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The iPad, iPod, and the competitors of these products that will continue to emerge in the next months provide SLPs with unique and flexible additions to their "toolbox". In particular, the applications for augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) have been widely embraced by SLPs as a low-cost alternative to expensive, purpose-built "dedicated" speech generating devices (SGD). Third party payers from schools to private insurers are jumping on the "least expensive alternative" bandwagon (although it is unlikely that Medicare or Medicaid will ever consider an iPad as "durable medical equipment"). These tools are generally affordable solutions to individuals with disabilities and their families (even if it takes a little saving up for…). The available "apps" range from automated flash cards to well-developed, evidence-based software conducive to the development or re-acquisition of language.
Here we have a classic good news – bad news situation! The good news – we have another tool that will be effective for some individuals as their primary AAC device, or as a scaffold to more complex systems, or for some, for use as a back up device or part of a multi-modal system that includes a dedicated SGD, signs/gestures, vocal approximations, etc. The bad news – practitioners may be pressured to abandon what they know about appropriate practices in matching technology to the individual's needs in favor of the inexpensive (and perhaps, more readily obtainable) option. So – the bottom line is to remember all we know about appropriate practices in assessment, advocate for those practices, and remember that AAC includes both devices and, importantly, the services to SUPPORT the use the of device in order to obtain effective and efficient communication.
SLPs and others interested in this topic should also review the "White Paper" recently issued by the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Communication Enhancement. The White Paper is based on interviews with more than 25 AAC "thought leaders" between January and March, 2011, representing multiple stakeholder groups. In addition, I encourage you to join SIG 12, to be part of ongoing discussions on these technologies on the SIG 12 listserv!
Amy S. Goldman is an associate director of the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University where she directs Pennsylvania's Initiative on Assistive Technology. Amy has specialized in AAC throughout her long career as an SLP and is chair of the steering committee of ASHA's Special Interest Group on AAC (Special Interest Group 12).


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It's different this year. It certainly is.
The desperation is not there. The urgency is gone. Anger has yielded to satisfaction. The pathetic, ''How are they gonna blow it this time?" has been erased from the New England mind.
The Red Sox are defending world champions for the first time since 1919 and the Nation is just not quite as hungry anymore. This is not necessarily a bad thing. Fat and happy can be very satisfying. And struggling Sox ballplayers are no longer in danger of being publicly stoned at Faneuil Hall Marketplace.
Watching the champs roll to another easy, 6-1 win over the Reds in Fenway/Pleasantville last night, Sox CEO Larry Lucchino admitted, ''We have some fans who have decided to cut us some slack. Some have come up and told me, 'It doesn't matter what you do now.' There's a little less intensity in some quarters of Red Sox Nation, but no less in our organization."
Fenway is a festival every game night. Pregame has a carnival feel. All this joy and satisfaction can't help but affect the players, the front office, the media, and the fans.
The Red Sox are operating in a Fever Pitch/Queer Eye/anything goes mode. Everyone and everything is welcome. The new management is in the ''yes" business and it wants to share Fenway with the world. There were no less than four worthy groups of people on the perimeter of the field during Sox batting practice last night. Hundreds of big-eyed folks, all wearing Sox garb, all breathless at the mere thought of standing on the sacred sod. It looked like a cast call for ''Ben-Hur" or ''Gandhi."
In the front office, everybody's wearing the bling. No one in the Sox organization will ever have trouble getting a date again. Just bring that paperweight-size championship ring to that high school reunion and you become Brad Pitt.
Even the media has gone soft. We are ultrapatient with Foulkie, Manny, Edgar, Millar, and anyone else who struggles. Who's a better guy than Alan Embree? Mark Bellhorn keeps his mouth shut and does his best. Dale Sveum? Give the man an honorary degree from the Bill James School of Base Running Smarts.
The clubhouse is Animal House. Terry Francona, rush chairman, damn glad to meet ya.
The Sox were their usual loose selves before taking on the Reds in the series finale. David Ortíz interrupted Francona's media session, walking into the corner office with a life-size cardboard cutout of himself selling a new ''Big Papi" sandwich. Kevin Millar sat in the dugout and did an interview with WEEI while he was being videotaped by a local TV station. Manny Ramírez asked a clubhouse worker for $1,000.
Then the Sox went out and kicked butt. Again. Just another night in paradise.
There's no way to quantify angst. We can't measure intensity in the stands or at home on NESN. But it's pretty clear there's a new sub-nation of nouveau fans who came on board last October. They talk on cellphones during the game and cheer at the wrong times. The old Sox lifers continue to follow their team, but some will admit that there is a difference.
''I'm satisfied, a little complacent," admitted David Favata, of Merrimack, N.H., who had tickets in the third base boxes. ''Maybe it's just because we're ahead of the Yankees."
''It seems to me like he's a little less hard on the Sox," said David's wife, Kristen. ''He's not as intense as he was. And our two kids don't care as much. They were fanatics last year."
Asked to speculate on life after winning, the estimable David Halberstam, a baseball guy and a foot soldier in the civil rights movement, predicted, ''It will certainly change things. It will fragment. With the civil rights movement, all these great black leaders were pulled together and were loyal to each other as they were ascending, struggling against the white supremacists. The moment they won, everything fragmented because it went on to individual ambition. There's always a difference in a revolution. When you finally get it, the strength that bonds you together changes and you put private ambition over group ambition, and that's something the Red Sox will have to think about. Will success and winning spoil the unique sense of community and passion and this mystique of being close but never quite getting there?"
Jason Wolfe, WEEI's director of programming and operations, disputed the notion somewhat, saying, ''At the beginning there was an overflow of celebration. There was no outrage when Pedro [Martínez] left and people weren't questioning if [David] Wells was a good move. People were kind of OK with everything that happened. But now everything is back to the way it was."
''It's a different flavor of emotion," added Sox executive vice president Charles Steinberg. ''You have excitement without the nagging anxiety. We are no longer burdened by that depressing weight."
The wait is over. The weight is gone. The Red Sox are forever changed and the same goes for all of us. It's not necessarily a bad thing. Just different.
Dan Shaughnessy is a Globe columnist. His e-mail address is firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Monday's news that Donald Fehr was stepping down as the head of the Major League Baseball Players Association was predictably met with a lot of discussion about steroids. There's an old joke about a guy who has built bridges his entire life but engages in one salacious act that ends with him lamenting the fact that that one act is the only thing anyone remembers about him. Fehr can probably relate.
Fehr's reign saw a massive growth in average player salary, big wins against the owners in collusion cases and a successful battle against the idea of contracting teams, but his entire reign is being overshadowed by his failure to adequately address the problem of steroids in baseball. His initial reasoning to oppose drug testing -- privacy concerns -- was a justifiable one for the head of a union, but he did the players he represents a disservice by protecting the cheaters at the expense of those who didn't use drugs.
And, then, the union failed to protect the privacy of the players who took the first round of drug tests in 2003. Those dual failures color most people's opinion of Fehr, which makes sense given the magnitude of the issue. With a testing program in place, though, his lasting legacy will be the era of good feelings, for lack of a better word, he helped usher in over the last decade.
It's important to remember that when Fehr took over the union he was dealing with ownership that still hated the existence of things like free agency and arbitration. The bitter battles of the 70's and 80's are now long in the past. The current players and much of the current management don't go back far enough to remember them, and both sides are comfortable with the amount of money they're making.
Fehr deserves credit for helping to create this calm, because it came as a result of winning every one of those contentious battles of the past.
Because they aren't fighting tooth and nail for serious gains, the two sides have had easier negotiations as they partner up to ensure the money keeps rolling in. Barring a massive shift from ownership, that's not going to change. The union signaled their willingness to keep the status quo rolling by promoting Michael Weiner as Fehr's replacement, rather than the pit bullish Gene Orza, who was Fehr's longtime number two.
Steroids will always be linked to Fehr's name, but he bridged and helped create two eras of baseball labor relations.


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Atlus parent company Index was in a spot of bankruptcy trouble recently, which put the fate of the company's holdings in jeopardy. Luckily, Sega has swooped in to purchase Index, and save Atlus from a less than desirable fate.
