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RC on
Opps! @ApfelGardten Link correction. http://battletech.backerkit.com is the correct link ^_^
RC on
@ApfelGarten Log into your Battletech Backerkit account at http://backerkit.battletechgame.com Instructions are in Update #50 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/webeharebrained/battletech/posts/2167872 to get your game key for the distribution platform you chose in the survey (GoG, Steam, or Humble). ^_^
ApfelGarten on
How do I get my copy?
Minghua Kao on
To add to Derek's questions, if you do that, can you just move your savegames and settings over to the steam game?
Derek Mackinnon on
Thanks! I was looking for your email address, but couldn't find it before I posted! Sending it right away. Thanks again for the great game and fast response!
Harebrained Schemes LLC 4-time creator on
@Derek Mackinnon - Email us at firstname.lastname@example.com and let us know which platform you'd like to change to.
Derek Mackinnon on
Hello, I got a Humble Bundle Key and have had no end to problems. First I had to download the 11 GB file 3 times at launch. Now from them I apparently have to redownload and reinstall the game every time there is a patch as their version has no way to update the already downloaded game. Is there anyway to register my copy or to get a steam or GoG key? GoG wasn't an option when I first backed, and I thought about asking for a change, but I cannot afford the time and internet cap of downloading an 11 GB file every time there's a patch. I really love the game, but I would like to get the fixes that have been put forward with the patches..... Thanks!
Richard S. Hetley on
Even as I see the large amount of updating-in-progress, I'd like to thank you many times for creating the game I downloaded on launch day.
I started with Crescent Hawk's Inception, a game I somehow managed to beat despite how little handholding that old thing had. Since then I've touched the tabletop game just a little, played a later computer game or two, and watched over the shoulder for yet more. This game, despite any existing bugs and frustrations, is a grand finale (hopefully with to-be-continued) of that experience.
Bugs, yes, and I'm sure you have all sorts of reports for the things that got to me (like, say, the game becoming unplayable if my main character ejects). And of course the basic system was already there in advance, with a small and understandable assortment of lasers, missiles, etc., so that isn't a cause for today's celebration. Yet your extensions are terrific. I love the 'Mech weight balance and the expanding world of specialty gear: I've been developing a stock of "Diverse Optics" M Laser ++, myself.
I also adore the visuals. Night mission in woods / Missiles strike the enemy / Fire among the trees. Haiku.
And though the balance in certain missions needs work--e.g., the "optional" instruction to defeat all enemies is almost never "optional"--I have new experiences I will remember. Like how I had been thinking it was a pity I couldn't have area-of-effect attacks; I knew the rules and knew it wasn't in typical play. Then I partook in the liberation of Smithon. It was clear that I was supposed to trick the enemy into standing near ammunition crates. I managed to detonate one and was delighted that it ripped apart a light 'Mech and did real work on a medium. Excellent!
Except for the part where I was dying under superior fire. I tried desperately to lead opponents onto another crate but they weren't having it. I did a "fighting withdrawal"--a fancy term for "rout"--into the far corner at the end of the road away from base, losing lancemates all the while. In the end, with a single light 'Mech, and my back literally against the wall, I watched as six enemy 'Mechs walked into the alley and stopped before the crate. I hit the "reserve" button. Enemies stepped into the blast zone. I hit it again. More stepped in. I had five in there, and the only one left outside had already lost all its weapons. I fired.
Five 'Mechs detonated in a single action, and Lady Arano had to deliver all her "good job" sound clips one after another. And I kept the save. I can relive this mass detonation anytime I want.
As an extra thrill, this was the first time any of my defeated MechWarriors survived being incapacitated, so they all lived to brag about their victory. I doubt this will ever get into the game, but I'll request it anyway: I would adore the ability to issue my MechWarriors custom medals to remember the things they've done.
I thank you for this moment and for this game. Keep on doing what you do.
RC on
@Mo What are you talking about? 1.0.2 is in beta, and it's available on Steam in the beta branch, which you have to select manually. I understand the 1.0.2 beta is also available on GoG through the GoG Galaxy downloader. (I'm not using a GoG version so I'm just relating what I've read based on comments.)
Either way, if the 1.0.2 patch is approved after opt-in beta testing, it'll go to the main branch and download as an update to the game.
Mmmyesssss... FULL, ACTUAL EXPANSIONS! BRING THEM TO ME, MY MINIONS!!!!!
*cough*. Sorry. This game is freaking amazing (especially considering the budget), and I'm just really excited about the legit expansion model and not the "we'll just add sprinkles of content here and there in the form of *air quotes* 'DLC', because this is the way of the future and numbers on a page told me this was better than utilizing creative brain cells to package together an 'expansion,' if you will, of the game world's content."
Also, as awesome as the game is, never stop injecting it with more awesomeness! But like... artisan awesomeness. None of that bulk stuff. I want you to continue hand-picking only the finest specimens of fruit from the Awesome trees, and juicing them with tools lovingly carved from dragon bone. *encouraging fist pump* ^_^!
William Janak on
The game have been a load of fun so far. Exept the first time I came across an LRM Carrier. 60 LRMs coming my way was a bit of a shock for not even a two dot? Difficulty mission.
T Stirz on
I absolutely LOVE this game! Undoubtedly one of the best KS projects I've backed and so glad it is receving the success it thoroughly deserves! I can't wait for more content and hope to be playing this for years to come.
Please, please, please can we also get ultrawide 21:9 support patched in as well :)
Richard Rose on
Forgot one. What about a Deadbook, a log of fallen mechwarriors, with their final stats and kills.
I'll say this again, changeable/upgradable hard points. So we could change say a ballistic hard point to a laser hard point for example.
And if possible, can we change the 'Other' kills so we have vehicles and another for buildings/emplacement.
Richard Rose on
Additional items for the wish list (some will already be mentioned by others).
Larger maps. So we can get more use out of those lovely a/c 2's and '5's and LRMs. Also so we could field two or more lances.
Can the Argo support additional dropships? Or a bigger dropship? Like a Union or other? Then it would make sense with additional lances in play. Even then have an option to drop in a Union and have that as a battlestation in support of your lances.
Enemy morale. They either eject and/or surrender. Or maybe flee the battlefield.
Vehicles. Seen tanks, but no helicopters. If we could have vehicles, we could possibly make use of say, coolant trucks for additional immersion. At least in some battles.
And look at the coding for the locusts. I don't know how many times those buggers have inflicted head shots on my mechs. lol
Roger Buraga on
@Noel Addley - AGREE100%
Crescent hawk one would be awesome..
Or how about the mechwarrior DOS game of old story line(Gideon Braver)rebooted to fit battletech game (that game also only did 1 lance)
But yes *cough* Fantastic game I love it.
Noel AddleySuperbackeron
love the game.. best since Ghost Bear or Crescent Hawk.. Hey maybe redo the crescent hawk campaign... or of course 2 or 4 lance mission campaign!
Shaun Doré on
Ultrawide resolution support, please?
Damon Grummet on
A thoroughly enjoyable game, well worth the kickstarter! Bravo, bring on more! (Especially a 'crescent hawk's inception' module :-)
Kevin on
Discuss the Roadmap on the forums! https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/index.php…
Marc Santos on
I'm really enjoying the game! Thank you for bringing BATTLETECH Back! I also loved seeing a nod to the pods! The updates sound very promising. Keep it up!
Peter KellySuperbackeron
Looking forward to the Linux Client. Keep up the good work.
Michele on
There's always the option of a refund for the fail in delivering the rewards (game is not drm-free, exclusive items are locked behind a shady 3rd party account). The game will be on sale eventually and if you have already gave up on exclusive content I don't see the point in keeping the backer copy (that btw on GOG is a special entry not recognized by the catalogue just for the sake of depriving the user of some content).
Andreas Trageser on
Actually, I am also not that happy that I got no key for the 'Digital Deluxe Content' DLC and just got the downloads of my extras as backerkit download only. But I guess Paradox demands you paying for those worthless avatar & icons for their forums.
