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Yellowstone bison debate
Less than a week after 25 wild buffalo from the nation's last purebred herd were permitted to roam into Montana, officials have shot and killed one bison and were debating the fate of 14 others.
Government wildlife managers on January 19 drove a trial band of buffalo, or bison, from Yellowstone National Park into nearby Gallatin National Forest in Montana to use winter grazing grounds for the first time in more than a century.
The plan represented a hard-won agreement among federal and state governments, ranchers and conservation groups over an animal that symbolizes the American West.
Until now, any of the 3,900 buffalo escaping the deep snows of Yellowstone to forage in Montana's lowlands were chased back into the park, quarantined or killed to stop them from infecting cattle with brucellosis, a disease that causes cows to abort.
The 25 buffalo pushed by officials on horseback and on all-terrain vehicles onto forest lands in Montana were meant to stay until spring, when biologists hoped they would migrate back to the park.
But officials say 15 of the brucellosis-free band repeatedly crossed to private ground on the east side of the Yellowstone River, where they are not tolerated.
Seven government wranglers spent most of Sunday and Monday trying to drive a bison cow back to public lands before Montana Department of Livestock agents decided to shoot and kill the animal for acting aggressive.
"They couldn't get her turned around so they had to lethally remove her," said agency spokesman Steve Merritt.
Pat Flowers, regional supervisor for the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks, said shooting the bison was a last resort.
Photo credit: nps.gov
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Lately I have an intruder on my computer that inserts the text " ****SPAM**** " into the subject field of all incoming email. It does it for all good emails.
This behaviour micks the work of some antispam software but in fact this is done without my wish and without having any anti virus software what so ever. I just have ZA Pro. That is all.
I wonder if anybody has any idea what is doing that.
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Ruth Grover was the force responsible for bringing the difficult encaustic method of painting back to the world. Although the process has been around since the First Century BC, it had become a lost art until she began her work in the 1960s. Art Beat talks to the feisty painter and shows never before seen footage of her at work in the mid-1970s.
First Broadcast: 2002
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Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Includes a tour of the WPL website, typing in web addresses, types of addresses, types of domains, elements of the toolbar, and filling in online forms, as well as a brief intro to the types of search engines. Register at the Main Library Information Desk or by calling 732-634-4450 x7120. There is a nonrefundable $5.00 registration fee.


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Hurricane Irene and Campus Opening Update
August 29, 2011
Dear Members of the University Community,
First of all, I have to thank the leadership of Vice President Gerald Coleman, Chief Larry Richards, and the emergency management team for helping bring the University through Hurricane Irene in an organized and professional manner.
The University did experience down-trees, leaks in roofs, and water did rise on many roads that lead to the University prohibiting travel to and from the University. However, the most important item to note is that the students came through the Hurricane well.
We have power and Internet services in our buildings, as far as we can determine. If you are experiencing any difficulties, please contact Mr. Carl Williams or Mr. John Carroll.
We are open today for registration and move-in that did not occur over the weekend.
Classes will resume on Wednesday.
We hope that you and your families fared well through the Hurricane, also.


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a resident of Woodside: Woodside Hills
on Jul 14, 2007 at 8:22 pm
Purdy Pharis
A run through the Redwoods
By: Robert Rhodes
75 degrees, sunny with 65% humidity. Just a typical summer day here on the San Francisco Bay Area's Midpeninsula. Time for a run! And on a day like today, there's no better place for a great workout than right here in a stretch of the Santa Cruz mountains about 25 miles south of the city.
But it's not just the weather that makes this spot a great place to run. Weaving through the hillsides of these mountains you'll find miles of five-star trails left over from the logging industry that thrived here during the late 1800's. You'll also discover the remains of old mill sites as well as some mammoth, first-growth redwoods that somehow managed to duck the saw blades.
Today I'll be in a section of the mountains called Purisima Creek Redwoods to run a favorite circuit of mine that I've named "Purdy Pharis". Mr. Pharis, a.k.a. "the shingle king," was a prominent businessman that owned and operated several shingle mills in these parts. His dominance over this industry spanned more than two decades until he took his own life. Some say he went mad and killed himself while others say he was murdered. The circuit I named in his honor is an extreme journey across both guarded and exposed trails that finishes off with an unforgiving uphill climb over the craggy and precipitous slopes of Whittemore Gulch.
Heading west along Edgewood Road in the town of Woodside I reach Interstate 280, America's most beautiful highway. The highway offers excellent views of the Santa Cruz mountains and provides access to many of the preserves found in this vast, protected open space. Conditions on the crest of the mountain look crystal clear but it's not uncommon to see a chilly fog bank creeping over the hills as the cool air from the coast collides with the hot inland air.
Up Route 92 towards the town of Half Moon Bay I take Skyline Boulevard and head south for 4.5 miles and enter the parking area for the Purisima Creek Redwoods. After I hydrate and stretch up some, I start my run at 2000'. It begins with a short, rugged downhill along the North Ridge trail where it soon joins Harkins Ridge. At this junction I head left following Harkins until it intersects the Soda Gulch trail. Sweeping views of Half Moon Bay, the gleaming coastline and Montara Mountain can be seen along this part of my run.
When I get on Soda Gulch I let the forest take over and surrender my mind and body to the calming effects that running here can have. When I feel good I think good thoughts. The problems and pressures of life disappear. This is a trailrunner's paradise! I cut my way across a shady hillside brimming with second growth redwoods, cascading streams, deep ravines and blue-ribbon trail conditions.
Ahead I find the portal to Purisima Creek Road, a dirt trail that was once used as a skid-road for hauling logs out of this spacious woodland. I can picture the tired team of oxen dragging the freshly cut timber up this path as the "bullmaster" shouts his commands. At this junction I begin my long journey down towards the main trailhead on the Half Moon Bay side of the preserve. As I follow the Purisima Creek down I can see the many clearings and massive tree stumps left behind to mark the ties this preserve once had with the timber industry.
The next union of trails is the turnaround point where I will start my ascent up Whittemore Gulch. This climb upward is characterized by an elevation gain of 1500' in 3 miles! I really enjoy uphill so this is my favorite part of the run. With my eyes on my feet, I dig in and start the strenuous journey out.
The big redwoods provide cool air and shade for a while as I move along the single track path. This much needed relief is short lived though as sunlight breaks through where the wood line ends. Here, the hillside becomes a broad open space that offers a stunning panoramic view of the coast. I figure it's ok to stop and take in the sights along this first-class vista. After a couple of switchbacks and some more uphill I end up on the North Ridge trail again. I follow it for short distance and consider the steep downhill I took to get into the preserve. On good days for a real burn I run up it and on others, well, let's just say it makes for a great cool down.
Purisima Creek Redwoods is just one of many different parks on the midpeninsula that offer terrific opportunities for runners of all abilities to enjoy the spectacular beauty of this unique region. Choose wisley though as there are some trails that can become a very difficult uphill challenge.
Robert Rhodes is the founder of Baytrailrunners.com. To see this and more of Rob's renowned trail circuits, please visit his website.
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|One of my favourite Summer solos, up Main Wall on Cyrn Las, run over to The Pearson`s Nose, up Grib y Ddisgl then head left over Crib Goch p.s- only do the solo if very experienced as there is quite a bit of exposure and tricky climbing on Main wall.
|Posted May 8, 2012 11:03 pm
|My first roped climb
Date Climbed: May 5, 2012
|We started in the gully behind the nose. Shifts between an exposed scramble and a climb. We belayed in two sections, including the chimney where actually the route went out over the edge. The rock is extremely grippy even when wet. The views are fantastic and because it's a long walk in from the road, it feels like wilderness despite the hoards which you can watch crossing Crib Goch. Only two other people on the ridge despite it being a bank holiday! Feels pretty epic
|Posted May 8, 2012 6:42 pm
|Great scramble!
