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Focal Little Bird Pack 2.1
Powered, compact three-piece speaker/subwoofer system (Black)
From Focal: Bird Speakers - Hifi System
From Focal: Installation of the Bird System
Item # 091PBLBB | MFR # JMLLIBI2.1B
This item is no longer available.
Our take on the Focal Little Bird Pack 2.1 by Crutchfield's Marshall Chase
These Little Birds can sing
You relax in your favorite room as the air comes alive with the sounds of your latest playlist. As your ears perk up and you begin to get that rush of emotion from the music, you realize it just sounds bigger than you thought it would coming through this little décor-friendly system. Welcome to your first encounter with the Little Bird Focal's latest entré to stylish listening.
A modern system that fills your room with sound not components
Versatility should be the Little Bird's middle name. And compact versatility at that. This system connects to classic audio/video sources like Blu-ray and DVD, making it a perfect companion to your television. Analog inputs include RCA and a mini stereo jack, so music from your CD player or portable player will make itself right at home. And with its built-in Kleer® wireless receiver, this system lets you add an optional Focal USB dongle to enjoy favorites from your computer or an optional Focal iPod dongle for playing music wirelessly from your favorite portable Apple device.
The main console, known as the Power Bird, features a unique design part integrated amplifier, part powered subwoofer. In addition to containing all the connections for your audio sources, the Power Bird drives the system's satellite speakers with 35 watts of power each, and pushes its own built-in 6-1/2" subwoofer with an 80-watt amplifier. This console won't take up much room on a shelf, and you can even mount it vertically on the wall using the provided bracket mounting system.
Great sound from any perch
The Little Bird speakers make your music stand out clearly while remaining visually inconspicuous. Each two-way speaker delivers rock-steady performance with your favorite tunes and video soundtracks. You get two different types of stands that let you set the speakers on a shelf or even mount them aloft on your wall. Wherever they alight, you'll enjoy the harmony they bring to your listening and your living space.
Product Highlights:
- three-piece system with two satellite speakers and a stereo amplifier/powered subwoofer
- wireless audio streaming plays music from your docking iPod, iPhone, or iPad with the optional Focal iPod dongle
- optional Focal USB dongle for streaming audio from your computer
- Kleer® wireless technology delivers wide-range, uncompressed stereo sound
- system frequency response: 42-25,000 Hz (±3 dB)
- separate amplifier channels for each satellite speaker and subwoofer provide clear, powerful sound
- remote control
- warranty: 1 year
- Our 60-day money-back guarantee
Little Bird satellite speakers:
- 4" polyflex cone midbass
- 3/4" aluminum dome tweeter
- sealed acoustic suspension design
- heavy-duty spring clip speaker terminals
- frequency response 89-25,000 Hz (±3 dB)
- includes "cocotte" tripod and circular "tulipe" stands for wall or table mounting (wall mounting hardware included)
- two 8' speaker cables included
- 4-11/16"W x 8"H x 5-1/8"D (when used with "tulipe" stand)
- weight:1.65 lbs. each
Power Bird stereo amplifier/powered subwoofer:
- 6-1/2" woofer
- frequency response: 42-120 Hz (±3 dB)
- can be operated horizontally, vertically, or wall mounted (wall mounting hardware included)
- weight: 14.99 lbs.
- 16-5/16"W x 4-1/4"H x 14-7/16"D
- power output: 35 watts x 2 for satellites, 80 watts for subwoofer
- 2 digital audio inputs (one optical, one coaxial)
- 3 stereo analog analog audio inputs (2 RCA, 1 minijack)
What's in the Box:
- PowerBird (amplifier/subwoofer module)
- 2 Satellite speakers (with attached circular table-top stands/wall-brackets)
- 2 Spoke-style table-top stands/wall-brackets
- Two 8' AC power cord (US/EU)
- Remote control (Remote 2010)
- CR2032 3V lithium battery (installed in remote)
- Two 8' lengths of speaker wire
- Rear grille
- 2 Wall-brackets
- Four M4 x 10mm machine screws
- Six 1.375" mounting screws
- Four 1.125" mounting screws
- 10 Wall-anchors
- 6 Self-adhesive rubber bumpers
- 2 Hex-keys
- User Manual
- Front-panel sticker
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Features and Specs
|Pieces in System
|Video Shielded
|Tweeter Type
|Tweeter Size (inches)
|Midrange size (inches)
|Woofer size (inches)
|Woofer Composition
|Powered Subwoofer
|Power Output (Watts)
|Frequency Response
|42-25k Hz
|Height (inches)
|Width (inches)
|Depth (inches)
|Parts Warranty
|5 Years
|Labor Warranty
|5 Years
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Little Bird 2.1 System: The Focal Little Bird 2.1ch speaker system provides powerful and dynamic sound for your connected TV, satellite/cable box, DVD/Blu-ray player, game-console, computer, and/or digital audio player. It offers both analog and digital audio connections. The Little Bird 2.1ch speaker system consists of two satellite speakers (Little Birds) and a integrated amplifier/subwoofer (the Power Bird). The Little Bird 2.1ch system also features built-in Kleer technology for wireless audio streaming of select devices. In addition, speaker wire and mounting hardware are also provided. The Focal Little Bird system can produce stunning sound in rooms of 131 sq/ft or more.
Power Bird Integrated Amp/Sub: The Power Bird integrated amplifier/subwoofer is at the heart of the Focal Little Bird system. The Power Bird combines an integrated amplifier with a built-in subwoofer. The integrated amplifier powers the included Little Bird satellite speakers and provides connection of your analog and digital sources. The built-in subwoofer adds extra depth and bass to your audio soundtracks. The integrated amplifier is rated at 35 watts x 2ch (satellite speakers) + 80 watts x 1ch (sub). The built-in subwoofer is a down-firing 6.5" paper cone woofer with a rubber surround that is capable of producing lows down to 42Hz (+/-3dB). There is an acoustically-tuned port, covered by metal mesh grill, on the front-panel of the Power Bird for added efficiency and bass response.
Little Bird Satellite Speakers: The Little Bird satellite speakers are an ultra-compact 2-way sealed (acoustic suspension) speaker that produce impressive sound for its size. Each speaker employs a 0.75" aluminum dome tweeter for crisp, clear highs; and a 4" polyflex cone midbass driver for accurate, detailed midrange. These ultra-compact speakers feature a contemporary looking cabinet in either a gloss-black or gloss-white finish (with matching grille). There is also a silver rim around each speaker.
Front-Panel Controls: The Focal Little Bird 2.1ch speaker system features a front-panel rotary volume control and a source-select button (Analog 1/2/3, Digital, Wireless) across the front-panel of the Power Bird (integrated amp/sub). Simply keep, pressing the source-select button until you access the desired input. The front-panel rotary knob controls the entire system's volume.
Subwoofer Controls: The Focal Little Bird system offers subwoofer controls on the rear-panel of the Power Bird integrated amp/sub. There is a rotary bass level control and phase switch (0°/180°) for the built-in subwoofer. The bass level control and phase switch lets you blend the built-in subwoofer's sound with the included Little Bird satellite speakers.
Built-In Crossover: The Power Bird integrated amplifier/subwoofer features three dip-switches on the rear-panel that controls the unit's built-in crossover. As the default, the built-in crossover is set for the included Little Bird satellite speakers. The crossover can also be set for Focal's Super Bird or Bird satellite speakers. This is not a variable crossover; it can only be set to pre-fixed crossover frequencies to accommodate Focal's Bird series of speakers. In most cases, you sure never have to adjust these dip-switches.
Auto Power: The Little Bird 2.1ch speaker system automatically turns on when it is receiving an audio signal from a connected source (whether wired or wireless). If there is no audio signal input to the Little Bird system for approximately 20 minutes, it will automatically switch to standby mode.
Note: The main power switch is located on the rear-panel of the Power Bird integrated amplifier/subwoofer.
Remote Control: The Little Bird speaker system comes with an IR remote control for wireless operation of the system. It includes Power, Volume up/down, and Source-Select controls. The remote control will also operate basic playback functions of your wirelessly connected iPod/iPhone/iPad or computer (wireless transmitters sold separately). Playback functions include - Play/Pause, Fast Forward/Rewind, and Skip Previous/Next. The remote operates off of a single CR2032 3V lithium 'coin-type' battery.
Focal Remote App: A free Focal Remote app for Apple iOS devices coming soon (available from iTunes later this year)...
Analog Audio Inputs: The Power Bird (integrated amp/sub) of the Little Bird 2.1ch speaker system is fitted with three analog audio inputs on the rear-panel. There are two sets of stereo audio RCA inputs for your TV, satellite/cable box, DVD/Blu-ray player, or game-console. And, one stereo audio 3.5mm minijack input for your TV, computer, or digital audio player.