I am quite disappointed about that PR move. ;/
mike on
Overall I like the game, but I am very disappointed by Paradox account scam. I do not want an account with them, and should not be required to get a account with them to do anything with this game as that was not part of the deal we made. So it is disappointing that from where I sit you are not willing to hold up your end of the bargain and send me my backer rewards. I do like the game, but not sure if I will back anything else.
Andreas Trageser on
Sounds great. You guys had after all enough experience under your belt with all the Shadowrun games. I am looking so forward to the future of the game after the bug fix and tweaking period for new, additional content like new missions, more units (mechs and other ground vehicles from the extensive lore library, Star League stash missions, other Inner Sphere areas with new story archs and other 'work environments', etc.
Hopefully besides new content also further improvements on more detailed damage models to catch the great board game atmosphere.
David "Handlebar" KingsleySuperbackeron
my problems, have been that when I move, I will not get the option to select my facing, (just one click for the location to move to, without a discrete second click to actually choose my facing) and have resulted in having a mech walk into a location, with their back facing the opfor.
I built up the mech support / salvage functions, but the HGN 732B Highlander has lost it's Gauss Riffle and some of the Double Heat sinks, but I can't make replacements.
Javier Angel Barrera Mora on
aerospace fighters for the next update? ^^
zero2espect on
Cmon guys...wheres the high res graphics options. 3440x1440????
Emil Amundsen on
This is awesome! Battletech is a master-piece as is.
I love that it's getting Paradox'esque quality-of-life updates. Hope there will be DLC-galore aswell, although not everyone is on board with that. But your current plans are the important bit. Just awesome! <3
Jake Kinkaid on
Even back when I first backed the game, knowing and being a long time Battletech person, I never expected to find myself addicted to the thing again.. From the moment of release... until about 15:00 hours this past Saturday, I was spending any free time (many 6-8 hour stretches) playing.....
I probably would not have stopped then except for one problem... I had to stop at that time because they would not let me take my computer into the ambulance with me on the way to the hospital...
Appendicitis.. for real.. suddenly and without warning! LOL Today, Thursday, I am home again and this is the first chance to get back to playing some but it will depend on how long I can stay sitting upright in front of the computer! Trust me .... "the pain is real" lol...
Anyhow, great job to Jordan and the team! Looking forward to many updates, DLC's and new game play campaigns to come!
(and since my appendix is now gone, I don't have to worry about that happening again!)
Alastair Christie on
Delighted with this game. You can feel the love of the source material in it, and the gameplay is gentle but really compelling. Thanks again for giving it your all.
Delighted by how well it is being received. I'm pleased to see many of my non-backer friends are picking up copies and enthusing about it.
Love the drift of the update. Glad to hear you are introducing new features and have confidence to continue to build on the platform you've created. You can count me in for the proposed expansion! ;)
Eiji Anthony on
I'm so engrossed in this game, thanks for all your hard work! As a long time BATTLETECH fan since 1991 with the novel Way of the Clans - you've caught the spirit BATTLETECH!
Joshua Brumley on
I only had a few hours free to play and I like what I see so far. And I'm looking foward to playing some more as time permits (OTR Truck, I don't have much free time).
My Personal Wishlist for the game:
1) Controller support. One of the issues I have with playing PC games on the road is that I rarely have the space to use a mouse and my trackpad skills suck (a lot). Being able to use a controller makes playing a heckuva lot easier when I'm in my truck, and having the ability to play on my big TV and couch when at home would be a massive boon too. Which leads to....
2) Console ports, particularly Nintendo Switch. If controller support was made available on the PC version, it wouldn't be a big stretch to port to PS4/XB1 as they're practically PCs already. But I'd love to see this game on the Switch if it's doable; it's even more handy than my gaming laptop and I'd definately get more playtime out of it than on my laptop or another console.
3) Adapting scenario packs from the tabletop game to PC, particularly the Starter Books. I'd definately be into an adaptation the books The Sword and The Dragon or Wolf and Blake, but there are a mess of other scenario packs that would be fun additions to the game, particularly if something like an open campaign mode was added.
These are a few things I'd love see happen. Keep up the awesome work and watch your 6. :)
Steve Mehr on
Having a problem loading campaign missions after the update... 😔
Jim Cook on
My Kickstarter copy was fulfilled by Humble Bundle, and I'm pretty upset that my option for patching it is to redownload the entire game. Please integrate some kind of patching utility into the game, or offer separate patch downloads, so I don't have to keep losing huge chunks of time to this kind of 'nuke it from orbit' approach to keeping my game updated.
Jason on
Congrats on the successful launch! It is a great game!
I only have one major complaint:
When the actual combat initiative begins (And ends) feels a little weird: being 'surprised' (when I'm not really surprised usually) and losing out on moving the other lance mates.
I don't mind it much on most missions, I can see why you'd do it that way, but on missions with a timer you're completely losing those pilot's actions and it feels unfair.
Also related but on the other end of that, if combat ends when you still have units that haven't acted they also lose their action for that 'round' when there is a timer going.
Lorne Laliberte on
You guys did a great job with the UI! There's a lot of data communicated very efficiently. However, some things are not explained in the game very well -- or even at all. It might be a bit late now, but it would have helped to have beginner tooltips on *everything* in the combat UI, which could be disabled in the settings, to explain things like the heat bar, the stability bar, the initiative bar, etc.
Outside combat, being able to skip more of the transit cinematics would be nice -- it's annoying that hitting Esc skips some parts of the travel animation, but brings up a menu for other parts. If it isn't a veiled loading bar, please make it consistently skippable.
My biggest UI annoyance though are the heat/firepower/movement/etc. bars in the mech lab -- THEY ARE NEARLY COMPLETELY USELESS. It's incredibly annoying not being able to see the numeric data for those things. At the very least, give us a hover tooltip for each bar with all the related data -- jump distance, move speed, heat sink capacity, damage, etc. Numeric data would make it much easier to compare different mechs, and it would be a great way to communicate some completely hidden things like the fact each mech can sink 30 points of heat per turn without any heat sinks installed, and that adding jump jets increases jump distance, etc.
Haven't had any crashes, but I did end up in UI limbo at the end of a mission. Managed to salvage all 3 parts for an SHD-2D, and I was trying to decide which of my existing mechs to put into storage. Opened the timeline dialog to see if it would show the pending loadout for a mech being refit, found out it doesn't, closed the dialog, and was left with a half-blank Leopard UI...the mission end dialog was dismissed. Couldn't access the menu with Esc, could take a screenshot and access the Steam UI, the UI animation loop was still cycling, but no way to take any action in the game at all. Ended up having to kill the game task. Auto-save was from before the mission start, tried redoing the mission but no more SHD-2D in the opfor at all. :(
It would be helpful to be able to see the pending loadout for mechs while they're being refit.
Finally, you should rename this game Battlecrack. I've been "one more turning" my sleep away every night since release. My todo list is off in the corner crying. So happy I backed this gem -- LOVE the game.
cmi on
It would be nice, if you could add some details about the other "lost" kickstarter goals:
* Legendary 'Mechs and MechWarriors
* Famous character cameos in the campaign (a Social Mission Bonus from the Kickstarter Campaign.)
* Famous AI Lances in Skirmish mode (another Social Mission Bonus from the Kickstarter Campaign.)
Thank you :-)
Jeff Allison on
And to add...I've rarely seen a game of this type with so little issues at launch. Near-perfect Kickstarter, near-perfect game. So, yeah, keep up the great work!
Jeff Allison on
Even with the very small handful of actual problems (not whiny complaints by those that think their entitled to whatever, like the "faster repair times" bitching and moaning), this is a A+ game and you guys at HBS should be very proud of your accomplishment.
Looking forward to improvements and additional content.


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Microsoft Again Argues Over IE7 Bug Secunia says it spotted a flaw in IE7 that can be targeted by identity thieves. But Microsoft responds that "the scenario requires that you intentionally not use the security features specifically put in place to help protect against phishing and spoofing attacks."
