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If you choose to post, you should follow these rules:
- Public servers only. No registered trackers or forced click torrent hosting.
The following are a list of trackers if you need a hand locating one:
- Relocate the torrent file to free servers if the site has frequent downtime. This is also a good idead because it saves bandwidth for the tracker and helps keep alternative links available. Make sure they support remote linking though!
- Stuff is going to die, its in the nature of torrent (one share, one window). Do not ask for reseeds in any other section (ie. reshare is only for ed2k). Once its gone try the thread, otherwise its gone buddy. You can resume in ed2k if you have got far and got the ed2k.
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- The perfect title is something along the lines of:
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- No need for REL: tags if you come from a board that does it
- In topic title don't use all upper case
- Remember to post an IMDB link, and if you can a little plot summary and poster from www.amazon.com neatens the posts up.
- This ones quite important, I think it might be worth mentioning whether something is cut or not. I know horror fans always look for the gorriest bloodbath they can get their hands on
- Please try and post the original filenames (best respect you can show to the ripper) and ensure that the rip your posting hasn't already been posted.
- No screeners please, lets keep it to rarities and retail.
spudthedestroyer wrote:IMDB:
Please include this at the very least. Many films, horror films especially, go under different names in different regions, therefore including an IMDB is a must to clarify your release/link. Please include this in every topic.
Rip information:
Very important information, so people know exactly what to expect.
The best tool to give you the information is called gspot, and is very simple to use. Download it using the following link
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Not needed, but makes your topic pleasing to the eye. Movie posters can normally be found on:
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spudthedestroyer wrote:Screenshots say a thousand words
If you could provide screenshots of the rip, they say a lot of what is in store quality wise. With horror movies, and the rarity of rips it is always important to show people what to expect.
For those that don't know how to take screenshots, I'll post a short guide, for those that don't have any webspace, you can upload images to a temp. image store here:
You will need nandub, virtualdub or preferably virtualdubmod to take pictures, and some paint app (Paint shop pro is great for this). Load up your avi in the program. Use the navigation bar along the bottom and scroll to a random point, preferably some high motion points of the movie, then go to video>copy source frame to clipboard (this maybe under edit in virtualdubmod). Now load up your paint app and paste. Repeat two to six times so you have a range of shots. Save them as jpgs, naming them something like ripname1.jpg. Finally, navigate to:
Use the browse button and upload your files.
To post the images, use:
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You can of course use your own webspace, provided it allows remote linking. Most freehosts don't.
spudthedestroyer wrote:Screens of how to take screenshots (This is in Nandub, in virtual dub mod, use the edit menu)
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Pakistan's 30 questions for India
When Rehman Malik presented the findings of the investigation being carried out by Pakistan regarding the Mumbai attacks, he said to the reporters that around 30 questions have been sent to India and further investigation is tied to the prompt reply from the Indian Government.
Following are those thirty questions:
1. Authenticated copy of confessional statement of Ajmal Qasab recorded by the judicial authorities
2. National Identity Card number of Ajmal and other documentation/ diaries recovered from his possession.
3. Cell phone numbers used by Ajmal in the past, if disclosed during interrogation.
4. Detailed description and further particulars / maximum information of reportedly killed terrorists deposed by Ajmal during interrogation with Indian Police.
5. The digital note books/ diaries recovered from killed terrorists.
6. Authenticated copies of seizure memos of all the articles recovered from or belonging to accused terrorists along with their photographs.
7. Authentic forensic analysis reports of mobile / satellite phones and or any other evidence establishing connectivity and communication of the terrorists with militants based abroad along with identifying particulars.
8. Logs of cell phone interceptions.
9. Detailed transcripts of conversation amongst the terrorists during the terror activity from 26 to 28 Nov as well as with their handlers.
10. Cell-phone numbers targeted for transcripts immediately after the terror strike.
11. Intercepted voice recording identified by Ajmal Qasab as of Abu Hamza and Kahfa etc for voice analysis, as well as further details about alleged handlers 'Abu Hamza' and 'Kahfa'.
12. Thuraya telephone forensic analysis including:
a) Numbers in stored memory.
b) Called numbers /log
c) SMS messages
d) Any other information
13. Forensic analysis of cell phones, recovered from the possession of accused including:
a) Dialled numbers
b) Missed and received calls.
c) Last location
d) Photographs / movies
e) Audio recording
f) IMEI no. & SIM IMSI no
g) Screen shots etc
14. Fingerprints of all the ten accused for comparison with available database.
15. Fingerprints lifted from recovered weapons, personal articles and navigation devices etc. of the accused required for comparison.
16. Clear photographs of the accused for identification and matching with the national database.
17. DNA profiles of all the terrorists arrested / killed.
18. Post mortem reports of all the killed terrorists.
19. Forensic analysis and photograph of engravings on Yamaha engine including the tampering of letters on the engine. Two letters are missing. Complete engine number must be provided.
20. Photographs of engravings on pistols /SMGs recovered from the accused for identification.
21. Confirmation as to whether the pistols used by the terrorists were 9 mm! The picture of pistol shows a TT 7.62 MM (30 Bore) and CAL-30 is clearly visible.
22. Headers of the email received from email@example.com claiming responsibility and clarification as to which specific media received the same.
23. Complete and date wise CCTV footage of all the incidents.
24. GPS data regarding travelling log, location to check log and coordinates, etc. for identifying the launching area. This is important because certain ambiguities have been noticed in the information already provided. For instance, if the terrorists started in a small boat from Karachi at approximately 0800 hours on 22nd Nov, then how come MOB waypoint is showing the boat's position near Keti Bandar nearly one hour before this time? Out of 17 waypoints, only three have date stamps and remaining is without the same, creating doubt whether these points are authentic or created through GPS.
25. GPS operation is dependent on internal or external batteries, thus following points need elaboration:
a) If internal batteries were used, a large cache of batteries were required to keep them operative for more than six days.
b) If external batteries were used on boat then picture / evidence of the same should have been included in the list of items recovered from 'Kuber'.
c) Picture labelled 'Thuraya satellite phone found in Kuber' is of GPS of Garmin Company as GPS navigation buttons, waypoint names on screen and company name are clearly visible.
26. Photograph identified by Ajmal as Zaki ur Rehman Lakhvi.
27. Relevant information pertaining to tailor / company marks, brand names as well as dry cleaning or laundry stamps on clothes seized.
