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MSRP: $28,415View Classifieds
Quick Specs
Gas Mileage 14 mpg City/20 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas V6, 4.0L
EPA Class No Data
Style Name 4dr 126" WB 4WD XLT
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style Sport Utility
Transmission 5-speed automatic transmission w/OD
Weight Information
Curb Weight - Front (lbs) 2419
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs) 2900
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) 9600
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) 1904
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs) 3200
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs) 5840
Interior Dimensions
Front Leg Room (in) 42.4
Second Shoulder Room (in) 56.9
Passenger Capacity 5
Second Head Room (in) 38.7
Front Shoulder Room (in) 56.3
Second Hip Room (in) 52.7
Front Head Room (in) 39.4
Second Leg Room (in) 37.8
Front Hip Room (in) 53.0
Exterior Dimensions
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 71.8
Cab to Axle (in) - TBD -
Ground Clearance, Front (in) - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 125.9
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in) 45.4
Ground to Top of Frame (in) - TBD -
Height, Overall (in) 70.5
Cab to End of Frame (in) - TBD -
Ground Clearance, Rear (in) 7.9
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in) 205.9
Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in) - TBD -
Frame Width, Rear (in) - TBD -
Overhang, Front (in) 34.6
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in) 31.8
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in) 51.2
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³) NA
Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in) 50.0
Tailgate Width (in) 49.5
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) 41.2
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in) 53.8
Cargo Volume (ft³) 29.6
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) 19.7
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Location Midship
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 22.5
Aux Fuel Tank Location NA
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) NA
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 14
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 20
Performance Specs
Displacement 4.0L/245
Engine Order Code 99K
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 240 @ 3000
Fuel System SEFI
Engine Type Gas V6
Engine Oil Cooler NA
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 210 @ 5200
Trans Type 5
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.47
Clutch Size (in) NA
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low 2.48
Drivetrain 4-Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 2.48
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Transfer Case Model Borg Warner 1354
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Trans Power Take Off NA
Transfer Case Power Take Off NA
Trans Order Code 44D
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.86
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.10
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High 1.00
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.75
Trans PTO Access NA
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Brake ABS System (Second Line) NA
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Brake Type Power
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.0 x 0.39
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.85 x 0.37
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock 19.1
Steering Type Power Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 43.1
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center 19.1
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) 44.9
Spare Tire Order Code T53
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs) 1843
Front Tire Order Code T53
Spare Tire Size P235/70R16
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear 721
Front Tire Size P235/70R16
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs) 1843
Rear Tire Order Code T53
Front Tire Capacity (lbs) 1843
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare 721
Rear Tire Size P235/70R16
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front 721
Spare Wheel Size (in) 16 x 7
Front Wheel Size (in) 16 x 7
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in) 16 x 7
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs) 2900
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs) 3200
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) 1.34
Suspension Type - Front Torsion Bar
Axle Type - Rear Semi-floating
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) NA
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs) 3200
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front 3.73
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) 0.77
Suspension Type - Rear 2-Stage Leaf Spring
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs) 2900
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) NA
Axle Type - Front Independent SLA
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear 3.73
Safety Features
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front No
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks Yes
Daytime Running Lights No
Traction Control No
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps No
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control No
Other Features Driver & front passenger airbags
4-wheel anti-lock braking system
Height adjustable safety belts
Child safety rear door locks
LATCH system for rear outboard seating positions
4-wheel anti-lock braking system
Height adjustable safety belts
Child safety rear door locks
LATCH system for rear outboard seating positions
Basic Miles/km 36,000
Basic Years 3
Corrosion Miles/km Unlimited
Corrosion Years 5
Drivetrain Miles/km 36,000
Drivetrain Years 3
Roadside Assistance Miles/km 36,000
Roadside Assistance Years 3
Other Specs
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 14
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 130
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 650
Maximum Alternator Watts 1950
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd) NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 5060
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 5000
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 506
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 500
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) N/A
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FRISCO, Texas. -- The LA Galaxy were left searching for answers on Sunday after it appears that officating mistakes may have turned a 3-1 victory into a 3-3 draw against FC Dallas.
The calls in question came on both of FC Dallas' goals by Blas Perez in the 48th and 86th minute, which it seems that assistant referees Kevin Duliba and Brian Dunn, should have ruled offside. Galaxy head coach Bruce Arena was the most blunt postgame about the officating decisions, but each of the four LA players that spoke to the media following the match addressed the calls.
Their thoughts are below...
TODD DUNIVANT: "From what I've heard, those second and third were offside and they stand as goals. All three were set pieces so that's something that we clearly have to work on."
OMAR GONZALEZ: "You just wish that everyone on that field is on their game. Sometimes, not everyone is on their game, but those three guys, you want them to be on."
CARLO CUDICINI: "It's a pity. Scoring three goals away from home should be enough to win games. The last two goals were clearly offside, so sometimes it's easy to complain, but that's why in training, we try things. If we try things and guys see that it is offside then they should indicate it to the referee. Overall, at the end of the day, we have one point, which is not a bad result, but when you're 3-2 with 10 minutes to go, of course, you try to win it and get the three points.
LANDON DONOVAN: "I haven't seen any replay, but if that's the case, it's unfortunate. It's part of the game. People make mistakes. Referees certainly are humans, too; they make mistakes. Let's just hope that they weren't, but if they are, then it is what it is"

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wow,looks great.
Very cool mobile with interesting features. I love it so much
Without question, the Motorola Droid -- and Verizon's marketing blitz behind it -- is what really put the Android smartphone on the map. It's safe to say millions have been sold, and you've been hard pressed to watch an hour of television without hearing the unmistakeable call of "DROOIIIID" announcing the arrival of yet another commercial. And now we have the Droid 2. Launched with little fanfare compared to its older brother and its cousins in the Droid line -- the HTC Droid Eris, HTC Droid Incredible and the Motorola Droid X -- the Droid 2 keeps with the look and feel of the original while adding some needed improvements. So join us after the break as we take a closer look at the Droid 2 its place in Verizon's Droid line.
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The handset really looks amazing and stunning...
mobile phones with attractive features, but I think the HP iPAQ 111 is still more superior.
Great review & photos!!
Battery is a down side to any android based phone nowadays. You're lucky or not using your phone if it last over a day without a charge..
super android phone, but CDMA :">
waesome phone! ---------- Post added at 08:22 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:21 AM ---------- I am getting it hahaha
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It is getting close to decision time for Caleb Porter. The US Under-23 head coach has the next couple of weeks to choose the roster for Olympic qualifying later this month.
Houston Dynamo right back Kofi Sarkodie is hoping the work he has done in the past two months will earn him a place in Porter's plans. Sarkodie finished the last pre-qualification camp on a high note Wednesday night, putting in a full shift in the US's 2-0 over their Mexican counterparts.
With his last audition over, the talented defender is banking on the work he has done in camp to make his case for inclusion.
"All I can do is go out and perform," Sarkodie told MLSsoccer.com. "Selections and all that are up to the coaching staff. They're looking for things that fit what they're looking for and all you can do as a player is do what you can do and hope you're selected."
The second-year pro out of the University of Akron, where he played under Porter, has been a consistent presence with the U-23s since last summer. And while there is a familiarity there, it has been more learning experience than college reunion.
