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Clarkson University Establishes Institute for a Sustainable Environment
Clarkson University has established the Institute for a Sustainable Environment (ISE) and granted formal recognition to two of its interdisciplinary research centers, the Center for Air Resources Engineering and Science, and the Center for Sustainable Energy Systems.
"Formation of the Institute for a Sustainable Environment represents a natural evolution of the Center for the Environment in the development of Clarkson's environmental research and teaching program as well as expanding Clarkson's commitment to sustainability," said Clarkson Provost Thomas C. Young. "The Clarkson Center for the Environment has flourished since its founding in 1999 as a catalyst for interdisciplinary research by Clarkson faculty members and student scholars across a wide spectrum of environmental and alternative energy issues."
Philip K. Hopke, currently the director of the Clarkson Center for the Environment (CCE) and the Bayard D. Clarkson Distinguished Professor, will become the inaugural director of the new institute.
Although the CCE has offered graduate degrees at the master's and doctoral levels in environmental science and engineering since 2002, transforming it into the Institute for a Sustainable Environment involves administratively assigning two undergraduate programs to the unit: Environmental Health Science and Environmental Science and Policy.
The faculty responsible for providing program-specific instruction for these curricula, Michelle Crimi and Alan Rossner, will have appointments commensurate with their commitment to the programs and to the Institute. Rossner, who has served as the director for these two undergraduate programs for many years, will continue to do so as an associate director of the new institute.
The Institute for a Sustainable Environment will also serve as an umbrella organization in which the Center for Air Resources Engineering and Science (CARES) and the Center for Sustainable Energy Systems (CSES) will be housed.
The focus of CARES is to provide a better and more complete scientific basis for air quality management including the understanding of the sources, transport, and chemistry that give rise to indoor and outdoor exposure to air pollutants including noise, their potential health and welfare effects, and ways in which these effects can be reduced or eliminated.
CARES brings together the world-class expertise that is available at Clarkson, which is focused on air sampling and analysis, receptor modeling, atmospheric deposition, and the application of computational fluid dynamics to air pollution problems. CARES is also led by Hopke.
The Center for Sustainable Energy Systems (CSES) brings together Clarkson's unique combination of faculty and scholars, who are conducting research in a wide variety of areas related to renewable and sustainable energy. CSES provides coordination and recognition by bringing together the significant critical mass of faculty and facilities required to garner national attention and build reputation and funding opportunities. The faculty members working within the structure of CSES strengthen the interdisciplinary ties that exist, provide new opportunities for faculty collaboration and create a visible presence that will help generate support for new projects.
Kenneth D. Visser of the Department of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering is the director of CSES.
"We are excited by the formal recognition of these units and look forward to the increased educational and research activities that they will be generating in the near future," said Young.
Clarkson President Tony Collins thanked Young, Hopke and the faculty involved for their diligence in forming the institute's working premise, saying, "The Institute for a Sustained Environment represents fulfillment of a foundational piece of our vision for academic excellence. Through this boundary-spanning entity and the collaborations that will follow, we are uniquely positioned to further stake a legacy to society that communicates our commitment to the environment and demonstrates our leadership in coupling coursework, research, administrative and extracurricular pursuits in engineering, science, business, health sciences and arts."
Clarkson University launches leaders into the global economy. One in six alumni already leads as a CEO, VP or equivalent senior executive of a company. Located just outside the Adirondack Park in Potsdam, N.Y., Clarkson is a nationally recognized research university for undergraduates with select graduate programs in signature areas of academic excellence directed toward the world's pressing issues. Through 50 rigorous programs of study in engineering, business, arts, sciences and health sciences, the entire learning-living community spans boundaries across disciplines, nations and cultures to build powers of observation, challenge the status quo, and connect discovery and engineering innovation with enterprise.


