Simon Recreation Center, discuss programs and services available to members, and explore the fitness triad which includes cardiovascular, strength and flexibility. This is a great opportunity to improve your health and productivity. Participants will receive a complimentary one-time pass for a return visit to experience the Simon Recreation Center first hand.
Online Health Resources:
As part of the University's Wellness program this section will explore the Vitality website and introduce participants to the tools and learning resources available to them. In addition, we will explore the USDA's My Plate resource that focuses on healthy eating and provides both nutritional and physical activity online tracking goals.
The Developmental Lines of Bullying:
Bullying is a reality in our world. The news often reports tragedies that stem from bullying, and our children may have to deal with it on a daily basis. Steve Zwolak, the executive director of the University City Children Center, will be prepared to talk about bullying, how to recognize it, and how to deal with it.
The Impact of Attitude on Work and Life:
While you obviously need the appropriate knowledge and skills to do your job, the mind-set with which you approach your work plays a dominant role in your ability to perform. If you're discouraged, you work sluggishly, think small and give up easily. However, when you feel good, confident and exhilarated you can win people to your side and create dazzling projects. This workshop will help participants explore how attitude can change their life and will provide them with opportunities to develop a more positive mind-set.
Letting Go of the Things that Hold you Back:
"Living the Good Life!" How often have we heard that statement? Usually its meaning is about happiness, health and satisfaction within our lives. In this session we'll discuss what's needed to accomplish "the good life": what to bring along on life's journey, what to leave behind, and what to acquire along the way.
Where are You Going? Goal Setting for Personal and Professional Success:
Goal setting gives you long-term vision and short-term motivation. The process of setting goals allows you to choose where you want to go in your personal life as well as your professional career. A life without goals is like a road trip without a map. By knowing exactly what you want to achieve, you are less likely to get lost, and you will be happier and less frustrated along the way.
Mindfulness: Being Present in Your Work and Life:
The idea of mindfulness or being mindful is complete engagement in the present moment. It is a state where you are not thinking, reflecting, judging or deciding, but are instead simply experiencing the things currently in your available experience. In many ways people are largely unaware of our present moment, and often operate on "auto-pilot" to some degree. The auto-pilot mode is our default mode of operation. Even when we find ourselves in a pleasurable quiet moment we automatically begin to daydream about others, plan/worry about the future or ruminate about the past. We miss living in the present moment because we fail to pay attention to it. Mindfulness is about waking up to the present moment and paying attention to our experience. Learning mindfulness is not difficult; however, it is difficult to remember to do it. This training discusses mindfulness and how to incorporate its practice into your life.
Balancing Work and Life:
Using the philosophy that "those who are happy at home perform better on the job," this workshop was developed for those who feel burdened with too many responsibilities and without enough time for personal enjoyment. This workshop will help participants explore and define home responsibilities, identify career requirements and prioritize leisure time. The resulting better balance will help achieve more in one's career and at home.
The Sandwich Generation: Balancing Your Personal Life with the Needs of Your Older Parents or Loved Ones:
A growing number of individuals are finding themselves raising their children while also supporting their parents. This group of people sometimes referred to as the Sandwich Generation face financial challenges which may include putting their children through college, paying for care for elder parents while trying to save enough for their own retirement. The goal of this workshop is to examine proper planning strategies to help meet these considerable financial responsibilities.
Building Trust:
Trust is an essential component of successful relationships both at work and in one's personal life. By establishing yourself as a person in whom others can put their trust, you can position yourself for greater personal happiness and professional success. Earning trust can take time and is not always easy, however. This workshop will describe several practices that help people build personal trust and credibility.
Lifelong Learning for Professional Success and Personal Enjoyment:
Completing a formal education and maintaining one career throughout the remainder of our lives is no longer reflective of current work-life trends. While a single-career life remains the standard in fields requiring highly specialized education (e.g. medicine, law), career change is becoming more commonplace. As such, it is more important than ever to quickly learn new skills and to remain in the constant process of enhancing your existing skill sets. Hence, learning how to learn is worthwhile.
Additionally, adopting a proactive approach to learning as a way of living has been consistently documented as leading to greater life satisfaction and enjoyment further increasing our capacity for personal growth and helping to reduce the impact of aging. This workshop helps participants identify which learning style is their primary strength and how they can enhance "effective learning" with that style.