Note: The Little Bird speaker system does not contain any video inputs or outputs.
Digital Audio Inputs: The Power Bird integrated amplifier/subwoofer is also fitted with two rear-panel digital audio inputs. There is one optical (toslink) digital input and a coaxial (RCA) digital input for connecting your TV, satellite/cable box, DVD/Blu-ray player, or game-console. Only one of these inputs can be used (not both). If you are connecting the Little Bird 2.1ch speaker system to your TV, connect all your external audio/video devices (such as your satellite/cable box, DVD/Blu-ray player, and game-console) to the TV; and then run an optical digital cable from your television to the Focal Little Bird system.
Note: The system's digital inputs (optical/coaxial) will only recognize a PCM digital audio signal (not Dolby Digital). Make sure your television is set to output a PCM digital audio signal. If your television does not support 2-channel PCM through its optical digital output, then connect your television to the Focal Little Bird system via an analog connection (RCA/minijack).
Kleer Wireless Receiver: The Focal Little Bird 2.1ch speaker system features an integrated Kleer wireless receiver for wireless audio transmission when wirelessly connected to other Kleer compatible devices. Kleer wireless technology delivers lossless CD-quality digital stereo audio (with no compression) over a robust 2.4GHz radio-frequency link (up to 33') with very low power consumption.
- Optional iTransmitter for iPod: Simply connect the optional iTransmitter (091BIPD, sold separately) to your Apple iPod, iPhone, or iPad's dock connector and it will automatically transmit to the Focal Little Bird speaker system (when the system is in Wireless mode). The iTransmitter provides a non-compressed wireless audio transmission of your Apple device's stored music or streaming music apps. The iTransmitter is compatible with most iPods, iPhones, and iPad's with dock connector.
- Optional Wireless USB Transmitter: Focal's optional wireless USB transmitter (091BUSBD, sold separately) will allow you to connect the Little Bird speaker system to your Mac or Windows PC for wireless audio streaming of your computers entire music library.
Note: The included IR remote control will operate basic playback functions of your wirelessly connected iPod/iPhone/iPad or computer. Playback functions include - Play/Pause, Fast Forward/Rewind, and Skip Previous/Next.
Spring-Post Speaker Terminals: Both the Little Bird satellite speakers and the Power Bird integrated amp/sub employ spring-post speaker terminals. The spring-post terminals of the Power Bird integrated amp/sub will accept bar wire (up to 10AWG), pin-connectors, and single banana plugs. The spring-post terminals of the Little Bird satellite speakers are very small and can only accept bare wire (up to 14AWG) and pin-connectors; these spring-post terminals are too small for standard banana plugs.
Note: The Focal Little Bird system comes with two 8' lengths of 16AWG speaker wire. You can swap this wire out for high-quality speaker wire from Monster or AudioQuest (sold separately).
Front-Panel Headphone Jack: The Power Bird features a front-panel 3.5mm headphone jack for connecting a set of headphones, so you can privately listen to your music. When a set of headphones are connected, the Little Bird system's speakers are muted.
AC Power: The Power Bird integrated amp/sub includes a detachable 8' AC power cord to connect to a power/surge protector or wall outlet.
Mounting Options
Power Bird Integrated Amp/Sub Mounting: The Power Bird can be used in a flat, vertical, or horizontal position. It can also be fixed to the wall, thanks to the included wall-mount bracket system. It can even go under a piece of furniture as it's flat and compact, so it can be easily hidden, whether horizontally or vertically; or even flat against a wall like a radiator thanks to the supplied fixing kit. You will need to unscrew the Power Bird's four rubber feet and affix the included wall-mount bracket to the bottom of the unit in order to mount the integrated amp/sub to your wall (mounting hardware also included).
Little Bird Satellite Speaker Mounting: Each satellite speaker comes with two table-top stands/wall-mounts to choose from. You can choose from either a circular-base or a tripod-style table-top stand/wall-mount. The table-top stands/wall-mounts can do exactly that; they allow you to either place the speakers on a table, shelf, or desk; or mount the speakers to your wall or ceiling. Mounting hardware is included to wall/ceiling mount the speakers. The table-top stands/wall-mounts features a ball-on-socket joint which allows you to rotate and angle the speaker for the best possible listening position. The table-top stands/wall-mounts have a hollow body, so you can route and conceal your speaker wire. When placed on a table or shelf with the circular-base stands, the Little Bird satellite speakers measure 4.6875" (w) x 8" (h) x 4.6875" (d). Using the tripod-style stands, the Little Bird satellite speakers measure 6.375" (w) x 8" (h) x 6.375" (d). The Little Bird satellite speakers measure 5.0625" from the front of the speaker to the wall, when wall-mounting the speakers.
Note: You must use the included table-top stands/wall-mounts to place the speakers on a flat-surface or to wall mount the speakers. The speakers do not include keyhole slots or threaded inserts for other wall-mount applications.
Optional Floor Stands: Optional floor-stands (091BSB/W, sold separately) are available for the Little Bird satellite speakers. The floor-stands features a hollow steel body for cable routing and a composite base with an iron weight for stability. The floor-stands connect to the satellite speakers via a ball-and-socket joint. The floor-stands are sold in pairs and come in either a black or white finish. The optional floor-stands measure 39" in height and base is 10" in diameter.
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Practical guidelines for beautiful Python codeAlon Swartz - Mon, 2011/01/10 - 12:32 - 7 comments | Latest by Guest
Every now and then Liraz and I find ourselves chatting about how much we love Python, but more so the lessons we have learned from coding, and how to apply them to create beautiful Python code. I've tried to refine some of the "lessons" into practical guidelines that I apply religiously to all new code I write, and the refactoring of old code I written.
When reading other peoples code it sometimes ties my mind into knots, and on occasions I want to pull my hair out in frustration and disgust. That's not to say I'm perfect, but hopefully these guidelines will benefit others (and indirectly help reduce my hair loss).
I couldn't possibly include everything I wanted to in one post, so this will be the first, and more will follow...
#1 - OO structure == Well defined mental concepts
#2 - Leverage built-in Python types
class IntField(int):
def __new__(cls, val, name):
return int.__new__(cls, val)
def __init__(self, val, name):
self.name = name
self.val = val
int.__init__(self, val)
#3 - Use the class namespace, Luke!
- Enable inheritance - you can't override instance level attributes, only class level attributes.
Readability - code is communication. Setting an attribute at the class level or instance level is making a statement about the nature of that attribute, which makes the code easier to read and understand.
#4 - staticmethod vs. classmethod vs. regular method
- If a method doesn't need access to instance level attributes then it should be a class method, not a regular method.
If a method doesn't need access to class level attributes then it should be a static method, not a class method.
The Python Paradox
I hope
this doesn't mean you took a look at my tkldevenv-webapp code :P LOL. Anyway, when you do: remember is my first time with the python/django tools. I'll be expecting your feedback on that one.
You seem to think Python's an object-oriented programming language.
Abstractions > objects with data structures > persistance
Alon, nice article... your remark: "The big advantage in building on top of Python's conventions is that you get to re-use Python's abstractions instead of reinventing your own," struck me as interesting because the same could be said of Python objects, especially those with implicit data structures.
Once they are created in memory, sometimes persistence is required, i.e. preservation for later re-use. Check out the beautiful code in the y_serial module http://yserial.sourceforge.net which builds upon only standard modules for just that purpose. Good illustrations of the methods you mentioned. The code is well-communicated, perhaps overly verbose, but very instructive. You get a generally applicable NoSQL solution to boot!
speaking of python
I recently found Jono Bacon's Acire project/tool for Python code "snippets" contributions.
The tool itself is pretty useful as a repository of python modules you accumulate.
Python is not Java or Ruby (thank God!)
You seem to describe generic OOP guidelines more suited for Java than Python. I find idiomatic Python mixes OOP/functional/procedural programming. Eg. defining constants as module's attributes is natural in Python. Also modules and functions are preferred over classes if the code doesn't strongly require them.