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Not guilty plea to using Social Security to pay for sex
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BENNINGTON -- A Pleasant Street man pleaded not guilty Monday to allegedly paying a woman for sex using Social Security income.
Robert Bailey Sr., 68, was charged with a misdemeanor count of prohibited act -- procure and was released on conditions he not have contact with Perri Kaukas, 33.
According to an affidavit by Bennington Police Office Thomas Bull, on Jan. 4 he went to East Side Drive to speak with Kaukas, who wanted Bailey to leave as they were having an argument.
Bailey told police that he had paid Kaukas $81 the night before for sex. Kaukas said this was so. When Bailey was told he had to leave he then told police he had been paying Kaukas for sex for the past nine months. He said his brother has also done this.
"We both pay this money to her from our SSI and SSDI. We need it for food. I have not hardly any food in the house because it all goes to her for sex," Bailey wrote in a statement. Bailey said he has paid a total of $2,500 to Kaukas. He said he pays her $5 for oral sex and between $80 and $100 for intercourse.
"Bailey later in the night called me at the Bennington Police Department and advised he would no longer want to pursue criminal charges because he was at fault for paying for sex," wrote Bull.
Kaukas used the money to pay for cigarettes, lottery tickets, and food, according to a statement she gave police.
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Re: New Traktor mixer..
...no announcements yet, NI zapping threads on their forum which suggests it's legit though
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...no announcements yet, NI zapping threads on their forum which suggests it's legit though
Not too impressed to be honest. Far too soon.
..S4 dropped again, €599
Wonder what's looming?
Wonder what's looming?
Am sure there'll be a great new thread when it happens.
The Traktor DJ app is free right now in the App Store.
With all these bells and whistles mixers coming out, will the prog still sound muscular?
The Traktor DJ app is free right now in the App Store.
That's tremendous news one week after I paid for the fucker.
In related news, has anyone used the Traktor Z1?
Just bought an S2. Tenterhooks. And the app ought to be free, it's buggier than Kerry Katona's grumble.
S2 will be 100 quid in a month lol
What did you pay Millsy?
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S2 will be 100 quid in a month lol
Probably, lol, and I still won't know what I'm doing.
Haha And the reason why you didn't spend another 40 bone to get the S4?
I have downloaded the free Traktor app for my ipad, great stuff.
Haha And the reason why you didn't spend another 40 bone to get the S4?
too big for my needs, plus the S2 does everything I need as can use sample decks and it has the filters. Every review I've read suggests the S2 is the way to go - although I may go to something with an analogue in if I ever get the 1210s out the loft.
It's all moot anyway as I'm never going to use it. I've already made room next to the George Foreman grill and Mr Frosty.
I've been trying to sell my S2 but no one is really interested it seems.
Except for milsy. He would have sucked your dick for it probably seeing he wanted it so badly.
Dermo is right, the S2 will be supercheap soon enough.
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Blimey, is the S2 that bad?
Blimey, is the S2 that bad?
Just very expensive when you consider what it is, you can get similar controllers for much less
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Blimey, is the S2 that bad?
Just very expensive when you consider what it is, you can get similar controllers for much less
Yeah, but I fancied something I could plug in and play with traktor without having to map the midi controls and what not.
Because I'm a lazy bastard.
Just got the z1. Pretty spiffy. In tandem with some other MIDI triggers it could be lethal.
Don't get me wrong, I really like the S2. The only thing I really wish it had was dedicated filter knobs. I need some money for other things right now, otherwise I wouldn't be selling it. I suspect everyone that is interested in getting a Traktor setup is aware of the S4 price drop and the probability that a newer "all in one" Traktor controller could be coming. I'm hoping to get $280-300 for it now and when I have the money I will rebuy an S2 or even go for a used S4.
So you miss having dedicated filter knobs to the point where you're going to sell it then buy another?? LOL
Uhh no. Never said I'm selling it due to the lack of filter knobs. I was saying that I really like the S2, and the only thing I wish it had was dedicated filter knobs. Nothing to prevent me from getting another one at some point
why not get the S4 if you want filter knobs?
Yea I may at that point. But I'll buy whatever I get used so there's still probably going to be a couple hundred bucks between the S2 and S4, and as much as I actually mix, it may not be worth it. If something new comes out, the S4 used price will probably drop even further so that may become a possibility.
The gain knobs can be used as filter on the S2, but the knob is an endless encoder and the "steps" aren't ideal for filter use.
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Discussion in 'Odds & Ends' started by quest01, Sep 16, 2012.
Quest you've always been my favorite poaster. Epic adulation.
I try my best lol
I slammed the car door on mine after getting out & not seeing it fallin the door jam... Yes, with my Otterbox defender case my $850 iPhone 5 & all of its info is fine. I love my tank ;-)
This is only 1 story lol http://youtu.be/e1GsZUSyumk
I got the otterbox defender today and it is causing me to fall out of love with the iphone 5.
The case is a huge, overweight brick. Some problems I've noticed immediately with just light use:
-typing is difficult because of the massive thickness of the case
-the screen protector makes the touchscreen very unresponsive
-the bulk and size make you feel like you're carrying a phone from the 1990's.
I guess I'll use the defender for the next few days as I shop for a lighter, more user friendly case.
I have the note2 and use the otter box defender case. Feels normal size after a few days just hang in there.
I'll have to use the case anyway for a few days while I shop for a new case.
I'm not optimistic about the otterbox: your hand position while typing is inherent unnatural.
I also can't fit the case comfortably in a pants pocket. In a jacket pocket, the entire side of the coat is pulled down by the bulk of this thing.
It is far too much protection for most people in most situations.
Flipped back to my iPhone 5 last night. Yes I'm tired of the same old iOS interface but it sure beats the Android platform. I just can't get into it no matter what I do. Not switching again. Galaxy S3 is no more in my book.
Reportedly; demand for the iPhone 5 is diminishing rather quickly. If the Samsung Galaxy actually takes the lead; I'll probably start rooting for Apple...
If they had a bigger screen and something akin to widgets, I'd probably get one.
It's a phone. A toy. Its gonna be ok.
Ok, whats up with you Apple peeps/bots?
I'm starting to get worried; my patriotic leanings are starting to take hold. Apple needs to step it up! I'm up for a new phone in about 5 months; hopefully Apple will have something fully competitive by then...
S4 will most likely beat whatever apple comes up with
Still lovin' it.
I feel bad for folks who take it that seriously. Just a phone, but a great one for me.
Its not just a phone its a choice. I take my choices seriously. You may still be loving it, but it looks like you're representing a smaller and smaller group of consumers.
I want Apple, and other American companies, to do well. Apple needs to adapt and quit resting on its laurels or the high praises of its loyalists...
Upgrading my ipad2 to the 4 today. I love the resale value of Idevices. I sold a couple and my upgrade to a new ipad is less than $100.
You seem to have a hatred of Apple. Not sure why you are so passionate about a phone but to each their own.
you're comprehension must be lacking...
Nah, I just don't believe your recent statements. There is a deep down illogical hatred of the iPhone in your blood. It's all cool, I used to work with a guy like that.
You're ridiculously mistaken (believe what you want)...
I definitely want to give the iphone a chance; Apple just has to step up its game! I'm thinking they will soon given the recent results regarding the 5.
I have a Mac at home; having an Iphone would make things that much easier, especially itunes integration. but i won't buy the 5; it just doesn't compare favorably and is way too small.
Regardless of my personal choice, i still like it when American companies are dominating. However, it looks like Samsung is pretty much #1 right now (world wide at least).
I've been mistaken before but never ridiculously so. Always firsts in life. OK, enough messing with you. Serious question, do you have Apple TV?
Do not
Completely useless thread. Please lock.
Why read it then?
Going with the iPhone 5. I used to be a big hater, but owning the stuff now, I like it a lot.
I was in Starbucks today and I heard the cashier claim iPhone was GOAT.
Blackberry Z10 looks promising. Too bad it won't be available on any major carriers until March-April.
Same here. I got an Iphone 5 today and I can't believe I thought it was not a big upgrade over the 4S. The extra real estate on the screen really jumps out at you and the display is just so much superior to the 4S's; there are no more dark edges and the quality is ultra crisp. Oh, and I can't forget how speedy incredibly speedy the phone is.
Did you have a Wifi or 3G ipad 2? And how much did you sell it for, if you don't mind me asking. I'm thinking about selling my Ipad 2 also.Its a beautiful device, but I can't find much use for it. It would be a good idea to get some cash for it.
Actually, I'm really excited about the Q10. I love physical keyboards. Not upgrading any time soon, but it is good to have one more player on the scene.
iOS 6.1 update a game changer? Meh
Wifi version. I got $230 for it.
The 4 is just like buying a new i5 in terms of wow factor. The screen is just incredibly rich and crisp now, and obviously it is a lot faster.
I use my ipad literally every day, so I like to update every 2 years.
It's an epic update.
Anyone here have any thoughts on the LG Nexus 4?
iPhone is better I think.
Extra real estate
its the same width and only a little longer.
The Sony Xperia Z is what the Iphone 5 should have been!
It looks like a great phone for less if you can find it. Only $349 for 16g unlocked is a great deal plus you can use something like Straight Talk which is only $45 a month. If I didn't have the s3, I would have probably got this for the low monthly price.
I still have my old 4S laying around in my room. The screen looks unbearably cramped on the 4S compared to the 5. The extra row of icons really gives the phone a less cluttered and neat looking appearance and when I watch Youtube videos or surf the web , I find that it is a much nicer experience than the 4S provided.
how big will the Iphone 6 be ?
I'm hoping at least 4.5 to 4.8 inches! i really want to try iOS, but it has to be much bigger than the current 5 (including wdth)...
Right now i'm leaning towards the Samsung Note, but the Sony Xperia Z seems like a really nice phone.
7 inches...
Yeah, that's what she said....
Anyone have any experience or thoughts on the LG Nexus 4?
Yeah. I bought one. Got it a couple months ago. Great phone. There is a bit of rattling in mine, but thats due to the camera apparently. Other than that, its as smooth as butter. Camera could be better but when posted on the web, it looks fantastic. Build quality is very nice also. Data works on both AT&T and T-Mobile. Both HSPA+. Some got LTE to work. I prefer "Googles" line-up for phones. They all come pre-unlocked, quadband to use other GSM service data and have overall great performance.
iOS 6.1.2 update is an ele.
HTC One looks like the new king of the block in terms of Android phones
Though of course, the S4 has only just been released:-
I have to say, that although I don't own an iPhone, I do have an iPad 4 (which I assume is similar bar the phone calls) and I think the Apple OS feels quite a bit dated in comparison to the latest versions of Android, particularly given some of the enhancements provided by Samsung and others.
The S4 & HTC One both have some cool things about them. I'm very intrigued with the things the HTC One has to offer. Seems like it will have a better build quality, I'm not a fan of Samsung's plastic phones.
How big is the Iphone 6 ?? and what is this Iphone 5S people are talking about ?
Just a general rant here that does not apply to my glorious iPhone. Microsoft never seems to fix the bugs in their Windows software. They just change the appearance with each new version. All the familiar things you are used to, they move, rename, hide or discontinue.
According to fedace the 6 is going to have a 5 inch screen and is due out in 2014.
According to Fedace? LOL. He's a well known troller who just makes things up to hook people in. He kept on making up quotes from various ATP players until he was called out on it and eventually banned. Now he's re-registered as 'Nostradamus'.
I was going to upgrade to the S4 from the S3, Samsung usually do offers where you trade in and only have to pay a small fee to get the upgrade.
The improvements don't really seem that big though, kind of like a 3.5, like Apple do with the 4, 4S way of doing things.
Hopefully the S5 blows me away
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I have a paradox 7 table, CustomerDetails and I have a form with 2 radio buttons, FirstName & Surname, an Edit box and a dbgrid.
Now i want the user to select what to search for ( Firstname or Surname )
and enter a string in the edit box. The this should filter the dbgrid component to only display records which match
Should I use locate, lookup or SQL? I am new to database programming and would appreciate any advise you guys have.
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bug: (unicode) xp - wierd title.
I guess, I'm setting the window title to an ANSI string. At least this will be easy to fix.
sometimes amongst it references to songs in my database, but not the search results.
What is it supposed to display?
Also, an option to initially display the entire database would be useful (for me )
Btw., you can download the updated version now.
but it will be quite slow
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Quote Quotebut it will be quite slowno, still instant How come everyone keeps on saying this is faster than the playlist search thing?
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It seems to treat the search as one string, playlist search doesn't behave like this, it will separate the strings at spaces.Maybe this could be a option?
I noticed that the "auto-search" toggle isn't doing anything. (I was comparing the memory use and speed of your plugin compared to mine.) This is with foo_dbsearch 0.4 and foobar2000 0.6b6.


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Target Exec Says EMV Carries $100M Price Tag: On-site Coverage
WASHINGTON–A Target executive told a full Senate Judiciary Committee Tuesday the retailer had no knowledge of the malware on its system until the Justice Department notified it of the security breach on the evening of Dec. 12.
John J. Mulligan, Target executive vice president and chief financial officer, also said a move to chip-and-PIN technology would cost Target $100 million.
He added that Target explored chip-and-pin Target Visa REDcards almost 10 years ago, but the program was later cancelled.
Mulligan also confirmed what has been reported about the breach: the theft included personal data and included both point-of-sale malware and stolen vendor credentials.
As the forensic investigation continued, Mulligan said Target learned that the malware also captured some strongly encrypted PIN data.
Mulligan said social security numbers were not compromised during the breach that impacted 40 million debit and credit card accounts.
"We are working closely with the U.S. Secret Service and the U.S. Department of Justice on the investigation – to help bring to justice the criminals who perpetrated this wide-scale attack on Target," Mulligan said.
Michael Kingston, senior vice president and chief information officer of The Neiman Marcus Group, told the committee that PIN data was not compromised in the data breach suffered by Neiman Marcus in December since the retailer does not use PIN pads.
Committee member Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) said in the past, she found retailers did not want to notify individual customers of breaches. Any data security bill should require such notification, she declared.
Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) agreed federal law should set data security standards for retailers and financial institutions, and require retailers to tell their customers when their data has been stolen.