According to Bloomberg, Sega Sammy won the auction to buy out Index Corp on Sep. 17. The acquisition of Index will reportedly cost Sega ¥14 billion (US $141 million), but the exact details of the deal have yet to be divulged.
There were believed to be up to 20 other companies bidding on Index Corp, with the prized gem of the collection being Atlus. Developer of a myriad of titles, but known more recently for the popular Persona series, Atlus being added to Sega's publishing arm gives the Japanese company a bit more clout in the console market. As the deal only just when final, no future plans have been revealed in regards to how Sega and Atlus will work together.
Still, that Atlus will continue to develop and publish its strong library of RPGs and unique IPs is a good thing. Now we just have to cross our fingers and hope Atlus' history of bringing cult Japanese games to the States influences Sega to start doing the same.


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CNBC Pushes Hoax Obama Birther Quote During Trump Interview
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During today's Squawk Box, CNBC co-anchor Joe Kernen assisted guest Donald Trump's effort to push debunked claims about President Obama's birthplace by citing a supposed quote from Obama in which Obama purportedly suggested that he wasn't born in the United States. The quote is an internet hoax and was never said by Obama, who was born in Hawaii.
After reading the fake quote, Kernen said that "the question is whether there was a time in Obama's life where he thought it was, I don't know, more attractive to be a more international type guy and maybe didn't change the impression that he wasn't. I don't know." He sourced the quote to a "report that was on some of the conservative websites" and added that he hasn't "even confirmed it." Watch:
KERNEN: There is a weird -- in that same report that was on some of the conservative websites and I haven't even confirmed it, Donald, but there was a quote from one of his debates when he was running for state senator, I believe, and one of his opponents said, well, you know, you weren't -- this was at the time when it still -- the Kenya thing was still on some of his biographies or something and the guy said, 'Well, you know, you weren't even born here,' and he said, 'Well, it doesn't matter if I wasn't born here, I'm running for -- I'm not running for president' at the time. And it was a quote that looked like it was right from a debate. I don't know whether you saw it. I'm going to look it up right now.
TRUMP: There was a quote --
KERNEN: -- but from him. And almost so -- but the question is whether there was a time in his life where he thought it was, I don't know, more attractive to be a more international type guy and maybe didn't change the impression that he wasn't. I don't know.
The CNBC anchor appears to be referring to an internet rumor about an exchange that allegedly happened during a 2004 Illinois debate between Alan Keyes and then-state senator Obama during their campaign for the state's U.S. Senate seat.
However, an adviser to the 2004 Keyes campaign who attended the Keyes-Obama debates told Media Matters that the purported exchange is a "hoax."
"It's always been bogus," said Tom Hoefling, who is now the chairman and presidential candidate for America's Party, which was founded by Keyes. "It's been passed around by some crazy sources out there. I've tried to put that fire out probably at least a hundred times. ... All of the videos of those debates are up online. Show us where it is."
Hoefling said that the quote has "mainly been relegated to obscure blogs" and he's "had some people ask me about it."
When asked if CNBC should retract the quote, Hoefling replied: "If they aired it, certainly they should retract it. There's just no substantiation for that quote. It just never happened."
In response to emails from Media Matters, Kernen wrote: "Perhaps citing, as I clearly stated on air, an unconfirmed report from a conservative website was not the most conventional method to elicit a response from the loquacious Mr. Trump. My personal view is that there is no doubt that President Obama was born in America and is an American born citizen."
During the CNBC segment, Trump repeated debunked birther claims -- without pushback -- about topics such as no one knowing which hospital Obama was born at; Obama's grandmother stating he was born in Kenya; and the authenticity of Obama's birth certificate.
UPDATE: Bill Pascoe, Keyes' campaign manager in 2004, wrote in an email to Media Matters that he attended all the Keyes-Obama debates and "I don't recall the exchange to which you pointed me. And I can confirm that in all the campaign's research files on Barack Obama -- which took up about six feet of shelf space, in 19 large black binders -- we had no indication that he was not a natural born citizen." From his email:
I can't confirm that the exchange you cite is a "hoax" -- that implies a deliberate attempt to pass something off as true that isn't, and I don't know who started the story or what his/her motivations are or might have been.I can confirm that I "served" as Alan Keyes' "campaign manager" to the extent that there was a "campaign" to "manage." And I can confirm that I was in the studio, or on site at the State Capitol, for every Keyes-Obama debate.I don't recall the exchange to which you pointed me. And I can confirm that in all the campaign's research files on Barack Obama -- which took up about six feet of shelf space, in 19 large black binders -- we had no indication that he was not a natural born citizen.In fact, I wrote about the issue on my blog at CQPolitics, back in July of 2009. It's no longer available (not even through the Wayback Machine, sadly) [update: link available here], but the lede was very simple:"Dear Birthers,"Stop!"Sincerely,"Serious Conservatives."
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Dogs return home after they were stolen and placed on Craigslist
When Deer Park resident Nelly Lopez returned from a trip in January, two important members of her family were gone. As it turned out, they were stolen.
"I was out of the country on vacation and my parents were watching my dogs," she said. "When I came back on (Jan. 10), they told me both of the dogs had gotten out."
The parents told her that after putting out fliers, using social media and searching the neighborhood, they found a neighbor who had seen the male and female Maltese dogs, who are named Rajah and Luna. But the neighbor related something disturbing.
"As the neighbor saw them, another person pulled up in a car and said that she knew where the dogs belonged and that she was going to take them back to their owner," Lopez said. "My neighbor told (the woman in the car) to wait and went inside to get a pen and paper so she could take down the woman's information in case anyone came around asking about my dogs. But when my neighbor came back outside, the woman in the car was gone."
A worried Lopez decided to look on Craigslist to see if anyone had put out an ad to sell the dogs. She didn't see an ad for her dogs but found one ad, and then another, from prospective buyers warning people not to purchase a Maltese from a seller in Houston.
The person trying to sell Lopez's dogs had posted an ad, later taken down, that included an ultrasound image as proof that the female dog was pregnant. The prospective buyers discovered the ultrasound was from the United Kingdom and put out the alerts.
"It was my dog in the (warning) ad," Lopez said. "I got screenshots of everything that I had and I took that information to the police."
Trying to get the dogs back wasn't easy, Deer Park police detective Frank Hart said.
Because the original ad was no longer up, the police department had to subpoena Craigslist to find who posted it. The police hit another roadblock when the phone number used on the ad traced back to a phone without a provider.
"So, the police had to send out more subpoenas to get the thief's real phone number," Lopez said. "After they got that, they tried calling her."
Hart said that after police made initial contact with the suspect, things seemed to be moving along.
"She was cooperative at first and seemed like she wanted to help but very quickly became uncooperative," Hart said. "She claimed she gave the dogs away. She claimed she didn't know who she gave them to."
Several days into the investigation, the detective assigned to the case had to subpoena another phone company in an effort to retrieve the suspect's phone records.
"He worked on that case a little bit every day," Hart said, "cold-calling all of those numbers to see if anyone had the dogs or knew what happened to them."
After dozens of calls, there were a few numbers on the list that hadn't answered. The dogs had been missing for more than three weeks.
"The detective who helped me, Detective (Nick) Thatcher, was so kind and so patient with me," Lopez said. "I know they have other cases and I know he was busy with other things, but he always answered my questions and he was so reassuring. I appreciate him so much."
Eventually Lopez's story was featured on a local television news program. A couple who purchased the dogs with no idea they had been stolen contacted Detective Thatcher to return them to Lopez.
"He went to go pick them up and asked for a description of the person who sold them. That description matched the description of the person my neighbor saw right after the dogs got out of my back yard," Lopez said. "Then he brought Luna and Rajah back to me in Deer Park."
The person accused of stealing and selling the dogs could be charged with a misdemeanor, but as of presstime, charges had not been accepted by the Harris County District Attorney's Office.
Lopez said that she is extremely grateful for the hard work put into the case by the Deer Park police.