The Confident You: Taking Charge of Your Life:
Have you ever had something you really wanted to say to someone, but held it back because of some kind of fear or shyness? Have you ever given in to someone else's way, and then regretted doing so because you believed strongly in your position. Do you wish you had the confidence to stand up for yourself more firmly in some situations? This workshop will give you some tips on how to add the confidence that helps you feel like you're in control.
Developing Your Creative Side:
In today's increasingly competitive business climate, there is a need for continuous innovation and value-added solutions. Individuals and organizations alike are discovering that new ideas have become the global currency of the future. Unfortunately though, as adults, we often limit our thinking and problem solving to fit known patterns and solutions by creating boundaries around our problems and circumstances. Enhancing our creativity can help us break through these boundaries.
Management Training
- Conflict Resolution:
Conflict, strife and opposing points of view are always part of work and life. This session focuses on managing conflict as a potential for learning and change. It provides key approaches and insight into best practices for conflict resolution.
Employment Risk Management:
Employment law training can help prevent costly lawsuits by knowledge and skills to be productive and create respectful workplaces. This session will help participants make the right choices, including using resources to get help before challenges turn into problems.
Examine Your Leadership Style: MBTI:
We all have different psychological preferences for gaining energy, processing information, making decisions and approaching life. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) helps us understand these preferences in ourselves and others to improve relationships at work and at home. This course will increase self-awareness and apply knowledge about personality type to the workplace. Note: You will need to complete the MBTI and submit an inter-departmental order for the $25 course fee at least one week before class. (Receive instructions for taking the MBTI after enrolling).
Interviewing & Orientation Essentials:
For hiring managers - Employee selection and retention is one of the most important factors in the workplace today. Poor selection of employees and employee turnover are expensive and both have a negative impact on work groups. This session will focus on the interviewing/hiring process, including: job posting, interviewing, selection, orientation, evaluation and retention techniques to help avoid pitfalls and make decisions that will lead to success for everyone involved.
Legally Protected Employee Absenses:
This class provides information regarding the different types of absences that employees may be entitled to based on federal and state regulations. Some of these issues may become very complex and the legalities may overlap each other, such as workers' compensation and FMLA. Additionally, the class provides insight for managers on how to respond to requests for time off and be compliant with employment laws and University policies and procedures.
New Manager Orientation:
This full-day session is designed to give new managers the tools to transition into the role and is also open to current managers as a refresher. We will discuss leadership expectations, key management processes and important legal issues. We will also examine University mission and employee relations from a management perspective.
Performance Evaluation:
This session provides an overview for managers of the staff University Online Performance Evaluation (UOPE) process. Join us to discuss the importance of performance evaluations and learn about the three main components of the tool: core performance values, business goals and future goals, and the individual development plan.
Performance Management:
This session covers the performance management policy and procedures at Saint Louis University. Effective use of the performance improvement memorandum, written warnings, and final warnings is an important component of overall performance management.
SkillSoft Introduction & Tour:
Professional development is as easy as watching a video at your desk. In this session, we will provide an overview of various tools and abilities offered through our on-line training software. This one hour session will introduce how you can created your own development plan, review and monitor your progress, search thousands of titles in our catalog and access Books 24x7. You will also learn how to use SkillSoft to register for our Instructor Led Training sessions.
Understanding Family & Medical Leave Act:
This "everything you ever wanted to know about FMLA". You will learn about the issues that are important for managers to be aware of when dealing with the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Non-Management Training
- Basic Presentations:
This session will discuss best practices of electronic presentations. We'll look at some tips and tricks to help you develop more effective presentations and avoid some of the pitfalls that often destroy a presentation.
Business Writing:
Writing skills are crucial to professional development. This workshop will discuss grammatical and stylistic keys to writing clearly, concisely and with impact. During class, we will refer to the University writing standards (e.g., font, spacing) and style guide, and students will learn to draft a professional email. Participants are asked to bring two writing samples.
Conducting Effective Meetings:
Gathering a group of busy professionals in one room to discuss a mutual issue is a feat in and of itself, so how does one maximize the productivity of such a gathering? This session will introduce the essentials of effective meeting management and provide specific advice on how to address those factors that can torpedo even the most well planned meeting.