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Cork iPad Case
Lighten Up With the Kork iPad Case
You have your pick of the litter when it comes to wooden gadget accessories, but if you're looking for something a little more lightweight to cover your iPad, check out the Kork case, which is made from (you guessed it) cork.
This eco-friendly case is crafted from recycled and natural cork and gives you easy access to all of your ports, buttons, and inputs. Plus, it's super lightweight as to not weigh down your tablet. Order yours online now (and I do mean now — they're being sold in limited first-run quantities) for $68.


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A conservation campaign to encourage consumers and commercial organisations to reduce their electricity usage during Summer will launch in Oman today, at an event which will see key influencers from the business community come together and pledge their support for this worthwhile environmental cause.Pioneered by the Electricity Holding Company, the campaign will be targeting high users such as businesses and the wider Omani population. It will primarily aim to considerably reduce electricity usage in this year's peak summer months, with a particular focus on air conditioning. Mr. Karl Matacz the CEO of the Electricity Holding Company said, "In very simple terms we are urging everyone to turn their air-conditioning from 18 degrees to 23 degrees. By doing this across the country we will save huge amounts of energy and help to reduce demand during the peak hot weather periods."Through its launch to Business Leaders and Heads of Organisations across the Sultanate, organisers are hoping to 'recruit' this influential, select group of individuals to take responsibility for the cause. By enforcing immediate changes and becoming campaign ambassadors, these leaders will help raise consciousness of air conditioning use in Oman."The idea is to start our initial communication with industry 'influencers', who will help us lead the campaign," said Mr. Salman Al Hattali, Customer Service Manager of the Muscat Electricity Distribution Company. "Influencers could be Ministers, Undersecretaries, Department Heads in Municipalities or CEOs of corporations, but all will be seen to encourage a positive change in the behaviour of our Omani citizens. Once we have these influencers on board we will see this as the key to our success, and we expect the message to filter through to smaller businesses and consumers very quickly after that."To support their efforts, the 'ambassadors' will be provided with employee packs and will be mentioned in newspaper advertisements publically thanking them for their support. In addition, the organisations' metres will be read one to two weeks and a roll of honour will be established and published.
The immediacy of this campaign will be followed up with a longer-term strategy for individual consumers. "We believe that if we make consumers conscious of conserving their electricity through education and money saving advice, it will create a 'push and pull strategy' at work and in the home," says Mr. Salman.
To add an element of fun to the campaign, the organisers have developed a friendly White Oryx character called Noor, who is ready to share her wisdom with the people of Oman. As the campaign hero, Noor will educate the householders, employees, school children and small business owners on the importance of saving electricity and energy for the good of the Sultanate.Mr. Karl said, "As we all know, the White Oryx is native to Oman and was saved from extinction by His Majesty The Sultan. Noor the Oryx is the perfect character for this campaign as she actually lowers her own metabolic rate in the hot summer months to conserve her own energy! We expect she will win the hearts of the public and will hopefully make a difference to the success of this worthy project."Organisers believe the campaign will build up momentum very quickly. So much so, that they have implemented a facility to measure its effects, by monitoring electricity usage through the summer months. Immediate results may be on the cards, but the organisers see more of a long-term strategy for the campaign."We want this campaign to encourage a long-term behavioural change with regard to electricity/energy usage in the peak summer months this year and for years to come," concludes Mr. Karl.
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Imaging Foot Lamenesses
- Feb 17, 2006
- Topics:
In a paper entitled "The Relationship Between Nuclear Scintigraphy and Standing MRI in 79 Horses With Lameness of the Foot," investigators presented some new information regarding the diagnosis of foot lameness. The author, Mark Martinelli, DVM, MS, PhD, Dipl. ACVS, of California Equine Orthopedics, and Norm Rantanen, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVR, a consultant radiologist, used nuclear scintigraphy and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to investigate difficult lameness cases in 79 sport horses. The findings, along with a brief discussion of each imaging modality, formed the centerpiece of the author's presentation at the 51st annual American Association of Equine Practitioners convention, held Dec. 3-7 in Seattle, Wash.
Traditionally the diagnosis of foot lameness involved regional anesthesia and radiographs. In this study, horses had lameness localized to the foot via regional anesthesia and/or a coffin joint block. Most of the horses had no radiographic changes, or the diagnosis was still in question following radiography. These horses then were imaged with nuclear scintigraphy and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Nuclear scintigraphy proved very helpful in locating the area of injury in these horses, while MRI was useful in defining which structure or structures were involved. Nuclear scintigraphy is considered more sensitive than radiographs for determining specific problems of the foot. While radiographs are useful, they can only show changes in the bone that occur over time. For this reason, they are still very important in the pre-purchase examination. In contrast, scintigraphy can show areas of bone remodeling from recent injury before any appreciable changes are visible on radiographs.
How Scintigraphy and MRI Work Together
Nuclear scintigraphy is a metabolic imaging modality that relies on blood flow and bone remodeling to produce an image. A radioactive compound labeled with a bone-seeking agent is injected intravenously and circulates throughout the horse. The bone-seeking agent localizes in regions of injury or active bone remodeling, taking the radioactivity with it. It is this radioactivity that is measured, producing an image. Areas of injury or increased bone remodeling will appear darker within the image, making it easy to see problem areas.
This technique was first employed in Europe in the late 1970s, and it was investigated more extensively for equine foot lameness by Martinelli and coworkers in the mid-1990s. Today nuclear scintigraphy is considered the best way to investigate lameness in the foot. However, the lack of specificity of the technique (i.e., it tells you where the problem is but not what structure is involved) has led to inaccurate prognoses and generic treatment regimes.
Once a problem area is noted with scintigraphy, MRI can further define any lesions that are present in specific structures. This technology allows clinicians to clearly see all anatomical structures within the foot, including the soft tissue structures. (For more information on how MRI works, see www.TheHorse.com/6509.) Specificity was especially important in this study because almost 75% of the horses investigated had an injury to one or more soft tissue structures within the foot.
Study Results
The bone scan findings for the 79 study horses were divided up into distinct categories based on previous studies:
- Focal and intense increased radiopharmaceutical uptake (IRU, also called "hot spots") associated with the navicular bone;
- Focal IRU associated with the soft tissue structures in front of the navicular bone; and
- Diffuse IRU associated with the coffin bone.
The investigators differentiated between diffuse IRU associated with the entire coffin bone versus IRU in one or both wings of the coffin bone. The latter pattern was important in this study because it seemed to indicate a problem associated with the collateral ligament insertion, which is a relatively new diagnosis for equine clinicians.
The MRI findings were divided into six different categories:
- Navicular disease;
- Navicular inflammation;
- Impar ligament desmitis;
- Deep digital flexor tendon (DDFT) tear;
- DDFT insertional tendonitis; and
- Collateral ligament desmitis.
There were 55 Warmbloods, 17 Quarter Horses, four Thoroughbreds, and three ponies in the study group. The researchers found that more than half of the Warmbloods had suffered an injury to one or more of the collateral ligaments of the coffin joint. This was considered to be one of the most important findings of the study because collateral ligament desmitis of the foot has not previously been included as a rule-out for horses with lameness originating in the foot. One of the reasons for this, hypothesized the investigators, is that the collateral ligament could not be visualized throughout its entire length prior to the use of MRI.
In contrast, more than half of the Quarter Horses in the study were diagnosed with navicular disease.
What Does it Mean?
Based on the results of this study, Martinelli and Rantanen still recommend that most horses have a bone scan done prior to MRI. This seems to be particularly important for the Warmblood breeds because they seem to have a much higher incidence of soft tissue injuries within the foot; nuclear scintigraphy is the best way to pinpoint the exact location of the injury.
The investigators feel that it is too early to make definitive statements about treatment, but they have made several observations to date. Most importantly, shock wave therapy seems promising for treating some soft tissue injuries of the foot, particularly desmitis of the collateral ligament.
In fact, some horses in this study had been rested prior to the diagnosis of collateral ligament desmitis without any improvement in the lameness. But once collateral ligament desmitis was confirmed via nuclear scintigraphy and MRI, focal treatment with shock wave therapy was recommended. The results were encouraging, with most of the horses returning to soundness. In those horses where shock wave therapy was not curative, another new treatment modality was employed. Interleukin Receptor Antagonist Protein (IRAP) was injected into the coffin joint. IRAP is a new anti-inflammatory therapy that is derived from the horse's own blood.
Take-Home Message
As the old saying goes, knowledge is power. Nuclear scintigraphy and MRI evaluation proved their worth yet again in this study by giving information about the exact nature and location of these horses' injuries, which helped practitioners select the right treatment to return the horses to soundness.
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You could also create a link to it as "please" or "simonsays". I rather like the latter.
Have you seen the webcomic [xkcd.com] of it?
Yes, I'd seen the web comic.
My colleague Chris [carline.org] sees two advantages of
jf, so you can actually type
This all seems to be applied laziness


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The West Mountain Radio 4T8/K1T conversion kit converts an 8 pin RIGblaster (either an M8 or Plus) for use with 4 pin screw on mic connectors, as found on some older transceivers.
The kit consists of the two parts shown above, plus directions. Please use the jumper diagram directions supplied with this kit. Do not use the 8 PIN or RJ-45 diagrams that may be in your RIGblaster Manual.
Copyright 2006-2008, Universal Radio, Inc.