Making Space At MySpace There are two good reasons for MySpace and YouTube to purge copyrighted video from their sites. One is, of course, that the clips in question are patently illegal and their distribution without their owners' consent violates copyright law. The other is that they take up an enormous amount of virtual and psychological space, and cleaning them out might create a vacuum on those popular social sites that could be filled by genuinely creative original works--a commendation that digital retreads of <
Irate Partners Blame AMD, Dell For Athlon Chip Shortage Some say AMD is hurting its loyal system builders, who feel they've been dumped now that the chipmaker has a partnership with Dell and other top-tier suppliers.
U.S. Government Signs Off On Patent Disclosure Plan Disclosure of a patent holder's most restrictive licensing terms will increase competition by allowing standards groups to choose among technologies on licensing as well as technical terms, proponents say.
HP Adds Storage To BladeSystem By implementing the BladeSystem product line, customers can attain up to a 40% reduction in power and cooling costs when compared to traditional rack or tower servers, HP says.
Microsoft Senior VP Of SQL Server, Storage Stepping Back From Day-To-Day Duties Paul Flessner will hand over day-to-day responsibilities to Ted Kummert, who has worked on MSN, e-business efforts, and security.
Microsoft Speeds Up Actions Against Counterfeit Auctions Microsoft sued sellers who allegedly used eBay or other online auction houses to sell counterfeit software.
VeriChip Patents RFID Glucose Monitoring Device This chip would be implanted in the patient using a syringe, replacing the need for diabetics to draw their own blood to test blood sugar content.
Google Buys JotSpot Collaboration Service Google sees JotSpot's wiki tools as complementary to its existing line of collaboration services, including its online document and spreadsheet applications and Google Groups discussion groups.
Microsoft Wants Speed Advantage With Open Source PHP Microsoft has formed a technical partnership with Zend Technologies to optimize its open source scripting language, PHP, to work better with Windows Information Server.
Google Maintains Pressure On Microsoft In EU Microsoft's antitrust battles are still far from over with the European Union. Google is raising issues about how users select a search provider in Windows Vista.
Wearable iPod Hits Stores Friday About half the size of the original Shuffle, the new half-cubic-inch iPod contains 1 Gbyte of flash memory that holds up to 240 songs.
Review: Office Live A Big Deal For Small Businesses Office Live--especially the free services--can help small businesses transition from static Web sites to interactive Web sites. Transactional capabilities are expected later.
Microsoft Licenses Mobile Communications To Two Chinese Companies The Chinese companies are picking up Microsoft's Mobile Picture and Mobile Bandwidth Optimization.
Stration Worm Cracks October Top 10 Several hundred versions of the worm were spammed to users during the month, with the family accounting for more than half of all reported malicious code on some days.
Smartphone Frustrations Revealed We asked you what your smartphone experiences were, and wow did you have a lot to complain about! Nobody's denying that a smartphone is a good productivity tool--in theory. But in reality, the smartphone manufacturers and operating system makers have their work cut out for them. If they want proof, I have over 50 complaints sitting in my in-box that I've compiled into a list. The most common complaints are included here, so read on.
Microsoft Adds Office 2007 To Enterprise Price Lists Businesses whose Software Assurance agreements expire at the end of November can relax--they'll be able to upgrade.
Intuit's Not Just for Small Businesses Any More Intuit QuickBase's general manager Jana Eggers calls it the "app gap": that divide between rich, complex enterprise apps and less complex workgroup tasks often handled using email, spreadsheets, and manual methods. For quick, simple applications that let workgroups in large companies manage sales, customers, and projects, QuickBase offers a library of hosted tools that can be used independently or in combination, knit together if necessary by a Corporate Edition management layer.
Office Live Nearly Live Microsoft said Tuesday that its Office Live hosted SharePoint infrastructure is set to go live Nov. 15.
HP Completes VoodooPC Acquisition HP hopes the acquisition, which kicks off its newly formed PC gaming venture, will provide the magic needed to fend off rival Dell in that market segment.
Tiny Web 2.0 Firm Identifies With Big Blue The upstart barter site Swapthing.com seems to have more in common with online retail behemoth Amazon.com than with IBM. Swapthing and Amazon are part of a wave of online companies with no brick-and-mortar roots redefining how consumers buy (or barter) products. But when it comes to the patent infringement suit IBM last week brought against Amazon, Swapthing CEO Jessica Hardwick equates her fledgling business
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IBM Extends Services For Virtualized Client Infrastructure IBM's Global Technology Services will provide consultation, assessment, planning, design, and implementation of a "virtual infrastructure" of thin-client computers.
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'New' Websense Technology Reportedly Torpedoes Threats ThreatSeeker proactively scans the Web for threats and blocks exploits before they can get on the network, protecting companies until patches and signatures are created, according to the company.
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The Internet Governance Forum: Will Theory Lead To Action? The first meeting of the United Nations' Internet Governance Forum, or IGF, began yesterday in Athens and is promoting a very worthy agenda. Some of the critical issues to be discussed include: Who has access to the Internet? Who has control? What are the best ways to combat spam, phishing, and child pornography? How can we protect freedom of speech online--especially in cou
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Out With FrontPage, In With Expression Web Microsoft's FrontPage replacement is a significant departure from its predecessor, while still sharing some of its look and feel. Existing users should be able to transition without too much pain.
User-Friendly Sensor Net Ties Into Enterprise Data Arch Rock claims its wireless sensor network will allow users to access and remotely manage the network just as they would any other networked device.
Microsoft Expression Web Gives Dreamweaver A Run For Its Money Die-hard Dreamweaver fans aren't likely to switch to Microsoft's Expression Web, but some serious coders who aren't wedded to the longtime market leader are finding a lot to like in the FrontPage replacement.


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The Melges 32 fleet participating at Premiere Racing's Quantum Key West 2013 welcomed the bigger breeze conditions on Wednesday, most especially respective race winners Andrea Pozzi on Bombarda and Alex Jackson on Leenabarca
Pozzi exploded onto the scene, taking an immediate and aggressive stance to win the first race of the day. It's obvious that the big breeze conditions played to his best advantage. Joel Ronning aboard Catapult had a fantastic race placing second, while Keisuke Suzuki on Swing claimed third.
Jackson, a veteran Melges 32 owner, finally got his due as he won Race Seven in a potential full series of twelve. "The conditions here in Key West were incredible today." commented Jackson post racing. "It was a beautiful day to be out racing. In the first race, we were off a little, but our sail combination in Race Two was perfect. And, I can't say enough about racing with Paul (Goodison). Tactically, Paul did a great job and put us right where we needed to be in order to win. We hope for more of the same tomorrow and Friday." Pozzi finished second and Vincenzo Onorato's Mascalzone Latino was third.
With seven races now complete and a discard in play, Pozzi has the lead, positioned three points ahead of Onorato, while Japan's Suzuki remains in third. Clearly, Pozzi is now on guard to protect the overall lead as Onorato and Suzuki remain within striking distance of the top spot.
The Melges 32 Class will be in Key West providing periodic updates on racing. Look forward to race reports and photos each evening. Bookmark melges32.com and stay in constant touch online at the Official Facebook Page of the International Melges 32 Class Association.
TOP FIVE RESULTS (After Seven Races – PRELIMINARY)
1.) Andrea Pozzi/Lorenzo Bressani, Bombarda; 1-[8]-6-1-6-1-2 = 17
2.) Vincenzo Onorato/Gabriele Benussi, Mascalzone Latino; 6-[10]-1-2-4-4-3 = 20
3.) Keisuke Suzuki/Chris Nicolson, Swing; 5-4-[8]-4-2-3-5 = 23
4.) Alex Jackson/Paul Goodison, Leenabarca; [11]-2-4-7-3-7-1 = 24
5.) Deneen Demourkas/Kelvin Harrap, Groovederci; 3-7-2-10-[11]-5-4 = 31


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On the Water: Fishing Action Is 'Insane'
The mosquito fleet of light-tackle and fly-fishing boats was out in force over the weekend with the appearence of false albacore in the rips off Montauk Point and in Gardiner's Bay. Striped bass made an impressive presence "up front" as well.
"Insane," was how Ken Rafferty, a light-tackle and fly-fishing guide described the action from Shagwong to Montauk Point over the weekend.