Date Climbed: Jun 28, 2008
|One of the best scrambles in Snowdonia I have done!I climbed unroped however it is exposed in places and retreat is not easy!
|Posted Nov 16, 2008 10:55 am
|Winer and summer
|Climbed as both a winter route in 1987 and in summer around 10 years later when Cyrn Las was just too crowded for comfort.
|Posted Jul 16, 2008 5:47 pm
|My favourite route to Snowdon!
|This is my favourite route up Snowdon being a good all rounder. Theres a bit of everything for everyone, come rain or shine, and you can make your route as interesting as you like. And to top it all there's rarely many people on it.
|Posted Jan 24, 2008 1:47 pm
|Re: My favourite route to Snowdon!
|Maybe we will re-visit it again! !
|Posted Jan 25, 2008 6:24 am
|Superb Scramble
Date Climbed: May 28, 2007
|Started up the southern gully and then onto the main ridge, did it in four pitches and just used slings as protection when needed. Loved the route!
|Posted May 29, 2007 2:56 pm
|Fab route
|Done this three times. A great route thats rarley populated.
|Posted May 11, 2006 4:36 pm
|Fantastic Winter Route
Date Climbed: Mar 5, 2006
|This was an awesome winter mixed route and highly recommended. It's about 3 pitches however we had to do it in 4 because of rope drag. The first was a memorable one as I got stuck trying to fit through a gap that wasn't big enough for me and my rucksack and ended up having to remove my pack to get through. The winter route's graded II/III with the route we took being a solid III with one pitch more like a IV. Didn't use my axes much. Good protection all the way though. Started late and didn't arrive back at the hut until 10.30pm. Bit of an epic but worth it!
|Posted Mar 29, 2006 3:20 pm
|Re: Fantastic Winter Route
|Wow, sounds great. Ive always wanted to try a route like this in winter conditions. Maaybe a bit past my knowlage/ability at the moment.
|Posted Jan 25, 2008 6:23 am


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If reading is not your favorite thing to do, visit the Library to read with a Furry Friend! Certified therapy animals (most usually a dog or two) will be on hand to listen as you read a story. It's lots of fun to read when a friendly animal is your audience! No registration, no limit.Library: Great River Regional Library - Saint Cloud Map
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Ozark Lake is a major unit in the multiple-purpose plan of development of the Arkansas River and tributaries, known as the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System. Ozark Lake covers 10,600 acres of water area and a land area of 6,349 acres surrounds the lake and extends around the shoreline for a distance of 173 miles. The lake is situated in Franklin, Crawford, and Sebastian Counties and extends 36 miles along the Arkansas River. The shoreline varies from steep bluffs and tree-lined banks to open farm lands and level fields. Nine parks are located along the banks of Ozark Lake and just over 150 campsites are available in the area.
Fishing: Ozark Lake offers great fishing for catfish, bream, crappie and bass.
For more information: Ozark Field Office, 6042 Lock & Dam Road, Ozark, AR 72949-9752; 479-667-2129; http://www.swl.usace.army.mil/parks/ozark/index.htm


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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A Jacksonville Sheriff's Office cruiser was involved in a crash early Monday morning on Merrill Road near Interstate 295.
The police officer was responding with another officer about 12:30 a.m. to a battery call, according to investigators.
"The officer was in the center lane, about to turn into an apartment complex," said Detective B. M. Blaquiere. "He realized he needed to be on the other side of the road. As he was attempting to make a right turn into the apartment complex from the center lane, he clipped the left side -- the driver's side -- of the vehicle that was traveling westbound with his right front of his police car."
Blaquiere said the car that was struck had two people inside and pulled into a neighborhood.
"The driver complained of some injuries. They're not serious at all," Blaquiere said. "The passenger did not complain of any injuries to us."
The driver was taken to Memorial Hospital for treatment. Police said the officer involved in the crash was not hurt.
Police said they are going to pull the tapes from the officer calling the crash in for more details as to whether the officer had his emergency lights on or his turning signal.
"We're still investigating to see exactly," Blaquiere said. "There's some reports of he may or may not have had them on. Either way, he was making a turn and hit the car."
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Not yet sold on Need for Speed Most Wanted? Try the demo, which arrives on Xbox 360 and PS3 today.
EA has announced the arrival of the single-player portion of the game originally launched on October 30. The demo will place you in the open world of Fairhaven City where you'll begin your journey to becoming the Most Wanted among your friends.
You'll initially be placed behind the wheel of the Aston Martin V12 Vantage, but will also have the option to find and take control of three other cars located around the areas of Fairhaven: Porsche 911, Carrera S, Audi R8 GT Spyder and the Ford Focus RS500. Each car has its own races, challenges, and mods to unlock. New players in Most Wanted can earn up to 50,000 Points Speed in the demo, which will be transferred to the full game, if purchased.
Need for Speed Most Wanted scored an 8.5/10 for us, but if you don't want to take our word for it, download the demo today and take a few cars for a spin. Then decide for yourself if it's worth your money.


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One thing I am trying to figure out is if you can shoot a hyzer and anhyzer with a stable disc with just changing up where the nose points, then why would one want to buy an understable or overstable disc?
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Originally posted by Chef View PostOne thing I am trying to figure out is if you can shoot a hyzer and anhyzer with a stable disc with just changing up where the nose points, then why would one want to buy an understable or overstable disc?Ruining everyone else's fun since 1998.
Originally posted by proto something or other View PostGood question. I think (for me, personally) it's because I like to throw as flat as possible. If I can do this over and over and change the results by simply putting a different disc in my hand, that may make my results more repeatable.
Keep in mind also that no matter how much you rotate an overstable disc, it's still going to fight to come back to the left at the end of its flight -- whereas an understable disc can keep cruising gently to the right. There are some flight paths you just can't get with some discs.
The word, "stable," can definitely give people the wrong idea. I almost wish another word had been chosen initially, but I don't know what word that would have been, exactly. It's just wierd to speak of something being "more" stable and mean a tendency to fade harder and sooner. "Stable" is the word we have now, so if we try to get a grip on what "understable" means, then we may grasp the differences.
As I was able to get more on my drives, I moved from less stable to more stable. After my pectoral injury cost me driving power, I moved back the other way, to less stable.
To complicate this for nearly everyone trying to learn, while dealing with subtle differences in disc aerodynamics, we are dealing with any number of subtle form irregularities from one shot to the next. Unless we get our form regular for a given disc, throwing with a uniform force, tilt, and attitude for a given slope or windage, the shots are going to do almost mystically different things. Thankfully, once in a while we get to see a pro sky one, or drive it into the ground, and realize, this aint as easy as it looks.The Corporate Empire is NOT a Constitutional Republic...
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Originally posted by Ol' Bob View PostThe word, "stable," can definitely give people the wrong idea.
MORE or LESS stable are the terms that confuse people...
I prefer OVER & UNDER stable when explaining...
As Adam said, it has to do a lot with flight paths. If every hole was wide open, I could get by just fine with one driver. Different discs allow you to make different lines.
Let's say the hole is 300 feet, but the disc will also need to travel 50 feet to the left. If you're right handed, throwing backhand, you have a few options, depending on what the obstacles allow.
-You can throw something overstable on an anhyzer line. It starts by turning away from the basket, then it fights hard to get back.
-You can throw something stable on a straight line, a few degrees to the right. It goes straight most of the way, then fades toward the basket.
-You can throw something understable on a hyzer line. This could start off quite a bit to the right of the basket, turning left, then come out of the hyzer and go straight at the basket for most of its flight.
These are just 3 of the more common examples. There are, of course, many more. When you are playing a course with trees or other obstacles, you often can't take a straight path to the basket. You need to be able to make discs fly in different ways. To me, this is one of the most interesting parts of the game, compared to ball golf (which I also play, on occasion). You can't make a ball change direction twice in flight. I find that extremely satisfying.
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I'm new to C++ and i'm going through the tutorials on this site, however the first piece of code it gives me to start learning doesn't work.
#include <iostream.h>
int main()
cout<<"HEY, you, I'm alive! Oh, and Hello World!";
return 0;
It keeps on returning Unable to run program. I'm using Dev-C++ 5
can anyone tell me whats going on?


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Manufacturers seeking a productivity boost should look no farther than adding some of the latest CNC controls or CAM software to increase their metalcutting efficiencies.
With the latest developments in CAD/CAM software and CNC controls, manufacturers can improve overall machining efficiencies and compete more effectively in the tough manufacturing field. Among the improvements in the CAD/CAM field, CAM software developers are increasing support of 3-D solid models and newer multifunction/multitasking machine tools, adding feature-recognition capabilities, and adding new toolpaths for highspeed machining and five-axis machining techniques.
"The major trend in CAD is the increased use of 3-D design data rather than 2-D representations," notes Hugh Humphreys, managing director of Delcam plc (Birmingham, UK). "While this has been common in larger companies for some time, especially in the automotive and aerospace industries, 3-D is now becoming more common in all sectors. The consequences of the adoption of 3-D methods for design can be seen in the downstream operations. For example, more tooling design is now being carried out completely in 3-D, rather than in 2-D.
"Similarly, more programming is being undertaken offline from 3-D CAD data using a CAM system, rather than on the machine tool control based on drawings, and inspection is being carried out against CAD data rather than drawings," Humphreys adds. "Developments in CAM are mainly linked to developments in machine tools, in particular the increasing popularity of high-speed machining, five-axis machining, and mill-turn equipment. A range of products are now available to program these advanced machines, and so take advantage of the increased productivity and flexibility they offer."
At IMTS, Delcam plans to show visitors the latest CAM and inspection software offerings, as the company recently introduced new versions of all of its range of CAD/CAM software. New advanced machining strategies to Feature-MILL3D from Delcam USA (Salt Lake City) will permit significant increases in calculation speeds for 3-D toolpaths, resulting in faster machining and improved surface finish.