"It's always a great opportunity to work with [Porter], but he's the coach and I'm the player and we have jobs to do," Sarkodie said about working under his former head coach. "He's a great coach and he's been trying to implement a possession game with a lot of pressure and I'm trying to do as much as I can. He does his job well to get us prepared for the match and it's my job to go out and perform.
"One of the biggest things I've taken from being with the 23s is being able to adapt. That, and as a pro handling different roles. Some teams you need to sit back more and some you need to go forward more. You have to understand those responsibilities and adapt."
With camp breaking, Sarkodie is heading to Orlando to pick up where he left off with the Dynamo: fighting for playing time. While he faces stiff challenges with incumbent Andre Hainault manning the position, Sarkodie is not thinking about how that will play into his Olympic future.
"As long as I keep playing and doing my best, when it comes time, hopefully I can get minutes," Sarkodie said. "A lot of things happen and change and all I can do is making sure as a player I perform and stay sharp."
Darrell Lovell covers the Houston Dynamo for MLSsoccer.com. He can be reached for comment at firstname.lastname@example.com


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|November 15, 2011, 10:36 PM
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The Hunt Photo Tips
OK, after you taken that head of game and before it reaches the freezer you want to record the event. Here's some photo tips to make your record of the event a little better.
1) Clean up the blood. A little water and you and your trophy will be more appealing to friends and family.
2) Push that tongue into the mouth. Yours and the animals.
3) Prop up the head and torso so everyone can see just how good the animal looks.
4) Try different positions around the animal. Kneeling over him, squatting behind him, actually hold the head up in front of you, even hold that trophy up, show'm off.
5) Include some background. Let people see a bit of where you took the animal. That's part of the hunt right?
6) Smile, this was a good deal, look like you enjoyed yourself.
7) Use support if need be. Setting the animal on a saw horse or lying across the top of a set of stairs will let folks see more of that trophy.
8) Try the gun/bow/spear in different places, lying on the ground in front, across your chest, propped against the animal, lying on top of the animal.
9) Take a bunch of photos. You paid big bucks for the gun, the lease, the trip, don't scrimp on disk space. More photos means you have more poses and angles to show.
10) Close the eyes on dead animals that dead blank stare can really be distracting to people, especially non-hunters.
You want the photos to high light that great hunt. I hope others will add other tips.
|November 15, 2011, 11:35 PM
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Do you have a tip on how to get the deer to smile?
Seriously - safety
Don't have the muzzle pointing at you or someone else in the pic. If you are holding the firearm, keep your all fingers, thumbs and clothing away from the trigger and trigger guard. I would also remove the box or external mag (if equipped) had have the action open if the firearm is not in your hands. Make sure the firearm is unloaded before taking any pictures.
Don't have the subjects looking into the sun - squinting.
Make sure the shadow of the photographer does not show up in the pics.
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ORLANDO, Fla. - The numbers are staggering. One in three women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime. And if you have a daughter in college that number is one in five during her college career.
Many times people around these women-- friends, even family-- think something is wrong, but don't intervene.
Maybe they're afraid of getting involved. Maybe they're afraid of getting it wrong.
But now, there's help.
It's called the One Love app.
It was developed by a mother; a mother who lost her youngest daughter to domestic violence; a mother who doesn't want anyone else to know her pain.
"She was just joyful, when she walked in she lit up a room, everyone knew Yeardley," said Sharon Love who developed this app in honor and in memory of her daughter.
Yeardley Love was a star lacrosse player at the University of Virginia, but her life and dreams were cut short when her ex-boyfriend beat her to death in 2010.
"It was a total shock, total shock that that could possibly happen total shock than anyone is capable of that behavior and the biggest shock was that it happened to Yeardly my daughter," said Love.
Now, three years after her daughter's death, Love is hoping to make a difference in the lives of young women with the One Love Foundation and the One Love app.
"We weren't even looking for signs because we didn't know anything about relationship violence," said Love.
"If you understand what it looks like in the early stages then you can get out," said Kim Ward, chairman of the One Love Foundation.
Ward says the 20 question danger assessment app is meant to uncover even the smallest warning signs.
"Nobody thinks tomorrow my boyfriend is going to beat me to death. It happens and this is a way to alert people how much danger they're in," said Ward.
The app is based on 20 years of research by Johns Hopkins University.
It is private and requires a log in and password and includes questions about fights-- whether or not they become physical.
It asks if the partner is unemployed or if they have children, and if the partner owns a gun.
Love hopes that with the app and a new public service announcement, the One Love Foundation will shatter any notion that domestic violence can't happen to them or anyone they love.
"It's very important as a bystander not to step away, sometimes as a bystander you'll save a life," said Ward.
Love echoed those sentiments saying, "Everyone has to stand up and say it's wrong and stop it."
Yeardley Love's ex-boyfriend was eventually convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 23 years in prison.
The One Love app is available to download for both Android and iPhone and you can access it online.
If you need help or believe someone you love may be in a dangerous relationship contact Harbor House at 407-886-2856.
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JERUSALEM, Aug. 21 (UPI) -- French supermajor Total and Russian energy giant Gazprom are among potential contenders for a role in the giant Leviathan gas field in Israel, partners said.
Delek Group and Noble Energy are among the major offshore players in the Israeli natural gas sector. They've discovered enough gas in the Tamar and Leviathan fields to last the country 150 years.
In March, Delek shareholders suggested Israel would need more than $10 billion worth of export infrastructure for the natural gas.
Israeli business newspaper Globes reports Gazprom and Total are among the major energy companies thought to be potential investors in the Leviathan field.
"Closing the financial package for the Tamar project and completion of the terms for withdrawing the balance of money for the financing on the basis of the Leviathan project brings us to a new era that is full of opportunities," Delek Drilling's Chief Executive Officer Yossi Abu was quoted as saying.
Environmental concerns and a lack of available land are hindering Israel's ability to build a liquefied natural gas plant to export the reserves. Noble said an LNG facility could cost as much as $5 billion and any offshore facility would be a national security concern.


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Looking for a backrest for my 1984 R100RT.
Looking for a backrest for my 1984 R100RT.
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Some bikes. Some with motors, some without.
Thanks Dave, I will go there and look. Haven't been there in a few weeks.
i may have one that will fit. I took it off my r100s. It mounts to the seat screws and is built in to the grab handle. I will take pics today and email them to you.


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HOUSTON - Three armed men robbed a man inside his southwest Houston apartment.
It happened at the Park Lakes complex at 9955 Buffalo Speedway about 1:40 p.m. Wednesday, said Houston police.
The 21-year-old victim said someone knocked at his apartment, which he shares with his father. He first ignored it, but then answered.
"I just kept hearing the knocks on the door and eventually I opened the door and they stuck the gun in and I backed up and just dropped everything and they just started threatening me," said the college student, who asked not to be named. "I'm trying to do right. I work. I'm in school full time. I just got off work to come here to do homework and someone to target me like this. It's just unfortunate."
One man put a gun to his head and threatened to kill him, the victim said.
The armed robbers tied him up with plastic ties as they ransacked a closet, went through drawers, and even broke a frame to steal a $1 bill, the victim said.
The armed robbers stole his computer, iPad, phone, school books, and wallet, he said. They left in his black Kia Sorento.
Houston police are investigating.
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So we begin the week with no draft picks for this upcoming draft , should we make some moves to change this? I realize that this draft is weak in comparison to other drafts but if we can make some trades and plug some holes with drafted players then why not. I would love to get our hands on Thomas Robinson and there has been some talk about Houston willing to let him go to get them some salary cap relief so why not be in on that.