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It's hard to know who the big winner is after Texas' 21-17, come-from-behind win at Kansas on Saturday.
It can't be the Longhorns (6-2, 3-2 Big 12), who avoided what would've been a humiliating loss but don't come out of Lawrence looking any better than they did in the three-game stretch leading into this game. Texas' October: two up, two down, 178 points allowed—and, now, a wholly unimpressive outing against by far the worst team in the Big 12.
But KU doesn't need any moral victories at this point. The Jayhawks (1-7, 0-5) have now dropped 17 consecutive conference games. The latest defeat is nothing if not demoralizing.
If there's a winner, call him Case McCoy, the backup quarterback who stepped in for David Ash and led the long drive that won the game, on a play-action pass on third-and-goal with 12 seconds left.
"We've seen McCoys do that before," said Mack Brown, a nod to Case's brother and former Texas great Colt McCoy.
"We've seen Case do that before, too. After he made the first first down (on the final drive), I knew he was going to make it."
Added Brown of his team's late effort: "I think we woke up."
Which cuts to the problem Brown has had with his program for a few years now: Why did they need waking up? Why weren't they awake at 11 a.m. local time, when the game kicked off?
No doubt, motivation was a problem for the Longhorns in that nightmarish 63-21 loss to Oklahoma two weeks ago. If they'd approached that game against the Sooners with the readiness they showed through three-plus quarters in Lawrence, they'd still have lost it by something like six touchdowns.
This is a Texas team that falls short in at least one critical department every week now. Seven days ago, the once-feared Longhorns defense gave up 50 points to Baylor in a wild—but dissatisfying—win.
Everyone is within rights to be asking: Is Brown able to get his team ready to play anymore?
His best teams—the Vince Young teams, the Colt McCoy teams, the Major Applewhite teams—had tremendous leadership at quarterback and at other positions. Those teams were self-motivated. Brown may have had a hand, even a big hand, in that.
But clearly he has lost his touch.
Clearly, his job would've been in some danger had the Longhorns been unable to pull this latest game out.
They can only thank goodness they were playing the Jayhawks, who are staring an 0-9 Big 12 record in the face.
But we'll save Weis' dispiriting story for another day.


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I need to write some code that will read in some numbers in various formats. The problem is that there are a few different ways the numbers can be arranged.
n1 n2 n3
n1/n2 n3/n4 n5/n6
n1/n2/n3 n4/n5/n6 n7/n8/n9
This is relatively easy to solve with scanf but as my project is in C++ and I'm using streams everywhere else, I would like to solve this using streams as well.
I would appreciate some help on how to solve this problem. Thanks.
P.S. In case anybody is curious the above is a graphics format. We can either have 3 vertices alone, 3 vertices along with their corresponding texture coordinates, or 3 vertices along with their texture coordinates and normals.


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Wellemeyer nearing return
Cards righty could make start Thursday in Detroit
By Matthew Leach / MLB.com
Wellemeyer, trying to come back from soreness in his right (pitching) elbow, has made one start since June 5. He threw fastballs and breaking balls in his Saturday mound session, which lasted about 40 pitches. Wellemeyer will throw another, lighter, bullpen on Tuesday.
"Everything felt pretty good," he said. "My slider felt back to normal. I was getting out over it. Felt great."
Officially, the Cardinals have yet to announce a starting pitcher beyond Sunday's series finale at Fenway Park, when Joel Pineiro will toe the rubber. Unofficially, Braden Looper will get the call on Tuesday in Detroit, and Kyle Lohse is almost certain to pitch Wednesday against the Tigers.
Wellemeyer could slot in on Thursday. But if he's not cleared, or if the club simply wants to give him an extra day, Mitchell Boggs could take a game in Detroit with Wellemeyer going Friday in Kansas City or later than that.
"[Wellemeyer] said he felt really good," manager Tony La Russa said. "So I think he's under consideration for a Detroit start, or if not, for sure Kansas City. That's good news."
Mark Mulder could still figure in the equation before the club's current three-city road trip is out. Mulder almost certainly will not pitch in Detroit, but he has not been ruled out for Kansas City.
Matthew Leach is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Families and friends of Menlo Park Residents Use Hearts and Feet to Fight Cancer!
In its 3rd year, walkers and runners will go around the clock in the battle against cancer during the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life in Menlo Park.
Teams of Menlo Park residents will gather at Burgess Park on Saturday, August 11 at 10AM for a 24-hour relay against cancer. Relay For Life is a family-oriented team event where participants can walk or run relay-style around the track and take part in fun activities off the track. Teams can include co-workers, club members, family and friends and have gathered donations prior to the event.
A Relay For Life is a unique opportunity for our community to come together in the fight against cancer. Many of the participants are cancer survivors, which serves as a reminder that our community is not immune to this disease and that we can actually help our friends, families and our neighbors that have been touched by cancer.
The public is also invited to attend the luminaria ceremony, which will take place after sundown. To honor the community's cancer survivors and to commemorate those lost to the disease, survivors will circle the track rimmed with glowing luminarias while the names of survivors and those lost to the disease are read aloud. Luminarias can be purchased for $10 by calling 650-773-7922 or visiting the event website at: www.acsevents.org/relay/ca/menlopark
Funds raised by Relay For Life will enable the American Cancer Society to support local services for cancer patients and their families such as Reach to Recovery, a peer-to peer support program for women with breast cancer and "I Can Cope," a series of classes to educate those touched by cancer. Funds also support critical cancer research and community education programs designed to teach people how to reduce their risk of developing cancer.
Relay For Life events will be held in more than 400 communities throughout California, raising $38 million for the fight against cancer. The American Cancer Society is a nationwide voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives from cancer and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. To locate a Relay For Life event and find out how you can get involved, please call 800/ACS-2345, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or visit www.cancer.org.


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Palin sees "death panels" in Obama health care (
From Jonathan Martin in POLITICO
Describing Democratic healthcare plans as "evil," Sarah Palin is warning that the proposals being debated in Washington could threaten the life of Trig, her Down Syndrome infant boy.
Palin, in her first policy statement since resigning as Alaska governor, wrote on her Facebook page Friday afternoon that the sick, elderly and disabled would suffer should healthcare be rationed, as conservatives claim it will with a public option.
"The America I know and love is not one in which my parents or my baby with Down Syndrome will have to stand in front of Obama's 'death panel' so his bureaucrats can decide, based on a subjective judgment of their 'level of productivity in society,' whether they are worthy of health care," Palin wrote. "Such a system is downright evil."
Palin also cited the recent floor speech of conservative Rep. Michele Bachmann, which the former governor said "highlighted the Orwellian thinking of the president's health care advisor, Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, the brother of the White House chief of staff."
With no political organization to speak of, Palin is increasingly sending messages out on Facebook. This is at least the third message she's posted on the popular social networking site since she announced in July that she would resign.


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100 Women in Hedge Funds raises $1.4m for DonorsChoose.org
Effecting Change Award Presented to Dr. Marna Whittington and David Rubenstein at Annual New York Gala
Establishes Special Initiative to Maintain Fundraising Efforts for Local Schools Affected by Hurricane Sandy
New York, NY - November 15, 2012 - 100 Women in Hedge Funds ("100WHF"), a leading global non-profit organization for professionals in the alternative investment management industry, today announced that through the success of its annual New York Gala and other regional fundraising events so far this year, $1.4 million in gross proceeds were raised for the benefit of DonorsChoose.org, an innovative online charity connecting donors to classrooms in need.
100 Women in Hedge Funds has also launched a special initiative to extend its contribution to DonorsChoose.org, inviting its global membership of more than 10,000 members to donate additional funds to support schools and students located in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area affected by Hurricane Sandy.
At last night's Gala, 100WHF presented its 2012 U.S. Industry Leadership and 2012 Effecting Change Awards to Dr. Marna Whittington, former CEO of Allianz Global Investors Capital and David Rubenstein, Co-Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer of The Carlyle Group.
Announcing the Effecting Change Award selections, Lauren Malafronte, Board member of 100 Women in Hedge Funds said, "We are thrilled to honor Dr. Marna Whittington and David Rubenstein. Marna truly exemplifies what it means to be a leader in both her public and personal life and is an inspiration and true role model for the hedge fund community. David has continuously devoted his time and resources to philanthropic work with leading cultural institutions and universities, as well as provided strong leadership in global economic research and higher education. We are very proud to have them here tonight."
Since its formation in 2001, 100WHF has raised more than $25 million globally to support various charities in the fields of Women's and Family Health, Mentoring and Education, which reflect 100WHF's three core pillars. Beneficiaries are chosen on a rotating basis by 100WHF's Board of Directors, and the philanthropic theme for 2012 is Education.
"We are thrilled to receive this support from 100WHF, recognizing the perennial need for schools across the nation to provide necessary day-to-day and supplementary supplies for the classroom," said Charles Best, Founder and CEO of DonorsChoose.org. "Now, we are especially grateful that the members of 100WHF are going above and beyond to come to the rescue of area schools which are in need of serious help to recover from the devastation of the hurricane. As we mend and rebuild from the storm, 100WHF's generosity will be invaluable."
In addition to her role as CEO Allianz Global Investors Capital, Marna Whittington was previously the COO and a member of the Management Board of Allianz Global Investors and COO of Morgan Stanley Asset Management. Dr. Whittington has also served as Executive Vice President and CFO of the University of Pennsylvania, Budget Director and later, Secretary of Finance for the State of Delaware, and the Deputy Secretary of Education for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. She currently is a Board member for many well-respected organizations.
David Rubenstein co-founded The Carlyle Group in 1987 and began his career practicing law at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison. Mr. Rubenstein formerly served as Chief Counsel to the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Constitutional Amendments and was Deputy Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy during the Carter Administration. Following his service at the White House, Mr. Rubenstein practiced law in Washington D.C. with Shaw, Pittman, Potts & Trowbridge (now Pillsbury, Winthrop, Shaw Pittman). Mr. Rubenstein is actively involved with a number of philanthropic endeavors and organizations as a member of the Board of Directors or Trustees.
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text: Joe Landman wrote: > > > Craig Tierney wrote: > >> Our biggest problem is the immaturity of development >> tools. Another way to put that is "my compiler doesn't reproduce >> the bugs in the other compilers my users are accustom to using" >> or "Fortran isn't a standard, it is a suggestion". It is a rare creature >> that writes clean, portable code. It is all too common to hear >> developers tell me things like "does it work if you turn off bounds >> checking?". I spend way too much time with new users trying to explain >> to them the difference between 'code porting' and 'bug fixing'. > > > <commiserate /> > > me: "how do you know it works" > them:"it compiles with no errors" > me: "no... how do you know it works, functions correctly?" > them:(puzzled look) "it compiles with no errors ..." > Amen to that, Joe. My personal complaint is that there aren't enough good standard test/validation suites out there for cluster building. Some libraries like Atlas include them, but they are also tied to that specific package. It would be really great if as a community we could do something like the Linux test project oriented towards cluster-building and scientific computing. Something that I can run when my boss wants "proof" that upgrading a library didn't completely rejigger the numerical stability of the results. I know that the stock answer here is that we ought to generate our own regression tests based on our on particular application set, but I think it would be a boon for a more generic framework and solution to evolve. If nothing else, it would offer a basis for heterogeneous systems in a grid environment to trust each other's results without necessarily requiring full application cross-validation. It might be a pipe dream, but I like it 8-) Andy _______________________________________________ Beowulf mailing list, Beowulf at beowulf.org To change your subscription (digest mode or unsubscribe) visit http://www.beowulf.org/mailman/listinfo/beowulf