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Four-run seventh sinks Cubs in Game 1 vs. Crew
CHICAGO -- It did not take long for Milwaukee's John Axford to vent his anger at former teammate Carlos Villanueva. Unfortunately for the Cubs pitcher, the Brewers had the last laugh.
Villanueva tallied one of four consecutive RBI singles off Axford in the fifth, but the Brewers rallied with four runs in the seventh to post a 6-5 win Tuesday in Game 1 of a day-night doubleheader. Jean Segura hit a solo home run and a tiebreaking RBI double, and Khris Davis belted a tying three-run homer for the win.Full Game Coverage
CHICAGO -- It did not take long for Milwaukee's John Axford to vent his anger at former teammate Carlos Villanueva. Unfortunately for the Cubs pitcher, the Brewers had the last laugh.
Villanueva tallied one of four consecutive RBI singles off Axford in the fifth, but the Brewers rallied with four runs in the seventh to post a 6-5 win Tuesday in Game 1 of a day-night doubleheader. Jean Segura hit a solo home run and a tiebreaking RBI double, and Khris Davis belted a tying three-run homer for the win.Full Game Coverage
"It's heartbreaking; it's a heartbreaking loss today," Villanueva said of the defeat, which dropped the Cubs' record to 15-22 in one-run games and 15-30 against the National League Central.
"To say it's frustrating -- it's baseball," Villanueva said. "We all go out there and try to do our jobs, and sometimes it doesn't happen the way we want it to. When it happens more than once, more than twice -- obviously, it's difficult the day of. Maybe in five days we'll have a little better luck."
Villanueva got off to a good start in the first twin bill at Wrigley Field since June 28, 2011. He was in control until one out in the fourth, when Segura launched his 12th home run off a 2-1 pitch. Milwaukee later had runners at second and third with two outs when Jeff Bianchi hit a grounder to third baseman Luis Valbuena, who threw home, rather than make the easy throw to first. Valbuena apparently forgot how many outs there were in the inning.
"I think he kind of knew he had his head somewhere else," Cubs manager Dale Sveum said of Valbuena. "Thank God, [catcher Welington] Castillo was looking."
Yuniesky Betancourt made it 2-0 with a leadoff homer in the fifth, and his homer and Segura's were really the only mistakes by Villanueva over 6 1/3 innings.
"He threw the ball well, really well, and used his fastball more and got outs with it and didn't rely on his soft stuff as much," Sveum said of the right-hander.
In the first four innings, the Cubs could not deliver a run-scoring hit, stranding seven baserunners and going 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position. They loaded the bases with two outs in the fifth against Yovani Gallardo, who had to leave with a 1-2 count against Darwin Barney because of tightness in his left hamstring.
Barney greeted Axford with a two-run single to center to tie the game. Castillo, Villanueva and David DeJesus each followed with RBI singles to open a 5-2 lead. Villanueva's hit resulted in the 24th RBI by a Cubs pitcher, the most in the National League, and that prompted an angry message from Axford.
"I have no idea how I hit that ball," Villanueva said. "He threw me the first fastball, and I saw 98 [mph] out there. I swung at the second one, and I didn't even see it. I got a little short [on my grip].
"I already got a text from Axford -- he yelled at me and called me a jerk," Villanueva said of the good-natured message. "I deserve it. I'd probably do the same thing if it was the other way around. It was a fun inning. I wish we could've made it stand."
But they couldn't. Villanueva exited with one out in the seventh after walking Bianchi and allowing a single to Betancourt. Davis launched the first pitch from James Russell into the right-field bleachers to tie the game at 5.
Why Russell vs. Davis? For one, the Cubs' bullpen was a little shorthanded at the back end. The Brewers slugger was batting .214 against lefties, and in the Minor Leagues, he had hit 11 of his 13 home runs off right-handers.
"We had the bullpen set up the way we wanted it today with some guys down, and obviously just couldn't get it done," Sveum said.
"You're in a situation in a doubleheader that you do things you're not usually accustomed to doing," said Milwaukee manager Ron Roenicke, citing his own decision to use Axford in the fifth and remove All-Star center fielder Carlos Gomez in a sixth-inning double switch. "So Dale, when he brings in his left-hander, there's a good reason for doing what he did. I don't know what it is, but [Russell] is a guy he obviously trusts and likes."
Segura added an RBI double off Russell, who had not given up a run over his last 12 appearances. It was the 21st blown save by the Cubs' bullpen, the most in the NL. Russell has been a workhorse. Could fatigue be a problem?
"The velocity is fine and all normal," Sveum said. "He just can't make that pitch and get the ball on the ground."
For the game, the Cubs stranded 13, including two in the ninth when pinch-hitter Cody Ransom flied out to end the game.
"We had a lot of opportunities and couldn't do anything with them," Sveum said.
Jake Arrieta, acquired from the Orioles in the Scott Feldman trade July 2, was called up from Triple-A Iowa to make his Cubs debut in the second game. Chicago starting pitchers rank seventh in the NL in ERA and have kept the team in the close games.
"We've done a solid job all year," Villanueva said. "We've been in so many heartbreaking games and in so many close games. The boys are doing a great job. The series [sweep] in San Francisco was impressive. Everybody is trying to do their part. The hitters are going through a little funk. We lose [Alfonso] Soriano and a couple key players, and it is what it is, but nobody is going to feel sorry for us. We have to go out and produce."
Carrie Muskat is a reporter for MLB.com. She writes a blog, Muskat Ramblings, and you can follow her on Twitter @CarrieMuskat.


text: WASHINGTON -- As the House and Senate begin debating their respective versions of the fiscal year 2004 budget resolution, The Concord Coalition today praised Budget Committee Chairmen Jim Nussle (R-IA) and Don Nickles (R-OK) for reaffirming the balanced budget goal, but said the respective courses they have charted for achieving that goal are not plausible. "The fact that Congressional leaders have rallied to the balanced budget goal is a very positive development. It demonstrates their understanding that over the long-term, deficits threaten our future standard of living, and that without balance as a clear fiscal policy goal deficits can quickly spiral out of control. Yet, reaffirming the balanced budget goal is only the first step in actually making it happen. To be effective, a balanced budget plan must also be credible. Unfortunately, the House and Senate plans don't measure up. They simultaneously cut taxes, promise a Medicare prescription drug benefit, ignore the impending cost of war, and assume a level of discretionary spending that is unrealistically tight, particularly over a 10-year time frame. Neither plan charts a plausible course back to balance, and in that sense they are more rhetorical exercises than realistic budgeting," said Concord Coalition executive director Robert Bixby. "Given the deficit we already have, the deficits that we can reasonably expect in the near future, and the potentially huge cost of war and its aftermath in Iraq, it is far from credible to begin a 'balanced budget' plan with another substantial and permanent tax cut. It is even less credible to do so when combined with a very costly new entitlement for prescription drug coverage," Bixby said. "Chairman Nussle deserves great credit for insisting that cuts in so-called 'mandatory' spending should be on the table. No category of the budget should be exempt from scrutiny. However, Chairman Nussle's politically courageous call for tough choices on entitlement programs is inconsistent with the inclusion of a new $1.4 trillion tax cut in the budget resolution. Spending cuts are difficult enough to achieve, and with the tax cut, much deeper spending cuts are needed than would otherwise be required to bring the budget back into balance. It is akin to driving from New York to Boston by way of Pittsburgh," said Concord's National Field Director Harry Zeeve. "While some might think of this as a clever way to control government spending by 'starving the beast,' the far more likely result is that the tax cuts will be enacted and the spending cuts will never happen. Meanwhile, the deficit beast will grow fatter at the expense of future generations. The only credible way to offset large tax cuts with difficult spending reductions is to require that the spending reductions come first, which neither budget plan does," said Zeeve.


text: I was double booked today, sort of. My freind John came down from Ontario and I'd already made plans with Mr. Adam Sanderson, so all of us hit the water this morning at about 8am. We started seeing fish right off the bat and it wasn't long before Adam hooked his very first redfish on fly tackle. The pictures are great, and just thought I'd share. It's great to see an 11yr old that has no love for video games, and would rather spend time at the vise than in front of a TV.


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1. Gather all components for PCR reaction (template DNA, primers, Taq polymerase, magnesium chloride, and dNTP's).

1. Gather all components for PCR reaction (template DNA, primers, Taq polymerase, magnesium chloride, and dNTP's).

2. Place template DNA into a test tube.

2. Place template DNA into a test tube.

3. Add
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4. Add nucleotides (dNTP's) to the test tube. These free floating nucleotides will be used when extending the template DNA.

. Add Taq polymerase to the test tube. This enzyme will bind to the specific priming site and replicate DNA at the end of the strand by adding nucleotides.

. Add Magnesium Chloride, a cofactor that will bind to Taq polymerase and allow for greater efficiency, to the test tube.

. Download the Open PCR software onto the computer.

. Plug the Open PCR machine into an electrical outlet.

. Connect the machine to the computer using the USB cable.

. Place empty PCR tubes into the machine. Close the lid and tighten the screw until it touches the tops of the tubes. Do not over-tighten!

. Create a new program on the machine that follows: Stage one: 1 cycle, 95 degrees Celsius for 3 minutes; Stage two: 35 cycles: 95 degrees Celsius for 30 seconds, 57 degrees Celsius for 30 seconds, and 72 degrees Celsius for 30 seconds; Stage three: 72 degrees Celsius for 3 minutes; and a final hold at 4 degrees Celsius.