28. Google earth does not carry details of security systems, various entries / exit points, inner details. Such like information requires extensive physical reconnaissance and establishment of control centre within targets. Further details are required.
29. Why did the terrorists not come to the notice of Gujrat and Maharashtra Governments after having travelled by sea in their territory including reported refuelling enroute? Besides, how did they manage to evade so many coastal radars?
30. Details of interrogation reports of Mukhtar Ahmed (Counter-insurgency Officer) and Tausif Rehman, both Indian nationals, arrested after Mumbai attacks on charge of providing SIMs to the terrorists.
Additional Information Required:
The eye witness account of Jugdev, the only survivor boarding the vehicle of ATS Chief Mr Hemant Karkare, accompanied by two other senior police officers in the same vehicle namely Mr Salasker and Mr Kamteis required to be examined by investigators in Pakistan. It is necessary as Mr Karkare was investigating the cases against militants in mass scale killings of Muslims in India including Lt Col Prasad Shrikant Purohit, reportedly involved in Samjhota Express incident.
Linkages between diamond merchant firm Surat, Gujrat and some Hindus in Pakistan need to be clarified as the diamond merchant was alleged to sponsor Malegoen blasts through Col Purohit.


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- Summary
These nonstick waffle plates make light and crispy classic waffles using the Cuisinart Griddler. Nonstick cast-aluminum construction ensures quick heating, even cooking, easy release and effortless cleanup.
- Nonstick waffle plates make four classic style waffles.
- For use with Cuisinart Griddler models GR-4N, GRID-8NPC and GR-5B.
- Cast aluminum with a durable nonstick finish.
- Dishwasher safe.
- Dimensions & More Info
- 11 1/2" x 9 1/4".
- Dishwasher safe.
- Made in China.
- Use & Care
- For use with Cuisinart Griddler models GR-4N, GRID-8NPC and GR-5B.
- Use wood, plastic or heat-resistant nylon tools to avoid scratching the nonstick surface.
- Dishwasher safe.
- Avoid using harsh detergents, abrasive cleaners, steel wool or steel scouring pads.
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Rated 2 out of 5 by momoftwogirls from Uneven cooking I'm confused as to what is wrong with my griddler after reading great reviews. My waffles are almost burned on the outside while the inside is underdone. Also, the bottom cooks faster than the top.Date published: 2017-04-08Rated 1 out of 5 by Lola2448 from Do not fit Cusinart Elite Griddler These plates do not fit the Cusinart Elite Griddler.Date published: 2017-01-05Rated 1 out of 5 by Debmoy from Very Unhappy! The online description says that these plates make TRADITIONAL waffles and that is not the case!!!! I just got the packgae opened and it says on the box that it makes Belgian Waffles. How annoying to order one thing and get another and now I need to return them. We do not like Belgian Waffles. Please change the description!Date published: 2016-12-13Rated 5 out of 5 by millieingeorgia from Best purchase! These waffle plates are perfect! They make my Cuisinart Griddler the perfect waffle iron without having to buy yet another small appliance. I couldn't love it more! Awesome find!!!!Date published: 2016-03-13Rated 1 out of 5 by ladydeutscher from Disappointed I own the Cusinart Elite Griddler, and was hoping to be able to make waffles, but unfortunately the statement fits most griddlers was not the case. These waffle plates only fit Griddler and Griddler Deluxe.Date published: 2016-01-30Rated 5 out of 5 by WallyP from Works as advertised This is simple, the plates work exactly as they should. Pay attention to the heat setting instructions that come with the product, they are correct as are the recipes. Here is a hot tip: make extra waffles and let them cool. Place into freezer bag and freeze. When ready to eat, remove the portion from oven, nuke for 20-30 seconds to help thaw, place in toaster on medium or a little less (keep an eye on them) and when they pop up, serve immediately. Easy breakfast.Date published: 2016-01-20Rated 5 out of 5 by CatStone from Tips and Tricks for the Griddler Waffle Plates Bought these for my husband for a Valentine's Day gift, but I'm the one who actually makes the waffles. The wells aren't super deep so there's more crunch to dough. Two things have helped me - first, always use either club soda, beer or some liquid with some effervescence to it to help your batter rise up light and fluffy. And for greatest ease to the process, use the Williams Sonoma Pancake Pen to load the batter into the wells, saves time and makes the process as neat as possible. My trick is to position the pen tip over the raised portion and pour the batter over top, which will force just the right amount into the wells, repeat until each section is filled then move onto the next. Doing it this way I find I don't need to go back, add more or worse use an implement to spread the batter. Just made some gorgeous Pumpkin Spice, cooked 3 minutes, and Cheddar Ale which took a good 5 minutes - so be patient and test, especially if you use a new batter recipe. Enjoy!Date published: 2014-11-02Rated 2 out of 5 by LRC176 from Williams-Sonoma lies On the website, these are clearly identified as plates to make classic waffles, so I was really upset when they arrived and turned out to be Belgian waffle plates. I registered for the Cuisinart griddler to begin with because I wanted classic waffles and figured it was a great, flexible way to have waffles and other things. But now that it's too late to return the griddler, I'm finding out that it's not what I thought I was getting!Date published: 2014-08-23
Will these waffle plates fit the Griddler 5?Hi Donna, Yes, the waffle plates will fit the Griddler 5. They fit models GR-4N, GRID-8NPC, and GR-5B.Date published: 2019-01-29


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An aggressive President Barack Obama ripped into Mitt Romney's economic blueprint in a town hall style debate last night, accusing his rival of favoring only a "one-point plan" to help the rich at the expense of the middle class. The Republican protested the charge was way off the mark.
The truth, Romney said, is that "the middle class has been crushed over the last four years." It was the first of repeated highly charged moments of the 90-minute debate, the second of three between the campaign rivals three weeks before Election Day in a close race for the White House.
The president was feistier from the outset than he had been in their initial encounter two weeks ago, when he turned in a listless performance that sent shudders through his supporters and helped fuel a rise by Romney in opinion polls nationally and in some battleground states.
Obama challenged Romney on economics and energy policy, accusing him of switching positions and declaring that his economic plan was a "sketchy deal" that the public should reject.
Romney gave as good as he got.
"You'll get your chance in a moment. I'm still speaking," the former Massachusetts governor said at one point while Obama was mid-sentence. He said the president's policies had failed to jumpstart the economy and crimped energy production.