The Reasons for why to do the trades......
Milwaukee will lose Ellis to free agency this year and need to have a replacement and who better than Brandon Jennings running buddy , they will have to part with their big man but they get a quality big back.
OKC will rid themselves of an aging Perkins who doesnt seem to fit with the OKC gang and receives a quality outside shooter (once he is healthy) as well as a quality PF/C in Henson. OKC really doesn't need to pick 3 picks as they are already young after last years draft and have our pick to select at #12 and they will get a future second rounder from us.
Houston clears cap space of 3.5M and will receive a high second rounder this year as well as a future.
Portland has 4 picks in the draft already and considering that it is not that strong they may lean towards trading a pick for a vet C , we throw in $$ to pay for Gray and they are ahead of the game.
Toronto moves Bargnani contract as well as DeRozans contract......losing JV is not high on my list of choices but if we were to get back Saunders in return I would be fine with it.
Anyway here is my idea , shred it if you may.......
Toronto gets #15(Gorgui Dieng) & Gooden & Saunders / Perkins & #29 (Glen Rice Jr.) / #39 (Kabango) / T. Robinson
Milwaukee gets DeRozan / Valanciunas / Acy
OKC gets Bargnani / Henson / Future TO 2nd Rounder
Houston gets OKC #32 / Future TO 2nd Rounder
Portland gets Gray & 3M
Sign a Veteran PG - Tinsley for 1-1.5 M and sign SG/SF Corey Brewer for 5M x 3 years and sign SF Kris Joseph for league min
C - Saunders / Perkins / Dieng (#15)
PF - Amir / Robinson / Gooden
SF - Gay / Fields / Joseph (FA)
SG - Brewer (FA) / Ross / Rice Jr.(#29)
PG - Lowry / Kabango (#39) / Tinsley (FA)
I like the mix of this line up.........think Urji can do it? Thoughts?


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Groucho Marx: "That was when I was trying to grow my own avocados. I planted an avocado tree, but nothing happened. Then somebody told me I had to have a male and a female tree. Can you believe it? So I planted them, but they just stood there, didn't even look at each other. I still wonder what an avocado tastes like. But I did love my little orchard. It's the sap in me, I guess."
Presented as a comfortable chat between Groucho Marx and a time-traveling interviewer, this compact little book imagines what it would be like to spend and hour or two with one of America's greatest humorists over a cup of tea or coffee. The entertaining conversation is purely fictional, yet solidly based on biographical facts.


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Hello Forum Users,
I hope everyone's 2012 is off to a great start!
As many of you know, Laura left National Instruments last year to pursue a new opportunity. Stephanie (srdfrn) worked with you for a few months until I was hired into the role, but I am happy to announce I will now be the official Forum Moderator. This is such an active, thriving community and I am excited to work with and get to know you all!
As my first improvement to the Forums, I would like to go live with the Me Too feature. Me too is a button that allows users to participate without writing a message on the forums for both questions and answers. A registered user simply presses the Me too button and gets feedback with the number of other users who either had the same question, or found the same solution helpful.
The Me too button signifies the questions that are most in need of an answer and the solutions that work. This Me too feature should:
"Me too" Preview:
What displays once you have selected "Me too":
Thanks for your passionate activity in the Forums thus far. Your enthusiasm, support, and feedback regarding this change and the changes to come in the future are greatly appreciated!
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Now if we could "Me Too" an idea instead of Kudo-ing an idea you could be on to something.
01-09-2012 08:09 PM - edited 01-09-2012 08:18 PM
Welcome into the role!
I'll look forward to working with you as much as you (probably) dread stepping into Laura's shoes. Thanks for the announcement!
I'm certain you will do well.
(I'm hoping the "me too's" on "time to excel.vi" threads really bump up this idea) I believe those functions have solved many threads/vi and its getting so that the frequent fliers just say "search the forums- it comes up often..."
01-10-2012 02:03 AM - edited 01-10-2012 02:06 AM
Welcome Jordan
Always welcome ways to cut down duplicate posts, now if we could find ways to reduce the 'posts in the wrong board' as well that would be excellent.
Can we change the text from "me to" to "Mega-dittos" please.
When will we start seeing the change?
I would prefer the search functions get fixed (the old search actually worked ... well in comparison much bettter).
Can we get the search functions fixed?
Although the "Me Too" is an interesting button, as I look at it while reading a thread where a post was accepted as the solution, the "Me Too" does not automatically register as "oh, yeah... this thread helped me too.." It is more like "what the heck is this button?"
Unfortunately, I don't know what to suggest to improve the button.. I will if the creative side thinks of something appropriate.
So this me too thing is related to ratings but HOW?
No.. not to rating... but it says how many people had the same problem as the OP.
Don't know how it affects ratings, if it does at all..
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Me too is a button that allows users to participate without writing a message on the forums for both questions and answers. A registered user simply presses the Me too button and gets feedback with the number of other users who either had the same question, or found the same solution helpful.
OK, so the button is only available for the first post of a thread. Another reason to crack down on thread hijackers that append a new problem to the end of an unrelated existing old thread.
[Me Too] sounds a bit bland, boring, and complicated. Couldn't we shorten it to a [Moo] button instead???


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I've used ZA free for eons and not had any problems with updating, but the last upadate to 11.0.000.054 caused big problems.
The update showed several "Error code 127" dialogs and on reboot the configuration stage exited prematurely. On re-boot the PC hung just before the desktop icons appeared. I had to boot into safe mode and use clean.exe to get the PC booting again. I then tried installing 11.0.000.054 on the PC as a new install, same result.
Eventually I obtained a copy of ZA free 11.0.000.018 and this installs perfectly.
I'm running a 2.6GHz twin Xeon PC with 4Gb RAM and fully patched Win XP Pro.
Has anyone else had this problem, or does anyone know what may be causing it?
I'm now more than a little worried about the next update.......


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I'd say Stoudamire and co. beating Jordan and the Bulls in their prime ranks as a top 5 Canadian basketball moment.
There's math, and everything else is debatable.
Bill simmons is consistently retarded
I'd say he's already prejudiced against Canada...
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Never thought of it but why does Battier get to do the interviews with his awkward ass? and as for the thread FUCK Bill Simmons he is funny sometimes though not going to lie, just dont understand why his opinion is wanted and shared in basketball....
I think you guys missed the point of his column. He was spit-balling a plan to improve the Lakers in 1 year. He main point was to not take on any contracts past next season, while simultaneously shedding all of the contracts. The only albatross contract left? Nash. Who is the only team that would even THINK about taking Nash on? The Raptors. If Nash phoned up MU and said, "Listen, LA isn't winning any time soon, I want to come to Canada. I'll help by providing leadership, come of the bench and provide stability, improving the teams national image, and perhaps I can groom into a management role when I retire (maybe after this year). Why wouldn't the Raps want to at least THINK about that?
...Also the whole column was a summer-time light reading joke...
I like Bill Simmons, but you don't go for him for things like "analysis", "insight", or "facts", because he never seems to care about the DETIALS. You go to Bill Simmons because he's funny and has ridiculous knowledge of past NBA info which he frequently works into his pieces. Also, because he recognizes our VC FURY, and argues that were justified! Plus, he shits on himself ALMOST as much as everyone else shits on him, which I enjoy.