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Our re-design is based upon the Open PCR system originally designed by Josh Perfetto and Tito Jankowski.
This is the original Open PCR Machine
The originally designed Open PCR Machine can rapidly duplicate DNA, or in other terms amplify it, as well as attach marker to make traits such as cancer visible. PCR stands for polymerase chain reaction. It works by heating up samples to first denature DNA and create single stranded DNA. Then it cools to allow the primer to attach and replicate the DNA. The open PCR machine starts with an initialization step where the temperature rapidly increases to 95 degrees Celsius to create a hot-start for DNA polymerization that requires heat activation. The second step is to denature the protein, where the first cycling event heats the DNA strands at a temperature of 95 degrees Celsius for 30 seconds to melt the DNA template through the disruption of hydrogen bonding between paired bases, effectively splitting the double stranded helix into two single strands of DNA. The third step is the annealing step where the temperature is rapidly lowered to around 50 degrees Celsius to allow for the annealing of primers. The polymerase then binds to the hybrid of primers with the template to begin DNA formation. Then begins the elongation step, which differs depending on the polymerase used; typically the optimum temperature is around 75 degrees Celsius. During the elongation process, DNA polymerase synthesizes a complementary new strand of anti-parallel DNA. The amount of time required for elongation differs depending on the DNA polymerase used as well as the length of the amplified DNA fragments being used. On average, DNA polymerase amplifies at a rate of one thousand bases per minute. Next is the final elongation step where the temperature is held around 75 degrees Celsius to ensure that the DNA strand is fully elongated and will generally hold for around five minutes. Finally there is an end hold temperature that keeps the reaction at a steady temperature (between four and fifteen degrees) until the amplified DNA is ready to be utilized and further studied.
The Open PCR machine has several pros and cons. In hopes to improve efficacy and speed, our lab group has suggested several ways that the Open PCR machine can be modified to speed up the process, save energy, and provide extra insulation to prevent heat loss during the initial heating period.
This is the Sample Holder
In this image the top has been moved aside so that the sample holder is visible. The sample holder keeps the samples in place while the PCR machine cycles. The heated lid tightens so that the inside of the lid will press against the samples without crushing them to ensure that they are heated quickly and evenly.
To improve this part and increase the heating rate we would widen the sample wells slightly so that insulation would be able to be placed inside them, then the whole sample block would be able to be heated without melting the plastic. This is an improvement over the previous design since it currently only heats through the lid, and this is inefficient since the surface contact between the sample tubes and the top is very small. In addition, we wanted to add more insulation to the lid surrounding the sample holder to keep in the heat to reduce the amount of energy required to heat the samples to the correct temperature.
This is the Heat Sink and Fan
In this image the heat sink and fan have been isolated from the machine. These are used to keep the machine cool and running. When the cooling cycles begin the fan will increase speed to gradually decrease the temperature. Our goal was to decrease the temperature by using a more advanced heat sink and more powerful fan. The number of plates in the heat sink is abysmally small, on top of this the fan does not move air very efficiently.
If the plates were both slightly smaller and the number increased with a slightly smaller gap in between the plates the amount of heat being projected into the air between the plates would be dramatically increased. With this increase of ambient heat in the machine a more powerful fan would allow for the heat to be more quickly expelled. Therefore, investing more money in a more powerful fan and a better heat sink would allow the machine to cool much more quickly and shorten the time required to run each cycle.
1. Gather all components for PCR reaction (template DNA, primers, Taq polymerase, magnesium chloride, and dNTP's).
4. Add nucleotides (dNTP's) to the test tube. These free floating nucleotides will be used when extending the template DNA.
This is because this "Base Stacking Tm" Calculation-- which calculates the temperature that a primer works best in-- is 65 °C ( see website: http://www.promega.com/techserv/tools/biomath/calc11.htm#melt_results and select PCR Master Mix for the salt concentration adjustment; leave the primer concentration as standard; select "lambda gt11 forward" to see all calculations).
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Background on Disease Markers
Alzheimer's disease is the slow deterioration of the brain. There is no known cure for this disease and it eventually results in death. This disease usually begins with the inability to remember things that have recently happened and in the late stages patients will have much difficulty in remembering basic cognitive functions. The specific missense mutation that I am examining changes a Thymine to a Guanine on the ninth chromosome. This mutation has a 3.8 times increased risk for an early onset of Alzheimer's. The data reference number is Rs908832. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/projects/SNP/snp_ref.cgi?rs=908832
Cystic Fibrosis is caused by a mutation of the protein cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator. This protein regulates the movement of chloride and sodium ions. Symptoms include slow growth, accumulation of mucus, chest infections, coughing, and shortness of breath. The average patient will be able to live 37 years. The specific mutation I am looking at is a deletion of three nucleotides on the seventh chromosome and causes the deletion of phenylalanine from the polypeptide. In 1979 about 70% of all cystic fibrosis patients carried this mutation. The data reference number is rs113993960. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/projects/SNP/snp_ref.cgi?rs=113993960
When testing the Alzheimer's mutation the forward primer will be TGGCTCCACCACCTCGTGCCC and the reverse primer will be TTTGTGGGGCACGAGGTGGTG. When testing for the cystic fibrosis mutation the forward primer will be TCTTTTATAGTAACCACAAA and the reverse primer will be AACACCAAAGATATTTTCTT.
The following illustration is an example of how the primers for Alzheimer's disease would be able to bind to the template strand. Then the TAQ Polymerase would be able to amplify the DNA and result in a positive PCR reaction. The red shows the location of the SNP.
The following illustration shows how a primer would not be able to bind to the mutation resulting in Cystic Fibrosis as it still contains the three nucleotides that would be deleted if their was a mutation present. Since the primer is designed for the mutated DNA the primer is not able to bond to the normal DNA, which results in zero amplification and a negative PCR result. The red parts show which three DNA nucleotides should be deleted due to the SNP.