The open-stage format left the two men free to stroll freely across a red-carpeted stage, and they did. Their clashes crackled with energy and tension, and the crowd watched raptly as the two sparred while struggling to appear calm and affable before a national television audience.
The rivals disagreed about taxes, measures to reduce the deficit, energy, pay equity for women and health care issues. Immigration prompted yet another clash, Romney saying Obama had failed to pursue the comprehensive legislation he promised at the dawn of his administration, and the president saying Republican obstinacy made a deal impossible.
Under the format agreed to in advance, members of an audience of 82 uncommitted voters posed questions to the president and his challenger.
Nearly all of them concerned domestic policy until one raised the subject of the recent death of the U.S. ambassador to Libya in a terrorist attack at an American post in Benghazi.
Romney said it took Obama a long time to admit the episode had been a terrorist attack, but Obama said he had said so the day after in an appearance in the Rose Garden outside the White House.
When moderator Candy Crowley of CNN said the president had in fact done so, Obama, prompted, "Say that a little louder, Candy."
One intense exchange focused on competing claims about whether energy production is increasing or slowing. Obama accused Romney of misrepresenting what has happened — a theme he returned to time and again. Romney strode across the stage to confront Obama face to face, just feet from the audience.
Both men pledged a better economic future to a young man who asked the first question. .
Then the president's determination to show a more aggressive side became evident.
Rebutting his rival's claim to a five-point plan to create 12 million jobs, Obama said, "Gov. Romney says he's got a five-point plan. Gov. Romney doesn't have a five-point plan. He has a one-point plan. And that plan is to make sure that folks at the top play by a different set of rules."
"That's been his philosophy in the private sector," Obama said of his rival. "That's been his philosophy as governor. That's been his philosophy as a presidential candidate. You can make a lot of money and pay lower tax rates than somebody who makes a lot less.
"You can ship jobs overseas and get tax breaks for it. You can invest in a country, bankrupt it, lay off the workers, strip away their pensions and you still make money. That's exactly the philosophy that we've seen in place for the last decade," the president said in a scorching summation.
Unable to respond at length because of the debate's rules, Romney said the accusations were "way off the mark."
But moments later, he reminded the national television audience of the nation's painfully slow recovery from the worst recession in decades.
There are "23 million people struggling to find a job. ... The president's policies have been exercised over the last four years and they haven't put America back to work," he said. "We have fewer people working today than when he took office."
Economic growth has been slow throughout Obama's term in office, and unemployment only recently dipped below 8 percent for the first time since he moved into the White House. Romney noted that if out-of-work Americans who no longer look for jobs were counted, the unemployment rate would be 10.7 percent.
Both men had rehearsed extensively for the encounter, a turnabout for Obama.
"I had a bad night," the president conceded, days after he and Romney shared a stage for the first time, in Denver. His aides made it known he didn't intend to be as deferential to his challenger this time, and the presidential party decamped for a resort in Williamsburg, Va., for rehearsals that consumed the better part of three days.
Romney rehearsed in Massachusetts and again after arriving on Long Island on debate day, with less to make up for.
"The first debate was huge and we've seen our numbers move all across the country," his wife, Ann, said before joining her husband in New York.
Asked Tuesday night by one member of the audience how he would differ from former President George W. Bush, the last Republican to hold the office, Romney said, "We are different people and these are different times."
He said he would attempt to balance the budget, something Bush was unsuccessful in doing, get tougher on China and work more aggressively to expand trade.
Obama jumped in with his own predictions — not nearly as favorable to the man a few feet away on stage. He said the former president didn't attempt to cut off federal funding for Planned Parenthood or turn Medicare into a voucher system.
Though the questions were from undecided voters inside the hall — in a deeply Democratic state — the audience that mattered most watched on television and was counted in the tens of millions. Crucially important: viewers in the nine battlegrounds where the race is likely to be settled.
The final debate, next Monday in Florida, will be devoted to foreign policy.
Opinion polls made the race a close one, with Obama leading in some national surveys and Romney in others. Despite the Republican's clear gains in surveys in recent days, the president led in several polls of Wisconsin and Ohio, two key Midwestern battlegrounds where Romney and running mate Paul Ryan are campaigning heavily.


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The Women's Group of The First Congregational Church of Warwick, 715 Oakland Beach Ave., Warwick, will have their Fall Into the Holidays Bazaar Oct. 20 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Featured will be a white elephant table, baked goods, hand-crafted items and much more. If you would like to rent a table to show your items, tables are available for $25. Call 738-3377 and leave a message.
St. Michael's Church, 80 Farnum Pike, Smithfield, is having its bazaar Nov. 3 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Nov. 4 from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. A few of the highlights are the big white elephant sale, holiday crafts, penny social raffle, silent auction, handmade items, kid's activities, food and photos with Santa on Saturday.
The Ladies Guild of St. Bartholomew Church will sponsor their annual parish bazaar Nov. 3 from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and Nov. 4 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Church Hall, 311 Laurel Hill Ave., Providence. There will be crafts, gifts, a jewelry boutique, baked goods, a flea market and a special. A variety of food and drinks will be available. Call 944-4466 for further information.
Our Lady of Czenstochowa's holiday bazaar will be held Nov. 4 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at 222 Macarthur Blvd., Coventry. Breakfast is served from 9-11 a.m. and Polish and American food served from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Featured will be raffles, children's games, crafts, them baskets, bake shop, dessert, bingo and much more. For more information call 821-7991.
The Peace on Earth Winter Festival and Bazaar will be held at Bethel AME Church, 30 Rochambeau Ave., Providence, Nov. 10 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Local artisan, homemade crafts, festive food, live entertainment and much more. Table rentals are available; call 523-3944 for more information.
The 3rd Annual MS Holiday Bazaar to support the National Multiple Sclerosis Society's Rhode Island Chapter will be held Nov. 10 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 2115 Broad St., Cranston. Featured will be vendors selling holiday gifts, jewelry, baskets, baby clothes, greeting cards, gourmet foods, artwork and more. The bazaar is free and open to the public.
Trinity Assembly of God, 2119 Hartford Ave., Johnston, will have a Christmas church bazaar Nov. 17 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sts. John & Paul Snowflake Bazaar will be held Nov. 17 and 18 in the Parish Center, 341 South Main St., Coventry. The hours are from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. on Sunday. Free parking, handicapped accessible. The event will feature many raffles, pictures with Santa, and fun activities for kids. The kitchen will be open for breakfast and lunch and snacks.