It's hard to see how a deal would work but I wouldn't be against have Nash as our back up... especially if we aren't giving up much value to get him. Kleiza+Gray+Someone with an non-guaranteed deal next year would probably make the financial work. But yeah, it's probably not going to happen for a number of reasons.
"They're going to have to rename the whole conference after us: Toronto Raptors 2014-2015 Northern Conference Champions" ~ ezzbee Dec. 2014
"I guess I got a little carried away there" ~ ezzbee Apr. 2015
"We only have one rule on this team. What is that rule? E.L.E. That's right's, E.L.E, and what does E.L.E. stand for? EVERYBODY LOVE EVERYBODY. Right there up on the wall, because this isn't just a basketball team, this is a lifestyle. ~ Jackie Moon
In case you don't bother to read the article, Simmons is clearly have fun suggesting that they should not take on any salary and just have a revolving door of 10 contracts for former lakers, like Walton, Vuvejic, and Horry... but my favorite parts are
At the end of the article he points out that the lakers aren't going to take any of his suggestions.7. Tell Jack Nicholson to stay away for the entire season.
We don't want Jack sitting there and enduring a willfully bad Lakers team. It might kill him. You know, assuming he's still alive and they haven't been propping up his body for home games like he's Bernie Lomax.
Initially, I was thinking that Jack should turn over his 2013-14 tickets to this guy …
… just to bang home to everyone that we're having the most depressing Lakers season ever. But clearly, there's a better answer. You know who should be sitting in Jack's seat all year? Phil Jackson. With one of those smug half-smiles on his face that says "Can you believe this shit?" crossed with "Can you believe my idiot brother-in-law didn't hire me back?" And what could be better than that the crowd chats "PHIL! PHIL! PHIL!" 10 times a game? Jack, you're giving Phil your seat. See you in October 2014.
8. Keep Mike D'Antoni for the entire year.
When I was going over my tentative "Save the Lakers" plan last night with my friend Lewis (a Lakers nut who's onboard with everything you just read), I jokingly asked him, "OK, what would you do with D'Antoni?"
"Are you kidding?" Lewis yelped. "YOU KEEP HIM! YOU KEEP HIM THE WHOLE SEASON! WE WANT THE WORST COACH POSSIBLE!!!!! WHY WOULD YOU EVER FIRE D'ANTONI!"
(Ladies and gentlemen, the Mike D'Antoni era!)
It's one of those crazy articles that you know is ridiculous, but leaves you thinking "It just might work!" but of course it won't.
"They're going to have to rename the whole conference after us: Toronto Raptors 2014-2015 Northern Conference Champions" ~ ezzbee Dec. 2014
"I guess I got a little carried away there" ~ ezzbee Apr. 2015
"We only have one rule on this team. What is that rule? E.L.E. That's right's, E.L.E, and what does E.L.E. stand for? EVERYBODY LOVE EVERYBODY. Right there up on the wall, because this isn't just a basketball team, this is a lifestyle. ~ Jackie Moon
Add Steve Brotherston to the list. He also thinks the Raptors should pursue Nash.
http://probballreport.com/will-laker...b_source=pubv1The Raptors need a veteran presence and Nash could help some of their young stars develop their leadership attributes. While Nash could fill a number of holes in the Raptors roster, the Lakers are not in a position to be demanding a lot back.
Worst idea I've ever heard.
If you mean an individual owner billionaire like Cuban who is happy to lose money to win, then, yeah, sure that would be ideal.
But bringing in Leiweke, then Ujiri, then cleaning house, then bringing in an assistant GM and paying him double league average.... I think these are serious changes relative to OTPP ownership.
The roster is going to take time but I don't think we'll see a situation like Harden shipped out to avoid luxury tax should Toronto ever land 4 stars worthy of the entire cap on their own.
There is more than talk going on when it comes to the Raptors.
We'll have to agree to disagree if you don't see it.
The front office was gutted. Quality people have been brought in.
Bargnani is gone.
Changes don't come at the snap of fingers but they are there and evident.
Simmons is funny, and actually knows more about basketball than pretty much all of us. I thought his 1000+ page book on basketball was awesome too (as far as I know, none of us have done that).
And I know it hurts when he shits on the storied franchise known as the Toronto Raptors, but seriously, does that really bother you?
And Nash as a backup PG would be OK. I don't think there's any cap space anyway.
I think only way Masai takes on Nash is either Kleiza n Gray for Nash n a 1st or Fields n Gray for Nash n 2nds. Straight up no picks, no chance. Still dont think there is a chance, maybe if B was GM still.
ps...I thought I recognized your points for the most part in my note.
My reaction stems from his various/previous put downs I have seen or read of/by him and all with the requisite smirk. He does have a good historic perspective on the game but he strikes me as one of those political american pundits who use Canada as a whipping child when it is convenient.
i get a chuckle out of the geniuses on here who spout off about simmons' lack of bball IQ, or his 'putting down' of canada, the raptors etc...because it only drives home the point that those who believe this don't have a clue what they're talking about.
to qualify...i'm about as anti-boston as there is. i disagree with simmons on quite a bit, and i find his style grating. but what i've found over the years is that he actually does know what he's talking about. while many of his contemporaries are pundit-ing away and trying their damnedest to appease the masses, he's been a fairly objective critic. sure, he sees things through celtic-coloured glasses, and if that's enough to disqualify everything he says, well, that's on you.
as for the article, and the section on the raps - how is what he wrote in any way disrespectful to canada or raptor fans? is something he wrote untrue? please, indulge me in the greatest moments in raptor history. i'll give you 5 minutes. not sure what we'll talk about for the remaining 4 m 45 seconds tho...
as for the trade idea...i'm not sure why it's so bad (if it could be made to work under the CBA, which shouldn't be too difficult...a shuffling of the deck chairs more than anything). nash ain't winning in LA this year, and the likelihood that they'll be able to retool on the fly and be a chip contender before his contract is up is probably at about 3%. if he's going to be on a shitty team, it might as well be on the raptors, who have a clear need for a back-up PG & some legit veteran leadership. if you're in the TANKTANKTANK camp, well, his role can be suitably diminished, and it's not like this is '06 nash anyway. and if you're in the camp that believes they need to start creating a winning culture & push for the playoffs while developing young talent, who better than a guy like nash to bring on board? i was dead-set against them going after him last year (and the resultant fields contract - BARF then, BARF now), but it makes more sense now than it did then.
look, simmons certainly doesn't need me defending him, and for all the deadspin fans out there, he makes a perfect & convenient target. but maybe let's not be so quick to dismiss an idea from someone because of our predisposed feelings towards that person, m'kay? and before we propagate misinformation about how simmons feels about the raps & canada, maybe take a minute & actually look into some of what he's written about both first.
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Discussion in 'Fan Fiction' started by Nerys Ghemor, Jul 10, 2009.
What about writing in the Abramsverse? There's a whole new continuity there.
That's an good notion actually. (And I think NG has already touch upon it)
I do have my own ideas for the new time line, but give the rate at which I write it may be some time before they come to fruition.
I also own a huge apology to Neryrs Ghemor for not commenting on this fine piece of writing. The way that you have managed to capture the dichotomy of duty to the state (either willingly or coerced) and to the family is a testament to your impeccable skills as an author.
I believe that it was once said by one of our most famous poets that there are times that try men's souls, I think that for Berat this was one of those make or break times in his short life.
It definitely makes Gul Tyben Berat one of the most inspirational Cardassians in the trekverse.