"This is a small community, and they went over and beyond to make sure I felt reassured and taken care of," she said. "I know I called a bunch. I was devastated, but they were always so nice and helpful. There is no way I'd have my dogs back if it wasn't for their hard work. My dogs were sold on Jan. 8 and police returned them to me on Jan. 29 - they worked for almost a month for me and my dogs."
Hart said that effort put forth into finding Lopez's dogs is the same effort they put into all of their cases.
"Not every case turns out like this, but our detectives work really hard to make sure that the people who come to us, while they might be victims of a crime, don't walk away feeling victimized," Hart said.


text: Energy usage in field crop–based agriculture has declined by about 28 percent since its peak in 1978, when the energy crisis and skyrocketing oil prices forced farms to begin to use energy more efficiently. Direct energy usage—a measure of annual on-farm consumption of gasoline, fuel, and oil, as well as utility charges for electricity, water, telephone, and Internet services—declined 26 percent, and the embodied energy in fertilizers and pesticides, known as indirect energy, has seen a slightly larger decline of 31 percent. Figure 1 shows a breakdown, by energy source, for all farms. Average energy use data Figure 1: Total energy consumed by U.S. farms in 2002 Diesel fuel represents the largest direct source of energy consumption for agricultural operations, which seems obvious. What's less obvious is that the creation and spreading of fertilizer consumes a large chunk of energy too, albeit indirectly. Top technology uses Drivepower Refrigeration Lighting Direct energy accounts for 5 to 7 percent of farm expenditures; indirect energy accounts for 9 to 10 percent. Because small farms, especially, operate on profit margins well under 10 percent, efficiency measures that reduce energy costs can make a real impact. In order to better manage your energy costs, it helps to understand how you are charged for those costs. Larger farms are typically billed as commercial customers by the utility, while many small farms are billed as residential customers. Most utilities charge their commercial customers for natural gas based on the amount of energy delivered, in therms. Electricity, on the other hand, is usually charged based on two measures—consumption and demand. In addition, many irrigation bills contain an additional base rate charge. Base rate (or meter) charge. This is a monthly fixed fee that covers the cost of having metered access to an electric supply. It is similar to a telephone line charge that is separate from the number of minutes that you use. This fee may also be rolled into the consumption charge. Consumption charge. Utilities measure electricity consumption in kilowatt-hours (kWh)—the number of kilowatts (kW) used in a one-hour period. A kilowatt-hour equals 1,000 watt-hours and can be thought of as ten 100-watt light bulbs burning for one hour. Consumption is measured using a kWh meter. Demand charge. Utilities incur costs to have enough generation capacity (in kW) available to meet the needs of their larger customers during peak-use periods. During non-peak periods, this capacity sits idle but the utility still incurs maintenance, repair, and debt-repayment costs. These costs are assessed against commercial customers in addition to consumption charges. On the customer side, demand represents the size of the connected load rather than how many hours the system is operated. Utilities typically base the demand charge on either: Fixed rate. In this method, the nameplate horsepower (hp) ratings of all system components are added up and multiplied by a fixed dollar amount. This charge is added to the monthly consumption bill. Maximum wattage. This method measures the wattage used in 15-minute increments over the entire monthly billing period. The charge is based on the highest recorded wattage used during the month—that number is multiplied by a fixed dollar amount and added to the consumption bill. It is important to note that a monthly demand charge is incurred even if the system only runs for one 15-minute interval during the entire month. There are many ways to cut demand, including installing more-efficient, lower-power equipment; staggering the start-up times of various pieces of equipment; and participating in utility demand-response programs. Direct energy costs on crop farms typically represent up to 7 percent of the farm production costs. As you read the following energy cost management recommendations, keep in mind how each one will affect both your consumption and your demand. The conservation measures discussed for the short and longer terms represent good investments. Not only will they help you to save money on your energy bills, but they can also increase your competitiveness by cutting your costs. Quick fixes this section Many crop farms can benefit greatly from low- or no-cost energy-expenditure reductions, such as turning things off, turning things down, keeping up with cleaning and maintenance, and performing system tune-ups. Turning things off It's the simplest of ideas, and every 1,000 kWh you save by turning things off when they're not in use cuts US$100 off your utility bill (assuming an average electricity cost of $0.10/kWh). Lights. Turn off lights during the night when they're not in use. Installing a timer, photocells (which turn lights on at dusk and off at dawn), or motion sensors on outdoor lighting systems can help with this task, although motion sensors may not be suitable for all applications. A less-expensive alternative is to train staff to ensure that switches are off when the lights aren't needed, especially at the end of the day. Air conditioners. Window air conditioners in outbuildings such as machine shops or garages are energy hogs, consuming up to 1 kW per hour on average. Consider installing a timer to shut the unit off when you're not there and turn it back on a half-hour before you expect to return. Turning things down Some equipment cannot be turned off entirely, but turning it down to minimum levels where possible can save energy. Reduce light levels. In spaces where natural lighting is available, dim lights in proportion to the availability of sunlight. Daylighting controls can make this easier by adding automation. Install programmable thermostats. Turning your heating systems down and cooling systems up while buildings are unoccupied is a simple way to gain some energy savings. Choose a programmable thermostat that allows for multiple start/stop times to accommodate your schedule. Cleaning and maintenance Periodic cleaning and maintenance ensures good operating performance, helping equipment run at optimal levels. Clean fans. Failure to clean fans and shutters, which provide ventilation and circulation in buildings such as machine shops, can reduce ventilation efficiencies by as much as 40 percent and will increase the possibility of fire. You should also lubricate any motor bearings and shutter pivot points with machine oil at least once a month to ensure optimal operation. Last, check fan blades regularly for any damage—replacing fan blades is much more cost-effective than replacing an entire fan. For more detailed information, see our article on maintaining air-handling equipment. Keep lights clean. Clean lighting fixtures and bulbs to ensure that they continue to perform as designed and provide acceptable light levels for workers to perform their tasks. Replace belts. Belts are often used to transfer power from motors to pumps and fans. Standard V-belt drives can be found in the majority of belt applications. They are the lowest-cost option of the belt family, but they're also low in efficiency. New V-belts typically achieve efficiencies in the 90 to 95 percent range, but a worn belt's efficiency can be considerably reduced due to slippage caused by slackening and worn grip surfaces. Cogged V-belts are similar to standard V-belts, except that the normally flat underside has longitudinal grooves in it, allowing better grip and less slip than standard V-belts. Cogged V-belts typically offer a 2 to 5 percent efficiency bonus over standard V-belts. Perform system tune-ups Systems that are used seasonally, such as irrigation and crop-drying equipment, should be tuned up at the beginning of each season for optimal performance and thoroughly cleaned and lubricated at season's end to prevent deterioration during periods of dormancy. Tune up irrigation equipment. Keep engines serviced and well-tuned, and keep electric motors, switches, and control panels free of dirt, insects, and bird nests. Check connections for tightness and lubricate moving parts as needed. Check for correct impeller alignment, worn nozzles and shaft sleeves, leaking gaskets and drains, and dried-out pump packing and bearings. Clean and lubricate as needed at season's end. Test the well pump. Local utilities or water agencies will often test pumps free of charge or at low cost. Depending on the level of pump efficiency the test shows, you can: Adjust the impeller (between 55 and 60 percent pump efficiency) Adjust the impeller, and if no improvement is noted, repair or replace the pump (between 50 and 55 percent) Repair or replace the pump (less than 50 percent) Tune up the drying system. If you have a crop-drying facility, be sure to clean screens and aeration floors, check belt drives (make sure safety guards are in place), clean fan housings and blades, calibrate temperature-sensing devices, clean and check burners for proper operation, have utility personnel check gas-pressure regulators, and have any grain-moisture testers and sensors calibrated annually. Clean all debris from screens, aeration floors, and fan housings and blades at season's end. Longer-term solutions this section Although the actions covered in this section require more-extensive implementation efforts, they can dramatically increase the energy efficiency of your farm without compromising productivity. Ask your local utility representative for more information about funding or guidance that might be available for such