Diversity and Affirmative Action Training:
This interactive program will raise awareness and understanding on the concepts of discrimination and harassment in the workplace; how to identify it and how to address it, both informally and through University policies.
Goal Setting:
Goals are like road maps, without them we don't know where we are going or what our destination is. This course will discuss how to develop realistic goals that are obtainable.
Intro to Project Management 101:
This one hour, introductory session covers the basics of project management. Students will learn what project management is and how to use project management techniques to garner optimal results. The instructor will provide examples of processes already in place at the University and discuss strategies to initiate, plan, execute and manage projects across departments.
Intro to Project Management 201:
This course is a follow up to the Project Management 101 introductory course. Designed to provide a slightly more detailed overview of project management, this course will allow participants to explore the potential of delving in to the possibilities that strong project management skill can offer. This class is the second in a three part series which will culminate in a half day session, Project Management 301.
Successful Customer Service:
Knowledge goes a long way toward the delivery of exceptional customer service. This session looks at the factors that make service outstanding while focusing on the customers' needs and wants. This interactive session takes a positive approach to handling all customers, even the difficult ones.
Team Building:
True teamwork occurs in an open and trusting atmosphere where flexibility is the key and hierarchy is of little importance. Explore forming, storming, performing and norming your team as a member or a manager.
Time Management:
This session will help you learn how you are spending your time and provide tips and tricks to better manage tasks related to your goals.
Safety & Preparedness
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Alcohol and Drug Intoxication Presentation:
Incorporates the consequences of alcohol abuse. The participants utilize the Fatal Vision Goggles which imitate the effects of intoxication.
BLS AED/CPR Training:
The BLS automatic electric defibrillator/cardiac pulmonary resuscitation training class is an American Heart Association Healthcare Provider approved training. The 4 hours class is provided by a DPSSS officer at a cost of $5.00 per person. The $5 fee covers the certification card which is good for 2 years. The BLS automatic electric defibrillator/cardiac pulmonary resuscitation training class is an American Heart Association Healthcare Provider approved training. The 4 hours class is provided by a DPSSS officer at a cost of $5.00 per person. The $5 fee covers the certification card which is good for 2 years.
Campus Safety:
Is a comprehensive safety program which stresses the importance of a shared responsibility for personal safety. Participants are given information on criminal behavior and techniques to remain safe on campus.
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT):
CERT training consists of 8 - 2 hour training modules. At the conclusion of the training the participant will participate in a final disaster simulation exercise. The modules covered in the program are Disaster Preparedness, Fire Safety, Disaster Medical Operations 1 and 2, Light Search and Rescue Operations, Disaster Psychology, Terrorism, and CERT Organization. Training is provided by an array of field experts from fire, EMS, Emergency Management and Psychology. These classes and all support equipment are provided free of charge to all faculty and staff.
Fire Extinguisher:
This training is offered to small groups upon request. The training is St. Louis City Fire Department approved. St. Louis City Fire Department assists the University with this training program. Fire extinguisher training gives participants an opportunity to utilize and experience what it is like to extinguish a real fire in a non-stress situation. This training is free of charge.
Fire Safety:
Fire Safety training combines a classroom overview of the elements and classes of a fire along with the types of extinguishers available on campus. This training takes the fire extinguisher training to the next level by incorporating education with live experience. This training is available to small groups upon request and is free of charge for all members of the University community.
First Aid Training / Lay Person AED / CPR:
This 8 hour training course is designed to provide the lay responder with basic automatic electronic defibrillator/cardiac pulmonary resuscitation training along with basic first aid. The basic first aid covers topics of airway obstruction, pressure points and treating for shock. The course is provided to the SLU community for $15.00 and is certified through the American Heart Association. The certification card is good for 2 years.
Rape Aggression Defense (RAD):
The Rape Aggression Defense System is a program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for women. The R.A.D. System is a comprehensive, women-only course that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and risk avoidance, while progressing on to the basics of hands-on defense training. R.A.D. is not a Martial Arts program.
Our courses are taught by nationally certified R.A.D. Instructors and provide each student with a workbook/reference manual. This manual outlines the entire Physical Defense Program for reference and continuous personal growth, and is the key to our free lifetime return and practice policy for R.A.D. graduates.