Greenwood Community Church, Presbyterian, 805 Main Ave., Warwick, will its biennial holiday bazaar on Dec. 1.


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GlobalSign Teams with World's Leading Certificate Authorities (CAs) to Strengthen Internet Security
GlobalSign Announces Membership in Certificate Authority Security Council to Promote Safe SSL Practices and Improve Secure Online Transactions and Communications
Boston, MA - February 14 2013 - GlobalSign, the enterprise SaaS Certificate Authority, today announced its membership in the Certificate Authority Security Council (CASC), an advocacy group committed to the exploration and promotion of best practices for Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology and advancement of online security. As part of the association, GlobalSign will work with its peers to improve the understanding of critical security policies and their potential impact on the Internet infrastructure. Members of the CASC include Comodo, DigiCert, Entrust Certificate Services, GlobalSign, Go Daddy, Symantec, and Trend Micro.
CASC creates a forum for the leading CAs, which are responsible for the majority of all digital certificates issued, to discuss and develop industry standards and present a single unified voice in the promotion of SSL and secure transactions and communications over the Internet. It also provides the public with a single resource to direct inquiries to and contact for information and education.
"At GlobalSign, our mission is to restore trust in SSL through education, provide enhanced services that allow customers to identify and remedy vulnerabilities and drive appropriate standards and best practices that protect organizations from advanced threats. These threats come in the form of cyber criminals and hackers, as well as state sponsored attacks and espionage efforts," Steve Waite, CEO, GlobalSign Americas. "We are proud to be part of the CASC and collaborate with the leading global CAs on this same goal to advance security standards for the industry as a whole. Together we can work toward the improved deployment of a trustworthy SSL ecosystem."
In addition to supporting the CASC, GlobalSign is also a member of other industry associations dedicated to advancing the strength of Internet security technologies such as SSL, including: The Certification Authority/Browser (CA/B) Forum, the Anti-Phishing Working Group and an adopter member of the Trusted Computing Group.
"No one actor in the ecosystem has the ability to change the Internet as a whole, it takes collaboration, said Ryan Hurst, GlobalSign CTO, "GlobalSign wants to help all businesses to communicate and execute transactions across the Internet with confidence. By joining this association, we are furthering our commitment to this goal."
For more information on CASC, visit: https://casecurity.org/.
About GMO GlobalSign
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The US needs to make it clear that it supports Taiwanese fishermen, Royce said in a speech at a US Congressional reception for Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Chairman Su Tseng-chang (蘇貞昌), who is on a four-day visit to Washington during which he is scheduled to open his party's new offices in the US capital.
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The traffic was bumper to bumper. Parking was a nightmare. And the parking lot was so far away from the stadium, it was barely visible. So the sea of people and the smell of burned soft pretzels led the way. An unforgettable smell. The kind that gets stuck in your nostrils forever.
A seemingly endless uphill climb followed. Ramp after ramp after ramp. The trek to the upper deck of Shea stadium was exhausting. What waited at the top was a jaw-dropping moment. Brilliant stadium colors against a dingy Queens, N.Y., skyline. Stunning. Think Dorothy opening up her door and entering Oz for the first time. "That" kind of stunning. But instead of the yellow brick road and Glenda the Good, it was green outfield grass and Vinny the hot dog vendor. It was 1974 and one kid's love affair with baseball was under way.
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Monday, December 1, 2008
Pre Naxx Moonkin Gear Guide: Part 2
1. [Hat of Wintry Doom] - BoE Crafted - This is not the best head possible but I have listed it number 1 for a couple of reasons. First is that it is relatively cheap and easy to obtain since it is a BoE crafted item. Second is that it has a ton of spell hit and and an meta gem socket. Assuming that you use a [Chaotic Skyflare Diamond], this socket is worth around 30 - 40 Spell Power for beginning raiders.
2. [Battlemap Hide Helm] - Heroic Prince Keleseth - Utgarde Keep - This is a very nice helm and is fairly easy to obtain since it drops of the first boss in heroic UK. I picked up this helm because of the large amount of SP, Crit, and the Meta socket. This helm will last you into Naxx easily if you can get it to drop.
3. [Horned Helm of Varos] - Normal Varos Cloudstrider - The Oculus - This is not the best item, but it isn't a bad place to start and it shouldn't be to hard to get. It has a good amount of Spell Power and Haste and a yellow socket.
4. [Greensight Gogs] - BoE Crafted - Engineering - I strongly recommend against this head. I only mention it because I assume someone would ask about it. Even though this is an epic item it is not as good as the Battlemap Hide Helm I listed above and is much more expensive to craft.
1. [Emeline's Locket] - Quest Reward - The Admiral Revealed - This is definitely not the best neck available but it is a very good one that should be simple for most people to get. It also provides a significant amount of Hit Rating if your short of the cap. This neck won't last you a long time, but it is a great place to start.
2. [Necklace of Taldaram] - Heroic Prince Taldaram - Old Kingdom - This neck is a little more DPS and a little harder to obtain than the first neck listed. This neck also has quite a bit of Hit Rating.
3. [Amulet of the Spell Flinger] - Heroic Amanitar - Old Kingdom - If your close to the hit cap then this neck provides a good amount of Crit Rating. It may be a little difficult to obtain because this not an easy boss, but then again, I didn't know anything about him when I killed him.
4. [Encircling Burnished Gold Chains] - 25 Emblem of Heroism - There are pluses and minuses to this neck. At only 25 emblem's it shouldn't be to hard to obtain, and it has a good amount of Spell Power and Hit rating on it. The down side is that it has Spirit also, and there are several better necks in 10-man raiding. However, if you have the badges there is really no reason not to spend them. In my opinion there are currently only 3 items that a moonkin would want from emblems, and in total they only cost 90 emblems. (In case your wondering the other two items are the off hand I mentioned in part one and [Plush Sash of Guzbah])
1. [Purehorn Spaulders] - BoE Crafted - Leatherworking - I am not a leather worker or skinner but the mats for these shoulders appears to be pretty easy. These shoulders require only 30 [Nerubian Chitin] to craft. On top of that they provide 67 Spell Power and 37 haste. Those are great stats for a relatively cheap item.