"Stripers everywhere, mostly on the north side. The south side had big swells. Late in the day was the best, after 2 o'clock. Albies [false albacore] were everywhere out there, too. The bite was from 8 to 10 in the morning, then you hunt around for albies, then from noon on, and around the point a bit, small schools of stripers. At the end of the day there were striper blitzes on the shoreline."
"The albies are phenomenal, more powerful than ever. We had one, 12 pounds, like a torpedo."
Rafferty said bass and albacore were feeding on small bay anchovies in balled-up schools measuring about 20 feet across by 10 feet deep. "When
you come across them, they're so dense the ball is a maroon color. You see the streaks passing through taking mouthfuls. Here they are taking mouthfuls and you throw a fly that looks like an anchovy and they go for it. It's the crippled one, the easy kill. They can't resist."
The light-tackle guide said, "Sometimes you can't match the hatch. Then the fly becomes one more of the billion in the ball, so you add color. I'm doing well on small white patterns with a flash mixed in," Rafferty said, referring to the fly that's been working best in recent days.
Klever Olea — who seems well named — found a 37.74-pound striped bass to climb into first place in the Montauk SurfMasters tournament's wader division. The catch pushed Richie Michelson's 24.12-pound bass into second place. Mike Larson sits in third with a 21.88 pounder. John Bruno remains in the top slot of the wetsuit division.
Paul Melnyk confirmed that bass, some in the 20-pound class, were caught over the weekend around the Montauk Lighthouse and into the Montauk moorland coves as well. Bigger fish, a few over 30 pounds, were taken at night, he said.
Charter boats led their anglers to some truly large striped bass over the weekend. A live eel dangled from the Double Header boat attracted one that weighed in at 59.25 pounds. The angler was Jay Walsh, part of a group of fishermen from the Northport Yacht Club. Burt Prince on the Susie E II caught a 50-pound bass on Sunday night and the Soaker charter boat found a 53-pounder on Monday. Eels did the trick in all cases.
Boating fishermen were buoyed by the news that the porgy fishing season for private boats was extended last week until Dec. 25. The bag limit remains 10 porgies per day with a minimum size of 10.5 inches. Charter and party boat anglers may keep up to 40 per day until Tuesday. After that, 10.
The blackfish season opened on Saturday and early reports are good. One charter boat reported 17 on Monday with about 25 throwbacks under 14 inches in length. The bag limit is four per day. There is talk of an increase in legal size to 16 inches, but not to affect this season's fishing.
Black seabass are abundant but off limits since Saturday. They are due to become fair game again on Nov. 1.
Tuna-wise, reports have an abundant supply of albacore (the big ones) in Hudson Canyon; also a fair number of yellowfin and big-eye tuna offshore. Fishermen are finding a surprising lack of bluefin, however.
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Skip to comments.DHS to 'Expand and Formalize Coordination' on Gun Control Efforts
Posted on 01/16/2013 2:26:22 PM PST by Nachum
Janet Napolitano, head of the Department of Homeland Security, released a statement Wednesday saying she is "proud to support" the Obama administration's efforts to "combat gun violence in our country." Here's more from Napolitano's statement:
In the aftermath of the tragic Newtown shooting, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), together with the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the FBI have worked to identify measures that could be taken to reduce the risk of mass casualty shootings. In the coming days, DHS will expand and formalize coordination of ongoing efforts intended to prevent future mass casualty shootings, improve preparedness, and to strengthen security and resilience in schools and other potential targets.
(Excerpt) Read more at weeklystandard.com ...
Oh good. Now they can send VIPR squads to schools and molest the children with backscatter radiation and cavity searches.
Yes, keep this up. So every private citizen can feel teh jackboots on our throats.
Too bad she's not interested in the weapons on the border or the criminals the government is selling them to.
Looks like Usama bin Laden and the Marxist scumbags are together, for now, succeeding in the destruction of the Constitutional United States.
when are the DHS folks gonna start wearing their brown shirt uniforms with the arm bands? Oops, I was confusing 'em with the vicious followers of Hitler...
Tennessee is in the fight. Our state Rep just Proposed a TN bill on this issue.
Saying Americans should be able to defend themselves from tyranny, TN state Rep. Joe Carr said today he is proposing a bill that would allow federal agents to be arrested for enforcing new gun-control laws.
Carr, a Lascassas Republican, is sponsoring legislation that would charge federal agents with a Class A misdemeanor for enforcing or attempting to enforce a federal law or executive order that bans, restricts or requires registration of any semiautomatic gun, accessory or ammunition.
Gestapo Nazi Queen takes charge!
Great News Comrades!
I'm gonna guess that DHS will be handing out those 1.4B rounds, recently purchased, to millions of patriot Americans for training purposes at brand new shooting ranges they're undoubtedly planning to build across the nation! Just imagine that, not only will this strengthen our ability to defend the homeland, but also put foreign powers, criminals, and illegals on notice, while employing thousands of American workers!
What a guy our Comrade Obama is, No!
All of this paid by our tax dollars.
"Did you really think we want those laws observed?" said Dr. Ferris. "We want them to be broken. You'd better get it straight that it's not a bunch of boy scouts you're up against... We're after power and we mean it. . . There's no way to rule innocent men. The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren't enough criminals one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws. Who wants a nation of law-abiding citizens? What's there in that for anyone? But just pass the kind of laws that can neither be observed nor enforced or objectively interpreted and you create a nation of law-breakers and then you cash in on guilt. Now that's the system, Mr. Reardon, that's the game, and once you understand it, you'll be
much easier to deal with."
("Atlas Shrugged", 1957)
The NRA should be very clear that by embracing this gun control effort, with the next Republican congress and president, the DHS will be abolished.
The message is not to their political hack leaders, but to the bureaucrats of DHS. Do not do this, or you will lose your jobs. And there will be no other government jobs for you.
Make it personal.
That DHS spent two years in Sandy Hook running training drills http://www.ct.gov/demhs/ical/eventDetail_page.asp?date_ID=CBC7CBCBCC83CDC9CC might be widely known here but I, being behind the curve, just learned about it at
There are two Sandy Hook scenarios suggested there. False flag is one and another disastrous DHS program is the other. At this point it's a coin toss.
Based on their history, I'm leaning towards 'another disastrous DHS program' explanation although I don't understand the practicing to fail idea presented at beforeitsnews.
I do think it's safe to say it's not likely DHS will get the coordinating right, either.
Nor try to make it any less painful.
LOL, so the Dept of Mall Cops are going to 'do' guns and security. If their track record is any indication of success.... At ant rate, they should compare notes w/ the ATF before they perform any PR raids. That Waco place didn't work out nearly as well as they thought it would. Holy Cow, just what we need, a bunch of ill trained border line criminals/incompetents running around w/ guns and badges pretending to be significant.
Forcing kids to be accustomed to the TSA at every turn in their travels. They aren't worried about the old folks.. Too late for us. They'll kill us all off through 0bamacare 'death panels' anyway.
Just a matter of time before these Brown Shirts come pounding on your door in the middle of the night.
I wish I was joking or being hyperbolic.
Janet Napolitano sits on the board of the IACP. International Association of Chiefs of Police. Her teaming up with local law enforcement is not a good thing, the feds having their hand in local law enforcement.
Too many police chiefs are bought and paid for union political appointees who are anti-gun and will go along with what the feds want.
This is something to keep an eye on. Obama was once on the board of the Joyce Foundation which also has ties to the IACP.
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Long ER stays for kids in crisis on the rise
Pediatric emergency department visits are spiking at hospitals throughout the state, and some hospital officials said the culprit is a lack of other resources for children with mental health problems.
At Yale-New Haven Hospital, for example, there has been a 10 to 15 percent increase in ED visits this year, and in each of the past several years, said Dr. Andres Martin, medical director of children's psychiatric inpatient services. Hospital officials noted that the state Department of Children and Families has cut funding for congregate or group homes and is steering children to remain with families -- even when community-based support services are lacking, they said.
"The current DCF commissioner has been very opposed to congregate care, and wants to place children in home settings," Martin said. "It's well-intentioned, but in my opinion, the pendulum has swung too far."