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Police charge Chapel Street's alleged rooftop robbers
Two men have appeared in an out-of-sessions court hearing after an alleged attempted burglary that sparked a foot chase covering up to six rooftops in Prahran on Sunday morning.
Neighbours called police after noticing two men allegedly trying to break into the roof of a high-end fashion outlet on Chapel Street about 5.30am.
Police arrived, then pursued two men across the rooftops on foot. A police spokeswoman said the foot chase covered "at least half a dozen rooftops".
The Metropolitan Fire Brigade were called to help bring the men down safely from the roof of a three-storey building, near the intersection of Chapel and Fitzgerald streets.
Police charged 36-year-old Rocky Lobosco from St Kilda and Francis Richmiller, 49, from North Melbourne with burglary, attempted burglary and going equipped to steal.
They appeared in an out of session hearing on Sunday afternoon and were remanded to appear in Melbourne Magistrates' Court on Monday.
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6.0101 Short title and application.Cite as [A.S.C.A. § 6.0101 ]
Chapters 01 through 12 of this title shall be known and may be cited as the "American Samoa Election Reform Act of 1977" and is applicable to all special, general and runoff elections where issues are presented or Territory-wide candidates, including but not limited to the Governor and Lieutenant Governor and the Delegate-at-Large, and members of the House of Representatives, are elected by secret popular ballot.History: 1977, PL 15-42 § 1.
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Territorial election statutes provide no right of appeal to board of registration from Chief Election Officer's determination that a person is ineligible to run for elective office. A.S.C.A. §§ 4.0101 et seq., 6.0101 et seq. Siofele v. Shimasaki, 9 A.S.R.2d 3.


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i heard that you can have some kind of code, that let you
implement some debuging code that when a release is compiled
the debug code that you wrote wont be in the binary, and
you dont have to remove the code you just simply
set it on/off. if anyone know how to do this an example
would be wonderful, a site about how to do it would be great
to. hope taht was clear enough thanks for any responses.


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"Can I take your picture?"
This question is being flipped by Help-Portrait; participants ask "Can we give you a picture?" In the process, recipients receive something more than a picture: they receive hope.
The idea is simple: 1) Find someone in need; 2) Take their portrait; 3) Print their portrait; and 4) Deliver the portrait.
Help-Portrait is a movement of photographers around the world who are using their time and expertise to photograph families, adults or children in need. On Dec. 4, local photographers will join over 6,000 worldwide at more than 500 locations in 50 countries to photograph people who deserve to be the center of attention — people who deserve to feel special, who need a break.
It may not seem like much, taking a picture of a single mom and her kids. Or photographing a 20-something who wants to send his photo to his family far away. It's not a hot meal in those stomachs or a roof over there heads. But it is hope. It's a chance. It's a visible reminder of a moment that all that mattered was sitting or standing up straight and smiling as big as possible. It's a symbol of where we're headed, not where we've been. It's a reminder that beauty still exists, even in the most uncertain of times.
Local photographer Michael Pierce is organizing this year's local Help-Portrait day, scheduled to coincide with others across the country. The local event will take place on Dec. 4, at the Ross Aragon Community Center from 9 a.m to 4 p.m.
To make the day run smoother and a better experience for the events patrons, help is still needed. The Help-Portrait event welcomes and encourages others with special talents to participate, including people experienced with hair and makeup. People willing to provide simple snacks or refreshments are needed, as well as people who are willing to participate as greeters and general assistants.
Other photographers are encouraged to participate. The more photographers that are involved, the more time that can be spent between the subject and the photographer — making the experience better. Special arrangements are already being made for having the prints made.
If you would like to participate or help with the event, contact Michael Pierce directly by calling 946-9153 or e-mailing firstname.lastname@example.com.


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My question involves a "potential" traffic ticket from the state of: CA
My husband tells me that if I make a lane change while driving through a (signaled) intersection, I'm going to get a ticket! I have read the driver's handbook and there is no reference to this. If I ever get a ticket for it, I'll never hear the end of it!
I seemed to remember that it used to be in the CVC that you couldn't do it, like over 10 or 15 years ago, but it was changed and that's why (I would guess) it is not referenced in the handbook.
I haven't found a definitive answer to this and would really appreciate it if anybody can shed some light. Especially if there was ever a rule against it.


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Welcome back to 31 Days to Building a Cleaning Routine!
Day 26: Homemade Disinfectant Wipes
These are easy to make!! This is a great way to have the luxury of wipes, but without all the harmful chemicals store-bought wipes contain. Super easy (did I mention that?).
All you need is:
- Paper towels
- Vinegar
- Air tight container
I've also heard very good things about this recipe from Living on a Dime:
Homemade Disinfectant Wipes:
- 1 cup of water
- 1/4 cup of rubbing alcohol
- 2 Tbsp. Dawn dish soap (only use Dawn)
- 2 Tbsp. ammonia (optional)
She says that the rubbing alcohol shines surfaces and the Dawn cuts grease.
I love the instructions given on Blissfully Ever After:
If you just use an empty Clorox container, then that's the perfect size to fit a paper towel roll in it:
What recipes/containers have you used?