In addition, Delcam's new version of its PS-Moldmaker 3-D package will make mold design with the software even faster, both in the generation of the initial design and when making design modifications, according to Humphreys. Delcam's PowerMILL CAM system also has been updated with new functionality for three-axis and five-axis machining, including a wider range of five-axis strategies, intelligent plunge milling, three-axis swarf machining, and parametric surface finishing, along with faster calculation times and easier data management.
Interoperability issues in CAD remain an obstacle for manufacturers, according to Chuck Mathews, vice president, DP Technology Corp. (Camarillo, CA). With new functionality called Esprit FX included in DP Technology's Esprit 2007 CAM package, users can automatically capture the original design intent and clearly define what they're machining, allowing faster and more accurate programming of parts. "We think that this idea has been missing and sometimes the customers doesn't know what to ask for," Mathews notes. "What's happening is that when a designer designs a part and passes it to the CAM programmer, they're always thinking about passing geometry, then the CAM programmer has to interpret that geometry, using some method, maybe experience, talking to the designer, or from other documentation, in order to understand what the part is actually comprised of, and that helps them decide how to make it.
"A classic example would be surface finishes or a hole; if it's a casting, some parts are machined and some parts are not," Mathews says. "If you have multistep operations, like in turning, you might have some diameters that need to have a high degree of tolerance, and your machining dimensions don't even match the part dimensions. You might need to machine leaving some extra material, to do some grinding later on. So many of these types of things are lost when you just talk about transferring geometry, and we believe there's a big need to transfer the complete intent of the design."
With the new FX technology in Esprit 2007, users can transfer portions of the original CAD data that previously were lost, according to the company, including features, tolerances, material properties, surface finishes, and other data. The system allows users to map CAD data on features and associated properties into machinable features, providing a complete definition of what should be machined.
"In any CAD system you're describing some features of a part, which create the actual geometry," Mathews says. "Most CAD systems today, such as SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or PTC's ProEngineer, are feature-based so you describe a feature that you want on the part, and then the software actually creates some geometry. What they then do is they pass that geometry into the CAM system, and then the CAM system uses feature recognition—it's like reverse-engineering, which actually just looks at the geometry and from the geometry tries to re-interpret what the original feature was."
Multitasking/multifunction machines have become more popular in recent years, and CAM software developer CNC Software Inc. (Tolland, CT) will be adding multitasking support to its Mastercam software by the end of the year, according to Mark Summers, CNC Software president. At IMTS, CNC Software plans to showcase Mastercam enhancements for high-speed machining and five-axis machining.
"Among the top trends, as far as toolpath and direct machine-tool support, I would say there's a lot of activity going on with multitasking machines," Summers notes. "There's no absolute standard yet, the sky's the limit, and everybody just dreams up their own idea of what a multitasking machine should be, but the bottom line is pretty much the same—that they'll do more operations on a part than a standard two-axis lathe or a three-axis mill."
Multitasking machines also offer manufacturers less setup time, less part handling, and often better accuracy, Summers adds. "Every time you transfer a part from one machine to another, you have to worry about the accuracy of the fixture; how accurately did the part go into the fixture? If you don't have to re-fixture the part then theoretically, the accuracy should be much better," he says. "If you have better accuracy, you should be able to maintain your tolerances better. If you've got some really tight parts and there's a problem going from one machine to another, then certainly you could scrap more parts."
Adding multitasking support means a significant investment in programming. "From a CAD/CAM perspective, it's not a simple machine to support," says Summers, who says that Mastercam Multitasking should be completed by the end of this year. "It's a lot of work to do a nice job with it, and it's a struggle to make a streamlined interface so the average person, the average machinist, can quickly understand how to use that type of software, because you're supporting a pretty complex machine. It's an order of magnitude more complex than a three-axis mill or a two-axis lathe—there's a lot more thinking involved. We're always trying to make it smoother and create more tools that detect changes from CAD systems more automatically, and have a better interaction."
Controls equipment suppliers are driving new developments in concert with the push toward lean manufacturing and other efficiency strategies, including new software to help manufacturers control machining costs and boost their overall automation productivity. "A push for increased automation is a major driving force in the industry," notes Paul Webster, CNC controls product manager, GE Fanuc Automation (Charlottesville, VA). "As manufacturers strive to be lean in their production techniques, more robotics in flexible machining and assembly cells is a current trend, and Fanuc is a major manufacturer of robots, machine tools, and CNC controls. This tight integration of products fits very well, and GE Fanuc will be demonstrating several machining and assembly cells at IMTS.
"Five-axis machines are gaining popularity outside the traditional aerospace markets," Webster adds, "as demand for more complex designs spreads across the manufacturing industry. The new requirements for five-axis machining are user friendliness and programmability." At IMTS, GE Fanuc will show new solutions that emphasize speed and accuracy for programming five-axis applications, he notes. "Setup, tuning, and simulation assistance significantly increased visibility this year," Webster says, "and CNC controls and servosystems are extremely complex. Software packages have been implemented to assist the machine-tool builders while commissioning a machine."
The company also will show solutions for parameter support, CNC with logic simulators, and servo tuning at its booth. "Metal fabrication and injection molding have typically been the realm of hydraulics," Webster says. "A recent trend pushed by rising energy costs, productivity, and accuracy demands is a move to servo-driven industrial machines. GE Fanuc will be highlighting servo technology for large industrial machines in addition to our offering to our core CNC market."
Network-centric controls are among several trends that are forecast to significantly affect new emerging control architecture and functionality, according to Wolfgang Rubrecht, general manager, Siemens Energy & Automation (Elk Grove Village, IL), who sees the evolution of new network-centric control architectures with the emergence of Profinet (Industrial Ethernet) as becoming the dominant standard in factory automation.
Other trends Rubrecht notes will affect controls vendors include highly reliable integrated control solutions with a reduced footprint, such as the new generation of Sinumerik controls and drives; increased usage of integrated motor spindles and direct drive linear motors within the machine construction; and mechatronics, a service from Siemens that is offered to machine tool OEMs to reduce the development time of new machines with integrated spindles and linear motors.
"Siemens carries out a 'dynamic stiffness analysis' of the machine concepts at the pre-design stage by combining the finite element model of the machine tool together with the transfer functions controlling the inner workings of its drive and control set," Rubrecht says. "Another trend is the desire to monitor individual machines on the production floor for productivity and predictive maintenance—Siemens MCIS [Motion Control Information Systems] and ePS Network Services are both geared towards plant monitoring and maintenance over standard Ethernet or the Internet."
At IMTS 2006, Siemens will introduce its new Sinumerik solution line, which is based on a completely new design architecture centered around a new generation of digital drives called Sinamics, and will include the Sinumerik 802D sl, Sinumerik 840D sl and Sinumerik 840Di sl controls. "The accurate machining of extremely large parts is indeed a challenge for the aerospace industry," Rubrecht adds, "and Siemens will introduce a new product called SinVCS [Sinumerik Volumetric Compensation System] at this year's IMTS. With this software option, the Sinumerik 840D, a standard in the American aerospace industry, is capable of compensating the mechanical inaccuracies of the machines in the three-dimensional cutting envelope within which a part is placed, during five-axis machining."
New digital control solutions from Bosch Rexroth Corp. (Hoffman Estates, IL) include the IndraDrive line of controls that offers manufacturers a wide range of products to improve productivity. With the IndraDrive platform, Rexroth can provide finished solutions totally based on the IndraDrive, eliminating the need for external PLC controllers, according to Scott Hibbard, vice president, technology, Bosch Rexroth Electric Drives and Controls.
At IMTS, Rexroth will showcase its IndraMotion CNC platform including the MTXcompact, which features the same form-factor as the panel-mount Inline I/O system. The MTXcompact offers full CNC functionality for eight axes across two independent CNC channels, including a fast IndraLogic PLC. Like the other MTX CNC form factors, the MTXcompact offers Sercos drive communication, a full Profibus DP master/slave interface, and Ethernet interface.
"Specifically machines with multiple stations, such as rotary and linear transfer machines, can be economically designed by networking multiple MTXcompact to a single PC-based HMI at the head station or zone controller main station," notes Hibbard. "Low-cost machines with any HMI, such as Windows XP and Windows CE PCs, can also take advantage of the its performance and the uniform IndraDrive from Rexroth."