2. [Dark Runic Mantle] - BoE Heroic Drop - Hall of Stone - Farming these might be a pain because they are a random mob drop, and the HoS event is quite difficult. However, If you can find them on the AH for a decent price they are the way to go, since they have the most potential Spell Power pre-raid.
3. [Spaulders of Krystallus] - Heroic Krystallus - Hall of Stone - This boss is pre-event in HoS, but you may still have a hard time finding a group. However, If you can get a shot at these shoulders these are very nice compared to a lot of what is out there.
1. [Dark Soldier Cape] - Rep Reward - Honored Knights of the Ebon Blade - This one follows my theme. It has a good amount of Spell Power and Hit Rating, and is extremely easy to get. There isn't much else I can say.
2. [Ancient Dragon Spirit Cape] - Heroic Eregos - The Oculus - I have not run this instance yet, but I can tell you this. Some of my guildies are not fans, so you may have a tough time finding a group. However, this is the best back you can get pre-raid that won't cost you a ton of gold.
3. [Deathchill Cloak] - BoE crafted - Tailoring - In pure DPS terms this is one of the best cloaks currently available in game. There are only one or two better from raiding. However, it has two down sides. The first is the lack of base stats. Generally this isn't a huge deal, but you may end up missing them, because having enough HP and Mana are bigger issues in early raiding. Second is the cost. This pattern requires 10 Eternals, a [Siren's Tear], and a [Frozen Orb] to craft, and that doesn't include the cloth and dust needed. If you have the time or gold to get this made then go for it, but I wouldn't blame anyone for holding off on it for a little bit.
That's it for Part 2. I should have part 3 our in the next few days, and it will go over Chest, Wrists, Hands, and Rings.
7 comments:
- chicogrande said...
Don't forget the waist slot.
As a new moonkin (played feral forever and resto a bit) I'm really enjoying your blog, especially the Naxx-prep. I prefer your bias towards easy to get items as I consider myself more of a casual player and don't have tons of time to grind out mats/badges/etc. Looking forward to the next installment.
- December 1, 2008 at 2:31 PM
- Halon said...
thanks a lot!
- December 2, 2008 at 12:28 AM
Great. As usuall. Keep it coming.
- December 2, 2008 at 6:51 AM
Your blog is killer! Thanks so much for taking the time to put this together. Any chance you'll be getting one together for a best list of item enchantments by slot?
- December 2, 2008 at 1:46 PM
mate, you pwn!
keep it comin mate :)
- December 2, 2008 at 11:14 PM
Thanks so much for these posts. I found the idea of hitting the hit cap completely overwhelming once I managed to make 80 and looked at what was expected. I was so frustrated! But as of tonight, and a lucky drop of the Mark of the War Prisoner, my hit is solidly at 270, so I finally have room to breathe and play around to make the perfect balance. I did get the Sash of the Wizened Wyrm which is available from wyrmrest at honored. It's not incredible by any means and is cloth, but if you're hurting for hit, +40 hit from it doesn't suck. It also has a decent amount of intellect, stamina, and spellpower. If you have a blacksmith friend, the addition of a gem slot is also invaluable. I used it until I got hit capped in other ways and was able to go back to using my Ourobourus belt.
I also managed to catch the cheaper shoulders on the AH and the helm of varos. All of which make me feel a little less useless in heroics.
- December 3, 2008 at 9:01 AM
- Soraya said...
This blog is like a bible to me! Very fun to read and interesting indeed :) Keep it comin' man :)
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Abu Simbel by Road
Possibly the most awe-inspiring temple of all ancient Egypt, with its gargantuan rock-cut facade is the magnificent Abu Simbel. Guarding the entrance to the temple are 4 colossal seated statues of the pharaoh himself, staring out across Lake Nasser.
Over the centuries the temple was all but lost to humanity due to shifting desert sands, however it was rediscovered by chance in 1813 by a Swiss explorer and eventually in the early 60's an excavation team restored it and once again the full glory of the temple of Abu Simbel was revealed to the modern world. This excursion is not to be missed!
This add-on can be added to any group tour that travels through Aswan.
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Asked by BH, Milwaukee
I am a 30-year-old male. I am having episodes of abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea. The doctor says she suspects ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease and wants to do a colonoscopy. What are these diseases? What else could this be and is it appropriate to do a colonoscopy?
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Dr. Otis Brawley
Chief Medical Officer,
American Cancer Society
Dear BH:
There are two major types of inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD: ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. It is estimated that inflammatory bowel disease affects about 500,000 Americans. Most IBD is diagnosed between ages 15 and 40 although some is diagnosed as late as age 80
The course of IBD typically consists of intermittent flare-ups of the disease alternating with sometimes long periods without symptoms.
Ulcerative colitis involves inflammation of a part of the colon and rectum. Patients can have episodes of abdominal pain, gaslike pains, bloody diarrhea, even fever during a flare, which can last for weeks or months. In its more severe form patients with UC can also have arthritis, liver problems (sclerosing cholangitis), certain skin rashes and eye problems (uveitis)
The abdominal complaints of mild ulcerative colitis are often confused with gluten allergy (celiac sprue). Other things that can be confused with IBD include amoebic, parasitic and bacterial bowel infections. Of these, Salmonella and Clostridium Difficile are most common. Salmonella can be caught from eating poorly stored or undercooked meats. Clostridium Difficile is a disease that is getting more common. It is caused by use of antibiotics. Most amoebic and parasitic infections are due to drinking contaminated water.
Crohn's disease is an inflammation that can occur anywhere in the GI tract from the mouth to the anus. When in the colon, symptoms can be similar to ulcerative colitis. Crohn's disease can cause fibrosis or scarring of the GI tract, leading to bowel obstruction or blockage, pain and fistulae. A fistula is a hole in the bowel through which bowel fluid and gas can leak. A fistula can track to other organs. Some patients with severe Crohn's can have a fistula track from the rectum to the bladder or rectum to vagina.
Crohn's disease can skip parts of bowel and a patient can have episodes of inflammation in several areas at one time. Most patients do have some small bowel involvement and about a third have disease only in the small bowel. This is often referred to as Crohn's ileitis.
Both diseases are most commonly diagnosed when a physician suspects the disease and a scoping procedure of the GI tract is performed with a fiber-optic scope. Upper endoscopy is done to investigate disease of the esophagus, stomach and small intestine. Colonoscopy is done to assess the colon, and on occasion, the distal ileum, which is the end of the small bowel. The physician can see areas of inflammation or scarring and may do a culture to diagnose infection as well as a biopsy of abnormal areas through the scope. A pathologist can confirm the diagnosis of Crohn's or ulcerative colitis with microscopic examination of the biopsy.