Other hospitals have seen spikes as well, including Connecticut Children's Medical Center in Hartford. A report by the hospital, obtained by the Connecticut Health Investigative Team, projects that children with mental health problems will spend a total of 3,085 nights in the ED -- more than triple the number in 2010. The average stay is about 15 hours, with some children remaining in the ED for 10 days or more.
Martin said at Yale-New Haven, some children bounce back to the ED "five or six times" in a year because their families cannot cope with their problems.
"We do struggle with some kids for whom we just don't have an appropriate placement," Martin said. In other cases, placements are found, but the state will not authorize care.
DCF official Kristina Stevens, said the spike in longer ED stays is not related to the closing of group homes or a shortage of treatment programs, but instead mirrors a national trend driven by myriad factors. Stevens, DCF's administrator for clinical and community consultation and support, said the statewide average length of stay for children with psychiatric problems has remained relatively consistent, at 1.5 days.
Still, she acknowledged, "It was a big spike this year ... Nobody wants children sitting in the ED and not getting the services they need," she said. "We're doing a deep dive into the numbers to see who this population is" and how they might be diverted to other services.
Martin said ED visits climb during the school year, when school officials refer problem children, and then subside during the summer. At Yale-New Haven this school year, "We were bursting at the seams," Martin said.
Greater awareness about children's mental health and a "zero tolerance" policy in schools, especially after the Newtown school shootings, has contributed to the increase, they and others said.
As the hospitals grapple with the ED backlog, DCF is closing five group homes and reducing inpatient slots in other programs, including the Village for Families and Children in Hartford, which is losing funding for the residential component of its Intensive Community Program, touted as a model by DCF when it was launched in 2012. The five group homes that will close in August are located in Bridgeport, Bethlehem, Torrington and Lebanon, with a total of 27 beds.
Under DCF Commissioner Joette Katz, the agency has set as goals reducing the length of stay in residential treatment centers and dramatically limiting the number of children ages 12 and under who are served in non-family settings.
Stevens said the shift in Connecticut reflects a national move away from institutional care to family settings. But critics say the state does not have enough community services in place -- yet -- to support the policy shift to home-based care.
DCF in October will present a statewide plan for improving behavioral health services to children, under legislation passed in 2013, after the Newtown shootings.
Among ideas that have been proposed is an expansion of a statewide Emergency Mobile Psychiatric Services program, which has helped to divert ED calls from schools and families. Yale-New Haven and other hospitals are working with EMPS to assess children and direct families to care.
Nationally, pediatric psychiatric ED visits increased from an estimated 491,000 in 2001 to 619,000 in 2010, according to a recent report in the journal Academic Emergency Medicine. Teenagers and publicly insured patients were at increased risk of landing in the ED.
This story was reported under a partnership with the Connecticut Health I-Team (www.c-hit.org).


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Boston City Hall, (Kallman, McKinnell, and Knowles, designed 1962, completed 1969, now Kallmann McKinnell & Wood Architects Inc. in Boston) may be up for sale. The Boston Globe (December 12, 2006) reports that Mayor Thomas M. Menino has refloated his 1998 idea of selling City Hall and its surrounding Plaza for private redevelopment and possible destruction by its purchaser. He suggests relocating the city's government seat to the newly trendy South Boston waterfront.
Gerhard Kallmann and Michael Noel McKinnell were both teaching at Columbia University when they won the commission. Inspired by Le Corbusier's La Tourette monastery and administrative buildings at Chandigarh, City Hall's Brutalist (from beton brut, or unfinished concrete) language was meant to convey openness while expressing the different forms and hierarchies of civic activities. Using a classical system of materials that ascend in 'nobility' from brick to the smoothest of concretes, the building married the oldest and newest expressions of monumentality. The gently contoured brick plaza which joined the city hall to the John F. Kennedy Federal Building (Gropius and TAC, 1966) in an urban design conceived by I.M. Pei in a 1961 competition, was envisioned as a meeting place for civic activities and an arena for outdoor performances. Boston City Hall was voted one of America's Ten Best buildings in America's Bicentennial Year (1976) and has served as the model for civic buildings in other countries. A lively debate is filling the pages of the main stream and electronic media. Champions of the building, including its own architects, recognize that its grey concrete interiors, open air atrium and blocky exterior make an intimidating impression and that deferred upkeep has kept the plaza from realizing its potential. None of this warrants even the discussion of sale or destruction of the building, a real possibility given the value of land. Moreover, detractors and champions agree that moving the city hall away from the site where the American Revolution was born ill-fits a city that prides itself as one of America's best preserved and historic-minded cities. Return to DOCOMOMO US's website for regular updates on the advocacy activities that are being readied by DOCOMOMO US and its New England Chapter.


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The so called "double suicide" mode that you mention is o.k, but it has too many issues so most of the advanced riders that I know prefer the traditional way.Motion wrote:So it will not have the same double suicide mode as current /last generation bar?yoav_at_blade wrote:faklord wrote:Hi
I'm surprised by Jinx's comment that the safety attaches to only one of the front lines (which I think it's the safest option)
How can it do this thro the swivel?
It looks to me like it goes to both front lines. Please can you confirm?
Jinx's comment is correct. The safety attaches to only one of the center lines, going all the way through the swivel and to the bridle. The second center line attaches directly to the swivel. When depowering the kite, the safety line will have some slack extending from below the QR, but it's not an issue since it just becomes an extension of your leash. This method is convenient for the main reason of not having loose lines above the bar.
In terms of line strengths. Each of the center lines support 400 lbs. and each of the flying lines support 250 lbs.
How is the suicide mode than done on the new bar?
If you really insist to use it just attached your leash together with the chicken loop and safty ring. It will provide you the exact same effect like someone wrote before.


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I Owe You in "Ascension" Season 5 Episode 1
Pictured: Eric Christian Olsen (LAPD Liaison Marty Deeks) and LL COOL J (Special Agent Sam Hanna). While Sam and Deeks recover from traumatic torture that will have a lasting impact on their personal and professional relationships, the NCIS: LA team searches for stolen nuclear weapons, on the fifth season premiere of NCIS: LOS ANGELES, Tuesday, Sept. 24 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Guest stars include Aunjanue Ellis as Michelle Hanna, Christopher Lambert as Marcel Janvier and Timothy V. Murphy as Isaak Sidorov. Photo: Screen Grab/CBS ©2013 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.


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Brussels, 23 April 2013
Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into proposed acquisition of Olympic Air by Aegean Airlines
The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation under the EU Merger Regulation into the proposed acquisition of Olympic Air by Aegean Airlines. The companies are the two main Greek airlines offering passenger air transport services on Greek domestic and international routes. Each of the companies operates a base at Athens International Airport. The Commission has concerns that the transaction may lead to price increases and poorer service on several domestic Greek routes out of Athens, where the merged entity would have a monopoly or an otherwise strong market position. The opening of an in-depth inquiry does not prejudge the outcome of the investigation. The Commission now has 90 working days, until 3 September 2013, to take a decision on whether the proposed transaction would significantly impede effective competition in the European Economic Area (EEA).
Commission Vice President in charge of competition policy Joaquín Almunia said: "We have the duty to ensure that Greek passengers and people visiting Greece can travel at competitive air fares, even more so during challenging economic times."
The Commission's initial market investigation indicated that the proposed transaction raises serious competition concerns on a number of Greek domestic routes where Aegean and Olympic currently compete or are well placed to compete. These routes are used not only by Greek passengers, but also by a large number of foreign travellers, given the popularity of Greece as a tourist destination.
The Commission's assessment takes account of relevant factors, such as the state of the Greek economy and the financial situation of the parties. However, the investigation so far showed that the proposed acquisition would give the merged entity a monopoly on the routes from Athens to Chania, Santorini, Mytilene, Corfu, Alexandroupolis and Kos, to the detriment of ticket prices and service level offered to passengers travelling on these routes. On other Greek domestic routes where both airlines operate alongside Cyprus Airways (i.e. from Athens to Thessaloniki, Heraklion and Rhodes), the transaction would remove an important competitor.