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I've been shooting event video in and around the tri-state area (New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut) for the past 10 years using a Sony DVCAM ENG-style camera. After a couple of years in business, I moved to a complete Anton/Bauer battery system to power my camera packages, and I was extremely happy with the durability and reliability they gave me. The phone and field technical support Anton/Bauer gave my small independent company has always made me feel just like one of the big boys at the TV networks.
In the event video business, we pride ourselves on discreet, unobtrusive methods of shooting and acquiring our footage. That's why, as technology in small camera development has evolved, I've wanted for some time to begin shooting with lighter, more inconspicuous camera gear. Finding a camera was never the problem with a market full of choices.
Yet when it came to a dependable way of powering a camera for a full day of shooting in the field, as well as finding a lighting system that could stand up to the demands of a live shoot, the choices were few and far between.
That is, until the release of Anton/Bauer's ElipZ system, designed specifically for the smaller DV and HD camera user. It shows how Anton/Bauer's research and development team was paying attention and listening to the videographer in the field and developing products specifically for us.
Working with today's smaller cameras has created many obstacles for videographers to overcome. Due to the cameras' smaller size, we are limited as to what we can put on them without making them heavier and more cumbersome, affecting the balance of the cameras while we run-and-gun with them.
One of the reasons why I hadn't been shooting exclusively with a smaller camera was because I really hated being tethered to a battery belt. The ElipZ system changes all that. It allows me the freedom and mobility I've been looking for in a battery system while adding minimum weight to the camera. The placement of the ElipZ battery under the camera is genius. Having the ability to screw my camera plate directly into the battery housing is a really cool and economical way of saving time in the field, when I'm switching the camera from the tripod to the monopod or the steady-pod.
I was initially introduced to the ElipZ system when one of the Anton/Bauer associates in the field, Sol Comerchero, gave me a test drive on the show floor at WEVA Expo 2007. The buzz he created with the ElipZ system demo had the booth crowded all day long. He showed me how the ElipZ system could not only power the camera and ElightZ but how with the innovative EgripZ hand-held camera support, I could also shoot more unique and stable shots.
It was a no-brainer. I purchased the entire system plus an extra battery on the spot. I couldn't wait to incorporate the ElipZ system into my workflow and get really cool high- and low-angle smooth and steady camera shots.
I've used the Anton/Bauer 20 W Ultra Light for the past 8 years and love it. I was a little worried about using the 10 W ElightZ, but I found that in a side-by-side comparison, this 10 W ElightZ is just as bright in low-light situations as my 20 W Ultra Light. I'm not sure why—maybe it's the reflector inside the unit, but it really doesn't matter. All I care about is that it works.
I've heard talk of a soon-to-be-released wide-angle adapter. This would be awesome for softening and spreading the light.
The ElipZ system runs the camera and light all day (6–8 hours). It's really a joy to not worry about battery power all day. I don't have to look for an outlet to plug my charger into while on location. In the run-and-gun world of event video, this allows me to stay with my client, never missing the special moments that come and go in the blink of an eye. Now, I can be focused on just getting the shot.
To review, not only does the ElipZ system give you the power you need to run your camera and light all day, it also enables you to get some steady, innovative shots and angles that are virtually impossible to get with a larger ENG-style camera without having a crane or dolly setup handy. For me it is the best camera-mounted system money can buy.
With the release of the ElipZ system, the revolutionary concept in small camera battery power and lighting is now complete. It is a great addition to my shooting arsenal, and I can't praise it enough. I would recommend this ElipZ system to everyone in the event video business. If you're uncertain of which new camera system to buy, one thing is certain: Anton/Bauer has a battery solution that can be used on whatever camera you use as you move into in the future.
The ElipZ system is a great investment. If you're like me and don't want the hassle of being tethered to a battery belt, freedom is just an ElipZ system away.
Tony Cucci (tonycucci at mac.com) runs Dream Maker Productions of Bronx, N.Y.


text: My wife and I go out for a ride a couple of weeks ago. She is leading, and we are round about ten miles from home (just got started). Oil light flickers, I freak and hit the kill switch and coast to the next intersection. While I wait for her to notice me missing from her rear view, I do a quick survey. Check the oil level, and it is good, but it is gray. No good. We call my father in law (who is awesome) he comes out with a trailer we load it up, take her home. Bike history: Two previous owners, who did a grand total of 6,000 miles. (I doubled their mileage in maybe a year and a half) Then it sat for 2.5 years in a basement. Guy I work with kept telling me to buy the bike, back in 2005. I kept telling him no, it's not the bike I want. Finally I told him look if you want to sell it to me for $2500 I will take it. He says okay (who knew? listed for 5,000 at that time). After I pick up the bike, it is evident I should have actually looked at it first. Oil filter - original. At this point I conclude I will get my money's worth, beat the piss out of it, and buy the bike I want. I still decide to look at what are the common issues with the bike, and any note worthy information. Come to find out that what sounds like timing chain noise, is timing chain noise. The automatic cam chain tensioner tends to wear out, and the chain slaps. Today: Tear the bike down, remove the right fairing (the left gets removed for oil changes, the right is never removed for maintenance) and there is a hole in the right side of the block. Look through that hole and can clearly see the timing chain. Finally get the head removed after removing everything in the way. No question as to why the head gasket was leaking. The timing chain not only wore through the exterior, but also wore through the interior, to the head bolt on the exhaust side. I always expected a catastrophic failure. Regular maintenance , but flogged her every time I rode her. This result is really unsatisfying. Not to mention I will miss having a bike to beat on. Moral to the story though, if you have this era bike, and you hear the timing chain slap, fix the tensioner. I did but obviously too late.


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No and No.
0 chance anyone offers us that much for him. 2nd rounder at best. Caroll wouldn't even pick up Leinard on the cheap and he liked him more. I wouldn't say anyone loved him in that draft but us. We traded up for very little no one else was really looking to do that. Still mad we didn't take Crabby. That would have saved us a world of heart ache.
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The Oline was not good.
No speed at receiver.
Questionable running attack.
We now have new offensive coaching, hopefully they will also upgrade the talent around him on the field.
Mark must get another year.
I think the highest you'd get would be a 3rd.
But I don't think Shanahan would want him and Carroll's ego is massive.
With that being said, I do believe he's being shopped quietly, but it's not likely anybody will want him with that pre-new-CBA massive rookie contract.
Who would even give up a 4th for Sanchez at this point, much less a 1st?


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Kinkajou: Simplifying the Bottle Cutter
July 4th, 2012 | by Becky Striepe
When you cut a glass bottle, you basically score the glass to weaken it and then use hot water to stress that fracture so the bottle breaks. A thorough sanding, and you're ready to use an old wine or beer bottle as a tumbler, a vase, or anything you can dream up. The trouble with the scoring part is that it's really hard to get an even cut when you're doing it free hand


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## Battle Tests ##
Added some minor rules regarding the time on which you are required to post a reply in a battle test. This was made to avoid tests that sit in the battle tests area for a long time, both keeping the testers occupied and also consuming our resources in terms of time and organization. The added rules can be found ####HERE####


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It's been a while since my last update.
The "Big Trak" platform has been discarded in favor of a full size mild steel & fiberglass prototype. EMI problems and weight limitations ultimately did it in, but what I learned from it was helpful in refining the final design.
The new chassis (still incomplete and in the welding jig) is all that's pictured right now. But the electronics were significantly improved over what was previously listed on my page. I hope to have the chassis welded, ground, painted and crawling tentatively around the living room sometime this weekend.
Updates, pictures & diagrams will be sporadic. Added as cash, time and motivation allow.


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Kultura & historie
The Kenyan flagThe Kenyan flag has lots of stories to tell. It's one great symbol to all Kenyans.
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c'etait cool
Ningependa kurudia tena ku cheza
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Not funny!
Nice way of refreshing history and the old History lesson in GHC...that's in Primary School!!..nice
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"I went to the bank and asked to borrow a cup of money. They said, "What for?" I said, "I'm going to buy some sugar.""
"A bank is a place where they lend you an umbrella in fair weather and ask for it back when it begins to rain."
"The country is governed for the richest, for the corporations, the bankers, the land speculators, and for the exploiters of labor"
"I hate banks. They do nothing positive for anybody except take care of themselves. They're first in with their fees and first out when there's trouble."


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Pretty interesting stuff. Darko was brought up but I think there are a couple reasons why comparing JV to Darko is flawed.
1/Darko was drafted by a successful team that had no time to develop him, JV will get more coaching, and more game time minutes to figure things out.
2/ Darko may have been a much better player overall at this age but JV's NBA transferable skills are what matter.
3/ I like Detroit a lot, but as someone who immigrated as a young adult, Toronto is a way better place to find home away from home with so many cultural communities. I can't imagine the culture shock of Detroit being your introduction to North America. That had to effect Darko's developing game.