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Discussion in 'Racquets' started by Kal-El 34, Mar 3, 2011.
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I just played 2 matches yesterday (1 double and 1 singles)with the Silver Lite Ext. I usually like heavier rackets, but I have been wondedring if I am holding onto an old me, so I am trying some lighter rackets. The SLE was very impressive; my serve was huge, both flat and spin. I used the 10g butcap and 1- 1 oz slide on each side. This is an extremely solid racket, and I can't believe I like it so much. I only criticism was the stock hybrid at 58. I will restring will co-poly at about 52lbs.
I just got 5 prototype strings, and one of them is quite interesting. It's a triangular shaped poly string in charcoal color. The edges are pretty sharp. I just strung it on Silver Lite, and will playtest within these 2 days.
Do you know how powerful the Donnay poly that comes wth the kit is Suppawat? It's the metallic colored and sort of thick one probably 1.25+
Yeah that was to Ryushen . Seriously what is your issue? We just want to talk donnay racquets here and like them all. If you are a little kid, then I apologize, just thought you were older and more mature.
Yeah the stick hybrid is pretty blah...
Are these strings made by Solinco?
Don't get me wrong. I don't have an issue at all. I love talking about the sticks. I'm the first one to admit my faults.....maybe I did get over excited about the dual cores as you have pointed out but you are no saint either. Sorta the pot calling the kettle black?
Instead of calling me "weird" why don't you just agree that I had a point an I was justified in falling in love with dual cores the same as you have?
So let's agree to agree! The dual cores are amazing and we are on the same team!! LOL.
Fair enough?
Roman says that they are basically the same exact strings as Luxilon ALU.....
Which males sense because Roman designed the sticks and he LOVES ALU.
Sorry bro they are not, they arent the worst poly but they are certainly not alu, I mean Sure id use it for free, but I've been using solinco, I just tried a hybrid of Revolution/outlast and Barbwire/TourB
I believe you. I'm just the messenger bro.
I have no clue what they are like. I've never tried them.
yeah, I have no clue where they come up with the flex numbers, they seem to be way off, I'd say its around 62.
jlan - how far over your target spec was the silver? Was it close or way off?
I too am interested in the silver (if TW ever gets it in...), but am concerned about it getting too heavy after customization.
Can anyone answer my questions:
1) Are the dual cores better than the xenecores?
2) The dual cores promote comfort yet they are stiff racquets,why?
3) Also the dual cores seem to have a more round head shape, is this true?
My Silver weighed 311g unstrung when I got it. After stringing it weighed 328g. Adding an overgrip made it 332g.
I always use a leather grip with an overgrip on top so I replaced the stock synthetic grip, which weighed 12g, for an old TW leather grip I had around which was 22g.
After all that, the racquet weighed 342g, which is 22g heavier than what I would prefer.
In stock form, the Silver already plays great. But, if you want to do some modifications, you can probably estimate off my numbers to what yours may end up like.
1) It's all a matter of preference. Demo the X-Series now and then again when TW gets the X-Duals.
2) As noted on their website, Donnay states the stiffness ratings are done on the raw frame. After stringing it feels closer to the mid 60s.
Well . . . where to begin. I guess my first impression isn't as glowing as I'd hoped. But at the same time I think it went better than expected. Confused? Me too.
Played someone I am familiar with and have good matches with. Won in three sets, going 6-0 in third. So that must be pretty good considering I never used this racket before. Plat 99, btw.
But it wasn't a life altering experience. I think it may be the strings. I strung up turbo twist at 52. Felt almost mushy. I think I need something crisper. I think my biggest complaint thus far would be that when I went to really put some power into a shot, it didn't seem to be there.
Serves: good directional control, nice spin. When I went big and flat it went in, but it didn't feel heavy or as powerful as it should have been given the swing I put on the ball.
Volleys: very good. Great touch on touch shots, good pop on put aways.
Backhand slice was good. Sometimes it floated, but I knifed a bunch today that just skipped off the ground. Hit some real nice down the line topspin backhands, too. Those seemed to have good pop.
Forehand gave good topspin and control, but again when I had an open court and went to put a bit extra on it, it didn't feel like it was there. I did fly a few too. More than with my K90, less than with my pdrgt.
The lack of oomph, I think, may be because the racket feels so light. If I didn't weigh it, there is no way I would believe the racket weighed 12.3 ounces and there is no way it is 70 flex. Absolutely no way. It does swing very fast, so I'm sure there will be an adjustment period.
I'm thinking it was the strings. I think I need a crisper string, strung more loosely. PP, this is where you say B5e at 50 lbs. You may be right on this one. I think BHBR may work well too because it is powerful and spinny and crisper (to me at least) that turbotwist.
The Plat 99 was also very comfortable, and even though our match lasted 2 hours and 15 minutes, I was not tired from swinging it all, unlike the k90.
So, given what seems to be a string issue, I guess I should be pretty impressed with the bottom line, which is the racket allowed me to play good enough to beat a good player the very first time I used the racket. I thinking new strings, and maybe a leather grip will solidify the feel a bit. I'd prefer not to start adding weight though because it will climb fast.
Also on the donnay website it shows that donnay dual core racquets are for medium strokes compare to long strokes for xenecore, no to mention xenecore is more expensive, 250 for xenecore and 200 for dual core
I felt the same way with Tourbite in it..just didnt work for me. Turboo twist is supposed to be strung higher as well..so you probably had too much power like I did with Solinco. You want a nice pocketing string or hybrid setup. I think the Black Magic or B5e is ideal personally.
Also think the flex is lower than 65 as well..but I get a lot of power with this racquet..probably ideal for me..as too much more and I'd be where I was with using the Pure storm Tour.
I never follow those "stroke recommendations". If you know what specs you like then those recommendations don't even matter.
The X-Duals are discounted right now as an intro offer. They'll probably go back to $250 when this promo period ends. The X-Series are $198 each here at TW and you can demo them, so why not get them here?
thanks for the selector url. looks like the site suggests gold 94...thought that before using the selector.
Discounted right now as an intro offer, that makes sense, I can't demo though because I live in Canada
They have a 14 day money back guarantee on the dual cores. That could be one way to demo.
Wow! Donnay advertises the silver as 11.1oz strung, so I would expect it to arrive somewhere around 298g....not 311g! Looks like the string alone put you over your 320g limit. Most have said that the heavier racquets feel lighter than they actually are due to the HL balance and thin beam (faster swing). I hope this will offset the extra mass that I will eventually add to the silver. Now I just need a demo to see for myself. Thanks for sharing jlan.
Kal-El, where is your silver review??
That selector is [obviously] biased toward the x-duals. None of the combinations that I have tried ever resulted in an x-series recommendation, only x-duals. Since the advertised specs are somewhat inaccurate, it's worth demoing as many of the x-sticks that you can before making a decision.
No problem Yeah, I was pretty surprised at the difference in weight from advertised specs when I got it. I'll probably call and request for the lowest weighted frame when I order the Silver Lite.
The thin beams really do cut through the air very fast, which is why I think they swing lighter than what their weights would indicate. How much weight do you think you'll be adding?
All the Dual Core hype is because of it's new release and promotion. They're good racquets but not huge improvements over the X-Series, just different. They've done something good here but I'm sticking to my prestige
I'm not sure if you prefer poly string, but I have found that a good multi filament works great in my DC Gold. It gives the racquet a crisper feel and better feedback, plus it will offer more pop. It is also more comfy and will save your arm.
Another thing that may have caused your feel and low power is the tight string pattern. Typically a tight pattern offers better control and less pop. Some feel is normally lost as well. Because of the tight pattern, if you are a string breaker, this should help a multi or natural gut last longer, because the strings don't move around as much.
I don't know if you've tried any of the original racquets, but they do typically offer more feel than the Dual Cores. To me the Blue's were the stiffest and closest to the feel of the Dual Core's. They are all very good sticks, but unfortunatly you may have to try several before you find what fits your needs best. They are all different.
1- I'm my opinion absolutely . The dual core is just better.
2- I don't know but yet its true. It's weird.....it's not like anything I have tried before. It seems they found a way to get rid of all the vibrations....so even though it's stiff you dont feel it. It's different than any other racquet....there's no way to truly describe it.....you just have to try it and you will see.
3- no.
I'm hoping TW stocks these frames soon because they seem to be pretty good at giving the real stiffness. They said the Blacks were 59, and I can see that. DC Plat feels like 64 to me..basically same as a newer prestige.
I noticed when I bounced the ball off the strings between points it was vibrating it a lot. I think the ends of the knots were touching the frame causing it, because that was new. I only hear vibrations when bounce the ball off of the top of the racquet, and when I hit I dont feel any ever.
The Prestige Mid would let me know if I missed the sweet spot all over the frame, the Donnays are much more kind. When you rip a perfectly clean ball with them, it feels as good as any stick.
Have you tried black magic in your plat yet?
I'm going to pull the turbotwist because it won't get crisper. I have sets of typhoon, black code, b5e, and black magic. I'm thinking of going typhoon first at around 50-52 lbs. I think ideally I want something I can string around 50.
Upon further review I wonder if a touch of lead at the tip or 10 & 2 would help increase the plow a bit without losing that fast swing. Would adding leather increase stability/plowthrough? I know it would make the racket even more headlight but would that decrease or increase stability?
IMO, I don't really need any more plow so far. That is something I was missing a little in the Black, but the consistency of the frame was so nice I did not mind that much. The plow for me is awesome in the DC, but it did not really dial in until I got the right strings. The B5e just gives you the pocketing you need in this frame.
Since it basically is a Donnay version of the Prestige, I think any pocketing poly like BM is going to give you the feel you are missing with the stiffer polys. But when you are putting 12.2 ozs of racqeut on a ball with good racquet speed, you are going to get some serious plow. The SW is real healthy at 325 as well, so for me I doubt I will ever add any lead.
I have some Black Magic and also some Black Mamba (Black Magic style string). I am going to try the Mamba next and see how it compares, then the Black Magic. These are all very similar stings, so I will pick my favorite and buy a reel.
1. Define better for you. The DC's have a more classic feel, and have the characteristics a lot of people are missing from the PC600, and the pro molds out there. The X series is more classic Donnay feel..very flexy, but more power than the old Donnays. The DCs have more power than the X series.
2. The DCs are not very stiff. We all guess they are in the mid 60s so far. The reason they promote comfort is because the Xenecore is a solid mass that kills the vibrations from the racquet.
3. I think the head shape is the same on both. It is your standard common pro mold head shape - very similar to the Head PTs, the Dunlop 300T, the Tfight 335. Just an ideal headshape that works for flat or spin hitters.
I was getting the same vibrating sound when i hit at the end of the racket, makes it sound like it is cracked or something. I found out what it was, the butt cap is where the noise is coming from. Try taking your butt cap off then bang on the strings by the top of the hoop and see if that fixes it.
It worked for me i put one of the other butt caps on and there was no noise. I put the original back on and the noise was back. I was getting mad because i wanted to use the 5 gram butt cap but it kept making noise. So i cut a thin strip of electrical tape put it around the edge on the butt cap where it seals then put the butt cap in and this worked no more noise.
You were right. I just did it..wow..so weird. I wonder if that affected the feel of the stick today and wasn't paying attention. I pulled off the buttcap and the racquet immediately felt awesome again. Now it is back on, and so far so good. I thought my strings were dying today, But it may have been just the loose buttcap.
Ya it does not effect the play of the racket, but it sure sounds like crap. I couldn't believe the noise was coming from the butt cap, i would have sworn it was coming out of the frame at the top of the hoop.
Ideally I'd like to get to 11.3....11.5 max. I was hoping to use the heavy butt cap (or other weight) in the handle to increase HL balance. But if strings and an overgrip alone hit the limit then I may have to start with the silver lite and build up. This is a shame because the silver is my favorite cosmetic....silver lite is my least favorite. Hopefully the silver you received was abnormal?? Interested to see the TW spec sheet for these frames.
On the other hand, maybe a light swinging 11.5+ racquet will be just fine for me. Won't know til it's in my hand.
You should call and ask for them to pick out the lightest Silver they have in stock or at least one closest to the listed specs, which is what I'll do for the Silver Lite.
My modded Silver at 12oz already felt incredibly light and easy to swing, but I know with a lower static weight and tuned to my specs, I can whip the racquet around even faster.
I have found with a lot of rackets that what the manufacturer says their racket weighs and what the racket actually weigh are 2 different things.
I agree with you and I don't believe racquet manufacturers can do exact weight according to spec. Fischer used to claim zero tolerance but I don't think it makes much difference in racquet playability. To be fair to consumers, manufacturers should do something like Yonex and Donnay. Yonex clearly states "average weight" (can be less or more) while Donnay has "start weight" (can be more) printed on the throat. In addition, Donnay uses barcode to identify the actual weight, balance, and stiffness of each racquet. I found the Donnay barcode system very reliable. Earlier in April, I got asked by users who questioned about Donnay racquet weight. So I bought a digital scale to weigh everything in my bag. Let's look at this.
The start weight of X-Black 99 is 320g and the barcode states 325g
The actual weight is 328g (including 3g of plastic wrap on the handle)
The weight of customization kit is also accurate - 3g/piece exactly.
Each pallet piece also has actual weight printed on. This makes me believe in Donnay racquet weight QC even more.
You can see more stuffs from dampener to shoes I weighed here http://thaimisc.pukpik.com/freewebboard/php/vreply.php?user=thaitennis&topic=14655&page=1
Ya there is nothing like having your own scale so you really know what your racket weighs. I did use fisher rackets a few years ago and they were right on the money. I have noticed that the rackets are always heavier than what is listed, i have never had one lighter.
Is there a place you can enter your barcode and see the specs?
I had 3 silvers when I was trying them. They were 303, 303 and 301 barcode, true weight, unstrung.
They are listed as 300, so that's pretty much right on.
Strings are going to be 16-20g in a 99 with 16x19, an OG is typically 6g and most dampners are 2-3g.
So if you get one that is close to stock, you can figure on it weighing about 324g (11.42oz) before you modify it at all.
The ones I had had a significantly higher swingweight than they list, which for me was nice as I wanted it higher, and it meant I didn't have to add as much lead. I'm not sure what to make of that, as all 3 had essentailly identical swingweights, all higher than spec.
Bottom line is if 11.5 is the heaviest you want to go, just adding an OG and a dampner to an on-spec silver will pretty much get you there. If you want room to modify it, you're pretty much going to have to go with the silver-lite.
I've been through a lot of Donnay's in my trials, I think I've played with almost 20 now. I've found the variability in specs to be similar to other companies, the one difference being they actually print the specs on the racquet. Like other racquets, you can figure on a 5% variability, but with Donnay, if you have a particular spec you want, you can at least ask for racquets that are close to it.
Just as an example, I've been playing with 3 Blacks for several months now. I asked for similar specs, but apparently wasn't specific enough... The barcodes (which matched actual specs) are:
So the weights were identical, but the balance varied by a full cm. The (strung) swingweights followed the pattern, being 326, 333, and 341 respectively. It was pretty easy to modify/match them, but if one didn't check and just assumed they were identical because you asked, you'd have racquets that played very differently.
I think in general people don't appreciate how much racquet specs can vary from published numbers. This is very evident in the TWU measurements. TWU always tests a single racquet, and the one they happen to test can be a lot different than the norm, resulting in test numbers very different that what you are likely to get if you buy one. It would be nice if TWU made an effort to get a test stick that was close to the published stats, or at least the average TW takes for the description page, but I digress...
Anyone who has played with the Platinum 94....please give me your suggestions on strings. I am going to test out B5E and Tornado but would definitely be interested in other possibilities.
And anyone who can do a comparison between the Platinum 94 and 99, let me know. Trying to figure out which to try. I'm historically more of a smaller-frame, Prestige kind of guy in taste, but I have a two-handed backhand and hit with a lot of spin, which generally veers toward a bigger stick.
Cut out my turbotwist in the plat 99. Restrung it with typhoon (blue) at 50 lbs. I almost hope I don't like it. That was the worst stringing experience of my life. The typhoon twisted and twisted so much, it took forever to do the crosses because it kept kinking to ridiculous proportions. Awful.
Am I doing something wrong stringing? When I tie off the mains it seems as though their is another main coming from that hole that makes it difficult to push the string through to tie off. It is hard to explain, but if you have strung one of these you will know what I mean (unless I am doing something wrong).
I use 17 gauge so it makes it a little easier. The grommets should be wider there though, so I hve not had a problem personally. It is basically the same as a Prestige stringing pattern so I am used to it.
TLM I think the reason the buttcap vibrates the whole racquet is because it is a 1 piece stick. I could be wrong about that though, but that could be it. Good call..I never would have thought it was the buttcap, and I hope resitting mine fixed the problem. It was really weird suddenly having the stick vibrate like mad, and I could not figure it out. It feels super plush and nice again thankfully.
I just got my 99s today but was also thinking about the 94s. I'm sure some will have great things to say, but I chose the 99s regardless, for a larger head size.
Still didn't try them yet due to a sore wrist AND miserable rainy weather. I usually like polys but strung up one with full multi to help with the wrist pain. haven't tried this setup in years.
I experience the same thing with Typhoon in another racquet - royal PITA.
As for stringing, I can't see how you can miss as "main tie off" is written at 9T. I didn't have any problems and found it quite easy to get all the strings through, for an 18x20, except I started the mains with the 1st loop in the bottom instead of the top. My bad - didn't read the grommet right.
I didn't miss it, just it is partially blocked by another main string, which makes feeding it through tough.
Also, I cut my 40foot set of typhoon in half to string the racket, but needed to use my starting clamp to bridge the string to my gripper because it was too short in the mains. just a pain all around.
Unlike other merchandise barcode, Donnay barcode doesn't require a reader. It is a 12-digit number that identifies the weight, balance, stiffness, and lot number of the racquet.
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If I'm to be damned and damn
So be it
Like Soviet Union, (?) music
Alleviate pain, still I'm Judas
Evil maneuvers, my baby's youth gets removed with
A decision I now consider stupid
I took your innocence
Trip to clinic with a plan to end it quick
Hello my love
Where's the benefit?
Zeeky going years not knowing what a sibling is
Venomous conscience feeling guilty all just
Trying to reminisce and get the stress off us
It's why I take time to look above
Heaven hello
Hello heaven love
[Hook x2]
A heartfelt Mother's Day track. The first verse is about Reks' mother's illness and the second verse is about a decision he regrets. Rain handles the production