Moreover, the Commission's investigation provided indications that the two airlines' largest competitor, Cyprus Airways, may not continue to act as a viable competitive force on the Greek domestic market in the future. Finally, the Commission's initial market investigation revealed no indications of entry prospects that would occur on a scale and within a timeframe capable of constraining the merged entity and disciplining its pricing behaviour.
The commitments proposed by Aegean during the preliminary investigation did not address these serious competition concerns.
The Commission will now investigate the proposed acquisition in-depth to determine whether its initial concerns are confirmed or not.
On 26 January 2011, the Commission prohibited the first proposed combination of Olympic Air and Aegean Airlines in case M.5830 (see IP/11/678) In that case, the Commission found competition concerns on 10 Greek domestic routes out of Athens, with a quasi-monopoly on nine of these routes and a loss of potential competition on one route. As part of its current investigation, the Commission is examining the changes in the market circumstances that have occurred since the 2011 decision.
Aegean is a Greek airline providing air transport of passengers and, to a more limited extent, cargo services. Since 1999, Aegean has been offering scheduled flights on Greek domestic routes and international short-haul routes. It operates a base at Athens International Airport. It currently serves approximately 53 international and domestic short-haul destinations. Aegean is a member of the Star Alliance.
Olympic is a Greek airline active in air transport of passengers and cargo. Like Aegean, Olympic operates a base at Athens International Airport and currently serves approximately 45 short-haul destinations, mainly within Greece. Olympic does not belong to any airline alliance.
Merger control rules and procedures
The Commission has the duty to assess mergers and acquisitions involving companies with a turnover above certain thresholds (see Article 1 of the Merger Regulation) and to prevent concentrations that would significantly impede effective competition in the EEA or any substantial part of it.
The vast majority of notified mergers do not pose competition problems and are cleared after a routine review. From the moment a transaction is notified, the Commission generally has a total of 25 working days to decide whether to grant approval (phase I) or to start an in-depth investigation (phase II).
There are currently three other on-going phase II merger investigations. The first one examines the proposed combination of Munksjö and the European label and processing business of Ahlstrom, in the paper industry (see IP/12/1338), with a deadline on 7 June 2013. The second phase II investigation concerns the proposed acquisition of a roaming technologies company Mach by its rival Syniverse (see IP/12/1439), with a deadline on 30 May 2013. The last ongoing phase II investigation was opened in March into the proposed acquisition of Shell's Harburg refinery assets by Nynas of Sweden (see IP/13/290). The deadline here is 6 September 2013.
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Webinars & Videos - Positioning & NavigationOverview
This video introduces a new series of videos covering R&S's new GNSS simulator R&S®SMW200A.
Simulation Modes and GUI. In this second video of R&S's new video series on high-end GNSS testing, it is shown how to work with the instrument.
MCMF capabilities, on-the-fly changes and monitoring features. In this third video of R&S's new video series on high-end GNSS testing, it is shown how to set up a multi-constellation, multi-frequency GNSS scenario and feed the GNSS signals to a connected GNSS receiver.
Rohde & Schwarz presented the first conformance test system including LPPe indoor positioning support at the GSMA Mobile World Congress 2017 in Barcelona.
Rohde & Schwarz demonstrated complete location based services as well as PQA test coverage from R&D, carrier acceptance through conformance at the GSMA Mobile World Congress 2016 in Barcelona.
LBS test system including hybrid positioning presented at GSMA MWC 2015
Rohde & Schwarz demonstrated their complete location based services test coverage from R&D to conformance and carrier acceptance at the GSMA Mobile World Congress 2015 in Barcelona. The R&S®TS-LBS supports all major modern positioning technologies including OTDOA, eCID, A-GNSS and hybrid (satellite and network).
eCall is an interoperable in-vehicle emergency call system designed with the objective to greatly reduce response times in the case of an accident in order to save human lives. In contrast to other already existing private services, eCall is based on a pan-European standard and is required to be introduced for all new car models from 2015 onwards by the European Commission.
This webinar covers the technological background of the different positioning methods supported in LTE in addition to Assisted GPS (A-GPS). This includes observed time difference of arrival (OTDOA) based methods such as PRS as well as enhanced cell ID based positioning.
Rohde & Schwarz presented the most compact conformance test system for location based services at the GSMA Mobile World Congress 2014 in Barcelona. The included IQ recorder enables to replay actual satellite scenarios from various cities, having been recorded with the TSMW drive test scanner in the field, right in the lab with the R&S®TS-LBS.
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"Row-ga!" – a brand new offering from Greenville Indoor Rowing. Learn how to use your body and breath to increase strength, stamina and over-all well being. Laura Caylor, Certified / Registered Yoga Teacher, will lead you in an hour long class of bodywork, followed by relaxation. "Row-ga!" provides the body with mindful concentration and movement on your yoga mat and aerobic activity on the "erg" (indoor rower). Warming and contracting the muscles along with stretching and lengthening the muscles will offer you a complete body workout that is non-impact, non-competitive and less intense than our regular rowing classes. Come see what "Row-ga!" can do for you!
Not Sure What Indoor Rowing is All About? You are not alone. Unfortunately, it has been a well kept secret at most health clubs. When people get proper instruction and are able to experience the many benefits received from rowing, they wish they had discovered it much earlier.
Indoor rowing classes are similar to spinning classes, except that every major muscle group is involved. Getting proper instruction is vital to attaining the proper technique. Recognized as the ultimate calorie burning exercise, indoor rowing is a great way to boost your metabolism. It provides one of the most rewarding forms of exercise as it works every major muscle group of the body and it is a great cardiovascular workout.
Study Supports Rowing for Astronaut Fitness Dr. Benjamin Levine, medical researcher working with the National Space Biomedical Research Institute said the following on the Earth & Sky Radio Series: "We looked to the sporting world and asked, which athletes have the biggest hearts, the densest bones, the biggest muscles. And that was a pretty quick answer: it's rowers. Levine said that rowing is a very unique exercise. He said it's like a combination of weight training and endurance training. Plus the blood pressure goes up high with each stroke, so it's a good, solid workout for the heart. And it appears the rowing regimen does keep the hearts, bones and muscles of astronauts fit, while cutting the time spent on exercise by more than half". In essence, indoor rowing is a very time efficient workout. Since it uses every major muscle group, plus cardiovascular, all in one exercise, you can accomplish more in less time than with any other form of exercise.
Technique Video Link Click here to watch an excellent short video on the proper rowing technique
Group Rowing Classes Join our Group Indoor Rowing class, or sign up for individual private sessions. Class pricing is determined by number of classes desired – you decide what works best for you. Classes are held at various times on most days. View the class schedule to find the times that work best for you.
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Koala #1 - Controlled Environment, Sydney, Australia
20" x 30" Image on Canvas, Wrapped Edges, No Frame
Angolan Giraffe Drink #1
Etosha N.P., Namibia, Africa
Lion King #1
Tanzania, Africa Black & White Image
Estuarine Crocodiles - Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
20" x 30" Image on Canvas, Wrapped Edges, No Frame
Chacma Baboon #1
Chobe River, Botswana, Africa
Mountain Gorilla Resting #1
Rwanda, Africa
African Elephant Cuddle
Choose River, Botswana, Africa
Burchell's Zebra Fight #1
African Elephant Trunk Trio
Elephant "Follow the Leader"
Mountain Gorilla and Child "Piggyback" #1
Burchells Zebra Mother & Young
Etosha, N.P., Namibia, Africa
Black Rhinoceros Profile
Lion Trio - #1
Tanzania, Africa
Impala Male and Females - #1
Serengeti, Tanzania, Africa
Hippopotamus Gape #1
Silverback Pose from Behind #1
Elephant Parade
Cheetah & Black-backed Jackal
Etosha, N.P., Namibia, Africa
The Black-backed Jackal waits for the Cheetah to leave its Waterbuck kill so he can move in and finish the meal.
Sea Iguana #1
Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, South America
Mommy Spider #1
Adirondack Mountain Region, New York State, U.S.A.
This Long-bodied Cellar Spider is tending to her large family between window panes.