The causes of these diseases are unknown. Both are more common in Jews compared with non-Jews and in white Europeans compared with all other groups. The diseases do tend to run in families. In some studies, 10% to 25% of IBD patients have a first-degree relative with one of the diseases. It is not uncommon for a patient with Crohn's to have a relative with ulcerative colitis or vice versa.
For unknown reasons, there are higher rates of UC in developed countries versus developing countries. Rates are higher in the northern latitudes versus the equatorial climates.
No one knows the cause of the inflammatory bowel diseases. Older literature suggested there was a psychiatric component to these diseases. Today, it is known that stress or getting upset can cause an exacerbation of the disease, but a psychiatric illness is not believed associated with an underlying of the disease.
Interestingly, smoking appears to decrease the risk of UC and increase the risk of Crohn's disease.
While many have tried to link elements in diet as a cause of IBD, data are by no means definite. Most believe that a Western diet of processed, fried and sugary food does increase risk of IBD. It is possible that IBD is an immunologic response to foods. There is some speculation that hypersensitivity to cow's milk in infancy may cause IBD. This has been fueled by some studies to show that IBD patients were less likely to be breast fed as babies.
Patients with IBD are prone to malnutrition due to malabsorption. Children with the disease can have stunted growth.
Treatment includes attention to nutrition. There are medical therapies for the inflammatory bowel diseases and some patients with severe disease will have to have bowel resections. Patients with IBD, and especially ulcerative colitis, affecting the colon and rectum are at higher than normal risk of cancer of the colon or rectum. It is customary that UC patients get regular colonoscopy to detect malignancy. There are gastroenterologists who specialize in the treatment of this disease.
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Nena + Pasadena's fashion statement celebrating the objectification of women
Wondering how some of our footballers are putting their Code's 'Respect and Responsibility' policies into practice?
Curious as to whether all the effort that has gone into addressing sexual misconduct, harassment, indecent exposure, violence and other myriad manifestations of disrespect for women? (You'll find some here)
Perhaps Hawthorn star Lance "Buddy" Franklin can help us answer these important questions?
Here's some t.shirts he has designed – and is seen here proudly modeling – for his Nena and Pasadena brand.
Franklin is headless wearing in the t.shirts above. But of course it's him.
Because there just aren't enough porn-themed t.shirts already stuffing the racks of numerous stores, all the way from City Beach to Roger David, our buddy Lance has got into the act, teaming up with Men's Fashion Label Kiss Chacey and Sushi Radio to create the new label for young men to "appeal to a broader cross section of their fans and the ever growing fashion conscious youth of Australia".
A topless women, with her breast and nipple visible, has her head wrapped in a scarf. Perhaps that's because her face – and her full humanity – don't count that much. A headless woman, her butt cheeks glowing and emphasised. Because, again, no need to bother with her face. The man in the photo with her is not revealing his backside. They pretty much never do.
Another image depicts a topless woman covering her breast with her hand. 'Angel of silence' reads the slogan. The best kind of women right? They let their bodies do the talking and keen their mouths shut. This image features on billboards.
Up until a short time ago the same 'Angel of Silence' image was also the profile picture for Nena and Pasadena's facebook page. It's been replaced with a new one of Franklin in a t.shirt with a bearded man on it. That man has clothes on.
The AFL's Respect and Responsibility Policy "represents the Australian Football League's commitment to addressing violence against women and to work towards creating safe, supportive and inclusive environments for women and girls across the football industry as well as the broader community".
In serious tones, the Code informs us that "in March 2009, the AFL, in cooperation with State League/TAC Cup Clubs, commenced delivering a State League Respect and Responsibility Module. The aims of the Module are to:
• Promote safe and inclusive environments for women and girls at all levels of Australian Football and the wider community;
• Increase players understanding of how sexual assault, violence, harassment and abuse can affect the lives of women and girls;
• Provide practical information that assists players to understand the meaning of consent, and identify situations that have the potential to go wrong; and,
• Provide players with information that may assist them to build and maintain social relationships with women that are healthy and respectful.
I asked anti sexual violence campaigner Nina Funnell, who trains other elite sporting codes on their attitudes towards women, sex and consent, what impact she thought these t.shirts could have:
It is vital that sporting codes and individual athletes who undertake and commit to respectful relationship courses are consistent in their behavior. To superficially pay lip service to respecting women while simultaneously perpetuating attitudes or behaviors that either objectify or harm women is not only disingenuous and insincere, it is destructive as it undermines respect for women as a value. To send a confusing message on this topic is worse than sending no message at all.
AFL players are recognisable public figures. They get paid the big bucks for a reason and it is their responsibility to exercise due diligence in thinking through the issues and brands they endorse. Like other athletes and public figures, they must take responsibility for this. "
The t.shirts are a form of harassment. They normalise sexualised representations of women and send a message that women are merely ornaments and decorations whose sole role is to bare their flesh and gratify men. They erode efforts of the AFL to change the disrespectful attitudes of many of their players. And they make the work of women like Nina Funnell even harder.
Does Franklin share the patronizing and dismissive views of his business partner Tim Arandt who has been sending this reply to Collective Shout members who have voiced their complaint?
Thanks for your comments and views but we feel we know what young people want to wear so we choose to continue our design concepts in full. I have three teenage boys of my own and have discussed your email with them, they were humored by your thoughts and added that the 6 o'clock news contained far more adult contact than a tshirt!! If you feel that we degrade women or promote violence against women please further your emails to the editor of the herald sun.
So teenage boys are now the leading experts on understanding the nuances of how the repeated sexualisation of female bodies affects young women's self esteem and experience of public space? They are the arbiters of cultural standards regarding young women? The same boys whose views are reflected in a recent White Ribbon foundation report which found that one in seven teen boys thinks it is permissible to hold a girl down and force her to have sex if she has flirted or 'led the guy on'.
But back to Buddy Franklin. Interesting to see he weighed in on the St Kilda nude photo scandal.
"I know that the AFL puts in place things at a young age, as soon as you get drafted, where you've got to be smart enough to know what's going on in your private life and not to do things that are going to get out in public."
Maybe Lance buddy, you should have kept those t.shirts of yours in a cupboard.