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46.4704 Official misconduct.Cite as [A.S.C.A. § 46.4704]
(a) A public servant, in his public capacity or under color of his office or employment, commits the crime of official misconduct if:
(1) he knowingly demands or receives any fee or reward for the execution of any official act or the performance of a duty imposed by law or by the terms of his employment, that is not due, or that is more than is due, or before it is due;
(2) he knowingly collects taxes when none are due, or exacts or demands more than is due;
(3) he knowingly orders the payment of any money, or draws any warrant, or pays over any money for any purpose other than the specific purpose for which it was assessed, levied, and collected unless it is or has become impossible to use the money for that specific purpose;
(4) he is an officer or employee of any court and knowingly charges, collects, or receives less fee for his services than is provided by law; or
(5) he is an officer or employee of any court and knowingly, directly or indirectly, buys, purchases, or trades for any fee taxed or to be taxed as costs in any court of this territory, or any warrant, at less than par value which may be by law due or to become due to any person by or through that court.
(b) Official misconduct is a class A misdemeanor.History:1979, PL 16-43 § 2.
Research Guide: MCC 576.040.


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John's talk at Railsconf is entitled DON'T REPEAT YOURSELF, REPEAT OTHERS. In his talk he goes over how to get better at what you do, and his personal philosophy.
Jim Weirich ran a three hour git tutorial yesterday morning, so I asked him to tell us about some of his Git Best Practices.
I heard on twitter that if there was any talk not to miss at Railsconf, it was Glenn Vanderburg's talk.. So I tracked him down to get the scoop.
On Sunday night Mike Subelsky ran Ignite Railsconf, and one of the speakers was Ron Evans. His talk comparing software development to music was inspiring.
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It's a node.js takeover on today's episode of Ruby5.! Whether you're new to the platform or an active user, you're almost sure to learn something new.
VCR, i18n_routing, and Google Analytics through OAuth are on this episode of Ruby5. We also talk about method_extensions, CodeRack and Ruby annotations.
An epic journey from Bmore on Rails Hospitality, the path to Rails 2.3.9?!, Moving from Rails 2 to Rails 3, and Migrating from unobtrusive Prototype to jQuery. We make a quick stop for Cider, discuss Open Source Policy and take a lap with therubyracer.
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Economist Urges CUs to Look at Data Differently
SAN ANTONIO — Steven Levitt, an academic economist with the University of Chicago and co-author of the bestselling books Freakonomics and Super Freakonomics believes credit unions would benefit if more of them looked at data, particularly information related to incentives, in unusual and novel ways.
The award-winning economist told credit union executives attending PSCU's 2011 Senior Leadership Workshop & Member Forum that economists really have little to offer in the way of understanding of macroeconomics but understand both the impact of incentives and the importance of data very well.
He used as an example a story of an IRS employee in the mid-1980s who noticed that there were occasionally tax returns where parents listed their children with names like "Fluffy." At the time, the agency did not require Social Security numbers for dependent children on tax returns, and the employee told the agency that it might find requiring such numbers a useful way of ending one method of tax cheating.
It turns out the employee had been correct and when the IRS took the trouble to change the tax forms, millions of children seemed to have disappeared from the country overnight. And the government realized an additional $3 billion in tax revenue.
"The problem is that too often we don't consider the impact of incentives or how incentives which might not be obvious are having an impact on our lives and businesses," he said. "Carefully studying data, such as the names of children on tax forms, and looking at it in a new way such as asking why a parent would name a child Fluffy can lead to significant improvement in business processes."
Levitt was largely self-deprecating in his remarks. After noting that surveyed economists had judged a commanding control of mathematics to be an essential part of their profession, Levitt revealed that he had never done particularly well in mathematics. Instead he likened his position to that of his father, a medical researcher, who had made a name for himself studying the causes, impacts and role of intestinal gas in humans. He does something similar in economics, he said, studying parts of the economy that people frequently don't think about or disdain if they do–particularly the role incentives play in driving economic and other social behaviors.
Credit unions in particular want to look at incentives they might use, Levitt suggested, because they are often involved in selling their members on an idea that goes along with a financial product and service. It's not enough to merely offer a CU member a very strong credit card product–any number of banks might offer one of those and maybe better. The key is to offer that credit card as part of a larger idea from the CU. For example, the notion that the CU can be trusted in some way that many banks cannot or that by using the card they are strengthening a financial institution with headquarters in their own community. "Credit unions are fortunate in that they already have a reputation among many consumers for just these sorts of values," he said.
Levitt also touched upon the challenge in providing incentives to credit union employees, stating almost immediately that research indicated that financial incentives were not the most effective since employees tended to acclimate themselves to them more quickly. He contrasted this with the sort of employee incentive that he had seen when employees of an organization or company truly believed in its mission. As an example he recalled some work he had done with Google on a project to use data drawn from Google searches to possibly predict and locate the source of disease epidemics before public health authorities could do so.
The project ultimately failed because Google employees thought that it would ultimately violate Google's commitment to keep users' data private, Levitt reported, but it illustrated something very powerful about Google's relationship to its employees.
"Whether or not you agreed that the Google concerns were material, and I tended not to, you had to at least agree that here were employees who cared passionately about what they believed Google to be about," Levitt said.
That sort of incentive far outweighed financial incentives because they are to a great extent self-perpetuating, he said.