Hippopotamus Mother and Calf
Chinese Mantid #1
Westchester County, New York State, U.S.A.
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baybars wrote:I think subnetting (especially subnetting fast) is an overrated skill. It's just basic mathematics, and outside the exam environment, you don't need to do it fast, unless you're trying to impress someone. Just give it a minute, a pen and a paper; no need to rush.
Too true
What really matters in real life is getting it done properly, not quickly. It's not like it's going to take you a week


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School of Music
Vincent Aiosa, Lecturer (part-time), Music Education -- B.S., M.S. (SUNY, Fredonia)
Conrad Alexander, Adjunct Assistant Professor (part-time), Percussion -- B.S. (Southern Methodist), M.M. (Eastman School of Music)
Rebecca Ansel, Assistant Professor, Violin -- B.M. (Rice), M.M., D.M.A. (Michigan, Ann Arbor)
Mary Arlin, Professor, Music Theory -- B.S. (Ithaca), M.M., Ph.D. (Indiana, Bloomington)
Susan J. Avery, Assistant Professor, Music Education -- B.M. (Eastman School of Music), M.M. (Ithaca), Ph.D. (Eastman School of Music)
Diane Birr, Associate Professor, Piano -- B.S. (Wisconsin, Stevens Point), M.M. (Indiana, Bloomington), D.M.A. (Eastman School of Music)
Leslie A. S. Black, Assistant Professor, Music Theory -- B.A. (Western Ontario [Canada]), Ph.D. (Yale)
Randie Blooding, Associate Professor, Voice -- B.M.E. (Colorado State), M.M. (Southern Methodist), D.M.A. (Ohio State)
Stephen Brown, Professor, Jazz Studies, Jazz Guitar -- B.S., M.M. (Ithaca)
Verna Brummett, Associate Professor, Music Education -- B.M.E., M.M.E. (Missouri, Kansas City), Ed.D. (Illinois, Urbana-Champaign)
Frank G. Campos, Professor, Trumpet -- A.A. (Monterey Peninsula), B.A. (California State, Fresno), M.M. (University of North Texas)
Gary Chollet, Lecturer (part-time), Music Education -- B.S., M.M. (Ithaca)
Kevin Clifton, Assistant Professor, Music Theory -- B.A. (Austin College), M.M., Ph.D. (Texas, Austin)
Pablo Cohen, Adjunct Assistant Professor (part-time), Classical Guitar -- B.M. (Buenos Aires Conservatory [Argentina]), M.M. (Temple), D.M.A. (Temple)
Kelly Covert, Lecturer (part-time), Flute -- B.M. (Georgia, Athens), M.M. (Ithaca)
Craig C. Cummings, Associate Professor, Music Theory -- B.M.E., M.M., Ph.D. (Indiana, Bloomington)
Charis Dimaras, Associate Professor, Piano -- Diploma (Royal College [London]), M.M. (Juilliard), D.M.A. (Manhattan)
Lawrence A. Doebler, Professor, Choral Ensembles -- B.M. (Oberlin), M.M. (Washington University)
D. Kim Dunnick, Professor, Trumpet -- B.M. (Indiana, Bloomington), M.M. (Catholic University of America), D.M. (Indiana, Bloomington)
Richard Faria, Associate Professor, Clarinet -- B.M. (Ithaca), M.M. (Michigan State), D.M.A. (SUNY, Stony Brook)
Mark L. Fonder, Professor, Music Education, Wind Conductor -- B.M. (Lawrence), M.S., Ed.D. (Illinois, Urbana-Champaign)
Read Gainsford, Associate Professor, Piano -- B.M. (Auckland [New Zealand])
Janet R. Galván, Professor, Music Education, Choral Conductor -- B.M., M.M., Ed.D. (North Carolina, Greensboro)
Michael Galván, Professor, Clarinet, Music Education -- B.M.E. (New Mexico), M.M. (Illinois, Urbana-Champaign)
Jairo Geronymo, Assistant Professor, Piano -- B.M. (Sao Paulo State University [Brazil]), M.M. (Arizona State), D.M.A. (Washington)
Angus Godwin, Professor, Voice -- B.M. (Capital University), Diploma in Voice (Juilliard), M.A. (Columbia University)
Lee Goodhew, Professor, Bassoon -- B.M. (North Texas State), M.M. (Southern Methodist), D.M.A. (Michigan State)
Jennifer Haywood, Assistant Professor, Music Education -- B.M., M.M. (Ithaca), Ph.D. (Toronto [Canada])
Rebecca Jemian, Assistant Professor, Music Theory -- B.M. (Peabody Conservatory), M.M. (Texas, Austin), Ph.D. (Indiana, Bloomington)
Timothy A. Johnson, Associate Professor, Music Theory -- B.M. (Massachusetts, Lowell), M.M. (University of Connecticut), Ph.D. (SUNY, Buffalo)
Keith A. Kaiser, Associate Professor, Music Education -- B.M.E. (Wyoming), M.M. (Redlands), Ph.D. (Florida State)
Deborah Martin, Associate Professor, Piano -- B.M. (Baylor), M.M., D.M. (Indiana, Bloomington)
Steven Mauk, Professor, Saxophone -- B.S. (Tennessee, Knoxville), M.M., D.M.A. (Michigan, Ann Arbor)
Carol McAmis, Professor, Voice -- B.M., M.M. (Kansas)
Wendy Herbener Mehne, Professor, Flute -- B.M.E. (Nebraska, Lincoln), M.M. (Michigan, Ann Arbor), D.M.A. (Wisconsin, Madison)
Phiroze Mehta, Professor, Piano -- B.E. (Poona [India]), M.E. (University of Florida), M.M. (Massachusetts, Amherst), Licenciate (Royal School of Music [England])
William Mercer, Lecturer (part-time), Music Education -- B.S. (SUNY, Potsdam), M.F.A. (Syracuse)
Deborah Montgomery, Professor, Voice -- B.M. (North Carolina, Greensboro), M.M. (Illinois, Urbana-Champaign)
Deborah Moree, Associate Professor, Viola and Violin -- B.M., M.M. (Indiana, Bloomington)
Paige R. Morgan, Associate Professor, Oboe -- B.M. (Kansas), M.M. (Eastman School of Music), D.M.A. (Eastman School of Music)
Louise Mygatt, Lecturer (part-time), Music Theory -- B.F.A. (University of Connecticut), M.A. (Princeton University), M.F.A., D.M.A. (Columbia University)
Henry Neubert Jr., Professor, Double Bass, Wind Conductor -- B.M., M.M. (Northwestern University)
Merilee Nord, Lecturer (part-time), Music Theory -- B.M.E., M.M. (Nebraska, Lincoln)
Timothy A. Nord, Associate Professor, Music Theory -- B.S., M.S. (Portland State), M.M. (Nebraska, Lincoln), Ph.D. (Wisconsin, Madison)
Tim Olsen, Lecturer (part-time) Organ -- B.M. (Concordia College [Minnesota]), M.M. (Eastman School of Music)
Arthur Ostrander, Professor, Music Theory -- A.B. (Bowdoin), M.M., Ph.D. (Indiana, Bloomington)
David E. Pacun, Assistant Professor, Music Theory -- B.A. (Swarthmore), M.A., Ph.D. (University of Chicago)
David Parks, Professor, Voice -- B.M. (Westminster Choir College of Rider), M.M. (Michigan, Ann Arbor), D.M.A. (Arizona)
Patrice Pastore, Professor, Voice -- B.A. (Bryn Mawr), M.A. (Tufts), M.M. (New England Conservatory of Music)
William Pelto, Associate Professor, Music Theory -- B.A. (Yale), M.A. (San Francisco State), Ph.D. (Texas, Austin)
Barry Peters, Lecturer (part-time), Music Education -- B.S. (Mansfield), M.M. (Ithaca)
Elizabeth Peterson, Assistant Professor, Music Education -- B.M. (Michigan, Ann Arbor), M.M. (Northwestern University), D.M.A. (Shenandoah Conservatory)
Stephen G. Peterson, Professor, Wind Ensemble -- B.M., M.M. (Arizona State), Ph.D. (Northwestern University)
Marjorie Porterfield, Visiting Associate Professor (part-time), Music Theory -- B.S. (SUNY, Fredonia), M.M. (Indiana, Bloomington)
Mark A. Radice, Professor, Music History -- B.M. (Boston University), M.M. (Cincinnati), Ph.D. (Eastman School of Music)
Sanford Reuning, Adjunct Assistant Professor (part-time), Music Education -- B.M. (Illinois, Urbana-Champaign)
Harold A. Reynolds, Professor, Trombone -- B.M. (St. Mary's University), M.Ed. (Southwest Texas State), D.M.A. (Eastman School of Music)
Lauri Robinson-Keegan, Lecturer (part-time), Jazz Studies -- B.M., M.M. (Ithaca)
Peter Rothbart, Professor, Electroacoustic Music -- B.A. (Massachusetts, Amherst), B.M. (Eastman School of Music), M.M. (Ithaca), D.M.A. (Cleveland Institute of Music)
Kelly Samarzea, Assistant Professor, Voice -- B.M. (Arkansas, Fayetteville), M.M. (Indiana, Bloomington)
Julie Schnepel, Lecturer (part-time), Music Theory -- B.M.E. (Southwestern University), M.M., Ph.D. (Indiana, Bloomington)
Alex Shuhan, Associate Professor, French Horn -- B.M. (Eastman School of Music)
Elizabeth P. Simkin, Associate Professor, Cello -- B.M. (Oberlin), M.M. (Eastman School of Music)
Gordon Stout, Professor, Percussion -- B.M., M.M. (Eastman School of Music)