Storm Safety:
Once or twice a year Saint Louis University plays host the National Weather Service Storm Spotter Training course. A meteorologist from the National Weather Service provides the training in a brown bag lunch session that allows participates to become official storm spotters for the National Weather Service. This class is free of charge. Watch for information regarding upcoming classes on Newslink.


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Things to worry about today:
- The cardboard sword covered in aluminum foil for Halloween will be considered a weapon.
- My latest C++ program will not compile.
- I still won't be able to get rid of the pink polka dot skirt my avatar in Second Life is wearing, even though SL insists that I have no skirt.
- Should I get a flu shot this year? Both kinds?
- Will my Performance Newsletter be ready to go for the end of the month?
- Is there enough dog food to last until Sunday?
Things not to worry about today:
- The United States has emerged from the longest economic contraction since World War II.
- Analysts say IBM shares could hit their highest level since the turn of the century.
- More Than 200 Additional Customers Switch To IBM Systems From Sun, HP
- New white paper which discusses virtualization and IBM PowerVM, and analyzes the performance of virtualization technologies using industry-standard benchmarks is now published.
- I definitely have enough candy for tomorrow.
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20Jeremy Kemp
2002: Saw limited action as a reserve catcher and designated hitter ... Appeared in 13 games, making two starts against Eastern Michigan 2/23 and Auburn 3/24 as the DH ... Was hitless in 13 at-bats, scoring one run versus Minnesota 3/3 ... Drew a walk versus East Tennessee State 4/17 and was hit twice at Minnesota and Kentucky 4/6.
2001: Spent season as a redshirt, working as a bullpen catcher.
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended East Lake High School in Tarpon Springs, Fla. ... Honorable Mention Class 5A selection ... As team captain, hit .311 as a senior with four home runs and 20 RBI ... Picked off 12 runners while throwing out six of nine ... Senior team posted a 22-12 record, reaching the Class 5A regional finals ... Selected to Florida Team One Showcase and played in the Area Code Games for top prep prospects ... Missed half of junior campaign due to injury, but still managed to hit .311 with three home runs and 13 RBI while serving as team captain ... He was named first team All-America by the Baseball Factory for juniors ... Batted .300 with two home runs and 19 RBI as a sophomore ... His freshman team finished as the PCAC champions, district champions and sub-regional champions with a 26-4 record ... Coached by Lee Byers.


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I bought an Alfa AWUS036H (chipset RTL8187L) and I can crack perfectly with the old drivers but I can't connect to any wireless network (with both drivers, the one that comes with BT4 and the one that I used in BT3) !!
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And the globe (network manager) stays green. I create a new wireless connection with everything, globe disappear and appear another "thing"... But it cant connect, the other thing that substitutes the globe stays there and it says (Device: wlan0 state: Disconnected).Code:/etc/init.d/networking start /etc/init.d/NetworkManager start
Do you know why??
am I forgetting anything?
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Away from the hustle and bustle of the casino on the mezzanine is South Point's newest restaurant addition, Primarily Prime Rib. Catering to hearty appetites, the menu features four flavorful prime rib cuts, dry aged to ensure tenderness, seasoned and slowly roasted. Other dishes aim to please all palates, including comfort foods like chicken and dumplings and sophisticated creations such as sesame crusted sea bass. Sip on a signature cocktail, sit back and relax as your favorite prime rib cut is prepared to your liking by our culinary staff.


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In less than a week, the house of death, destruction, and oppression that Bush constructed over eight years is being dismantled stone by stone as a breath of fresh air sweeps America. President Barack Obama ending the ban on providing federal funds to foreign family planning organizations that offer abortions or information concerning abortion. It will allow US funds to be given organization which work with poor people throughout the world on family planning issues and provide contraceptives to those seeking to curtail increasing the size of their families. Family planning groups hailed the move which they believe will end discrimination against poor people by enabling them the same access to information and contraceptives as provided middle and upper class families.
Most probably some anti-abortion groups will be upset, but they should recognize that women all over the world need protection against an unwanted pregnancy and there is need to reduce family size among poor people. Bush portrayed himself as a "compassionate Conservative," but the bottom line is the only people for whom he showed compassion were those with high incomes.