projects. Irrigation Pumping water to irrigate crops can account for as much as 30 percent of a farm's total energy use. Energy and cost savings are possible by implementing efficiency technologies. Motors. Improve motor efficiency by rebuilding existing motors or by upgrading to premium-efficiency models. Rebuilding old motors can improve efficiency by a few percentage points. Motor shops will install new bearings, rewind the core, and "dip and bake" the motor (to keep the core electrically insulated). When upgrading, keep in mind that premium-efficiency motors cost more initially but more than make up for the cost in energy savings, higher service factor, longer bearing and insulation life, and lower vibration levels. Consider purchasing a premium-efficiency motor when the cost of rebuilding the existing motor exceeds 65 percent of what it would cost to replace it. Some premium-efficiency motors draw a larger start-up current, so verify that your system has the appropriate capacity before you buy, and remember that the cost of electricity to operate a motor for its lifetime far exceeds its purchase price. Drives. Installing variable-speed drives on irrigation pumps cuts energy use for a variety of reasons. Pumps are often oversized and therefore don't operate at their most efficient speeds. Flow-rate requirements change over time, and in a single-speed system, the only options are to bypass the extra flow or dissipate the extra pressure that builds up at the lower flow rate. Either way, energy is wasted. A variable-speed pump, however, will reduce energy use when flow rates are low, and will allow the pump to start and stop more slowly, reducing the potential for cavitation, a condition in which air bubbles form and collapse, producing potentially damaging shock waves inside the pump. Pumps. Rebuilding old pumps can be a cost-effective way to improve efficiency. This process involves replacing shaft sleeves, wear rings, and packing, as well as machining or replacing the impeller. However, if the existing pump is oversized or undersized, it should be replaced with a unit that matches the system requirements. Irrigation scheduling. This computer-controlled tool—consisting of sensors, hardware, and software—allows farmers to track the moisture available to the crop and to more-accurately forecast the crop's moisture needs. By irrigating crops only when necessary, farmers can often reap enough savings on water, energy, fertilizers, and labor in the course of a year to pay back the cost of the irrigation scheduling tool. Centrifugal pumping system fittings. Undersized fittings are often used to connect a pump to the mainline distribution pipe because they have a lower initial cost. Unfortunately, any abrupt change in diameter can cause increased friction losses, resulting in significantly higher pumping costs. Next time you rebuild your pump, consider these fitting guidelines to achieve maximum pumping system efficiency: Install a concentric expansion joint on the pump discharge to create a smooth transition from the smaller pump outlet diameter to the larger mainline distribution pipe diameter. Ensure that the check and shut-off valves are the same diameter as the mainline distribution pipe. Use a flexible joint of the same diameter between the shut-off valve and the mainline distribution pipe. This will minimize friction losses from misalignment, axial movement, and thermal expansion. Install a pipe support just downstream of the flexible joint to minimize pipe movement. Install the discharge pressure gauge downstream of the expansion joint. Use a ball valve to isolate the gauge to facilitate winter removal. Surface-water pumping. Energy-efficient pumping from rivers or canals requires adherence to several design parameters. Here are some guidelines to help you determine whether your system is operating as efficiently as possible. On the suction side of the pump, which pulls water from the source: Ensure that pipe joints are airtight under vacuum conditions Eliminate any high spots where air can collect Ensure that the suction lift (the distance from the pump impeller to the water surface) is no more than 15 to 20 feet Use an eccentric reducer at the pump inlet to prevent air from being trapped in the reducer On the discharge side of pump, which delivers pumped water for distribution: Ensure that the shut-off valve is the same size as the mainline pipe Verify that the check valve is a "non-slam" type to prevent the pump from spinning backwards on shutoff Ensure that there is an air-relief valve if the mainline distribution pipe is buried Shade the motor to reduce the potential for overheating Center-pivot systems. Switching to flexible hose drops—so that water is dispensed no more than a few feet above the crop—reduces evaporative losses and drift from the wind. Even higher efficiency can be attained with low-energy precision applicators (LEPAs), which deposit the water very close to or directly on the ground between crops. LEPAs allow 95 to 98 percent of the pumped irrigation water to get to the crop. Drip and microirrigation systems. In this type of system, emitters are placed on the ground so that the capillary action of the soil brings water to each plant's root zone, reducing the amount of water and energy required for effective irrigation. Drip systems may also be buried, so that they deliver water directly to the roots. Both surface and subsurface drip systems can effectively deliver nutrients directly to the plants, improving yields and reducing fertilizer use. Additional guidelines and line drawings can be found in Energy Saving Tips for Irrigators, a publication of the National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service. Crop drying After harvesting, most field crops go through on-farm processing steps that require additional energy use before they are sold. The most common process, for crops with high moisture content, is drying. Drying brings the crops to specified moisture levels for storage and processing. Grain-drying systems typically use electricity to run fans and move grain, and they use propane or natural gas to provide heat. There are a wide range of opportunities to make crop drying more efficient; corn requires more energy for drying than any other grain, so we've used it as an example, though these processes will work for most harvests. Ambient air drying. If a corn crop comes out of the field at less than 22 percent moisture, consider using ambient air—also called low-temperature—bin drying. This process uses the drying potential of air to replace the fuel energy supplied by propane or natural gas, and it takes place over a longer period of time. Electrical energy use increases, however, because more air needs to be moved at lower temperatures. Tests in Wisconsin and Ohio have shown that, in those regions, the process uses one-quarter to one-half the energy of a typical cross-flow high-temperature dryer. Combination air drying. To reduce some of the risks with ambient air drying, such as unexpected and persistent humid weather, use a high-temperature dryer to dry corn down to about 20 percent and then finish with ambient air or a low-temperature bin dryer. Transfer the hot grain to the bin dryer and start the aeration fans immediately. This practice can reduce energy requirements by up to 60 percent compared to combustion drying alone, and it can improve grain quality because it can result in fewer cracked kernels than high-temperature drying processes. Heat recovery. If you are using a cooling section on your continuous-flow dryer, adding heat recovery (to capture the hot air being exhausted from the cooling system and reintroduce it into the burner) can save 10 to 15 percent in energy use. Heat recovery can also be added to the lower portion of a continuous-flow dryer's heating column by capturing the exhaust air that is not yet saturated and reintroducing it into the burner. This process can save an additional 5 to 10 percent in heating costs. Heat recovery can also be added to the lower section of full-heat dryers for a 5 to 10 percent energy savings. In-bin cooling. After drying, crops need to be cooled. You can save fuel by cooling corn in the storage bin instead of in the dryer. Although rapidly cooling corn in a dryer does not remove any additional moisture, corn that is unloaded from a dryer while it's still hot and transferred to storage where it's cooled slowly by the storage bin's aeration fan will lose 1 to 2 additional percentage points of moisture. This means that if the final moisture target is 15 percent, the dryer can be unloaded when the corn reaches 16 to 17 percent moisture. In-bin cooling saves heating fuel and increases dryer capacity because corn can be removed sooner. Dryeration. An alternative to in-bin cooling, dryeration entails adding a special bin as an additional step between the dryer and the storage bin. In the dryeration bin, kernels to lose 2 to 3 percentage points of moisture as the corn tempers (steaming in its own vapor) for 4 to 10 hours, before the cooling fan is started. Delaying cooling reduces energy use, speeds up drying time, and improves corn quality (better test weight and fewer cracked kernels). Stirring device. Adding a stirring device to the grain bins will loosen the grain and increase airflow through the mass, resulting in an increased drying rate. It also mixes dry grain from the floor of the bin with high-moisture layers higher up, decreasing drying time. Studies from the University of Wisconsin suggest energy-use reductions of as much as 20 to 30 percent can be achieved when grain stirrers are used. High-efficiency dryer models. If ambient air drying is not an option, consider replacing your existing cross-flow grain dryer with a continuous in-bin dryer—the most efficient type of high-temperature dryer. Because cross-flow dryers use high velocities to blow air all the way across the large but shallow layer of grain, the air is traveling too fast to become fully saturated, which wastes a portion of the fan power. Continuous in-bin dryers work on a much smaller cross-section of the bin and thus are able to exhaust fully saturated