Published today on ABC's The Drum.
For details on where to complain see Collective Shout website.


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Reilly criticised for leaving hearing on abortion legislation
Masters of two major maternity hospitals among those giving evidence to Oireachtas committee
Minister for Health James Reilly arrives for the Oireachtas health committee hearings on the heads of the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013 this morning. Photograph: Dave Meehan/The Irish Times
The Department of Health chief medical officer Tony Holohan addressing thecross-party Oireachtas health committee on the proposed abortion Bill today.
The only purpose of legislation on abortion being introduced in the Dail and Seanad is to clarify what is lawfully available, Minister for Health James Reilly has said.
Dr Reilly is among 50 medical experts due to address a cross-party Oireachtas health committee on the draft legislation which, if enacted, will legalise abortion where there is a substantial risk to the mother's life, including the threat of suicide.
The hearings into the heads of the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013, began this morning in the Seanad chamber. Today's session is scheduled to last for 10 hours, with a further 10 hours allotted for each of Monday and Tuesday.
First to address the committee this morning was Dr Reilly, who gave an overview of the contents of the Bill before leaving the chamber without taking questions. Members of the cross-party committee criticised Dr Reilly for not staying.
"I can't think of a more appropriate place for him to be than here in this chamber," said Fine Gael TD Billy Timmins.
Independent TD Mattie McGrath said the situation was a farce. "The Minister ran out of the chamber," he said.
Fine Gael senator Paul Bradford said it was "bizarre" that the Minister was not in the chamber to discuss his own legislation.
A Government spokesman defended Dr Reilly's decision, saying the key first element in the hearings is to give members clarity on the precise meaning of the heads of the Bill.
He said Ambrose McLoughlin, secretary general at the Department of Health, and chief medical officer Tony Holohan were "well placed" to answer questions. The aim is for some witnesses to give factual answers before the committee hears any political debate on policy, he said.
In his address, Dr Reilly said the legislation would clarify what was legally available in cases where there is a real and substantial threat to the life of a pregnant woman and to set out clearly defined and specific circumstances in which this treatment can be lawfully provided.
The State would uphold the right to life of the unborn as far as practicable, Dr Reilly insisted. He also said doctors will be obliged to make every effort to safeguard the unborn and to make every effort to sustain its life after delivery where it is potentially viable outside the womb.
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Doctors carrying out terminations to save the life of a pregnant woman had to do so based on reasonable opinion. Dr Reilly said reasonable opinion had to be formed in good faith and had to have regard to the need to protect the right to life of the unborn and preserve unborn human life where practicable.
In cases of suicidal ideation in a pregnant woman seeking a termination, a panel of doctors to review her case would be nominated by the Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, the Irish College of Psychiatry, the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and the Royal College of Physicians in Ireland.
Dr Holohan said the legislation did not confer any new substantive rights to termination of pregnancy. He said the general scheme being put in place, provides for rights that already exist within Constitutional provisions and the Supreme Court decision in the X case.
They were conferring procedural rights on a woman who believes she has a life-threatening condition so that she can have certainty as to whether she requires the intervention.
The State will uphold the right to life of the unborn as far as practicable. Where a woman's life is at risk she may have a right to have that pregnancy brought to an end but not a right to deliberately end the life of that foetus, Dr Holohan said.
He said termination had to be necessary to save the woman's life. Termination in those circumstances would always be considered a medical intervention that operated within all the existing arrangements that pertained to other medical services and interventions.
Dr Holohan also said he had confidence in the medical profession. "I believe in the integrity and professionalism of our doctors. We have a highly trained and motivated set of doctors working in this country," he said. "While some of the practices and behaviours of the past were not appropriate by today's standards, our doctors and our medical colleges have shown a consistent commitment to the public interest in the work that they do."
Dr Holohan said a review of the penalties for carrying out illegal terminations in pregnant women could be looked at in drafting the legislation. Labour senator Ivana Bacik said the creation of a criminal offence in the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill falls foul of the Constitution" because the offence was "too vague and too broad". She said the woman herself should not be criminalised.
Under head 19 of the legislation it is an offence for a person to do any act with the intent to destroy unborn human life. The section restates the general prohibition of abortion in the State and includes a fine and up to 14 years imprisonment.
Dr Holohan said it is "something we can look at in terms of drafting".
Opening the first session, health committee chairman Jerry Buttimer stressed the Government and the Oireachtas operated and deliberated within the constraints of the Constitution.
The Cork South-Central Fine Gael TD said they were discussing a very sensitive issue and he hoped the proceedings would be conducted in a positive and constructive way. He reminded TDs, senators and witnesses that they were in the Seanad chamber and were obliged to uphold the dignity of the House.
Dr Rhona Mahony from the National Maternity Hospital at Holles Street and Dr Sam Coulter Smyth of the Rotunda Hospital will give their opinions on the Bill this afternoon. The Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Irish College of General Practitioners, Irish Medical Council and Royal College of Physicians of Ireland will also be represented.
Experts in psychiatry and law will attend the hearings on Monday and Tuesday.
There has been some criticism of the composition of the witnesses. Earlier this week, three women of the Women Hurt organisation, all of whom have had abortions which they later regretted, met TDs and Senators who argued that they should also have been included in the witness list.
No church organisations nor any of the advocacy groups campaigning for and against abortion legislation have been invited.
The Bill will legislate for the 1992 X case judgment from the Supreme Court which found abortion is legal if there is a real and substantial risk to the life of the mother, including emergency medical cases, non-emergency medical cases and the threat of suicide. The case was taken by a 14-year-old rape victim who became pregnant and wasrefused permission to travel for an abortion.
As well as that judgment, the loosening of rules is intended to meet requirements from a European court decision that found a woman in remission from cancer should not have been forced to travel overseas for an abortion.
The Government committed to reforming the ban on abortion by July following the death of Savita Halappanavar in a Galway hospital last year after being denied a termination during miscarriage.


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Note from Lee Ann:
Terry died today, June 2, 2009, at 1:21 p.m. His final blog post follows…
So this is it. I have shuffled loose the mortal coil. My soul has been hurled into the great void. I am taking the proverbial dirt nap. I bought the farm. I kicked the bucket. I have checked out. Crossed the River Styx. Bought a pine condo. Ceased to be. I am wandering the Elysian Fields. Gone belly up. Checked out. Cashed in. Sleeping with the fishes. Danced the last dance. Run down the curtain. I am pushing daisies. I have joined the choir invisible. I have paid Charon's fare. I have succumbed. I have sprouted wings. I am history. I am dead.