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The nation is picking more than a chief executive this week. More than 1,500 votes have been tallied to determine the winners of Lulu's Family Photos for the Holidays contest. And the results come with a clear mandate: more family togetherness! And if it can't happen in person, photos are the next best thing.
A huge, holiday hug to everyone who entered, and a special congrats to our three winners:
- Jill Kathan took first prize with a shot titled "Blessed to Have Met Many Generations" featuring a lucky granddaughter being doted on by her grandpa, great great uncles and a great uncle/third cousin. Jill will make sure her family remains close with the first prize package of a Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera and DIGIC 4 Imaging, plus a $500 'creator's credit' to redeem at Lulu to create photo books and/or calendars.
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Read the full story here Web Link posted Sunday, December 2, 2012, 5:10 PM
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Woman fights off purse snatcher downtown
Original post made on Dec 2, 2012
Read the full story here Web Link posted Sunday, December 2, 2012, 5:10 PM
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a resident of Midtown
on Dec 2, 2012 at 5:26 pm
Where else does a mugger run *towards* the police station in the course of his getaway? Was he running back to his cell?
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Dec 2, 2012 at 7:16 pm
How is it that it's even possible in this information age for anyone to get away with stealing credit cards, cell phones, or computers?
a resident of Woodside
on Dec 2, 2012 at 7:36 pm
[Post removed by Palo Alto Online staff.]
a resident of Fairmeadow
on Dec 3, 2012 at 11:00 am
MMelissa is a registered user.
I'm so proud of this woman for fighting back. Everyone should learn enough self-defense to follow her lead.
a resident of Palo Alto Orchards
on Dec 3, 2012 at 12:55 pm
Quantum Bread is a registered user.
Sounds like victim has good survival instincts! Screaming while actively defending herself buys time for citizenry to come to her aide. Another take-away: bystanders should be prepared to quickly help out by perhaps defending victim, "sound off" (he went that-a-way), so mugger can't easily slip away, call 911, take videos. Unfortunately, assailant wasn't apprehended immediately but glad she should heal up quickly.
a resident of East Palo Alto
on Dec 3, 2012 at 5:40 pm
Hmmm is a registered user.
Why was some-chick's good comment removed? It's flat out stupid to walk around alone in the middle of the night wearing earphones. It's pretty hard to stay safe when you block your own sense - & look what happened. The bad guys look for people like her to rob.
a resident of Woodside
on Dec 3, 2012 at 7:28 pm
Some Chick is a registered user.
Hmmm ... thanks I wondered the same.
Perhaps it seemed that I was blaming the victim; I wasn't. I was just amazed that anyone would be walking alone at that hour without being able to hear their surroundings. Especially considering the alarming increase in these kind of attacks in Palo Alto.
a resident of East Palo Alto
on Dec 3, 2012 at 7:37 pm
Hmmm is a registered user.
Yep, exactly, Some Chick. We all have to try to make ourselves less likely targets, espec during the holidays - that is, if we don't want to get into a fight w/some thug. Of course it's not her fault. We have to reframe that whole line of thinking so we focus on doing whatever we can to stay safe. I'm really glad that her fighting back worked well for her & I hope that this idiot gets caught.
a resident of Menlo Park
on Dec 3, 2012 at 10:12 pm
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WHY do women continue to walk the streets LATE AT NIGHT? ALONE? With headphones covering BOTH EARS, no less? We have been warned time and time and time again, NOT to WALK ALONE during dusk, evening and dawn hours! How many more women are going to have to be robbed, beaten, assaulted, etc., before they learn NOT to walk ALONE when no one else (except the bad guys) is around?! [Portion removed by Palo Alto Online staff.]
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Diamondback Terrapins
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Order to mate;
Flights were delayed, due to
Love conquers all, so they
Just had to wait
It's happened before, and it happened again yesterday; around 150 turtles (terrapins, really) halted landings at one JFK runway. This year, the JFK turtles are even on Twitter.
But really, I just posted this so I could quote one of my favorite Ogden Nash poems, "The Turtle" (actually, I have heard that Nash's estate has had a great deal of trouble with people stealing his work and posting it without permission, so I'll just let you follow the link. It's very brief–4 lines–and charming, if you don't already know).
And yes, the title of this post is a Grateful Dead reference.