air. They use about 40 percent less energy than a typical continuous cross-flow dryer does. Solar-assisted heating. When added to a low-temperature dryer, solar-assisted heating, which uses solar-heated air to dry the stored grain, has been shown to reduce drying time and energy costs by 9 to 13 percent in a study conducted by Iowa State University. Dryer controls. Updating your high-temperature dryer controls to two-stage burners and modulated burners can save energy by reducing the extreme temperature variation caused by on/off thermostatic controls. Moisture and temperature sensors placed in the grain can save energy by sensing when the grain is dry enough to be removed from the dryer, which also reduces overdrying. Computerized control systems. Computerized controls offer more-precise moisture and energy-management capabilities than manual systems by regulating the temperature of the dryer's air based on the crop's moisture level. Additionally, the systems are automated—so farmers can work on other tasks and not worry about constantly checking and adjusting temperature levels. Low-profile drying bins. Low-profile bins are shallower than conventional bins, and although they have a larger footprint and take up more space, they save energy and reduce costs by decreasing airflow resistance through the grain, reducing fan-power requirements, and speeding drying time. Typically, reducing the drying depth by one-fourth will reduce the energy cost per bushel by one-third. High-efficiency motors. Using high-efficiency motors and sizing the system to match the flow rates will reduce energy use. Additional guidelines and line drawings can be found in the Low-Temperature and Solar Grain Drying Handbook, a publication of the Iowa State University Midwest Plan Service; Natural Air Corn Drying for the Upper Midwest, a publication of the University of Minnesota Extension Service; and Dryeration & Bin Cooling Systems for Grain, from Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service. Lighting Energy-efficient lighting is a simple solution to reducing energy costs in all of your buildings. Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs). CFLs can replace incandescent lamps in many applications, and this change can reduce energy use by 75 percent—a savings of up to $20 per lamp per year—and increase lamp lifetime by 6 to 10 times. Pulse-start metal halide (MH) lamps. If your farm uses old probe-start MH lamps, replacing them with pulse-start MH lamps can cut energy use by at least 10 percent. In addition, the pulse-start lamps last longer, maintain their light output at higher levels, and start up more quickly than probe-start lamps do. Outdoor yard lights. When selecting outdoor lights, consider fluorescent lamps, low-wattage MH, or high-pressure sodium (HPS) lamps rather than mercury vapor lamps. Both MH and HPS lamps are far more efficient than mercury vapor lamps, which have effectively been banned by recent federal legislation. MH lamps are less efficient than HPS lamps in conventional terms, but MH lamps put out more light in the blue part of the spectrum, which is easier for our eyes to see under low-light conditions. This allows for the use of a lower-wattage MH lamp. Fluorescent lamps can be used outdoors as long as their ballasts are rated for cold-weather starting. Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are also becoming a viable option for outdoor lighting. LEDs are expensive but can offer good efficiency and long life—though be sure to evaluate LED products carefully because manufacturers often exaggerate performance. Photocells and timers. Install lighting controls such as photocells or timers on outdoor lighting. A photocell control will turn on a light at dusk and turn the light off when the photocell detects daylight. Newer photocells are able to dim lights or turn them off in the middle of the night if they are no longer needed.


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It's rare for there to be a "Oh! Okay!" moment. usually it is a slow, gradual process, with each little argument and point building up over time to a gradual realization.
So yeah, there is a point, but it's unlikely that you'll see instant or even quick results.
I've deconverted everyone i've ever dated, many close friends, and several family members. This didn't dawn on me until recently because in every case it was such a gradual process.
My current boyfriend went to church every weekend when I met him. His deconversion took a couple years of dropping frequent doubt grenades and an incredibly large dose of Sagan.
It is very difficult to "crack a skull" that has been hardened by a combination of the fear of death and the near total abandonment of real science in American schools. Every school - elementary and secondary - should have a class devoted exclusively to critical thinking. But there are none. Science teachers spend their time showing how a flower is pollinated, but none explaining how to evaluate the ludicrous claims of homeopathy. And they would not DARE hold religion up to scientific scrutiny.
One of the biggest false controversies is whether the states are going to allow creationism (in the form of "intelligent design") to be taught in schools; or whether there should be disclaimers about the validity of evolution inserted into science textbooks. That obscures the real situation: evolution is NOT being taught in the schools competently, if at all, right now. Teachers refuse to teach it if it conflicts with what their mommies and daddies told them when they were young, and administrators are too cowardly to make them do it. Or if they do teach it, they do so very poorly because they were never taught properly themselves. There are colleges (like mine) who never even MENTION evolution (and I was a biology major). Textbooks gloss over the huge topic of evolution in a page or two. More than half of all Americans disbelieve the most robust theory in the history of scientific thought - the most profound insight ever gained into the nature of biology - Darwinian evolution. Virtually the entire civilized world understands and accepts evolution as the best and only viable explanation of what we observe in nature. Except ignorant Americans.
I have not read through all the responces of this tread- ( at 10 cents a minute ((crew rate)) can't stay on line too long)
Science is not "indisputable" it is alway open to further testing... but it is as we know it, at the current level of understanding--- but it is very hard to change the minds of a BELIEVER -- facts are not anything to them- they like to use technology thay doesn't work for any other reason (i.e. internet, medicine and more) but those "facts " do not mean anything to them and hey don't understand the irony in using the technology to spread their lies, bs, and agenda-
You are not doing anything wrong- as far as I know- some people are just unreachable- facts and science are stupid to them- and to some atheists as well- some people just don't get it- what ever it is--
Sorry I'd write more but my intternet card is about to die- later and sorry for any grammatical errors- in all my late night messages-
that is the empirical question of what is an atheist, thought about making a discussion on atheist code... so the question is what should an atheist do? a christian has this obligation to talk but we don't, and what then if someone holds a gun to you're head and asks are you a christian or an atheist will you die for your 'faith'?
there's an atheist book i read that stated belief is a survival technique stronger than fact so you fear the dark when there's nothing there. Yeah i dont think you'll convince anyone who doesnt doubt, if you will it will be a slow accumulative thing and as they begin to doubt they'll probably exile you and you'll never see them for some time. maybe the guy you tell today this and that will think about it for ten years and finally become an atheist.
atheism is not that fuzzy feeling in you're heart, you gradually not a testimonial all of a sudden posesed by the holy spirit thing. if you really want to change a person i'm afrain you'll have to become like an atheist jehovah witness bugging someone till you're sure you planted a seed of doubt (common sense) that could sprout, we dont tell people to become, they'll have to choose for themselves.
My cousin arrived yesterday to my house .... we are very close friends . I previously changed my religion status on facebook from muslm to atheist ... he thought I was just kidding and henever mentioned that to me because he was sure it wasn't true ... anyway , yesterday, when he got here and after having dinner together , I broached the topic and told him that I don't believe that there is any god upthere ...actulayy I felt as if i would lose him because he is both friend and relative ... I don' have any intentions to tell anyone about my story in my country here....he was an exception for he is very educated and seondly because we are good friends .
he is still sleeping now right there ,literally snoring,lol ! and when he wakes up Iam frankly not going to try to prove anything to him ... hope he won't try avoiding me or so ...
to sum up , it is hard to convince theists ...
thanks for sharing
yeah agree , islam as an ideology is doing a great job ... muslims are sure that they believe in the only right religion. They think they are happy , they are sure that non-muslims are having troubled souls and unhappy lives ... I have another friend who , unfortunately lives in another city and who is also a best friend ,who knows that I am atheist ... he knows my story and he is cool with that ; I didn't notice any change in his behaviour towards me... he jus isn't sure wether there is a god or not and he doesn't care.
It's impossible , for me, to try to discuss religion with everyone in my country , I tried that with these friends because they are real friends and also because the are educated .
I once tried to mention this , indirectly , to some other good friends (not open minded and not that educated) and their reaction was not good at all .I wouldn't say killing me , but hating and avoiding me for good !