Finally I want to join the chorus urging you to write the next great Cardassian novel.
I would also like to say, that given your superb writing skills, you could easily create a quasi-reptilian world/universe of your own for a new original science fiction series. Who says it has to be based on humans?
This is the problem I would have...there are already Trek XI books written and that will be coming to press soon. And where I picture the Abramsverse going is very specific. So I would still rather not go professional.
Sorry, Thor, but you can't claim credit for that "poet's quote." That would be American revolutionary Thomas Paine. Nice try, though, Mr. Brit.
And thank you very much for reading...I'm glad you liked it. Berat's one of those characters that even in the bad times, I really enjoy writing because I can almost feel his strength as I do so. There's always this sense of "this COULD have broken him..." But it doesn't.
LOL, well, I'd always be feeling like they're Cardassians in disguise! And goodness knows I've got quite the attachment to that grey-scaled species!
Ah my dear Nerys Ghemor, I think we're both right. For you see although Thomas Paine was a revolutionary (and one of the highest caliber) he was a Brit, just a very forward thinking one who rejected the reactionary ruling class of his native land.
And he wasn't the only one there were numinous riots againist the regime and massive support for both the American and French revolutions.
In fact Mr Paine was voted one of the greatest Britons a few years ago.
So in summation he was a limey revolutionary who played a key role in the American revoultion and we all love him for that.
Well, you may be able to write a parallel universe story in an anthology...
And wonderful, wonderful story NG.
Excellent story! Poignant and very well-written.
Thank you much for reading.
You have a way with words, and with Cardassians. Superb. I look forward to reading more. One day I may even work up the nerve to try a fan fic of my own. I like to write. I've just always been very leery of writing already established characters or worlds, because people have definite ideas about who someone is or how something is. Nonetheless, you're quite the inspiration with your craft.
You should give it a try someday.
And thank you very much for your kind words, and for reading!
(Berat, however, was originally established in the novel Betrayal, so I can't take full credit for him. What happens to him after that novel, though--that's mine.)
I'm not usually that into Cardassian stories, but this was incredible. Quality writing, to say the least.
Why not try it out? After all, worst-case scenario, if you get some characters wrong, you can always learn from the comments of the critics, so you can sharpen your skills, and improve....
Excellent point. It also seems that here at least, the criticism would be coming from the point of view of those who care enough about the characters to see it done well, rather than just the general, "U sux0rz!!11!1one!!" that you often see on the internet.
Thank you. I am very honored to know I got you to step out of your comfort zone.
I just finished what you have written of "The Thirteenth Order". Has me on the edge of my seat, and I can't wait to see what happens next! Amazing!
And I very much look forward to when you get PM, so we can talk about it in greater depth.
The two week thing is killing me. I've made an avatar. It's shiny and new and just waiting, and yes, I want PM's! I also left you a review on the site. I think I have just 5 more days before they decide I'm really not a bot.
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if we draft Warmack, we better be trading down.
if we draft Warmack, we better be trading down.
That being said, if it comes down to Warmack at 9 or Jonathan Cooper at 15 plus an additional pick(s), I'd probably go with option 2.
Warmack is the sexy pick, but what he is not is the smart pick. You do not select a player who will need to be signed to a big contract or let go within 3 yr with a top 10 pick. Those picks are for players at premium positions who you should have no problem paying because of their importance to the team.
Ask yourself this question. If Revis was as important to the team as some Jet fans and the media would have us think, would we as fans and the media be even having a conversation about keeping or trading Revis.
Even me, i can come up with a senario for signing Brick Ferguson. I cannot think of a good reason to keep Revis on this team.
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AND they have a very good offensive line.
If you're going offense at #9, it's either an OL or a QB. There isn't a single RB, receiver or TE worthy of a Top 20 pick, much less Top 10.
The group of tweeners in this draft is just as deep as the OL, so I could just as easily say we could get an OLB in the 2nd or 3rd round as you could for an OG.
I'd rather take the best overall OL prospect in this draft than take the 3rd/4th rated passrusher at #9 (Mingo/Ansah). The only defensive player that I could get fully on board with at #9 is Damontre Moore and there's a snowballs chance in hell that he falls to us.
Offensive skill position player. Either qb, rb, wr or te.
Just take someone who can contribute right away. No more projects. The Jets aren't good enough to be using early picks on projects.
From the outset, Idzik doesn't exactly strike me as a guy who is going to go for the flashy names. Just give me some football players in this draft.
Give me Moore at #9 and I'll be ecstatic
We have a lot of components needed on this roster, TRADE Down, get more pics and do it a couple of times and get some depth.


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Gomez improving, may be few days from return
By Adam McCalvy / MLB.com
MILWAUKEE -- Center fielder Carlos Gomez reported to the Brewers' athletic training staff that his sprained right knee had improved from Friday to Saturday, according to manager Ron Roenicke, but is still at least a few days away from being able to play.
"Dan [Wright, the Brewers' head athletic trainer] told me today and tomorrow are going to be really important as to if we can go through this thing without [placing Gomez on the disabled list]," Roenicke said. "Maybe he's just out, whatever, four, five, six days. We'll know a lot more today and [Sunday]."
Logan Schafer has been filling in for Gomez, who was injured when he crashed into the wall on a leaping catch in the fourth inning of Thursday's loss to the Reds. An MRI scan on Friday morning confirmed the sprain but showed no significant damage to the knee.
Braun reaches out to teammates
MILWAUKEE -- John Axford's cellphone rang at about 1:30 p.m. CT on Friday as he was driving to Miller Park. Suspended Brewers slugger Ryan Braun wanted to explain himself.
Braun placed similar calls on Friday to a number of uniformed and non-uniformed Brewers personnel, the beginning of an apology tour that multiple clubhouse sources said would go public in the very near future.
Axford was satisfied after what he said was a back-and-forth discussion that lasted 10-15 minutes.
"I think he satisfied quite a bit," Axford said. "I'm sure when he's back next year, he's going to be able to put this behind him. Talking to a couple of guys and being forthcoming, calling us and discussing things with us, I think that's going to be good for him and good for all of us. If he wants to continue to discuss or talk about it, we're definitely here for him and here for that."
Braun called manager Ron Roenicke and a number of the team's established players, including catcher Jonathan Lucroy, who had been one of his staunchest supporters both in the wake of Braun's successful appeal during the 2011-12 offseason, and during the time Braun was connected to the Miami wellness clinic Biogenesis. Some of Braun's calls were to players not currently with the team, making it very likely that longtime teammates Corey Hart and Rickie Weeks were on his list.
After only vaguely admitting "mistakes" during a July 22 clubhouse meeting, hours before Major League Baseball announced Braun had accepted a 65-game suspension for the remainder of the 2013 season, Braun provided more details about his wrongdoings during the Friday phone calls.
"He definitely gave us more insight on things that have gone on," Axford said. "I would expect that to be known [publicly] soon, too."
Axford, who is the Brewers' representative to the Players Association in addition to being a teammate of Braun's since 2009, said it was important for Braun to reach out to key players before going public.
Braun is under contract with the Brewers through at least 2020.
"In here we're close, we're friends, we're family, and you have to have faith and trust and belief in your friends and family," Axford said. "Sure, you can be angry at your family, but if you want to make things better and turn things over, you have to be able to forgive and trust once again. I think that's what we're going to be able to do with Ryan."