The following products are representative of the equipment that will be shown in the Controls and CAD/CAM pavilion at IMTS 2006. — Patrick Waurzyniak
Company will showcase updated Vericut 6.0 CNC machine simulation and optimization software. Enhanced software has new features designed to increase the ability of CNC programmers and manufacturing engineers to analyze and optimize the entire machining process in order to increase manufacturing efficiency. Software package ties complex machining processes together with the ability to simulate multiple setups in a single simulation session. New version also includes enhanced collision-checking that monitors spindle states for milling and turning simulation, enabling the software to catch common programming errors with spindle and cutting-tool usage.CGTech Corp.Ph: (949) 753-1050
Company will display its new Sinumerik 840D solution line controls offering the latest CNC technology that increases performance and user productivity. Targeted at the aerospace market, the 840D solution line is a universal and flexible CNC system featuring the innovative Sinamics S120 drives and can be used for up to 31 axes. The control is a distributed, scalable, open and interconnecting system offering a wide range of specialized functions for milling, drilling, turning, grinding, and handling technologies. The system offers users innovative features that increase productivity on the manufacturing floor, especially the challenging segments of high-speed and fiveaxis aerospace machining.Siemens Energy & AutomationPh: (800) 879-8079
Company will showcase its manufacturing productivity solutions, including the Proficy Machine Tool Efficiency (MTE) software program, designed to pinpoint production bottlenecks and improve the overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) of existing machine tools. The new Proficy MTE version 4.0 will be displayed with demonstrations of how the software collects real-time availability, performance, and quality data from machine tools, and analyzes it visually to show trends, understand the dynamics of the shop floor, and identify root causes of cost inefficiencies for immediate action.GE Fanuc AutomationPh: (800) 433-2682
Company will demonstrate its new TNC 320 control, which incorporates the best features of its high-end flagship iTNC 530 control, including the ability to control five axes, but at a lower cost. Reasons for this include the TNC 320's analog drive interface, making it suitable for interfacing to existing drive systems on retrofit applications, and its one-piece construction that minimizes cable runs. The new control offers a 15" TFT color flatpanel display featuring 1024 x 768 pixels, and onscreen user support. Its main computer has a large number of onboard cycles to simplify most machining operations, from drilling and milling to workpiece probing.Heidenhain Corp.Ph: (847) 490-1191
Company will showcase its Mastercam X Maintenance Release 2 software, which introduces significant new capabilities including a suite of new advanced multiaxis toolpaths. The software adds a new engine to the advanced multiaxis toolpaths that provides a customized, streamlined interface that is fine-tuned to specific applications, such as impellers and turbine blades. Depending on what toolpath is being used, the software's parameter pages display only parameters applicable to the specific toolpath type. Advanced controls for gouge-checking allow full control of the tool motion.CNC Software Inc.Ph: (800 228-2877
Company will introduce enhancements to the GibbsCAM Machine Simulation option, which complements its GibbsCAM software's integral Cut Part Rendering supporting material removal simulation and verification. The enhanced software supports accurate simulation and validation of a CNC program's machine tool motion, including 5-axis simultaneous milling machines. The enhanced version adds support for turning, mill/turn and multi-task machine tools. Machine tool models can be built and set up like the real machine tool, then the CNC program is simulated to validate it prior to running the CNC program on the actual machine tool.Gibbs and AssociatesPh: (800) 654-9399
Company will demonstrate updated Esprit 2007 CAM software, which includes enhancements for milling, turning, and wire EDM programming. Enhanced package also includes Esprit FX, the company's latest technology in advanced CAD-to-CAM feature exchange, allowing users to automatically capture the original design intent, clearly define what the user is machining, and program parts quicker and more accurately. New functionality provides portions of the original CAD Feature Tree directly inside the Esprit user interface, thereby including the complete original design intent—features, tolerances, material properties, surface finishes, and administrative data.DP Technology Corp.Ph: (805) 388-6000
Company will showcase its FeatureCAM Version 2007, which adds a number of new features including a new toolpath-editing capability. With toolpath editing, users can make changes to part toolpaths after the toolpaths have been generated, without needing to retrace their programming steps back to the feature setup. Once the toolpaths have been generated, users simply click on the section of the toolpath they want to edit and indicate the desired change. For production machining, having the ability to make a few minor changes in generated toolpaths can reduce cycle time and save significant amounts of time with large runs.Delcam USAPh: (888) 393-6455
Latest versions of company's CamLink software product line now include off-line support for the Mazatrol Fusion 640 MT Pro CNC control. For users of the Fusion 640 MT Pro, CamLink offers powerful, time-saving features including the ability to program and edit Mazatrol offline; verify the part shape in a 3-D solid model; and extract geometric information from a part and convert it to Mazatrol. The off-line programming software, GB\DataEntry MT Pro, provides Mazatrol programming and editing support, and features all the familiar prompts and fields found on the Mazatrol control.Griffo Brothers Inc.Ph: (541) 758-8421
Company will demonstrate the latest release of EdgeCAM. Version 10.5 introduces new capability for four and five-axis simultaneous machining and other productivity enhancements to reduce programming times and improve manufacturing efficiency. Update includes simultaneous multiaxis milling strategies designed for the production machining requirements of industries including aerospace and automotive. Software includes machine simulation capabilities, offering dramatic improvements in visualization of the machining process with machine simulation for mills, lathes, and mill/turn machines, allowing the user to avoid expensive collisions and ensure safe operation even during complex multiturret machining and spindle-to-spindle part transfer operations.Pathtrace Systems Inc.Ph: (248) 356-8800
Updated hyperMill version 9.5 adds a host of new and improved functions including extended Feature Technology and a significant overhaul of multiaxis cutter orientation control. Software's Feature Technology allows users to standardize programming processes for parts with recurring or similar geometries for 2.5 through five-axis applications. Feature Recognition adds intelligence to native or neutral CAD data, and machining processes are stored in macros to capture corporate knowledge and to reuse on future similar jobs. The extended functions include User Defined Features and database control of stored machining processes.Open Mind Technologies USA Inc.Ph: (781) 239-8095
Company will demonstrate its flexible CNC 8040 MC and TC controls featuring an icon key conversational programming system that requires no prior programming experience to operate. The programming method greatly simplifies programming process even compared to more conventional conversational systems by integrating the cycle into a single graphic assist screen, thus eliminating multiple screens. Graphic assist is used within all programming screens. All CNC 8040 MC and TC systems also contain a very powerful ISO G-code programming system that offers both ease of programming features with an interactive editor, yet retains high-level programming capability.Fagor Automation USA Corp.Ph: (800) 423-2467
Company will preview its latest version of PartMaker Software for programming CNC mills, lathes, wire EDM, turn-mill centers, and Swiss-type lathes. Updated package will feature a new full machine simulation module that allows the user to view a photorealistic 3-D model of the machine for which they are programming a part. Simulation module will provide improved error-checking and collision-detection to users by allowing them to perform an even more robust machining simulation than currently offered. The machine model being simulated incorporates machine-specific toolholders and attachments to assure any possible collisions that could occur on the machine will be detected off-line on the user's PC.PartMaker Software/IMCS Inc.Ph: (215) 643-5077
Company will display the latest release of its Visual EstiTrack 9.0 software for shop management software. New features include a re-engineered Visual WebTrack web-based customer portal written in ASP.NET; a redesigned Time and Attendance subsystem written with both Web and Windows .NET forms; improved e-advisor executive briefing screens with new text to speech business briefing technology; a new reporting engine that supports report editing and improves the report preview screen functionality; and improved Material Requirements Planning and Bill of Materials reporting.Henning SoftwarePh: (330) 650-4212
Company will exhibit new tool shop optimization solutions with an updated Version 7.1 of its Cimatron E CAD/CAM software package. Updated software includes change management, hybrid CAD functions optimized for tooling, new and improved applicative tools, and enhanced catalog capabilities. Enhancements include a Micro Milling NC application and advanced five-axis milling. New dedicated software for five-axis production gives experts productive tools to create highly-efficient, gouge-free toolpaths that produce complex parts with high surface quality, greater efficiency, and shorter delivery times.Cimatron TechnologiesPh: (248) 596-9700
Company will display its new WorkNC Version 18, which adds 2-D enhancements for users performing prismatic machining in WorkNC Version 18. The software's new deep hole drilling routines will automatically split the toolpath when an intersecting hole is encountered. Designed with toolmakers in mind, it will be particularly useful when cross drilling cooling channels. Splitting the toolpath at a hole intersection minimizes the chance of tool breakage and gives the machine tool a chance to clear the swarf. Crossing hole detection is automatic in WorkNC Version 18, which has hole detection and cylinder angle detection tolerances to ensure its reliability.Sescoi USA IncPh: (248) 351-9300