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Rich-content page (Features): Headline, 2-3 sentences beneath. Followed by a number of "sections" corresponding to each feature (www.xoomtracking.com/features/ : Tracking, Dispatch, Mobile, Reports, Alerts, Maintenance, Airtime plans). Currently, there is a single div used for the slides of all the features/sections. In the new design, I want each feature in its own div... Similar to http://www.tvlcorp.com/works.html and http://www.247grad.de/services/ Each section will contain a headline, paragraph text, and default image/screenshot. The user can click the left- or right-side of the image to display the next/previous slide. Some sections may have a button that opens a new window to play a video.
Updated: I've uploaded a black&white concept of our new logo (it's not done yet, but at least it's something to use/work with). Concerning colours, we have no set palette. The web sites we linked to give an idea of what we would like, but feel free to go out on a limb. Surprise us with something dynamic, striking, bold, interesting.
Our audience/customers are medium-size companies based in Canada and the United States. Native-english speaking. They are busy. Content needs to jump out at them. Navigation needs to be easy and obvious (but not boring or unoriginal).
95% of the text for the new site will be taken from our current http://www.xoomtracking.com web site. You may wish to use that text in design comps.


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DrLP MacOSX
By lpthecoolMy own version of Mac OS X skin (based on a skin by juni)
Plugins needed: (please install before)
SmartMonitor http://www.ferrandez.plus.com/SmartMonitor/
RJTime http://smartphone.peakin.com/
Version 1.1: now with text highlighting and battery meter
Version 1.2: additional file for WM2003 phones (thanks to w411y)
2,352 downloads
Vista-ish IIThis is an evolution of my first Vista-ish homescreen. I hope you like it.
1) Install Plugins onto your phone (Not included in this download):
SmartMonitor - http://www.ferrandez.plus.com/SmartMonitor/
Facade - http://www.sbsh.net/products/facade/
HILAlarm - http://www.modaco.com/index.php?showtopic=...ndpost&p=549381
(dont download cab from first post...download from post #13)
FizzTraveller - http://www.fizzsoftware.com/smartphone/fiz...eller/index.htm
2) Copy entire Vista-ish II folder and it's contents into ApplicationData/Home/Monitor folder
3) Copy vista-ishII.home.xml & vista-ishII.jpg to ApplicationData/Home folder.
4) Switch to the Vista-ish II homescreen in settings and you are done!
EDIT: Fixed the Messaging plugin. Email, SMS, and VMail were not in the correct order.
1,466 downloads
Modaco QVGA 2007
By paholmanBeen playing with homescreens lately, this is my follow on from the VOX WMP homescreen I submitted earlier this month.
This homescreen uses the "msgcount2" plugin where the the email, MMS etc appear/disappear depending on their 0 count.
You will need the following plugins:-
- SmartMonitor - Download from http://www.modaco.com/index.php?showtopic=...hl=SmartMonitor
Installation instructions:
- Unzip ModacoQVGA2007.zip to your PC into a temp folder
- Copy the entire Modaco folder to \Application Data\Home on your device via ActiveSync
- Copy ModacoQVGA2007.home.xml to \Application Data\Home on your device via ActiveSync
Also available in this post: http://www.modaco.com/Modaco-QVGA-2007-Homescre-t256936.html
I hope you like it rolleyes:
417 downloads
Smart Girl QVGA
By pemboDescription:
A pink homescreen I made for my girlfriend! Tried to keep everything clean and simple yet elegant!
Windows Mobile 5 QVGA Device (Tested on QTEK 8500 Only)
SBSH Facade Plug-in (http://www.sbsh.net/products/facade/)
Smart Monitor Plug-in (http://www.ferrandez.plus.com/SmartMonitor/)
Simply copy the extracted contents (ensuring to retain the file structure) to your \Storage\Application Data\Home\ folder. Ensure your background is set to default and select Smart Girl QVGA.
Extra Screens:
There is also a missed call screen that is skinned!
436 downloads
Smart Home QVGA
By pemboDescription:
This was adapted from a pink homescreen (Smart Girl QVGA) that I made for my girlfriend.
Windows Mobile 5 QVGA Device (Tested on QTEK 8500 Only)
SBSH Facade Plug-in (http://www.sbsh.net/products/facade/)
Smart Monitor Plug-in (http://www.ferrandez.plus.com/SmartMonitor/)
Simply copy the extracted contents (ensuring to retain the file structure) to your \Storage\Application Data\Home\ folder. Ensure your background is set to default and select Smart Home QVGA.
Extra Screens:
There is also a missed call screen that is skinned!
3,023 downloads
Just Another Vista
By Pr0sperDescription:
I created this one as one of the last Vista homescreens from my side. I will upload a Landscape version soon (which will use Facade), non-QVGA version isn't planned.
Used Plugins:
Iars Calendar (Download)
Smartmonitor (Download)
Make sure to install the required plugins first. Then simply copy the right .cab file onto your device and run it using the file explorer. Maybe it needs a reboot to take full effect.
More screens:
More homescreen made by me can be found at http://smartphone.krisdoff.net.
Have fun :D
2,045 downloads
Spiky XP
By cold_fireSimple homescreen with color scheme ,copy the .hme and execute .Cold_Fire .
372 downloads
Mac (c550)
By Jamma14EDIT: Uploaded .hme file for you lazy ppl. :D
Extract zip to your phone and run the hme from there.
EDIT2: Fixed a "bug".
EDIT3: Working on non orange phones and WM5!
Check the first two pages in THIS thread and use the WM2003regsrvce in the zip. For WM5, make sure to read HERE as well and use the WM5regsrvce in the zip, and after installing the .hme replace the xml in \Application Data\Home with the WM5 one in the zip.
Thanks to:
and myself :D
for getting this working.
No asking for the .dll!
---Shortcuts to:
-Task Manager
-Orneta Notepad
-Windows Media Player
-Multimedia Album
-Smart Explorer
(If you have a problem with the links to any of the shortcuts they can easily be changed in the xml).
---Calendar Plugin
---Carrier Plugin
---Time Plugin
---Smart Monitor Plugin
---MRU Plugin
Note that the Orange plugin is needed ie. you need an orange phone for this homescreen to work.
I put a lot of work into this so hope it is appreciated. Enjoy! :D
PS. Thanks for Dr Blow for helping me with the Orange Plugin. :D
Comments would be welcomed. :D
3,893 downloads
w411y - Vista Grass
By w411y1) Download and extract the download using WinRar
2) Copy all files over to Storage\Application Data\Home using Active Sync and clicking 'Explore'
3) Change homescreen in Start - Settings - Home Screen on your device.
Requires RJTime
See My Webpage for WinRar and RJTime
2,109 downloads
w411y - Apple Red
By w411yInstructions of install can be found at http://www.w411y.tk
660 downloads
QVGA "PAH Vista" Portrait/Landscape Multi-Homescreens (TWO versions)
By paholman"PAH Vista" multiple combination Vista homescreen themes - by paholman
I have created TWO "PAH Vista" versions (included in this ZIP file), but the background images and color schemes work with both versions:-
Refer to the README.txt for Installation Instructions
Option 1: phoneAlarm version: Moto Q users MUST install the version of SmartMonitor 0.9.5.1 in this zip file
This version has a "Vista" style, fully functional, iconbar and uses one or more of the following plugins:-
- Facade v1.31 (must be 1.30 or higher to support screen rotation (VOX users) )
Download from here: http://www.sbsh.net/products/facade/index.php?page=download
- phoneAlarm v 1.11 (must be 1.11 or higher)
- SmartMonitor
- Alarm Info Plugin (v1.06)
- Efficasoft GPRS Plugin (v1.54w)
- Fizz Weather (optional) - Download from http://www.fizzsoftware.com/products/weather/weather.html)
NOTE: Due to maximum file size restrictions, I could not include the Facade plugin, and it will need to be downloaded manually
Select from one of the following "PAH Vista" phoneAlarm skins:-
- PAH Vista_12hr (Portrait 12hour clock)
- PAH Vista_24hr (Portrait 12hour clock)
- PAH Vista_12hr_L (Landscape 12hour clock)
- PAH Vista_24hr_L (Landscape 24hour clock)
- Moto Q users can now use the same skins, homescreens provided SmartMonitor version 0.9.5.1 is installed.