Axford made a point of calling Braun a "great teammate" and "great in the clubhouse" during his years with the Brewers.
"It's not like he ever walked through this clubhouse with guys looking down at him or hating every moment that they spent with him," Axford said. "He's a great guy to be around, a great teammate. Guys care about him.
"He knows he has my support. It's unfortunate the way things have gone, but at the same time, you can't just ignore somebody because of things that have happened. You can be upset, you can be angry, but at the same time, you have to be able to move past it at some point and still provide your support and friendship."
Crowded rotation a factor for September callups
MILWAUKEE -- Facing a sudden surplus of starting pitching, the Brewers may opt to promote top prospect Jimmy Nelson for only one start in September, or none at all.
The problem is not Nelson's stuff or performance -- he has a 3.25 ERA in the Minors this season and 139 strikeouts in 135 2/3 innings -- but the currently crowded Major League rotation. Kyle Lohse, Yovani Gallardo and Wily Peralta are entrenched in the rotation and will pitch through the end of the season. The Brewers feel they need to further evaluate right-hander Marco Estrada, who was terrific last season but hittable and injured for much of 2013, and left-hander Tom Gorzelanny, who has intrigued club officials by pitching better as a starter than his track record. They also want another look at another prospect, Johnny Hellweg, who has dominated the Minor Leagues but struggled badly during a brief stint with the Brewers.
"Say we bring up Hellweg, we're going to a six-man rotation." Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said. "If we bring up Nelson, we're going to a seven-man rotation. That doesn't work."
Roenicke was clear that the Brewers "really like" Nelson, and another club official suggested that since the team will have to add Nelson to the 40-man roster after the season to protect him from the Rule 5 Draft, it may give him one September start to get his feet wet. Final decisions about callups will not be made until much closer to Sept. 1.
Yet another prospect, Tyler Thornburg, has already been moved to long relief. He was available for an inning if needed on Saturday, Roenicke said, and would be in long relief in the days to follow.
Roenicke explained why the organization is choosing to see relatively established pitchers like Estrada and Gorzelanny versus a prospect like Thornburg.
"Estrada, we need to see," Roenicke said. "We liked him last year, but for whatever reason, things changed this year, so we don't know what we have in Estrada. … Gorzelanny, I know with history you may look at his starts and say, 'Well, the numbers weren't that great.' But we're seeing a better pitcher than what those numbers were. We don't know if he's matured, if he has better command; I don't know what the case is. If he's going to be part of that rotation next year, we need to see him."
Regarding Thornburg, Roenicke said, "Yeah, it's important to see him, but [it remains to be seen] whether he ends up as a starter because we need a starter or ends up in the bullpen, which, we've liked him out of the bullpen. I know he's started and had some nice games with us, but I don't think you can forget about what he did at Triple-A [where Thornburg was 0-9 with a 5.79 ERA this season]. That's kind of a concern there."
In his three Major League starts, Thornburg allowed only one earned run in 18 innings.
"The numbers have been good," Roenicke said. "You know, we look at a lot more than just numbers. We look at command, we look at what's happening out there on the field. And that is hard to tell with a guy who starts 3-4 times."
Last call
• The Brewers are more than a week away from finalizing assignments to the prospect-rich Arizona Fall League, but outfielder Mitch Haniger is expected to headline their list of participants. Haniger, 22, was a supplemental first-round pick in 2012, and he is batting .267 this season with 11 home runs and 58 RBIs between Class A Wisconsin and advanced Class A Brevard County.
The Brewers expect to name three position players and four pitchers to the AFL.
• Right-hander Michael Olmsted, one of the Brewers' final cuts in Spring Training, was sent from Triple-A Nashville to Double-A Huntsville on Saturday. He had a 6.71 ERA in 49 games at Nashville and, most troublingly, walked 6.9 batters per nine innings, triple his walk rate from last season and nearly double his career mark.
"We're trying to put him in a place where he can have a nice two weeks and finish with some confidence," assistant general manager Gord Ash said.
Ash noted that Olmsted is still reaching 96 mph on occasion and was working hard to fix his command issues -- perhaps too hard. Olmstead has committed to continuing that work in winter ball.
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.


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The Big Thaw
by William A. Hoesch, M.S. *
Ask anybody who has experienced spring "break-up" along the banks of an Alaskan river, and you will quickly learn that large amounts of ice seldom melt placidly. Consider an ice cap several thousand feet thick that once occupied much of the northern part of our continent. What was it like when this ice melted? The role of flooding in the post-Flood world is one of the most understated areas of geological catastrophism. Obviously, the earth has not behaved itself in a uniformitarian way. Consider a few examples.
Impounded behind a lobe of the Cordilleran Ice Sheet at the close of the Ice Age, Glacial Lake Missoula in Montana was perched at 4,200 feet above sea level. Only Washington state stood between it and the Pacific Ocean. When this ice dam failed, waters of hundreds of meters depth swept across an area twice the size of New Jersey at freeway speeds. It scoured the basaltic bedrock carving giant channels that are now dry (called coulees), deposited gravel/boulder bars of over 100 meters high, and left dried waterfalls that dwarf Niagara Falls.
The Altai Flood of Asia's central region is now recognized as a major landform-producing event and it too occurred during the close of the Ice Age. Ice dams that constrained two interconnected lakes on the Chuya River failed, releasing a Lake Missoula scale flood that generated giant current ripples, coulee-like channels, and whole fields of angular blocks (to 20 meters in their long axis). Discharges on the order of one million cubic meters per second flowed southwestward, overtaking the Aral, Caspian, and Black Sea basins before entering the Mediterranean. Much of Ice Age geology is being rewritten in catastrophist terms.
Along the south margin of the melting Laurentide Ice Sheet in North America were lakes with a volume of up to seven times that of the present Great Lakes. They initially drained southward in a series of catastrophic outburst floods that formed drumlins, certain moraines, and other erosional marks, that were once thought to have been generated directly by ice. Two-meter-diameter boulders in Ontario's Bruce Peninsula were transported in some of these floods. The last and largest flood drained northward into the Labrador Sea (North Atlantic), perhaps with profound effects on global climate and ocean chemistry.
How quaint that "the father of modern geology," Charles Lyell, visited Niagara Falls in 1841. He observed that the Falls occupy the head of a seven-mile-long gorge (occupied by the Niagara River) and reasoned that it formed since the close of the Ice Age. With careful inquiry he found that the best estimates for the then-current rate of back-wear were around three feet per year. The rate didn't suit his purposes however, and so he published that the rate was one foot per year, and claimed an age for the gorge of 35,000 years. In practice, Lyell rejected his own uniformitarianism. Today's geologists have gone back to the three-feet per year uniformitarian estimate and settled on a 12,000 year age for the gorge. However, this figure is far too large for it assumes constant discharge for the Niagara River at a time we know the earth was experiencing extraordinary flooding. The Big Thaw must be taken seriously in the Niagara Falls area, and elsewhere. Biblical chronology, including a post-Flood Ice Age, fits the facts.
*William Hoesch, M.S. geology, is Research Assistant in Geology.
Cite this article: William A. Hoesch, M.S. 2006. The Big Thaw. Acts & Facts. 35 (12).
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LAKEWOOD RANCH — Florida Sen. Bill Galvano didn't have much time before heading back to Tallahassee for committee hearings Monday, but that didn't keep him from finding an hour in his schedule to meet with his constituents.