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Accomplishments include participation in the 1996 "Wonders of Nature" exhibit in Hong Kong and being named Artist of the Year for the 1997 Wildlife Western and American Art Exhibit. He has completed several conservation projects including the 1996 National Fish and Wildlife Print, and several state hunting stamps and prints. With a total of nine fund-raising prints, several of which have been commissioned by Ducks Unlimited, Bush remains an active member of The National Audubon Society and Ducks Unlimited.
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Review Group Week 214 - IRREDEEMABLE #12
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by ****** » Wed Mar 17, 2010 8:01 am[center]
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I'm kind of surprised we haven't reviewed Irredeemable before now, it seems like one of the more popular non-big 2 books here. It should be interesting to see what the people who haven't read it before think of it.
Irredeemable #12
selected by MrBlack[/center]Writer(s): Mark Waid
Artist(s): Diego Barreto, Peter Krause
With Modeus at last revealed and standing by Plutonian's side, the Paradigm--and the world--have no defense against Armageddon! But is this the end? Or only the beginning? A not to be missed issue of BOOM!'s bestselling apocalyptic superhero ongoing by multiple Eisner Award-winning KINGDOM COME and EMPIRE author Mark Waid.
Amazing Spider-Man #626
selected by Dragavon[/center]WRITER: Fred Van Lente
PENCILS: Michael Gaydos
Hiya, Retailers, Fred Van Lente here to tell you we could never let "The Gauntlet" get by without the return of another classic Spider-Man foe...THE SCORPION! She has brand new powers, a new modus operandi, and you won't believe her reason for tangling with Spidey-- Hm, what? Yes, we said "she." Why? Who did you think we meant? 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99
If you would like to join the group it's easy. Just post a review and I'll add you to the member's list. As long as you stay active, eventually it will be your turn to make a pick.
With $4 comics becoming the norm, the economy being what it is and the growing popularity of mail order services the Review Group recognizes that it's becoming harder and harder to commit to participating each and every week. As long as you can post one review per calendar month you will stay in the member's list. It doesn't matter if you post your review the week of it's release or if you post it later. Going forward, there is no such thing as a "late" review.
The only request I make with the new format is that if you don't plan on posting a review or if you're going to be posting late is that you drop a note in the thread so that I can keep track of who is active and who isn't. The Spreadsheet of Doom is thorough, but it can't read your mind.
Comics are to be scored on a scale from 1-10. 1 being suck, 10 being a damn good comic. Beyond that, there's no right or wrong.
If it's your week, you must announce your selection by 5pm EST the day Diamond releases it's shipping list. If you do not announce your pick at that time, I will add a poll to the thread that will remain open until 12pm EST so that the group can make the selection for that week. (If you're seriously MIA, I'll probably put the poll up sooner) To ensure that you know it's your week, I will PM you when Midtown's list goes live on Thursdays.
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by MrBlack » Wed Mar 17, 2010 1:01 pmIrredeemable #12
When this comic began, it had a fairly simple premise: a Superman-analogue goes bad and turns against the world. Part of the draw of the series, at least initially, was finding out why.
This would be enough to keep a normal book floating for a couple of years, but Mark Waid decided not to go the tried-and-true route. Instead, we knew by issue #11 exactly what drove the Plutonian (or "Tony") over the edge. No one event drove Tony to madness. Rather, several factors contributed to his turning: the disconnection from humanity due to his powers, the feeling that no one appreciated him for all of the good he did, and the realization that humanity may not be worthy of his attention or his faith. Some of this is ultimately contradictory, but hey, that's how the mind works! It is rare to see such care taken in examining the psychology of a character, and Mark Waid should be applauded for creating a hero/villain with such depth.
With issue #12, the Plutonian's secrets are laid bare, and we finish our slide into the next arc of this story. After his brother's death, Charybdis has reclaimed all of his powers and is now strong enough to present an actual threat to the Plutonian. After wiping the floor with Tony in their first match-up, Charybdis (or "Cary") has dubbed himself "The Survivor," and taken command of the remains of the Paradigm. Unfortunately, this power boost also boosted Cary's ego, and he expects not only the loyalty of the remaining members of the Paradigm, but adoration from the public, and he gets quite upset when he gets neither. Cary is on the same path to destruction as Tony, and the US government is not willing to wait for him to reach the breaking point. With the Plutonian apparently out of the picture, the government engages the services of Orian, an interdimensional bounty hunter, to take down the rest of the Paradigm, which he quickly does by maiming Gilgamos and using him and Bette Noire as bait. Meanwhile, Tony went to the grave of his former sidekick, Samsara, to recover from the beating he suffered at the hands of Cary, only to discover that Samsara was still alive. Unbeknownst to Tony, Samsara is inhabited by the spirit of Modeus, the Plutonian's greatest enemy (and the Lex Luthor to his Superman).
That brings us to this issue, where we see the Paradigm take on Orian, and Tony confront his former foster family. While I enjoyed the continued exploration of Tony's psychology, the fight with Orian was somewhat less enjoyable. Cary, for all his powers, is unable to put much of a dent in Orian. This is the same person who put the beat-down on the Plutonian just a couple of issues ago, and the fact that Orian is seemingly stronger than either of them lessens the sense of danger that you are supposed to feel whenever the Plutonian makes an appearance. This was palpable in the earlier issues, but much less so here.
My other big problem is that Waid has started to introduce events into the story which have taken place off panel. The transformation of Cary into "The Survivor" from a couple of issues back was only mentioned in the summary at the beginning of the issue, rather than shown in the comic itself. Here, we learn that Scylla's body is missing from a comment made by Charybdis in the course of the fight with Orian. I understand that there are only so many pages to be used for story each month, but having important details dropped during seemingly innocuous conversations really pulls me out of the story. It makes me feel like I missed an issue somewhere.
By the end of the story, Tony is on the move again and the Paradigm is out of the picture. These new developments are quite intriguing, and I'm very interested in seeing what Tony's next move is, as well as what will happen to the Paradigm (and where Orian dragged Cary off to).
I have to admit that while I did think Peter Krause was off-model for part of the story, I did not initially realize that he only drew the second half of the book. Diego Barreto is a good match for his style, and the change in artists halfway through the book is not jarring at all, at least to my eye. Krause does a good job with expressions, although many of his faces still look a bit weird to me (eyes set slightly too low, overly large foreheads, etc.). Barreto lacks some of Krause's detail, but his figures look a bit more natural.
Was this a good issue? It certainly was not the strongest in the series. For all the fighting, this really was a set-up for the next stage of the story. Still, the peeks into the minds of Bette Noire and Tony were entertaining, and you can definitely see shades of "Kingdom Come" in some of the dialogue in this issue, particularly Quibit's assertion that "We're all that can save you." So while this was not the best issue, it was still a solid and entertaining read.
Story: 7.5
Art: 7.5
Overall: 7.5
by MrBlack » Wed Mar 17, 2010 1:56 pmHah! Write a review longer than that Punchy!
by Punchy » Wed Mar 17, 2010 2:00 pm
Meh, that's only 874, I can do 1000 in my sleep.
by guitarsmashley » Wed Mar 17, 2010 4:04 pm
Which would explain why your reviews are so boring.
by Punchy » Wed Mar 17, 2010 4:40 pm
At least I actually write reviews!
by guitarsmashley » Wed Mar 17, 2010 4:56 pm
that you put way too much effort into. If you put that effort into your school work then maybe you wouldn't be failing.
Your mom/d
by Punchy » Wed Mar 17, 2010 4:57 pm
I'm not failing.
Have you ever tried not being an asshole?
by thefourthman » Wed Mar 17, 2010 5:20 pmFOR THE LOVE OF GOD, WHY WAS THIS NOT THE PICK THIS WEEK!!!
by ****** » Wed Mar 17, 2010 5:23 pm
MrBlack is a Confederate sympathizer, obviously.
by thefourthman » Wed Mar 17, 2010 5:25 pm
I propose we escalate
to civil war then.
by guitarsmashley » Wed Mar 17, 2010 5:52 pm
There is no trying. It comes natural.
by Old Man » Wed Mar 17, 2010 11:25 pm
Does that smilie mean "Bitch Fight!"
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Brewers place Gorzelanny on DL, recall Fiers
By Adam McCalvy / MLB.com
CINCINNATI -- Brewers left-hander Tom Gorzelanny could not get loose for a relief outing against the Reds on Friday, and by the close of business on Saturday, he was on the 15-day disabled list.
The Brewers placed Gorzelanny on the DL with left shoulder tendinitis and recalled right-hander Mike Fiers from Class A Brevard County. The Brewers are hopeful that Fiers, who began the season in the Brewers' starting rotation, will make it to Cincinnati before the start of Sunday's series finale against the Reds.
Fiers' stay might not be long. He had been pitching at Triple-A Nashville, but was sent to Brevard County to be closer to a family medical emergency that was ongoing as of Saturday evening, according to manager Ron Roenicke.
"He's been talking to Gord [Ash, the Brewers' assistant general manager], and they've been trying to figure out what to do with the situation at home, and [Fiers] is not sure what to do there," Roenicke said. "We tried to help him out by sending him to Florida, and now we need him."
Fiers last pitched Wednesday. He will be a much-needed arm in a bullpen that has already covered nine innings in two games against the Reds, a heavy workload at the start of a stretch of 13 games in as many days.
Gorzelanny, who is in the first season of a two-year contract, said the problem began on the Brewers' homestand.
"We're trying to take the smart route and just take a few days," he said. "Hopefully, I'll only need the 15 days. A few days before, it started bothering me, and I was able to pitch through it and get loose after. But [Friday], I couldn't get loose. Every pitcher has had that problem before. I probably could have easily pitched through it, but it wouldn't have been very good or felt very good, and there's no point in doing it this early in the season."
With Gorzelanny unavailable Saturday, the Brewers had only four available relievers behind rookie starter Hiram Burgos, who allowed 12 runs -- 10 earned -- in three innings.
Had those four relievers been unable to get through the game, Roenicke would have used utilityman Blake Lalli to pitch. Lalli was a third baseman and closer at Gardner-Webb University, and has pitched in 18 games in the Minor Leagues with a 3.21 ERA. He said when he was pitching regularly, he threw an 89-90-mph fastball with a curveball and changeup.
Aoki's off-day pays dividends for outfielder, Brewers
CINCINNATI -- Does any player in baseball get more out of a single day off than Norichika Aoki?
It's clear that no other Brewer does.
"Not only physically, but mentally, I was able to reset everything," Aoki said of his latest one-day break. "It ended up being a good day off."
Very good. When manager Ron Roenicke left Aoki out of the starting lineup on May 1 against the Pirates, Aoki was 2-for-13 over his previous three games. He then reached safely in six of his next seven games, going 13-for-26 and raising his batting average from .247 to .301 entering Saturday's game against the Reds.
Roenicke saw similar results after giving Aoki off-days last season, and there are several theories at play. One is that Aoki's smaller frame -- he is listed at 5-foot-9, 176 pounds -- requires the occasional break. Another is that he is still adjusting to the grind of Major League Baseball after so many years playing in Japan, where teams are usually off every Monday.
Aoki has also altered his personal routine by limiting the number of swings he takes every day.
"I'm getting more used to it day by day, every day," Aoki said.
When he is out of the lineup, Aoki said, "I was able to use the day to think about my hitting, and at the same time, not think about anything. I try to rest as much as possible. That's something that Ron and Johnny [Narron, the team's hitting coach] tell me as well: Try and rest as much as you can on your day off."
How does Roenicke know when it's time to give Aoki a break?
"I look at his swings," Roenicke said. "The more tired he gets, he starts flying all over the box. It's different."
Estrada's confidence returns with extra 'pen session
CINCINNATI -- Six days after saying he felt "lost" throughout a dismal start against the Cardinals, Brewers right-hander Marco Estrada sounded like a new man on Saturday.
The team is giving him two extra days off between starts, a break that afforded Estrada an extra bullpen session with pitching coach Rick Kranitz, and just as importantly, an opportunity to clear his mind of the frustration that dragged him down against St. Louis on Sunday, when he surrendered nearly as many earned runs (eight) as he recorded outs (10). He had never walked more than three batters in 100 previous Major League appearances, including 38 starts, but walked four batters Sunday before the end of the second inning.
It was the most lost Estrada had ever felt on a mound.
"By far," Estrada said. "It was a feeling that I've forgotten about. I don't want to go back there again. It was scary, you know?
"It was one of those days where nothing was working. Not my body, not my arm angle, not the mental aspect of it. Nothing."
And now?
"I feel a million times better," Estrada said. "I know those things are going to happen, but I didn't like how the mental aspect of it was lost. Normally, I feel like I have pretty good control over that. I didn't have it that day, but I've worked on it. Mentally, right now, I'm pretty strong."
Instead of pitching Saturday against the Reds as originally scheduled, Estrada will pitch Monday in Pittsburgh.
He threw his regular between-starts bullpen session on Wednesday in Milwaukee and threw another this weekend in Cincinnati. The Brewers would have preferred to have Estrada skip a start entirely, but that was not possible since Friday began a stretch of 13 games in as many days.
"I didn't really change anything except I threw two bullpens in between," Estrada said. "Mentally, I feel like I've prepared really well. I'm feeling pretty good right now. We worked on a couple of things in the 'pen, and today we're going to do a couple more things that should help me out with balance and whatnot. It is different, but it's good to have. When you have these extra days off, you have to take advantage of them."
Brewers wonder what's wrong with Gallardo
CINCINNATI -- Behind closed doors, the Brewers are tackling a tough question: What -- if anything -- is wrong with Yovani Gallardo?
Gallardo needed 100 pitches for four innings of Friday's loss to the Reds, and while he has not exactly pitched poorly (he is 3-2 with a 4.70 ERA), he has also not exactly carved through opposing lineups. The right-hander's velocity is down for the second year in a row, and his strikeouts are way down, from at least nine per nine innings in each of the past four seasons to 6.1 this year.
"We'll see what happens, but this is too long of a period for him, because he's been so good for so many years, to see him scuffle at times," manager Ron Roenicke said. "So we're trying to figure out some things with him."
Roenicke declined to elaborate, only saying, "We'll get it figured out."
One answer could be working with Gallardo's approach in response to a diminished four-seam fastball. It averaged at least 92.3 mph from 2009-11, but dropped to 91.8 last year and has averaged 90.6 mph in 2013.
One result is that Gallardo's strikeouts are way down, but his workload is not. He has thrown 17 pitches per inning so far in 2013, seventh most in the National League. He was fourth in the league last year with 17.1 pitches per nine inning after ranking sixth with 16.7 in '11 and tied (with teammate Chris Narveson) for first with 17.3 pitches per inning in '10.
Some wonder whether that grind helps explain why, at age 27, Gallardo lost some zip on his fastball. Gallardo, for his part, dismissed a question about velocity after Friday's loss, saying the issue was purely command.
Roenicke and pitching coach Rick Kranitz have been discussing what, if anything, to do.
"Consistency is what I'm used to in Yovani," Roenicke said. "That's what I thought he'd give us this year. With our young guys, we needed it."
Gallardo's next start is Wednesday against the Pirates, a team he beat April 29 by allowing only one run and three hits in seven innings. He's 10-2 with a 2.49 ERA against Pittsburgh in his career.
Adam McCalvy is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Brew Beat, and follow him on Twitter at @AdamMcCalvy. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.