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10 Little Excuses That Prevent Weight Loss
Be honest: How many hours did you sleep last night? If you're like 35% of Americans, then you probably got fewer than seven hours—in other words, not enough! You already know that a lack of rest can lead to exhaustion, and you may have heard it can raise your risk for serious health problems, such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes, because it's associated with insulin resistance, inflammation and the thickening of blood vessels. But there are even more unexpected, negative consequences. Here, what to watch out for, and how to hit the hay earlier.
"Sleep deprivation slows your metabolism and increases your appetite. It also makes you crave high-fat and high-carb foods," says Michael Breus, PhD, a psychologist and sleep disorder specialist in Scottsdale, AZ. One trick: Cut out that evening glass of wine (sorry!), because although alcohol makes you want to snooze, it actually disrupts sleep later in the night. Plus, slashing calories prevents your waistline from widening.
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spacing with howard and asik?? huh???
"McHale said he can see lineups when Asik and Howard would play together in addition to Asik, who along with Howard would create perhaps the best defensive and rebounding rotation in the league, backing Howard up. McHale called to mind the 1980s when the Rockets used lineups with Hakeem Olajuwon and Ralph Sampson. "You do play two bigs," McHale said. "You have to get spacing and you have to make sure your small guys have got to make sure they keep the court spaced." ESPN.com"
I'll just say I think McHale is a good coach but is he trying to polish up a tricky situation?
The league just isn't the same as the 80s and 90s. It's really hard to get away with 2 guys who are natural Cs, because PFs are generally much faster and have more range than back in the day. It's just hard to make the D work for long stretches..especially if neither can function as a PF offensively to create a big-time mismatch on one end.
The one bonus in the current era is zone D. If they can get away with a zone D for 5-10 minutes every game with Howard and Asik on the floor, that's a ton of length and shot-blocking. But again, that's pretty impossible to do for 48 minutes, and you can't ask either one to guard a PF for long stretches.
They'll surely have some trouble with an opposing team going small on them. But they are both good-great rim protectors and rebounders. Whether they have chemistry is another question however. Ill put money on him being traded though.
So Detroit just signed Will Bynum, so unless they're going to sign Billups as a starter, it seems unlikely he goes there to play.
The last hole in our lineup is the backup PG.
Stone is a 3rd stringer.
Our big man and wing rotations are solid. Camby wants out. What do we do? Try and trade Camby and some 2nd rounders from the Bargs trade for a backup PG? Our other options are signing a backup PG with our remaining 1.27 mil of the MLE, or signing a PG for the minimum, in which case we couldn't get anything better than Stone. As far as remaining FA PGs remaining, I see a few good fits: Billups(ideal), Roddy Beaubois, Beno Udrih, Bobby Brown.
As far as trading goes I see a few teams with PG logjams. Dallas. Not syre what theyre doing. They have two young PGs that should be developing this year in Larkin and Calathes(Still not been bought out even though he is flourishing overseas). We could work out a deal with the mavs for either one of those guys. Minnesota. They have 4 guys fighting for minutes. I think Ridnour would be easy to pry from Minny as he's been on the block for quite some time. Not to mention I think he'd be a great fit with us.
So what would you do if you were MU?
Give Stone some burn. We're not going to do much this year, anyhow
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- Billups would be a good veteran mentor for Lowry, but can't be signed for much more than $2M
- Ridnour is apparently on the block in Minny and they need a backup C, after letting Stiemsma walk (I don't think Dieng is ready for backup duties yet), so perhaps a Camby-Ridnour trade?
- Beaubois and Udrih aren't bad, but are they significantly better than Stone?
Wolves want Corey Brewer and are not going to resign Ridnour.... so with some sign an trades Raptors could send Camby to Denver, Corey Brewer goes to Wolves and Luke Ridnour comes to the Raptors as the back-up PG
Any PG signing is going to have to come with another transaction prior.
Raps are at 15 now - max allowed for opening day roster.
If that doesn't go down, I wonder if Miami might still be interested in Camby, as part of a 3-team deal:
TOR - Ridnour
MIA - Camby
MIN - Anthony & 2nd round pick
EDIT: if Minnesota isn't interested in doing a straight Camby-Ridnour swap
Last edited by CalgaryRapsFan; Wed Jul 10th, 2013 at 03:29 PM.
Stone is the backup PG.
'Sota needs to move Ridnour & Bucks, I'm told, all set to take him in. That creates space for Wolves to sign Brewer & do S-and-T for Martin— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) July 10, 2013
Too bad Raps have no ability to get Ridnour for dirt.
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OCEAN CITY – While the sluggish resort real estate market has not completely turned a corner, there are signs it might be starting to recover, resort business leaders learned this week.
Looking for any sign of optimism in what has been a dismal several months for the local real estate market, members of the Economic Development Committee (EDC) got their monthly report on the industry this week and the news was not all bad. According to Coastal Association of Realtor (CAR) President Cassie Mead, the statistics for October seem to indicate there is good news.
"It's not all gloom and doom," she told EDC members at their monthly meeting on Wednesday. "Things look like they are starting to pick up. October was up from September and better than the same month last year."
Of course, statistics are subject to interpretation and Mead was careful to point out not everything in the numbers points to a turnaround in the local market.
"Things are better then they were last year, but not as good as they were the year before that," she said.
Some of the statistics presented pointed to a change in recent trends, particularly in condo sales. The numbers seem to indicate considerable growth in sales of properties at extreme ends of the price spectrum with still stagnant sales in the middle.
For example, as of the end of September, the number of Worcester County condo settlements in the $149,999 and below range has increased year-to-date by 133 percent over the same time last year. Similarly, the number of condo settlements in the $1.25 million to $1.5 million range has increased by 1,300 percent over the same period, It's important to note the sample in the latter is very small with one condo in the high-end range sold last year compared to 14 this year.
"That's interesting to hear," said EDC Chairman Dr. Lenny Berger. "I see where 36 units have sold for $900,000 or above. I know there is a lot of inventory in that category."
While the numbers look good for the bookend properties, similar increases have not been seen in the middle. Unfortunately, more than half of the current condo inventory in the resort is priced between $200,000 and $399,999, according to the statistics.
Mead said another key indicator is inventory, which appears to be going down. There are currently 1,620 units on the market now compared to 1,750 at the end of September.
"The good news is we've sold 85 units in the last 35 days, but the bad news is we still have a year-and-a-half worth of inventory," she said.


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4.0218 Basic training.Cite as [A.S.A.C. § 4.0218 ]
"Job evaluation" means a comprehensive determination of the relative worth and importance of all the jobs and positions in an establishment. A typical procedure involves the assignment of values to various job skills and characteristics, and a totaling of these values for each job on the basis of a job analysis. A job-evaluation program may be for the purpose of setting wage scales, for determining promotion requirements, for establishing incentives, etc.History: Rule 10-81, eff 29 Jul 81, § 2.0 (part).