Important: Later versions of SmartMonitor plugin are known to causes issues with motoQ
VOX users:
Select one of the Portrait modes above. You do NOT need to select Landscape, it will be selected automatically on screen rotation.
Select from one of the following "PAH Vista" homescreens:-
- PAH Vista (PA Simple) : This version does NOT use Facade plugin
- PAH Vista (PA + Facade) : This uses phoneAlarm and Facade plugins
- PAH Vista (PA + Facade + GPRS) : This uses phoneAlarm, Facade and Efficasoft GPRS plugin
- PAH Vista (PA + Fizz) : This requires Fizz Weather and uses phoneAlarm
- PAH Vista (PA + Fizz + Facade) : This requires Fizz Weather, and uses phoneAlarm + Facade
- PAH Vista (PA+Fizz+Facade+GPRS) : This requires Fizz Weather, and uses phoneAlarm, Facade and Efficasoft GPRS plugin
- PAH Vista (ALL) : This requires Fizz Weather, and uses phoneAlarm, (Scheduler and Launcher) and Efficasoft GPRS plugin
Background = "Default"
Color Scheme = "Default"
or select a different "PAH Vista" color scheme if you wish:
- PAH Vista Sky
- PAH Vista Dark Cloud
- PAH Vista Ultimate
- PAH Vista Aurora
- PAH Vista Sunset
- PAH Vista Lake
- PAH Vista Dock
- PAH Vista Grass
- PAH Vista Azul
Windows Mobile 5 users need to select the following for black soft key color scheme:-
- PAH Vista Sky (WM5)
- PAH Vista Dark Cloud (WM5)
- PAH Vista Ultimate (WM5)
- PAH Vista Lake (WM5)
Option 2: non-phoneAlarm version
This version has the standard iconbar, and uses one or more of the following plugins:-
- Facade v1.31 (must be 1.30 or higher to support screen rotation (VOX users) )
- SmartMonitor
- Alarm Info Plugin (v1.06)
- Efficasoft GPRS Plugin (v1.54w)
Select from one of the following "PAH Vista" homescreens:-
- PAH Vista (Simple) : This version does NOT use Facade plugin
- PAH Vista (Facade) : This uses Facade plugins
- PAH Vista (Facade + GPRS) : This uses Facade and Efficasoft GPRS plugin
- PAH Vista (Fizz) : This requires Fizz Weather
- PAH Vista ( Fizz + Facade) : This requires Fizz Weather, and uses Facade
- PAH Vista (Fizz + Facade + GPRS) : This requires Fizz Weather, and Facade and Efficasoft GPRS plugin
- PAH Vista (ALL non-pA) : This requires Fizz Weather, and uses Facade (Scheduler and Launcher) and Efficasoft GPRS plugin
Background = "Default"
Color Scheme = "Default"
or select a different "PAH Vista" color scheme if you wish:
- PAH Vista Sky
- PAH Vista Dark Cloud
- PAH Vista Ultimate
- PAH Vista Aurora
- PAH Vista Sunset
- PAH Vista Lake
- PAH Vista Dock
- PAH Vista Grass
- PAH Vista Azul
Windows Mobile 5 users need to select the following for black soft key color scheme:-
- PAH Vista Sky (WM5)
- PAH Vista Dark Cloud (WM5)
- PAH Vista Ultimate (WM5)
- PAH Vista Lake (WM5)
- Windows Media Player version (Available in ZIP file)
For more information and extras such as more backgrounds, or shutdown/startup screens visit:-
For my other homescreens go to:
Thank you for downloading and I hope you enjoy this homescreen pack
Kind regards
Disclaimer: This homescreen has been designed and tested on an SPV E650 (HTC VOX) and should work with any Windows Mobile 5 or 6 QVGA Smartphone in Portrait (240x320) or Landscape (320x240) mode
I'm afraid I will not accept liability for any problems that arise from installing this homescreen on your device.
You install this homescreen at your own risk.
ZIP File contents:-
- phoneAlarm v1.11 (Latest release)
- SmartMonitor
- Alarm Info Plugin (v1.06)
- Readme for AlarmInfo
- Efficasoft GPRS Plugin v1.54w (Trial version)
- "PAH Vista" homescreen pack (phoneAlarm version)
- "PAH Vista" homescreen pack (non-phoneAlarm version)
- README.txt (Installation Instructions)
Version History:-
v0.9 - Included phoneAlarm 1.11 BETA Build 66
v0.91 - Background images amended and alignment fixed
v0.92 - 12hr and 24hr phoneAlarm skins
- New "PAH Vista Landscape ONLY" phoneAlarm skin to fix alignment issues with Landscape devices such as Dash, Blackjack etc
- MotoQ device specific skins and homescreens to fix Clock alignment and replace the SmartMonitor plugin
v0.93 - 12hour clocks now no leading zeros on single digit hour, and A or P indicators
v0.94 - Removed MotoQ specific skins/homescreens
MotoQ now compatible provided SmartMonitor 0.9.5.1 (included) is installed and not a later version
- Fixed unwanted shortcuts on "PAH Vista (PA + Facade + GPRS) version
- Fixed 12 hr clock on some skins
v0.95 - Fixed Facade Landscape scrolling problem
v0.96 - Fizz Weather homescreen themes (replaces Facade Launcher or MRU icons)
v0.97 - WM5 Color Schemes for black soft keys on color schemes: Lake, Sky, Dark Cloud and Ultimate
- phoneAlarm BETA4 (Build 99) now included - which fixes Wifi on i600
v0.98 - "PAH Vista (ALL)" theme which uses ALL plugins phoneAlarm, Facade (Launcher and Scheduler), Alarm Info, GPRS and Fizz (4 Day Large) plugins
v0.99 - "PAH Vista (ALL non-pA)" theme which (non phoneAlarm version) uses Facade (Launcher and Scheduler), Alarm Info, GPRS and Fizz (4 Day Large) plugins
v1.00 - Now included actual release (not BETA) of phoneAlarmSP v1.11
6,697 downloads
w411y - Google
By w411yThis skin requires the Facade plugin from SBSH and the Smart Monitor Plugin.
I have attatched the photoshop image so that you can change w411y to whatever you like.
(NOTE- if you rename the image... you must edit the default bg image in the xml)
Also you can easily edit the xml in notepad and change "Homework" to "Tasks" for example.
Copy and paste w411y - google.jpg (or the jpg you make using the psd)
and the w411y - google.home.xml over to the following folder on your device:
Storage\Application Data\Home...
w411y :D
240 downloads
w411y - Chrome Aqua v1.0
By w411yThe low down....
1) Download 'w411y - Chrome Aqua.rar'
2) Unpack using WinRar or likewise
3) Copy 'Chrome Aqua' folder and chosen XML (WM5 or WM2003) over to 'Storage\Application Data\Home' or for WM5 users its 'Application Data\Home'
4) Chose homescreen from Start -> Settings -> Home Screen
> Facade
> RJ Time
> RJ Shortcut
You'll also see shortcuts on the screen for TCPMP and Smart Explorer... if you havn't got these already I personally recommend you do :D
Icons are not my work... most are Mac icons
I think thats all that needs saying... please also visit my website. Many thanks, Enjoy
w411y :D
2,992 downloads
Vista-ishNOTE: There is a new updated version that I made called Vista-ish II here in the downloads section. It is rearranged a bit and includes more plugins. I left the original here in case some prefer it over the new one. Thanks.
Vista-ish Information (This Download)Plugins Used/Required:
1) Owner (pre-installed)
2) Carrier (pre-installed)
3) Messaging (pre-installed)
4) Facade (free download from http://www.sbsh.com)
5) Missed Calls (pre-installed)
6) Profile (pre-installed)
7) Fizz Traveller (Pay download from http://www.fizzsoftware.com)
To Install Homescreen:
1) Place all files in "Application Data/Home" Folder
2) Navigate to Settings > HomeScreen
3) Change Homescreen Layout to "Vista-ish"
4) Change Color Scheme to "Default"
5) Change Background Image to "Default"
To Change Start Menu Background...Change Registry to:
1) Navigate to: HKLM/Software/Microsoft/Shell/Rai/:MSStart
2) Click on: Values
3) Check if you have an entry called "BKBitmapFile". If you do not, create a new "String" value.