Edward Swenson, Professor, Music History -- B.M. (Oberlin), M.A. (Kentucky), Ph.D. (Cornell University)
David Unland, Associate Professor, Baritone and Tuba -- B.M. (Southern Illinois, Edwardsville), M.S. (Illinois, Urbana-Champaign)
Susan Waterbury, Associate Professor, Violin -- B.M. (Ohio State), M.M. (Eastman School of Music)
John W. White, Assistant Professor, Music Theory -- B.M. (Northern Colorado), M.M. (Ithaca), Ph.D. (Indiana, Bloomington)
Walter White, Lecturer (part-time), Jazz Studies
Baruch Whitehead, Assistant Professor, Music Education -- B.M.E., B.A. (Cincinnati), M.F.A. (University of Florida), Ph.D. (Capella)
Dana Wilson, Professor, Music Theory, Composition -- B.A. (Bowdoin), M.A. (University of Connecticut), Ph.D. (Eastman School of Music), Dana Professor
Gregory Woodward, Professor, Music Theory, Composition -- B.M. (University of Connecticut), M.M. (Ithaca), D.M.A. (Cornell University)
Robert Zazzara, Lecturer (part-time), Music Education -- B.S. (SUNY, Fredonia), M.S. (Ithaca)
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Patricia Engel sets her first novel in late '90s Paris, where recent college graduate Lita del Cielo arrives to take language classes for a year. It's a respite of sorts as she attempts to forestall the expectations of her Colombian immigrant parents, who arrived in the U.S. with nothing and built a Latin food empire in short order.
Twenty-year-old Lita is to live in the House of Stars, a crumbling old mansion on the Left Bank. Her landlord, an elderly onetime countess named Séraphine, props herself up on a huge sleigh bed to receive visitors and dispense advice to the "well-bred debutante boarders" who have come to Paris to "study" but seem to spend most of their time in pursuit of love.
The other girls — from Colombia, Spain, Brazil, New York, Italy — don't quite know what to make of Lita, with her dark skin, sexual naivete and immigrant traditions. Even though they're all part of a "newly moneyed international breed," they brag about their bloodlines, "waving the family crest rings on their fingers." Lita has no such crest, nothing to brag about, but her roommates eventually come to regard her as a member of their ersatz family. They will come to provide the chorus as she solos in her own love story in polyglot Paris.
At first, Lita seems content with her role as onlooker, observing the other girls as they fall in and out of affairs. Then, one night on the Pont Alexandre, she meets a boy named Cato, "in the family of handsome, but askew, unkempt, with a marbled complexion like Paris fog."
Their courtship is quiet, almost wistful, with none of the theatrics that seem to dominate young love in popular culture. They are slow to speak, to touch, to embrace. The evolution of their empathy, their love, their place amid the girls of the House of Stars is wondrous: "There was something in his sweet first impressions. Those willful projections. I wondered if we were whom the other hoped. He hadn't yet said when he would leave. So I pretended he was here forever. There was no morning, only this perpetual hour, this room warm with our breath and sweat. Those sheets pushed off the bed, this silence of two bare bodies."
Everything about the relationship — the conversations, the plans, the increasing dependency — is believable, including the roadblocks. Lita's time in France is limited; the pull and expectations of her family, undeniable. Cato, the 22-year-old son of a notoriously conservative, anti-immigrant French politician, cannot escape his own family ties. The collision of Cato's father's old-world values and Lita's otherness looms as an ominous prospect, as does Cato's physical frailty.
Engel's first book, a story collection titled "Vida" narrated by a young Colombian American immigrant, was widely praised as a showcase for her ability to communicate the interior and exterior lives of a heroine who must navigate a constantly shifting terrain. That skill is on display in "Paris" as well, although at some point, perhaps midway through, you will find yourself consumed in the ebb and flow of Lita and Cato, nodding in understanding and remembrance as they struggle to find their footing.
A good read will captivate at any time, but try to read "Paris" while there is still some length to the day. When you finish, you can arise from the sand or the lounge chair and still observe the sunlit world around you — a cyclist slowing for a stop sign or a child walking a dog or a neighbor returning from the grocery store. You will be able to resume your normal life, ignore the ache in your throat and suppress the memories of everything you have loved and lost.
It's Not Love, It's Just Paris
A Novel
Patricia Engel
Grove: 240 pp., $25


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On the topic of blogging, it seems worthwhile to talk a little about the blogging ecosystem, both for discussion and future reference (things change fast!). Like an ecosystem, blogging is a feedback mechanism, is most useful when you understand what is being said about you on the blogosphere, and unlike an ecosystem giving freely is more beneficial.
Like an ecosystem, blogging is essentially a feedback mechanism.
Blogging, and for the most part Web 2.0, is about conversation. Conversation where the status quo is a level playing field involving anyone who wishes to partake in the conversation.
Anyone who has something to say about Dell can now do so on the recently launched Dell blog (so long as they abide by the reasonable rules laid out by Dell) – which if you think about it is not something that has happened a lot in recent corporate history.
The interaction moves from a one way, top down soapbox, to a two way bottom up conversation, which also introduces the concept of "the wisdom of the crowds" and "the long tail".
Like a niche ecosystem, the players perform better when they understand what other players are doing.
Because the ecosystem creates this communication channel that essentially exists worldwide (also known as the blogosphere), if you are blogging about anything important to you and your many stakeholders, it makes sense to keep track of what other people about you on the blogosphere, both on your own blog (through comments) as well as on the internet at large.
But just because you write something about a new product release on your blog, doesn't mean that people will comment about it on your blog. Trackbacks, although sometimes the spawn of the comment spam devil, are useful as a tool to monitor the conversation outside of your back yard. So too are services like Pubsub, Google Blog Search and Technorati, which spider blogs to track the conversation and it's associated content.
This is not about ego and shouldn't be mistaken as such – it's about keeping track of what people are saying so that it can be reacted upon. When you react to something and the result is positive, then the usefulness of this feedback mechanism becomes truly apparent.
Unlike an ecosystem, the more you give freely, the more you stand to benefit.
Traditional thinking says that it's not a good idea to give things away freely, but on the blogosphere an open and honest stance is far more beneficial than a closed one, and also more likely to win you friends and gain you influence.
Following on from the product release metaphor, if your stance is open, honest and engaging, you're more likely to win the support of people using and evaluating your software, thus feeding back positively into your product release cycle.
It's a difficult place to get to if your company culture isn't geared towards public displays of information and conversation, but when you do get there the price is almost certainly worth the effort so long as you pay attention to the blogosphere, and react to the conversation.