More than 20 East County residents gathered 7 a.m. Monday, Jan. 14, at the First Watch restaurant in Lakewood Ranch, for "Breakfast with Bill," a campaign to introduce the new state senator to residents within his seven-county district.
"These type of things are good, and it lets my constituents know I'm here and I'm accessible," said Galvano, who served in the Florida House of Representatives since 2002, until being elected to the Senate in November. "The idea is to make sure I'm continuing to connect with the people of the district."
Attendees enjoyed breakfast as Galvano made his way from table to table, answering questions and hearing concerns about topics such as gun control, education, health care and more.
Resident John Howell, for example, questioned whether Florida was planning to pass laws to increase restrictions on firearms.
"I want to make sure the Second Amendment to the Constitution is not subverted," he said, noting at least 20 states are considering such legislation.
Residents from the Willowbrook community, who have been fighting against the poor workmanship of their East County homes, asked Galvano to push for a lemon law for housing, as Galvano's predecessor, former Sen. Mike Bennett, had promised to do.
"He expressed interest; it's reassuring," Willowbrook homeowner Nick Sommer said. "There are a lot of things he's already involved with that we've already started working on."
Other constituents simply came out to meet their representative.
"I just wanted to see his general demeanor and what kind of guy he is," said James Kohne, who came to breakfast with his father-in-law, ElRoy York. "He exceeded my expectations."
Galvano said he plans to start hosting town hall-style meetings throughout his district, as well.
Contact Pam Eubanks at [email protected].
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Taylor, Mich. - A 73-year-old woman is dead following a fire at a trailer home in Taylor.
--A view from Sky 4 of the fire that claimed one life
Fire officials tell Local 4 it was a "perfect storm of tragedy" that led to the fire and the woman's death. The victim had just arrived from Alabama late Wednesday night to visit her son at his mobile home in the 26000 block of 4th Street inside Taylor's Robinwood mobile home community. Neighbors say they heard an explosion and screaming sometime after 1 a.m.
"He was screaming my mom, my mom! She's back there!" a neighbor told Local 4. She did not want to be identified.
Fire investigators say the mobile home did not have working smoke detectors.
The furnace to the home was broken and space heaters were being used to warm the home. Investigators believe the space heater in the victim's bedroom likely ignited bags of clothing to start the fire.
The name of the victim has not yet been released.
More controversy
Robinwood mobile home community sits just three blocks from Taylor Fire Station II on Ecorse Road. It was closed last year during the city's budget crisis.
The city of Taylor consolidated its fire houses into one, main fire headquarters. A year ago Taylor Fire Chief Bob Tompos told Local 4 that shutting down fire houses like Station II gave him "grave concerns" about firefighter response time. Tompos says Station II trucks would have been just: 45 seconds away from the mobile home that was burning this morning.
City council member John Delo calls not having Station II not open "Criminal." Delo says members of city council took the mayor to court last year to force him to accept a federal "Safer Cities" grant. That money has allowed Taylor to call back laid off firefighters, but the fire stations it closed have not been reopened. A meeting on the issue was held Tuesday.
Chief Tompos says Station II must be outfitted with a new emergency notification system to bring it up to compliance. To do so, it would cost the city an extra $8,000 and the city does not have the money. He's hoping that today's tragic fire gets the attention of city leaders, community leaders and neighbors. Tompos says even having a fundraiser to help re-open Station II is needed.
Council member Delos says he's already been in touch with an attorney who represents city council to see if the issue about re-opening station houses can be settled in court.
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I actually heard rumblings about this while leaving the Garden (granted folks were still on a high from beating the Spurs) but people were saying that they liked the starting 5 they saw out there.
Why wouldn't Gallo be better suited in a scoring 6th man role? If he's as dangerous an offensive player as some of you believe him to be (while looking past his limitations because the Knicks marketing department tell you that he is the next big thing) then why not use that firepower off of the bench to go against the second unit of opposing teams?
If our starters are giving it to the opposing starting 5, and then Gallo & Co. are giving it to the second unit, that's a balanced attack over 48 mins. What's the opposition to this? Hurt feelings cause Daniloooooooooooooooooooooo Gaaaaaalllllllllliiinnaaaaaaarrrriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii needs to be a starter? Why?
I say do what's best for the team, and let's put hurt feelings aside. The coaching staff still has a few more games to make these evaluations but it's more than a fair question. He could be to us what Ja. Crawford and Jet Terry are to their teams. You already have to deal with the starters, and then when they catch a breather, here comes the second unit to drop more buckets.


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WASHINGTON — The FBI's handling of the investigation that forced CIA Director David Petraeus to resign came under new scrutiny Wednesday as FBI Director Robert Mueller faced questions on Capitol Hill, and President Barack Obama alluded to lingering questions about the course of the probe.
Mueller and FBI Deputy Director Sean Joyce appeared in closed session Wednesday before the Senate Intelligence Committee, facing questions for the first time from lawmakers on key points in the Petraeus case. And in his first public comments on the controversy, Obama said he has seen no evidence that the scandal exposed classified information that might harm national security.
Petraeus, a retired four-star general, resigned as CIA director last week after acknowledging an extramarital affair with his biographer, Paula Broadwell. Both are married.
Obama's comments coincided with new disclosures that Broadwell had classified material and that the FBI's initial concern centered on how an anonymous sender of menacing e-mails knew so much about the official schedules of the CIA director and the commander of allied forces in Afghanistan. The anonymous e-mails eventually were traced to Broadwell.
The messages were sent to Allen and Jill Kelley, a Florida socialite who cultivated close ties to Petraeus, Allen and other high-ranking military officers when they served at the headquarters for U.S. Central Command in Tampa, Fla.
Allen is under investigation by the Defense Department inspector general over the contents of hundreds of e-mails between him and Kelley. He has said through associates that he did not have a physical relationship with Kelley or commit any wrongdoing.
The first message Allen received came in May from a sender using the alias "KelleyPatrol," according to a person close to Kelley. The message made clear the sender knew Allen would likely see Kelley at an upcoming event at the residence of an ambassador in Washington and that he should stay away from her, according to the person.
Subsequent messages, also anonymous, were sent to Kelley and her husband, Scott.
"Clearly the person knew the comings and goings of General Allen and CIA Director Petraeus," the person said. "There was concern that someone was stalking them."
In June, Kelley called an FBI agent she had met and told him about the e-mails. He took copies to the bureau's Tampa office.
The agent was identified Wednesday as Frederick Humphries, 47, who knew Kelley from a visit to her house on an unrelated case years earlier, according to law enforcement officials. Humphries was not assigned to the harassment case, but he later became frustrated over what he thought was a lagging investigation into a possible national security breach.
In late October, Humphries raised his concerns with House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va., and Cantor's chief of staff telephoned the FBI director's chief of staff. After Cantor's call, the Justice Department disclosed the investigation to James Clapper, the director of national intelligence on Nov. 6. Clapper told the White House the next day.


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Controlling Ammonia in Horse Stalls
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Researchers at the University of Kentucky have examined the usefulness of an ammonia-absorbing compound applied to floors to control ammonia concentrations in horse stalls (Pratt et al, 2000, J. Eq. Vet. Sci. 20:197.) A commercially available ammonia-absorbing product (Sweet PDZ, Steelhead Minerals Inc.) designed for daily application to stall floors was tested in a four-stall barn containing mature Thoroughbred geldings. The dirt-floored stalls were cleaned every morning and bedded with straw.