Company will demonstrate the advantages of its open-architecture OpenCNC Version 6.6 control, which includes improved programming flexibility and speed, part program simulation, an improved graphical user interface, plus other features that save programming time and improve usability and flexibility across a wide range of machine tools and automation. System's open architecture control can be used with machining centers, lathes and grinders, as well as die-cast machines, CNC retrofits, custom machine and automation solutions, and entire factories for efficient data collection with minimal hardware.Manufacturing Data Systems Inc.Ph: (734) 769-9000
Company will display its Deform 3-D software, a process modeling system used for the simulation of cutting tools. Because Deform captures the fundamental physics of the process, it can model common metalcutting processes, and accurate prediction of chip shape, cutting forces, and temperature is possible. Additionally, the influence of important cutting-tool features, such as edge preparation, chip-control geometry, and nose radius are possible. Many leading companies use the software to perform trials on a computer before running a physical test, and cutting-tool manufacturers use simulation to reduce development costs and speed time-to-market.Scientific Forming Technologies Corp.Ph: (614) 451-8330
An updated version 9 of Exact JobBoss will be demonstrated. New version includes significant enhancements to material control, purchasing, and cash flow for shop purchasing staff. Enhancements include features that can help improve purchasing material efficiency and reduce interruptions to check on the status of material ordered. In addition, the purchasing staff can also keep up with changes to the job, assure materials are available when required by the floor, improve communication with the shop floor, and meet ship dates.Exact Software North AmericaPh: (978) 474-4900
Company will display its MachineWorks v6.3 software, which includes enhancements designed to increase performance and improve accuracy. Latest update includes new methods for programming full machine simulation, as well as enhanced forward kinematics, better clash detection, plus support for rendering of nonsimulation geometry, simultaneous B-axis turning, subtraction of electrodes, and Windows XP 64-bit platforms. Software also includes improvements when using hollow tools; faster performance of visual target part comparison; and better quality and greater accuracy of wire EDM simulation.MachineWorks Ltd.Ph: +44-114-223-1370 (UK)
Company will showcase its JobPack Production Scheduler, which is now available with a biometric-fingerprint logon for operator data-collection and reporting. The operator simply touches the fingerprint reader to access the shop-floor data-collection screen. The system checks the fingerprint in the JobPack data base, and if authenticated, logs the operator into the system with an electronic time and date stamp. This updates the graphical scheduler to provide a delivery date based on current machine/workcenter loading, and shows jobs and operations queued at each machine.JobPack IncPh: (847) 741-1861
Company will introduce its newly designed Digital Readout System, the 200S, for all manual machinetool applications. The 200S DRO console features a new LCD display that replaces the traditional LED and VFD display technology. The consoles offer 5.7", 320 x 240 resolution transmissive LCD displays, the latest in flat screen technology, which allow users to configure the console for a two or three-axis display and can set the application software for milling, turning, grinding, or general use, eliminating the need to buy multiple application-specific consoles.Acu-Rite Companies Inc.Ph: (800) 344-2311
Company will show its single-source ERP solutions including WorkShop Manufacturing and ALERE Accounting packages that are suitable for mid-sized manufacturers. System employs a tightly integrated underlying architecture to assure high functionality and product stability, including features such as the ability to include images in the Inventory and BOM Modules. Company's Treevision technology is used in the product to provide an Explorer-like graphical interface offering an overview of product structure for rapid navigation and easy access to information.TIW Technology Inc.Ph: (610) 258-5161
Company will exhibit its updated software packages for tooling. The VISI-Series software offers a combination of applications including fully integrated surface and solid modeling; comprehensive two to five-axis machining strategies with highspeed routines; two and four-axis EDM; and dedicated tools for plastic injection molds and progressive dies. Updated packages include VISI-Series Release 14, with a new Relationship Manager to handle relations between objects and families of components, and a new History Tree Management; VISIFlow, for the analysis of plastic flow into injection molds; and Machining Strategist version 8, with new combination strategies, improved rest machining, and a new tool library editor.Vero International USAPh: (248) 869-4040
Company will show its RFID-enabled inventory management system with the new Accu-Cab RFID Cabinet for managing tooling, spare parts, or any indirect material at manufacturing sites. Driven by the company's CribMaster software, an inventory management application for indirect materials in manufacturing and productive environments, the Accu-Cab adds another inventory management option to an already extensive line of solutions. The new system consists of a heavy-duty, double-walled cabinet internally equipped with four RFID antennae and an electromagnetic door lock. Users must identify themselves prior to the door being unlocked, either by using the system's touchscreen monitor or with a bar-code or proximity badge scan.WinWare Inc.Ph: (888) 419-1399
Company will showcase its easy-to use ProtoTRAK Edge control aimed at first-time CNC users or for basic knee-mill work. System's features include programming canned cycles, part graphics, math help, and DRO routines. Programming can be done directly at the conversational-style control, or by downloading a CAM file. The control comes complete with digital servoamplifiers and motors, precision-ground ballscrews, and floppy disk storage for part programs. Unit is available as a complete retrofit package or integrated into a TRAK Knee Mill.Southwestern Industries Inc.Ph: (310) 608-4422
Company will introduce its updated MazaCAM CAD/CAM version 4.4 software, which allows users to program in both G Code and for the latest generation of Mazak CNCs. Version 4.4 features a Mazatrol Editor that can program the newly released Mazaks with Matrix controls, the newer Fusion MT-Pro/MPro, as well as the earlier Fusion, T-Plus, M-Plus, T32, M32, T3, T2, M2 or T1 controls. The updated software includes a customized tool sheet, the ability to output in XML, and an optional module that can load files from other applications such as SolidWorks, ProEngineer, AutoCAD, and CATIA.SolutionWare Corp.Ph: (888) 3CAD-CAM
Company will introduce its Automation 3200 control platform, a software-only control offering 32 axes of synchronized motion control. The software NMotion SMC retains the best features of the company's previous controllers and combines them with an advanced, highperformance control architecture for motion, vision, and I/O system. System uses a distributed architecture that enables it to maintain performance independent of the number of axes being controlled. Company's Intelligent Network Drive (NDrive) handles position and current-loop closure, and trajectory generation is done on the PC using the Windows operating system. The PC executes programs and sends the incremental position commands to the NDrive via the high-speed serial bus IEEE-1394 (FireWire).Aerotech Inc.Ph: (412) 963-7470
Company will show its new GS Wireless System, which can be accessed by users of PDA devices. With the system, users can monitor transactions including bin-tobin transfers, purchase order receipts, physical inventory, issues to work orders, standalone issues and receipts, shipments, standalone receipts to work orders, labor transactions, and others. To run the system, users need a wireless network 802.11 a/b/g/n/p; Pervasive V8.5 or higher; and a device running web browser capable of rendering HTML 4.0.Global Shop SolutionsPh: (800) 364-5958
Company will introduce its new BobCADCAM Version 22 2-D and 3-D software. Updated package offers a large list of enhancements, including a new user-friendly interface, fully associative job tree for managing jobs from start to finish, user-definable operation sequences, complete tool and material libraries, as well as pre-definable, composite operation sets geared towards giving the operator ultimate control and improved automation. The new job tree offers capabilities for reordering operations or simply turning operations on or off as needed when posting to the machine. Software also offers major advancements in 3-D toolpath for models that include an equidistant offset contour toolpath operation that allows maintaining an equal tool step over regardless of the surface topology.BobCAD-CAMPh: (877) 262-2231
Company will showcase its latest NC postprocessor and control emulator development tools that bridge the gap between CATIA manufacturing solutions, digital manufacturing systems, and various machine tools. Company will introduce its CAM-Post V-17 and Control Emulator V-17 software as fully integrated solutions with CATIA V5 CAD/CAM and Delmia simulation software. CAMPost V-17 is a generic postprocessor solution integrated with CATIA V5 that can be used with machine tools including the most complex multiaxis mill-turn machines. The company also will showcase its Control Emulator V-17 integrated with Delmia software. The package allows virtual emulation of machine controllers, reads ISO codes, and simulates machine tool behavior in Delmia.ICAM Technologies Corp.Ph: (514) 697-8033
Company plans to showcase its CNC retrofit solutions for GE Fanuc controls and machine enhancements. A GE Fanuc Five Star Retrofitter in North America, the company works on projects from simple two-axis lathes to complex 19-axis machining centers. Company offers machine rebuilds and remanufactures, rotary tables and additional axes, inspection and toolsetting probes and lasers, and tool monitoring and adaptive control systems.CNC Engineering Inc.Ph: (860) 749-1780
This article was first published in the August 2006 edition of Manufacturing Engineering magazine.


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Word comes down from The Hollywood Reporter today that Nick Nolte is joining Dustin Hoffman and Dennis Farina in the cast of "Luck," an HBO drama set in the world of horse race gamblers.
These have been decidedly difficult times for HBO. Once the reigning monarch of buzzworthy TV shows, the cable network is suffering through a creative slump in which just one of its shows – "True Blood" – has become a so-called water cooler show. Even "Big Love," which was adored by critics and fans alike, has run off the rails this year. Hey, polygamists only stay endearing for so long.