I started composing this final message in early October 2008. My once-Grade III Anaplastic Astrocytoma with features of a Grade IV Glioblastoma Multiforme had morphed into a recurrent malignant glioma within 13 months of my initial diagnosis. Where brain tumors are concerned, the word "progression" is the most unkind word of all.
When that became clear in late August and early September, I knew that it was not really a matter of if I was going to die, but when and how to make the absolute best use of the time remaining, whether that was two months or two years.
I never viewed this disease as a "gift" or that I was on some kind of "journey." It just was. There was no way of knowing how this thing appeared in my brain so I tried not to waste any time or energy wondering what I should have or could have done differently. That would have been an exercise in futility. I think I recall one of my doctors telling me early on that there was no way to determine the cause of 98 percent of primary brain tumors. I was probably in the other two percent that didn't forward one of those damn chain E-mails to my eight closest friends.
I can't deny there were times when I felt down about the whole situation. Hell, who wants to die in their mid-40s? Not me. All things considered, I would rather just be going about my life with Lee Ann at my side, watching Dale and Jace grow up and live their lives…and hopefully getting our tile roof replaced one day.
I have no idea what lies beyond.
I do know that if love transcends the boundaries of life and space and time, I have amassed more than enough to carry me safely to my next destination. And I hope that I have left enough behind to help light a path so that we may one day meet again.
And especially to Lee Ann, Dale and Jace…wherever you go and whatever you do, be happy and know that my love will always be with you. Forever. I cannot imagine what my life would have been like without the three of you in it. It was a great ride.
So long for now…
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Mrs. Melonthump would like you all to participate in events planned to remember and celebrate Terry. Thank you.
Terry's Remembrance:
Saturday, June 6, 8 pm
At the Country House of Sara and John Trittipo
Near Eminence, IN (45 minutes from Indpls)
Map to location (link here)
Please bring chairs for lakeside event and bonfire
Casual attire. Light refreshments.
Terry's Party:
Sunday, June 7, 7 pm
Woodruff Place Town Hall
East Drive, Woodruff Place
(between E. 10th and Michigan Streets)
Casual attire; black clothing discouraged.
Terry's favorite things: including munchies, karaoke and Maker's Mark.


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The family that adopted the state's most famous stray cat, an enormous white tabby named Prince Chunk, wants to make sure that pet owners who are struggling financially aren't forced to give up their beloved animals.
Prince Chunk skyrocketed to feline fame after being found last August wandering around the south Jersey town of Voorhees after his owner lost her home to foreclosure.
The cat initially was called Princess Chunk by the Camden County Animal Shelter, which took him in when he was reported to weigh a whopping 44 pounds, just shy of a world record. He garnered national headlines and made the rounds of several television talk shows and the New York tabloid covers.
It was soon discovered that Princess was a Prince, and the Damiani family, chosen from 500 applicants to adopt him, said Chunk weighed only about 22 pounds on the scale at its Washington Township home.
The Damianis have been caring for the cat since August, but they signed his adoption papers Feb. 17, said the family's 18-year-old son, Vincent Damiani.
"He's basically a victim of the economy,'' Damiani said of Prince Chunk. "He lost his home due to foreclosure, and in the current economic situation, I think it's important for people to know that they are not alone. We'll do everything we can to help them.''
Damiani says the family plans to help by establishing the Prince Chunk Foundation, which it hopes to have registered by the spring or summer. It hopes to raise money that will be used to provide temporary assistance to financially struggling pet owners so they're not forced to give up their animals.
"The unemployment rate is about 8 percent right now, and people have to choose between feeding themselves and feeding their animals, and that shouldn't be the case,'' Damiani said.
Damiani said the family is grateful to the shelter and for the many supportive calls, letters and inquiries about Prince Chunk it has received from across the country.
As for New Jersey's most famous fat cat, Damiani said his family cherishes the cuddly, affectionate pet, who has "a great personality.''
The family has built him a litter box shaped like a castle and says a strict vet-supervised diet has helped the portly feline shed more than 2 pounds since August. Damiani says the vet has assured him the cat is perfectly healthy, just unnaturally large.
Prince Chunk also is fond of his new adoptive animal siblings, according to Damiani, who says he gets along great with the family's kitten, Tito, and its three dogs: a terrier named Romeo, a Pomeranian named Marla and a Chihuahua called Noel.
The only family pet bigger than Chunk, Damiani says, is Romeo, who tips the scales at about 80 pounds.


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SPU strives to work cooperatively with business and property owners to conduct inspections and provide education and technical assistance regarding required elements of the Stormwater Code. In most cases, education and technical assistance are the tools that are used to gain compliance. However, in some cases, it may be necessary to utilize enforcement to persuade a property or business owner to come into compliance with the Stormwater Code. SPU is required by its NPDES permit to implement a progressive enforcement policy to achieve Code compliance. SPU's enforcement program includes the following steps:
- Inspection: a site inspection is conducted to evaluate what best management practices are necessary at the site. This evaluation is based on the activities that are occurring on site and the effectiveness of the current best management practices. In the case of private stormwater system inspections, the inspector will evaluate each component of the system against the established maintenance standard. At the time of the inspection, the Inspector will provide technical assistance regarding their evaluation.
- Corrective Action Letter: A letter will be sent to the site with the results of the inspections. Property or business owners are given 30 days to implement the required source controls or maintain the drainage system. Inspectors return to the site after 30 days to verify that proper source controls have been implemented and are working effectively to prevent pollution.
- Second and Final Notice: If source controls have not been implemented, a second and final notice will be sent, which restates the required source controls for the site and provides a shortened deadline for compliance. The second and final notice is the last step before formal enforcement begins.
- Notice of Violation (NOV): A Notice of Violation is issued when the corrective action letter and second and final notice have failed to gain compliance. The NOV is the first step in the formal enforcement process. Each code violation is assessed a penalty amount based on elements of the penalty matrix found in the Enforcement Manual. Please refer to the Stormwater Code for specific elements of the formal enforcement process.
Sites may also be referred to the Washington State Department of Ecology for non-compliance with the Seattle Stormwater Code.
Note: SPU reserves the right to shorten compliance deadlines or immediately issue a NOV, depending on the severity of the situation.
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