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The HFS Street Team will be at The Sound Garden (1616 Thames Street in Fells Point) this Saturday starting at 10 AM as we celebrate Record Store Day 2012. But what exactly is Record Store Day?
Record Store Day is an annual event which is celebrating its fifth anniversary on April 21, 2012. The day is commemorated around the world and, according to co-founder Michael Kurtz, it may be the "biggest musical event in the world now."
Record Store Day just doesn't internationally recognize the artistry of musicianship, but it brings together independently owned record stores, artists, and audiophiles with in-store performances, extremely exclusive vinyl and CD releases, and a reclamation of that sense of community once cherished by music lovers who spent hours in their favorite store listening to albums.
It was an original idea by Chris Brown and founded in 2007 by Eric Levin, Carrie Colliton, Amy Dorfman, Don Van Cleave, Brian Pohener, and Michael Kurtz, a music business veteran with whom we had the chance to interview about the groundbreaking day.
Kurtz talked about how record stores and artists have taken on the day as their own, the organic way Record Store Day events unfold after five years of growing success, how surprised they were by that aforementioned success, Iggy Pop as Record Store Day ambassador, and the "musical ecosystem," including record stores, that had a huge influence on Kurtz himself.
On the incarnation of Record Store Day:
"At the beginning we weren't sure that artists would adopt it. We knew that if they didn't we wouldn't have anything because they're what makes it sexy and awesome."
"When we first sort of reached out to the artist community, we got an e-mail back from Paul McCartney saying he supported it. Then when we went to Metallica's manager with the idea and they presented it to the band and they said, 'Hey we're in! We love record stores.' Then we knew we had something."
"Over the course of five years we're just stunned about the announcements that the artists make. Now the artists have kind of taken it over and done their own thing with it."
On the artists' responses to Record Store Day:
"It's been fantastic. The Flaming Lips are making a two-album set with psychedelic artists as diverse as Ke$ha…Nick Cave, Yoko Ono. A bunch of people. Chris Martin from Coldplay. Chris Martin and Flaming Lips: who would have thought that ever would have happened? And here it's happening because of Record Store Day.
"Morrissey went in and did something special; Morrissey put out some kind of remix thing, but that's just for the UK. [It's great] having a lot of stuff like that happen internationally where artists are doing things in their different countries based on their culture and what's really important to them."
"That's what's incredible about it. We have no input in it. They're in love with it and coming back to us and going, 'This is what we're going to do! We're so excited!' It's an open source thing. It's a very strange phenomena. When we started it, we didn't know what it would be, but when we started it….The reason it's so magical is because people love it and so they bring to it whatever they want to bring to it."
On the surprise of success:
"We didn't anticipate it. We hoped for it. In the beginning, it was motivated by two things. One was record stores, at least the ones that I work with. I work with hundreds; we're having a great time. Business is great, but every time we picked up a newspaper or read a blog it was about how we sucked and we're going out of business. The horse and buggy crowd; we're just so stupid, we don't know it."
"We didn't know this world that people described, so what if we could describe our world, just how great it is? What would happen if we did that? And it turned into this big excuse for throwing a party."
"It's been hugely successful. I think it's the biggest music event in the world now. Over 600-700 artists participate every year on events in the stores and then there's around 200 releases that are made just for the day."
On Michael Kurtz's beginnings in music:
"I was one of these nerd mutants that started working in record stores when I was about 19-years-old and have been doing it off and on ever since—I'm 54 now. I played in bands while I worked in record stores."
"I employed bands that worked in record stores while I was running the record store. There's this whole ecosystem and you see it a lot with Record Store Day. Like with Iggy being our ambassador."
"He talks a lot about how he started out in a record store and it was record store owners saying, 'God, you're really talented. You need to get out there and form a band.' You hear these stories over and over again."
On having Iggy Pop as the Record Store Day ambassador:
"He stepped up. He'll do interviews if anybody wants to speak to him…That's really important. When Ozzy was our ambassador last year that enabled us to get on CNN and USA Today and stuff because people want to talk to somebody of that stature."
"Now I can't say this with 100% certainty because he [Iggy Pop] is an artist and an individual, but his birthday is on Record Store Day this year and he lives in Miami and my understanding is that he plans to celebrate his birthday by going to…Sweat Records in Miami."
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U.S. National Parks > Big Bend National Park > South Rim > Climber's Log
South Rim Climber's Log
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|Good times
|Nice views into Mexico and the surrounding desert, was a fairly clear day, seemed like you could see forever from up there.
|Posted Oct 17, 2013 8:38 pm
|Great hike!
Date Climbed: Feb 15, 2012
|Beautiful loop hike via the Laguna Meadows/Boot Canyon/Boot Spring/Pinnacles Trails.
|Posted Feb 17, 2012 9:56 pm
|SE #1 campsite
|Great place to catch sunrise! hike to the SW side for the sunset! :-)
|Posted Feb 3, 2012 12:09 pm
|South Rim Loop
|Very nice hike with great views. Some of the trail markings on the Pinnacles Trail back to the basin were not very well marked so bring a map.
|Posted Jan 18, 2012 6:10 pm
|Texas sized hike and view
Date Climbed: Mar 4, 2011
|My wife & I did this as a dayhike. We would have backpacked in & stayed longer but the idea of carrying more than a days worth of water was anathema to my wife. It was an incredible day though. We took our time and soaked as much in as we could. We saw Carmen Whitetail deer drinking from a stagnant pool in Boot Canyon on the way up and another (an eight-point buck!) off trail near Laguna Meadows. And of course the view along the rim was otherworldly... The High Chisos Mountains are truly special.
|Posted May 31, 2011 1:47 am
|via Laguna Meadows
Date Climbed: Mar 26, 2010
|day 3 of a 4 day backpack. We kept the mileage low on this beautiful March weekend so we could really meander and take in all the sights of the High Chisos. Laguna Meadows; Southwest Rim till trail closure, then to Boot Canyon to Northeast Rim; back down Boot to Emory Peak trail; scramble to the USGS marker; then down the Pinnacles trail to the car.
|Posted Jun 19, 2010 12:50 am
|South Rim Loop
Date Climbed: Nov 11, 2009
|Hiked to the South Rim after Emory Peak. Did the loop around the rim which had amazing views. I was impressed with the desolation of the area and was able to see far into Mexico.
|Posted Nov 16, 2009 12:21 am
|Rain on the rim
Date Climbed: Aug 16, 2009
|Spent a night in SW4 and spent several hours on the rim edge watching the rain clouds come and go. Really great view!
|Posted Oct 8, 2009 1:47 am
|Beautiful View
Date Climbed: Jan 4, 2009
|From here, a panorama view of the Outer Mountain Loop was breathtaking!
|Posted Jan 29, 2009 8:23 pm
|Best Hike in Texas
Date Climbed: Sep 21, 2005
|The best hike in Texas. Had awesome views of it seemed like everything. Boot canyon was also pretty awesome.
|Posted Sep 28, 2008 5:53 pm
|Forgotten Trek
|Had forgotten this til I saw this listed here at SP. Did this and some other hikes on a biology field trip. Did n't really do a lot of biology but what great hikes!
|Posted May 19, 2008 11:18 am
|Route: Laguna Meadows / Pinnacles Loop
Date Climbed: Nov 23, 2007
|What an amazing variety of scenery along this loop. Was a bit hazy, so the South Rim views could have been better. Many trees were still in peak fall color, especially through Boot Canyon.
|Posted Nov 25, 2007 7:50 pm
|Stu Brandel
|Big Bend Beautiful
Date Climbed: Jan 5, 2007
|The Laguna Meadow/Boot Canyon/Pinnacles Loop was an eye popping extravaganza of stunning views. But there are some wonderful pockets of nature along the way. An early start meant I caught Laguna Meadows as the sun began streaming through the grassy trail. I encountered a deer between the South and East rim, Boot Creek was running quite fast(this was December but a torrential rain storm hit earlier in the week). A must do, even if you decline the side trip to Emory peak.
|Posted Oct 19, 2007 10:04 pm
Date Climbed: Jan 26, 2007
|Had to hike to south rim to reach all the unnamed 7000 ft. peaks in the park. The views are incredible. I took a break here that turned into a couple hours of sitting back and watching the peregrine falcons- they're fast!
|Posted Mar 27, 2007 1:34 am
|classic hike
|great view and easy hike
|Posted Jan 18, 2007 9:00 pm
|Hiked May 2004
|Hiked via the Laguna Meadows trail. Wonderful views and so nice to hike down the Pinncales trail without having to hike up it!
|Posted Dec 18, 2006 4:22 am
|Pinnacles Loop
|Nice View
|Posted Mar 23, 2006 9:38 pm
|Route Climbed: Laguna Meadow to SW, SE, and NE Rim Trails Date Climbed: July 24, 2005
|Having hiked to the South Rim 3 times without being able to continue on the Southeast Rim Trail, because of peregrine falcon nesting considerations, we finally got our chance in July. We did see two falcons overhead, by the way. It was a spectacular day and you could see way into Mexico. Every century plant that was in bloom had humming birds darting to the flowers. Rock squirrels were also in abundance and we spotted deer, a rabbit, and several snakes and lizards. There was a trickle of water flowing in Boot Canyon as we left the Northeast Rim Trail and headed for the Pinnalces Trail and back to the Basin. The 14.4 miles took about 10 hours at our slack pace. It was only about 85 degrees and we drank pleanty of water.
|Posted Sep 6, 2005 2:25 pm
|Route Climbed: Laguna Meadow / Pinnacles loop Date Climbed: Mar 05
|Very nice view
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I totally watched this movie for the stars - but it wasn't a guilty pleasure! Released shortly after James Gandolfini's untimely death, its the story of his character falling in love with a massage therapist played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus. The relationship is complicated by Julia's character's developing relationship with a poet, played by Catherine Keener - a character who turns out to be James' character's ex-wife. Toni Collette plays a friend of Julia's. I have enjoyed so many productions with each of these actors, it was a real treat to watch them all together. A recommended date movie. Check Our Catalog Watch the preview:


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Worked on this today, we do not see as many pintail in this good plummage up here in the north and I do find them one of the more difficult birds to pose and groom.
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Aryan Brotherhood Gang Leader Found Mysteriously Dead
In May, Texas police responding to a traffic accident came upon a dying 59-year-old man behind the wheel of a pickup truck. Heavily tattooed, and carrying several contradictory identification cards, the driver had apparently swerved into a concrete barrier for some unknown reason; he died later that night, just as authorities realized who he was: Frank Roch, allegedly the "top general" of the "largest faction of the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas."
Roch—alias "Pancho"—had been out of prison since 2009, but, as "chairman" of the larger of the Aryan Brotherhood's two Texas branches, he was still suspected of commanding some 1,500 members of the infamous prison gang. He struck, as you might expect, an intimidating figure:
His shirt covers the maze of elaborate tattoos inked over his entire torso and arms.
The tattoos form a road map of his life and offer possible clues to his death.
Across his chest was the world "loyalty," according to a photo taken while he was in custody.
In the middle of his torso was a tattoo of the gang's shield, including a swastika, and a star denoting his rank of general and chairman.
On his arm, where members are known to have tattoos of vices, is what looks like a hypodermic needle.
Roch's death, still an open case (the medical examiners haven't ruled on its cause), has "created a major disturbance in this gang," according to a law enforcement official who spoke with the Houston Chronicle. His funeral was held last week, and his remains cremated.