But the folks at HBO aren't the type to go away quietly. Remember, this is the network that spends 10 minutes between every show and movie it airs telling you just how AWESOME it is. And that's why they've assembled arguably one of the coolest casts in recent series TV history for this show. Hoffman has made memorable TV appearance before on "The Simpsons" and "Curb Your Enthusiasm," but hasn't been a TV series regular since 1966. Nolte hasn't been on TV since 1976.
Also helping the project is the fact that it's being produced by David Milch ("Deadwood") and Michael Mann ("Miami Vice"). If you stuck a bunch of dudes in a room and asked them to assemble the perfect cast and producers for a new TV show, they'd be unlikely to find a better combination than the one HBO has pulled together. Best of all, the show is about GAMBLING. I mean, really. Wasn't Nick Nolte born to play a degenerate gambler? The guy probably sleeps at OTBs already. It's a no-brainer.
Combine this with David Chase's new miniseries coming to the network, and suddenly HBO's future looks extremely promising. The day could come, very soon, when HBO is again no longer just TV.


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Hellooooo! "Mrs. Doubtfire" is coming back, dears!
Fox 2000 is developing a sequel to the 1993 comedy that will reunite Robin Williams and director Chris Columbus, per the Hollywood Reporter.
In the original "Mrs. Doubtfire," Williams plays a father of three who goes undercover as a Scottish nanny. His estranged wife (Sally Field) decides she wants a divorce and won't allow her estranged husband to spend time with the kids. But his Mrs. Doubtfire facade fools her and the entire family (at first, anyway), allowing incognito dad to spend the time he wants with his family.
PHOTOS: Robin Williams and more stars in drag
It's unclear whether Williams will be busting out the glasses, wig, floral dress and pearls again, or what exactly the plot line of the sequel will be. It's been 21 years since "Mrs. Doubtfire" was released, so presumably, all three kids are grown.
Mara Wilson, who played Williams' youngest daughter on the silver screen but has since retired from acting, made it clear she won't be clamoring for a chance to reprise her role. "I've been in some mediocre movies, but I've never been in a sequel. And I have no interest in being in one now," she tweeted.
"I'm glad I had the chance to be in it, and I'm proud of what we did, but I don't see how we could do it again," she wrote, before clarifying, "There are many, many reasons I don't want to be in Mrs. Doubtfire 2. But they haven't even asked me (yet), so no need to worry."
Sequels generally suck unless they were planned as part of a trilogy or series. I think Doubtfire ended where it needed to end.
— Mara Wilson (@MaraWritesStuff) April 17, 2014


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I can't take credit for the find. It was one of the linked articles on the main page, lol.
But it certainly explains why the "haters" (myself included) were so loud in previous years, and why there isn't so much of a peep today.
I wanna know more about this PNet tool, what variables it considers, and how the rest of our roster ranks.
Curious about potential free agent targets' scores too.
Found this nice interview with Bargnani.
Bargnani discussing his oft expressionless persona and where it came from, and his opinions on the hate/negativity spat at him over the years.
Cool to see his true feelings and his emotion thats hard to distinguish under his 'blank' game expressions
great read ! thanks for posting
A raptor fan from New Zealand? Wow!
"Stay steamy"
- Kobe
Yeaah Buddy!
Surpsising how popular Raptors are over here, with this huge 'SnapBack' movement, every 3rd cap is Raptors haha, but i put that down to the 'cool look' of Raps caps.
I however am a legitimate supporter and have copped a fair bit of shit from mates for it!
Am a self-proclaimed Bargs fanboy too btw, but finally have bragging rights amongst friends about his play as of late.
Very good read Rawth thanks for the post. I am by far not a fanboy of Bargnani but i definitely appreciate his game this year, a lot and his hustle and determination have impressed me. He is a long term player in my mind if he keeps this up.
Very interesting as to how Casey has had an influence and led to his Play.
On demeanour:
On soccer:He knows what people say about the way he carries himself in public. There is an explanation, which is presented without the slightest hint of an excuse.
I grew up with a really tough European coach (current Lakers assistant Ettore Messina), Bargnani says.
Messina still figures largely in his imagination. The Italian had him at Benetton Treviso for three crucial years between the ages of 18 and 20. No mentor has had a greater impact. While his game has changed since, Bargnanis demeanour was cemented as a teenager.
All the stuff you can do here in college, the celebrating, thats not allowed. If you do something like this and here he mimes the familiar gesture of pounding a fist to the chest youre done. Thats really, really bad. So I got used to not doing it. I was very close to crying more than one time when I was young with that coach.
On criticism:(The testers) said, Out of all the athletes weve profiled, weve never seen anything like this, Colangelo told ESPN. One of the things the profile showed was that Bargnani does not care what other people think of him.
Here is a case in point: Bargnani is the only man in the Italian diaspora who tells people he cant stand watching soccer.
Zero. No interest. Its soooo boring.
He finally succumbed to repeated invitations to go to a game featuring his hometown club, AS Roma, only three years ago. His highlight, the only one apparently, was sharing VIP seats with the countrys randy ruler, Silvio Berlusconi.
It was good for public relations, he shrugs, but boring.
My God, do Italians know you feel this way?
Oh yeah, everybody knows.
And they dont want to string you up on a lamp post?
No, he says, confused at the suggestion that this might bother him. I just dont like it.
This curious immunity to peer pressure has been a double-edged sword during his career, with the sharpest end often held out defensively.
Criticism has two sides, Bargnani says. Most of the time it just comes here and he points to his right ear and goes out here the left ear.
It doesnt change a minute of my life. But if it comes from one of the few people I care about, the people you can count on one hand, it really changes me.
On Casey:
When Dwane Casey got the Raptors job, one of his first acts was to phone Bargnani in Italy and hand him the on-court keys to the franchise.
Once Bargnani arrived in camp, Casey began taking him aside for one-on-one chats.
A straight relationship, where you feel free to talk, is a very simple thing. A lot of people think its a normal thing, but in this business its not very common, Bargnani says.
With coaches?
Not just the coach, everybody. Having people say what they think to your face, not behind the shoulder, Bargnani says. He said to all of us at the beginning, Im going to say what I think, whether you like it or not. I think thats very good.
These are not handholding sessions designed to work on self-esteem. Whatever people have suggested, Bargnani is supremely confident in his ability. They are technical lessons being delivered by a man who revels in the details. Bargnani speaks proudly of having his strategic advice solicited by Casey during games.
Of course, he always takes the final decision. But he asks me, Bargnani says.
This is what Dwane Casey has figured out that Bargnani wants to be coached collaboratively, not cajoled or disciplined or talked at.
Your opinion of him doesnt matter not to him, and not to you if your goal is to coax the best out of him. What matters is Bargnanis opinion of you.
Everybodys good when things are going right, Bargnani says. In rough times, when you lose seven games in a row, thats when you see what people are made of. (Casey) doesnt change his idea. I say that in a very good way.
Other reasons for his improvement:
Improved english? A good place to start. Mom gone? Maybe, sure, alright. Brother gone? Whatever. New girlfriend? WTF do you think? lol
Since this is Toronto, every silver lining has its cloud. Its a matter of time before fans begin to fret that Bargnani will become the latest all-star who wants to venture south once hes proven himself.
When I try to pin him down on this point, Bargnani does not use weasel words or get surly. He points out the flaw in the question.
I dont think its fair to ask me if I want to leave one day, because I think Ive demonstrated the opposite, he says. I think its pretty clear that Id like to stay in Toronto.
Slowly, he extends a finger the length of a pencil. Then he begins to wag it playfully.
Its no war whoop, but Bargnani is not the sort to celebrate when he knows hes won the point.
Source: Toronto Star
I'd say the real dark cloud in the silver lining is if the responsibilities of leading an absolutely dreadful team break him physically and/or mentally. His play this year has been astonishing and I'd like him to keep it up, I just hope he can.
"Come back, Lisa, you little love killer...Come back Lisa, Lisa Lisamiller."
Andrea Bargnani is...The Honey Badger
Lol.Do not ask Andrea Bargnani to dance. He doesnt like that.
Seriously though, a good read.
Very interesting read. Nice find.
I've been a loud critic of Bargnani over the past 2 years, but if he continues to play the way he has this season, Bargnani's easily our franchise player for years to come.
Jesus his "Lady friend" is hot
Andrea's girlfriend Nabila Chihab:
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A great article on "fungus nail" involvement with methods, drugs & outcome by my friend Dr. Ron Bodman. I also noticed over the years that there is most definitely an immune system involvement in nail fungus & C. albicans infection. As we say in WV, "it runs in the family." I have seen patients with specific toenails involved & some of their offspring have identical involvement. Some people do not have the ability to defend against the fungus organisms. They are then resistant to curative measures & tend to become reinfected after treatment.