All stalls were tested in the control condition (no ammonia-absorbing compound applied) and in the treated condition (ammonia-absorbing compound applied after cleaning in the morning). The researchers measured aerial ammonia concentrations expressed as parts per million (ppm) in two locations: near the horses' heads with a device attached to their halters, and near the floor in the morning before the stalls were cleaned.
The ammonia-absorbing compound did not completely eliminate ammonia from the air in the stalls. However, stalls treated with the ammonia-absorbing compound had lower ammonia concentrations near the head and near the floor than the untreated stalls. At the end of two weeks, ammonia concentrations near the floor were about 25% lower than in the untreated stalls.
The researchers suggested the extent of the reduction in aerial ammonia might have been greater if measurements had been taken closer to the time of application instead of the morning after application. For example, when ammonia concentrations above three urine spots were measured before and 15 minutes following application of the ammonia-absorbing compound, ammonia concentrations were reduced by 60% or greater.
In addition to evaluating the effect of the ammonia-absorbing compound, the researchers in this study also documented changes in aerial ammonia concentration over the two weeks the geldings were kept in the barn. Ammonia concentrations remained relatively low during the first few days horses occupied the stalls, but then they increased rapidly, particularly near the floor. In the untreated stalls ammonia concentrations near the floor exceeded 200 ppm after seven days, even though the stalls were cleaned daily. The level of aerial ammonia that is unhealthy for horses is not known, however levels of 200 ppm ammonia are higher than those found to produce negative effects in other animals.
In this study ammonia concentrations measured near the halter remained relatively low in both treatment groups. Thus, it seems likely these normal adult horses were not exposed to a high level of ammonia. However, for foals or sick adult horses that spend significant amounts of time lying down, high ammonia levels near the floor might present a respiratory challenge. Application of an ammonia-absorbing compound to stall floors might reduce the ammonia exposure and possibly enhance well-being.
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Prolific romance author Marie Ferrarella swears she was born writing, "which must have made the delivery especially hard for my mother."
Born in West Germany of Polish parents, she came to America when she was four years of age. For an entire year, Marie and her family explored the eastern half of the country before finally settling in New York. It was there that she was to meet the man she would marry, truly her first love. Marie was only 14 when she first laid eyes on her future husband, Charles Ferrarella.
From an early age, Marie's parents would find her watching television or tucked away in some private place, writing at a furious pace. "Initially, I began writing myself into my favorite shows. I was a detective on 77 Sunset Strip, the missing Cartwright sibling they never talked about on Bonanza, and the Girl from U.N.C.L.E. before there was a Girl from U.N.C.L.E., not to mention an active participant in the serialized stories on The Mickey Mouse Club."
Marie began to write her first romance novel when she was 11 years old, although she claims that, at the time, she didn't even realize it was a romance!
She scribbled off and on, while dreaming of a career as an actress.
During her days at Queens College, acting started to lose its glamour as Marie spent more and more time writing. After receiving her English degree, specializing in Shakespearean comedy, Marie and her family moved to Southern California, where she still resides today.
Marie has one goal: to entertain, to make people laugh and feel good. "That's what makes me happy," she confesses. "That, and a really good romantic evening with my husband." She's keeping her fingers crossed that you enjoy reading her books as much as she's enjoyed writing them!


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LaRoche sits, gets treatment for ailing back
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
LOS ANGELES -- Nationals first baseman Adam LaRoche was given the day off Tuesday because of lower back tightness. Manager Matt Williams didn't rule out LaRoche having the day off Wednesday afternoon. Including the off-day on Thursday, LaRoche could have three days off.
"We are going to give him today and evaluate tomorrow morning and see how he is," Williams said.
LaRoche has been dealing with back problems for the entire road trip, but the pain grew worse in his final at-bat in the fifth inning against the Dodgers on Monday. LaRoche said he took muscle relaxers and the back feels "a little better." He was expected to spend most of Tuesday getting treatment.
"I don't know if that's temporary. … I would assume today is more treatment than actually going in and pushing it," LaRoche said.
During the current road trip, LaRoche is 1-for-23 and has seen his average drop to .257 for the season. He said the back problems had nothing to do with his recent slump.
"I felt it this whole road trip," LaRoche said. "The last two days was really the only time I felt it swinging. Before that, I felt it on defense, but I didn't feel it hitting [until recently]."
With LaRoche out, Kevin Frandsen received the start against Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw.
Worth noting
• Nationals center fielder Denard Span received a scheduled day off against the Dodgers on Tuesday. Span and manager Matt Williams planned the off-day as recently as Monday.
• Agent Scott Boras took the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and his clients Stephen Strasburg , Bryce Harper, Danny Espinosa, Anthony Rendon and Rafael Soriano poured ice water on the representative.
Bill Ladson is a reporter for MLB.com and writes an MLBlog, All Nats All the time. He also can be found on Twitter @WashingNats. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Armalaser TR(Touch Reflex) Laser Review
I recently bought a Kel-Tec P32 and wanted a laser. I looked around and found the ArmaLaser TR laser. I looked for reviews of the TR series laser, and didnt find any, so when the laser came today, and I got it installed, I figured I would post my initial thoughts.
I have experience with CrimsonTrace LaserGrips, and CT LaserGuards, and LaserMax Laser Guards. This is my first ArmaLaser.
The ArmaLaser is very similar to the CrimsonTrace Style LaserGuards for the pocket pistols like the Ruger LCP. It has a two piece body that snaps around the trigger guard and secures with two screws. It has an external battery door, and a master on/off switch. The laser activation is instant, like the Crimson Trace, but uses a novel activation style. It has two gold plated contacts at the rear of the trigger guard. When you grasp the pistol to fire, your middle finger naturally touches the gold contacts, turning on the laser. It works very well, and naturally. There is no switch like the Crimson Trace, just the two gold contacts. Time will tell which style is better for durability.
The body of the laser is fairly thick, as you can see in the pictures. It is thicker than the slide, and at first, I didnt like that, but in actual use, its fine. The laser has two modes, constant on, and pulse. You have to select which style you want before you screw the two halves of the body together. It would be nice if you could select the two different modes externally, but you cant. The laser uses a 1/3N battery, the same as the Crimson Trace, and LaserMax.
The cost is very close to the LaserMax laser, and is cheaper than the Crimson Trace. Currently, there are only three TR lasers, the KelTec P32/P3AT, H&K USP, and SCCY CPX. The Armalaser websight says more styles will be available in early 2013.
I really like the features of this laser. I have a LaserMax laser on my LCP, and turning on the laser with the switch can be a problem. If you need the pistol in a hurry, I want my finger on the trigger, instead of the lasers "on" switch. The ArmaLaser, and Crimson Trace dont have that issue. The ArmaLaser is considerably cheaper in price than the Crimson Trace. If one becomes available for the Ruger LCP, I will be swapping the LaserMax for the ArmaLaser TR.
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I'm a tech - not a programmer. But, I must revive a crashed pc with a particular tried and proven program from another computer.
The program won't run from a floppy, in another computer, or even in another directory. The program executes flawlessly within the program directory it resides in (Borland, Turbo Basic). There are different versions of the original code. I have the same problem with each. The program is in executable code. What is missing when it is moved? The program is used to print incrementing numbers onto labels. The program has been used in different pcs running DOS or Windows.
I'm guessing it has to do with environment, configuration, file association, - something other than programming errors.