Name : BKBitmapFile
Value data: \Application Data\Home\BKBitmap.jpg (this is the path to image file)
Have Fun!
968 downloads
By daffy_79
156 downloads
WM5 iPhone OSX Skin
By chrisc28A complete suite of Macintosh OSX-based skin for generic Windows Mobile 5 smartphones. Does NOT require the Orange plugin (rejoice!).
RJ Shortcut Plugin
Extra screens
Bootup and Shutdown Screens
Windows Media Player skin
Keypress tones
Automatic CAB installer for easy installation
This skin is specifically made for Windows Mobile 5 QVGA devices. CAB installer may not work on WM2003SE devices.
Please download and try to install the latest attachment. I have been really busy with work and exams lately.
The theme was working in the older firmware, but I realised phones with the latest MSFP updates fail to work with it. I have tried it out on an UNLOCKED i-mate SP5 with the MSFP upgrade and it now works as intended. You must have a fully app unlocked phone to use the theme. You must restart the phone after installation.
I have also removed the ringtone (didn't realise it was in there because I was using it for myself). Must have been horrible forcing my music tastes onto others :D
12,465 downloads
DR_STC550.ZIPHi all, this is my first real attempt at making a homescreen.
I call it SmartEffica-Fizzade as it is a combination of SmartPhinger's SmartMonitor. Efficasoft's GPRS monitor, SBSH Facade and Fizz Traveller all in one tightly packed homescreen.
This is only for the C550 (sorry guys its not possible to squeeze it down to 220x176 size)
Required for this to work are...
SBSH Facade
Fizz Traveller
Efficasoft GPRS monitor
In addition to make the thermometer fit I have had to modify the graphics supplied with SmartMonitor. Enclosed in the zip file are the resized bitmaps which go into the \Storage\Application Data\Home\monitor folder.
Hope you all like it.
1,138 downloads
Basic Vista
By XvidR16Simple Vista Style
First theme i've made
please comment :D
1,519 downloads
By kwoodallFake Faves is my WM5 240x320 Homescreen designed to replicate the look and (some) functionality of T-Mobile's My Faves program on a non-My Faves Smartphone.
I can't control the camera, reformat the captured images into circle cutouts, or any of the advanced stuff, but I could put up a line of images and have them dial a telephone number when selected!
To make this work I used the wonderful RJShortCut homescreen plugin (http://www.airfagev.com/utilities/rjshortcut.zip) which I extracted and ran RJSetup.exe to install correctly on my WM5 smartphone. You will also need VJDialer (http://www.vijay555.com/?Releases:VJPhoneTools) from VJPhoneTools. Download the .ZIP version as the .CAB will not install on smartphones.
544 downloads
w411y - XP Grass
By w411yNOT WM5 COMPATIBLE YET
1. Download *.rar as usual and unpack using WinRar or chosen app.
2. Copy XML and JPG over to \Storage\Application Data\Home or for WM5 its \Application Data\Home as normal
3. To get the extra screens, copy the cab file included in the RAR over to your phone anywhere (I chose Storage\My Documents). Now load up Smart Explorer or File Explorer if you do not have Smart Explorer. Go to Storage\My Documents (or wherever you put the cab) and run the cab. File will install and then reset for phone for all changes to take place.
765 downloads
Vista V2
By Dark HorseThis is a modified version of Encece Vista-ish homescreen. The following external plugins are required:
- HiAlarm
- RJ Shortcuts
- Smart Monitor
Encence has very kindly given permission for this modified skin to be uploaded! To install, unzip the contents of the archive and copy the files to \Storage\Application Data\Home\ and then select "Vista V2" from Settings - Home Screen for both the Home screen layout and background image. Make sure you have the above plugins installed!
1,292 downloads
Vista Green
By LoobyA green theme :D
320 downloads
By cold_fireThis is my first QVGA homescreen ,unfortunatelly i will not make homescreens for C500 anymore .This is a simple homescreen ,i hope you like it .
681 downloads


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By Jonathan Hartzell, NBA.com
The 2013-14 NBA season is less than three months away and excitement levels are already high. LeBron James has his eyes on a third straight championship, Dwight Howard will try to prove doubters wrong, and the Brooklyn Nets aim to make a deep playoff run with their new squad. But for many of the longtime veterans in the league, this upcoming season is a chance for them to further etch their names into the record books.
Here are seven players who have milestones in their sights:
Kobe Bryant – Points, Assists, Free Throws
Bryant will face his biggest challenge this summer as he attempts to successfully rehab from a torn Achilles' tendon suffered in mid-April. But when he does return, he'll have multiple milestones in clear sight. The most important milestone for Bryant is points as he needs only 676 points to pass Michael Jordan for third all time. It will take Bryant nearly 300 more games than Jordan played to pass His Airness, but that doesn't diminish the milestone's significance. Bryant also needs 113 assists to become only the 30th player in NBA history to reach 6,000 and 532-free throw attempts to become only the fifth player to attempt at least 10,000 free throws. The other four who've done it: Shaquille O'Neal, Wilt Chamberlain, Moses Malone, and Karl Malone. That's okay company.
Kevin Garnett – Field Goals, Minutes, Rebounds, Blocks
It's easy to understand how one of the most dominant players in the league for the past 18 seasons is on the verge of multiple milestones. He needs 363 field goals to pass Moses Malone, George Gervin, Dan Issel, and John Havlicek for 11th all time. After playing 58 minutes next season, he will pass Wilt Chamberlain for sixth all time to join the elite company of Moses Malone, Elvin Hayes, Jason Kidd, Karl Malone, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Then he'll also need 399 rebounds to reach ninth all time and 30 blocks to reach 2,000 for his career. All four of these milestones are attainable if he stays healthy and soon he'll be able to add Hall-of-Fame inductee to his list of milestones.
Steve Nash – Assists, Turnovers
The almost 40-year-old Nash is close to two significant milestones for next season. He is only 86 assists away from passing Mark Jackson for third all time and he needs just 90 turnovers to move into 10th all time. The turnover milestone may seem like a bad thing, but it shows its importance when you look at the nine players who will be in front of him: Hakeem Olajuwon, Isiah Thomas, Kobe Bryant, Artis Gilmore, Julius Erving, Jason Kidd, John Stockton, Moses Malone, and Karl Malone. It doesn't get much more elite than that.
Andre Miller – Assists
Miller has been one of the best distributors in the league for most of his 14-year career, but his lack of flashiness has caused him to be consistently underrated. However, if he can collect 44 assists next season he will reach 8,000 for his career and join Gary Payton, Isiah Thomas, Oscar Robertson, Magic Johnson, Steve Nash, Mark Jackson, Jason Kidd, and John Stockton as the only players to reach the milestone.
Ray Allen – 3-Point
Unlike all of the other milestones mentioned, Allen has already reached the top of the statistical category and now he's just extending his lead. It will take a good season for him to make 143 3-pointers, but if he does he will become the first player in NBA history to reach 3,000 3-pointers and it'll make his record even more difficult to pass.
Paul Pierce – Points
Pierce's first season outside of Boston could be a historic one if he is able to score 979 points to reach 25,000 for his career. Only 21 players in NBA history have reached this mark and Dirk Nowitzki, Garnett, and Bryant are the only active players to get there. It would an incredible accomplishment for Pierce who has faced and conquered many challenges during his 15-year career.
Jason Terry – 3-Point
Many people fail to notice how prolific Terry's 3-point shooting has been throughout his career. But with only 78 3-pointers next season he will pass Jason Kidd to become third all time and join the special company of Reggie Miller and Ray Allen. Consistency has been the key for Terry as his rookie year was the only season during his 14-year career in which he shot below 34 percent from 3-point range.


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