We know fungi like a dark, warm, moist place to grow with a food source. I would like to suggest that perhaps contributing factors leading to an increase in nail & skin fungal infections over the last 20+ years may be connected to external changes in clothing & shoe gear. Over this time, we have seen a real increase in the use of artificial fibers such as nylon and polyester in socks/hosiery. These fabrics do not absorb moisture & raise the local temperature of the foot. There is no wick action with these fibers . Once again, today's shoe gear is entirely or mostly artificial uppers & lowers. These have the same characteristics. The feet are warmer, wetter, dark & there is little or no air circulation. The insoles/linings of the shoes are plastic fibers. The soles are rubber/vinyl.


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Execution costs South Siders
Missed bunts, missed signs thwart rallies
By Jesse Sanchez / MLB.com
White Sox starter Jose Contreras did his part with 8 1/3 strong innings. Guess which part didn't add up?
"We have the type of team that executes all the time and that's our game," White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen said. "We failed today at moving the guys over. You know, we don't do the job and when we fail doing that, it's hard for us to win. We don't have the type of team that's going to score 20 runs."
The White Sox, like the Angels, managed seven hits in the game and left six runners on base to the Angels' four. Additionally, the home team went 1-for-3 with runners in scoring position. The Angels were 1-for-6 with runners in scoring position.
"This wasn't our best game execution-wise, which isn't good," White Sox first baseman Paul Konerko said. "A positive we can take out of it is that I didn't think we played well at all, but we lost by a run. So I feel if we shore up those things and tighten up our game a little bit, it will be better for us. That's what we do, that's why we're here, we've been successful doing that all year and so have they. They were just better at it."
Even when the White Sox tried to rally, they were cut short. Chicago runners were caught attempting to steal second base twice -- Scott Podsednik in the fifth inning and A.J. Pierzynski in the seventh -- by Angels catcher Bengie Molina. Pierzynski thought it was a hit-and-run. Guillen said he misread a sign. Either way, Molina made the White Sox pay.
"Molina is the best catcher in baseball. There's no doubt about it," Guillen said. "This kid is not wearing the glove just because. His pitching staff is doing really well, and to me, there's no better defense right now as a catcher in the American League than him."
The White Sox had their chances -- early and late.
In the third inning, following Joe Crede's home run to cut the lead to 3-1, Podsednik and Tadahito Iguchi hit consecutive singles with two outs. Jermaine Dye fouled out to end the frame.
In the eighth, Juan Uribe singled up the middle with the club still trailing by one run. Podsednik was unable to move Uribe to second base on two bunt attempts and eventually struck out. Iguchi followed with weak fly that barely reached Angels shortstop Orlando Cabrera for the second out.
In the ninth, Carl Everett reached base on an error by Angels third baseman Chone Figgins, but pinch-runner Pablo Ozuna was forced out at second base when Aaron Rowand's bunt was hit too hard at Figgins. Figgins fired to second base for the out and Rowand was nearly thrown out at first to complete the double play.
A five-pitch inning by Angels starter Paul Byrd in the sixth did not help.
"We had a couple of chances to get out bunts down. They got their bunts down and we didn't," Pierzynski said. "In tight games like that, the way the pitching was going, it ends up being a big thing. That one inning when they scored the two runs on a couple of fielder's choices that needed to be hit harder and they weren't. Give them credit. They got their runners home."
Crede got the White Sox on the board with a home run in the bottom of the third. In the fourth, Everett hit a single and came home on a single by Pierzynski to cut the Angels' lead to one run, 3-2.
The White Sox would not score again.
"It's the first game in a long series," Dye said. "We hit the ball hard, it was just right at people. We need to continue to work, keep our heads up and get ready for tomorrow."
Jesse Sanchez 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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Dude your obviously A Gallo homer, like many others on here you defend him no matter what when the writing is on the wall. Walsh, a man whose opinion I value a whole lot higher than anybody on heres has already stated he is committed to resigning Chandler. Chandler inconsistent, are you retarded he and Stat have been the steadiest all season long?
Your making it out like we want to trade Gallo for nothing, theres another ridiculous assumption. The idea is to let him get his minutes and try to get his stock up. Then If we can make a trade to a desperate denever team or manage to get good value for Gallo then we make a move, While i may not value him highly there are plenty of other teams who may share your opinion and bite on a trade.
If we don't trade him, then we can certainly cut his minutes down, or put him on the bench. This isn't a Gallo hate fest but rater an evaluation of whether or not he fits into our scheme. If I were a team that desperately needed a SF I would love to ave Gallo, as he can start for most teams. But the fact of the matter is we are loaded with Swingmen, Wilson, Landry, Bill Walker can all play the position.
Nobody is saying Bill Walker or Shawne Williams is better than Gallo, thats another stupid claim your trying to make. Rather if e can trade Gallo for reasonable value or have him come off the bench and be a weapon for our second unit, perhaps that can be better for the team. You didn;t hear me wining wen Chandler was coming off the bench. So if Will who is clearly > than Gallo, Gallo being the character guy that e is would surely have no problem coming off the bench if D'Antoni would quit playing favorites with him.
You seem like an intelligent guy, but if your going to respond to or quote me, for Christ's sake rebutt the argument i am making, stay on topic and don't put words in my mouth.
A dude can't even ask if we are better without Gallo without offending some supporters. Smh.
When Ill Will was coming off the bench who was b*tching? Nobody. When Ill Will was inserted into the starting line up...(Cause he's versitile enough to do that) who b*tched? No one, there was no need because those who know Wilson know he'll get his regardless.
Remove Gallo for one game, ask if maybe we can reduce the offense and increase the D...
Bricks in the draws. Where's the confidence?
Where's the conviction to form an opinion and state it without inferring and getting emo? Gallo supporters don't have a clue about how they are making themselves look, and no one even mentioned trading him. Funny, I guess they see writing on the walls.
Again as I and others have allready stated, tis thread and the growing anti-gallo sentiment is not a reaction to one freaking game. He did not even play in this game. This is an evaluation of is career and his season so far. Gallo has talent potential blah blah, but so far in the real world he has been inconsistent and mediocre. Gallo has good games, Wilson is having a Good season. Theres a big difference. As for his I.Q. level I'm not blown away by it as all he knows how to do is pump fake and flop. He is not an amazing pick n roll player, hes not a good rebounder or distributor. As for talent and Athleticism I would say Wilson is far more athletic and as efficient as it gets for a 6'8 frame as e gets blocks and rebounds at a reasonable rate, Gallo is average 4 rebounds at 6'10, is not very fast and looks to be herky jerky or out of control not like when he dribbles the ball.
For every good Game Gallo has hes had about 3-4 bad ones. On top of that This team is not desperate for offense and shooting. We have plenty of wing and perimeter players. Where as Chandler gives us what we desperately need which is defense and rebounding. Oh and Chandler is shooting at a higher percentage and his 3 point shooting percentage is improving, so he basically as everything Gallo has right now except maybe for the ability to get to the line. This is relevant because if we want Melo or some other players we are going to have to choose between these two players, I think letting Gallo go for value is the correct choice, despite the fact e will get better as all of you ave said a million times. The dirty little secret is he will probably not get much better and I guarantee you and everybody else he will never be a good rebounder or defender.
Just think about this for a moment..
Dump Duhon get Felton
Dump David Lee get Amar'e
Dump Gallo get Melo
Dump Mediocre get Elite
I'm just saying making a judgement that this team is better without Gallo (or a player traded for Gallo) is premature after one game. That is all. And it seems like the people that dislike Gallo (for the life of me, I can't figure out why someone would hate Gallo) are too quick to pass judgement.
Unfortunately, these people will never give Gallo a fair chance, no matter what he does, so there really is no point in debating. You are anit-Gallo, you said it yourself. Why? I have not seen this much hate for a player since Marbury. It doesn't make sense.
Why are you so quick to want to get rid of him? He's not a bad player. He hasn't lost any games for us. Why do I have to defend a Knick, from Knick "fans", who has done nothing wrong? Can't we root for both Chandler and Gallo? I do. I will defend both players.
And yes, Chandler was inconsistent his whole career up until this year. And yes, Gallo has been instrumental in many of our wins. I know you dislike him and it may be difficult to objectively watch Gallo, but he has made several clutch shots for us this year, whether you like it or not.
I have never seen or heard of a player giving so many opportunities to get his act together, especially on the Knicks. I guess having the coach as your pops has a lot to do with that.
I mean, for a player that can't play thru minor injuries, inconsistant shooter, a lousy rebounder (at 6'10), flopper, weak, no handle, constantly posterized, poor defensively, rarely finishes his drive to the rack, and hurts the teams chemistry...is getting more praise than I would have ever imagine.
I knew what was up when Wilson was demoted to 6th man so Gallo can start and get votes for the Allstar. He clearly out played Gallo for the start. But hay thats my opinion. I can't imagine anyone voting for him, not if they saw how he was playing this year.
We can do better and we should grasp at every opportunity.
Yes, the Knicks are better off without Gallo.
That is the narrative "Red" has been trying to sell ever since the Big **** invaded his Knicks fandom.
Like this post, from 11 months ago.....
I think your belief that there is a conspiracy when it comes to Gallo's playing time is a little off beat. He is 22 years old and only getting better. For the life of me I cannot understand why you are so down on him.
Defensively he shut Durant down which enabled us to win the game...Do u remember Durant in that 2nd half ? Gallo stayed toe to toe with him.
His pick up of 9 foul shots in the first half against Indian all on drives is another sign....
Agree he needs to bring it every night but I think you are putting a lot on Chandler who had his way of also vanishing....
I do not disagree with Gallo being a 6th man.
But come on why are you negative ?
If I am correct werent you anti-Stat and also in the first 10 games anti-Stat ?
If I had to choose between either The **** or The Thrill, it'd be Wilson for sure. Versatility on both ends, his shot has opened new doors for him this year. The Empty Faced Killer!
Interesting that the expectations for Gallo were met by Chandler and not the other way round this year. Chandler's a machine. So glad Walsh is committed to re-signing him in the post-season.
For the last time I said my dislike for Gallo comes from watching his whole career not just 1 game retard...
And like many others on here I have been patient awaiting the "all-star" to emerge from this 6-10 dynamic import, but it hasn;t happened.... not even close.
Gallo will not be an all-star or even a top flight player its you sir who is delusional so you need to "fuh-ged-aboud-it."
As for being objective, you clearly are not dude. Gallo has been a net negative to this team, It is a fact tat he has shot us out of more games then he has has won for us, if you want to talk about potential thats an argument bur right now he is no where near the level of Wilson or Even fields for that matter.
I will no longer respond to your posts let alone read any more cause i swear every time i read one i get dumber.
Bleedblue u my dude. I wasn't saying you're a hater. But there are pockets of them. I won't name names... All along I've thought you've been pretty objective about Gallo's abilities.
I just don't agree w you and Red.
While I agree that Chandler is becoming what I would classify as a really good player, I've always thought Gallo has the higher likelihood of becoming the better player. Through his ups and downs i'm patient w him.
I just think Gallo had the bigger talent reservoir to start w and sooner or later, like Chandler, he will start to put it all together. That's all.
I still think Gallo is the better shooter, from all ranges and in all categories. I think Gallo is a surer ball-handler by far. I think Gallo is more aware on offense and is and will continue to be a better playmaking/ facilitator. And I think G has the bigger fire in the belly.
That's not to take anything away from Chandler as he is the better athelete and rebounder, and has grown in a lot of areas. He's also more physical than Gallo and a better defender also..
But, most importantly, the game has slowed down for him. He is much more comfortable because of this. This shows in Chandler's longer periods of sustained aggressiveness during games. There are stretches where he just owns.
I do not think the game has slowed down for Gallo yet. To me he seems to be pressing a lot of times, not quite settled.
I can't wait til he gets that comfort level tho.
We've seen it for a half, or a quarter here and there. We ALL saw it against Melo. I remember one quarter this season early on where G dropped 21 and it was a something to marvel. But he's been spotty, unsure for sure. He's still feeling his way.
I honestly still think he will be the better player, whether he's on the Knicks or not.
I also do not think it is wise to bring him off the bench and I don't think Mike D and will do this unless we have an insanely good run w out him. The reason its not a good idea is because the lineup of:
Is our best lineup. It might not be the most balanced, but it incorporates the best players on our team..
There's nobody on our bench that coach could really justify starting over Gallo, unless the team is just playing crazy good w the starting lineup as it's presently constituted.
Plus it's not like he'd played badly in games before the injury, or even just before he got slammed into by that idiot. Posey was it? Anyway, benching Gallo would hurt his confidence and I don't think thas what he needs at this stage.
But, like I said if the team is on roll you stick w what's working and let Gallo work his way back in somehow. Gallo is a team guy and i'm sure he'd be frustrated but would ultimately do what's best for the team if we're going good. He wouldn't be able to argue w success. It wouldn't be right.
Ultimately I think the debate of Gallo versus Chandler is kinda silly. They will both be real good players.
It's nice to see Chandler blooming fully right before our eyes. I will continue to wait patiently for Gallo to do the same.
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I totally agree that a 22 year old 6-10 player who can shoot from outside and has reasonable ball handling skills should not be overlooked or discarded. However, I am not saying that Gallo doesn't have potential. Just like it must of annoyed the hell out of you to see people on here saying Randolph is better than Gallo all based on potential, then surely u can understand how frustrating it is when Gallo continues to praised on potential alone and not o success. Let say Gallo maxes out his potential and becomes Dirk Nowitzki and Wilson Chandler maxes out and becomes a young Ron Artest. Clearly you take Nowitzki over Artest. But what i am arguing is not who has the greatest ceiling but who will actually fufill their potential to the greatest.
What I and others are saying is that Gallo wile talented, young yada yada ... blah blah blah, he will most likely not improve that much based on these annoying things called facts and observations. While Anthony Randolph Could be a slash between Kevin Garnet, Marcus Camby and Batman, he will most likely just be another terrific athletic specimen that was not cut out t play basketball.
Wilson on the other hand has been steady all season and if he were to stabilize right where he is right now your talking Legitimate third option on any team in the league. If Wilson finishes the season like this, he will be a proven commodity.
When I say we are better without Gallo, i don't mean cut him or give him away for nothing!!!! Thats another ridiculous assertion pushed by the lesser posters on here. I mean we are better served with another piece that Gallo could fetch us (go go msg marketing team) or Gallo coming off the bench as additional firepower. Everybody raves about his ability to draw fouls and make plays. Oh Emm Gee I agree with you guys here!
Imagine Gallo coming off the bench as the focal point of the offense. He is no longer a gunner but rather a Hedo Turkoglu type Playmaker. Playing point forward h gives Felton a rest and allows Toney Douglas to just be a shooter and not to pretend like e knows how to run a pick n roll. I could be wrong about Gallo coming off the bench but is not worth a try, as I feel he is at is best when he has the ball in his hands driving to the basket and shooting rhythm. I bet you and I agree on much more then you realize.
Hmmmm. From what I see overall Gallo is a quality player he does some things people don't realize. On defense he stays in front of the players who he is defending either harassing them or drawing charges. He has been a huge help in some wins the Knicks have had. The only way the Knicks are better without Gallo is someone on the bench shows how little the Knicks need Gallo, like Sean Williams or Bill Walker. I don't think those two players are better than Gallo.
Then there is the argument I see why the Knicks are better without Gallo, which is the starters.
I agree strongly with Chandler is playing better than Gallo, but you can't rule him out completely because he helps at times. Turiaf is also playing very well and giving a defensive presence. It is something to look at, to have Gallo come off the bench. This will be possible to see if they take things slow for when he comes back from recovery. It has only been a game but on thing is to pay attention to how the starters play.I like Gallo but wouldn't care if we trade him for a good trade.
For now overall the Knicks are better with Gallo.


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While it may only be a concept vehicle at this moment in time, the Ford C-Max Solar Engeri will be showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas between 7 January and 10 January 2014. This is not the first time that solar power has been interlinked with the electric vehicle market but so far no solar powered vehicle has actually made it to the market. It is hoped that the new Ford solar powered electric vehicle could prove to be one of the turning points for the industry although opinion is divided as to whether it will actually go into full production.
The vehicle itself is fitted with an array of solar panels on the roof and also comes with its own parking canopy which helps to cultivate the sun's rays, redirecting them towards inbuilt solar panels. The vehicle itself is designed to be recharged in a "large parking area" because due to the unique navigation concept within the vehicle, it will actually slowly move itself around a parking spot to maximize solar power cultivation.
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Interestingly, despite the way in which Ford has brought together the roof solar panels and the parking canopy, this is not new technology. The solar panels are available separately with the parking canopy also available as a stand-alone system, but bringing them together does offer a number of potential opportunities going forward.
Quote from ElectricForum.com : "While Ford may have been a little slow off the mark with regards to electric vehicles, there are many Ford electric vehicles available today which include the award-winning Ford focus electric car not to mention an array of Ford electric vans. Have any Ford electric cars or vans caught your eye? What kind of experience have you had with a Ford electric vehicle?"
It is also believed that 39% of customers who acquire electric vehicles will either already, or at some point in the future, have rooftop solar panels available at home. The idea would be to incorporate these existing solar panel systems with the vehicle itself to maximize cultivation. Even though this is a very interesting development it is worth noting that so far Ford has not actually priced the cost of building such a vehicle and whether indeed it will ever make it to market.
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