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The Supreme Court's conservative justices tore into the Obama administration's signature health-care law Tuesday and posed these questions: If the government can make individuals buy health insurance, why can't it make them buy cell phones or even burial insurance?
When they vote together, the five conservatives are a majority of the nine-member court. President Obama's legal team went into the second day of oral arguments on the Affordable Care Act "ObamaCare" knowing they needed to win over at least one conservative justice to join the four justices who appeared more sympathetic to upholding the law.
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Verrilli defended the mandate by saying Congress found it to be the best way to insure the more than 40 million Americans who lack insurance and end about $43 billion a year in cost shifting – the amount of free care provided to the uninsured that hospitals ultimately make up through a taxpayer-funded government program and raising insurance rates.
A health care study cited by the Obama administration found that cost shifting adds an average of $1,000 annually to premiums of those who have health insurance.
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Kennedy and Roberts also asked probing questions of Clement, who had been solicitor general for President George W. Bush.
Much of the back-and-forth on Tuesday concerned the difference between requiring insurance when someone seeks out health care versus requiring it before that point.
Young people, for instance, often neglect health insurance because it's costly and they are in excellent health.
The law "is requiring them to subsidize services that will be received by somebody else," Alito said.
Verrilli argued that any healthy person is only a car accident or a cancer diagnosis away from needing hugely expensive health care. Requiring health coverage only when people become sick would blow a hole in the insurance industry's risk-pool model and make health insurance unaffordable to many, Verrilli said.
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Better to require purchase before that point, Verrelli argued, so everyone is chipping in to the risk pool while healthy. The result: Risk is spread out more evenly so costs are lower.
Liberal justices did their best to help Verrilli, who seemed unsure of himself in the beginning. Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Elena Kagan focused on the cost-shifting issue, and how the unique nature of the health care market requires a pre-purchase of insurance for the system to work.
After the two hours of arguments, opponents of the law were exultant.
"We knew that if we could get the court to agree to focus (on how the law) infringed on individual liberty, we had chance of winning," said Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott, who attended the court session. "We were pleased to walk out of the courtroom today knowing that five justices of the United States Supreme Court focused their powerful questions against the U.S. government on that very issue."
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, who also was in the courtroom, said: "As government grows, individual freedom shrinks. That's what this case is all about."
Supporters of the law said despite the tough questions, they were not in despair.
"It would be staggering for them to strike it down," said Joe Onek, a veteran Washington lawyer who served as counsel to Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., when she was House Speaker. "I've always believed Roberts would come out on the right side for institutional reasons."


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I was deeply saddened today to learn of the passing of Stan 'The Man' Lee, founder of Marvel Comics and creator of such iconic figures as Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk and The X-Men. Lee was 95 years old, so his death was probably not a shock to anyone, but it nevertheless affected me greatly, since his work was a major part of my childhood and – it turns out – had a major influence on my career.
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StillGoing posted 2/22/2013 15:59 PM
I think this is a great thread but I also think it's a bad idea to use it as a religion bashing venue.
It's hard to be an atheist dealing with this shit if for no other reason there's the lack of a built in, definitive support group. Even if you're not a body who goes to church there's still that idea that out there is some consciousness that understands your fucked up place in the universe and accepts you anyway.
I dunno about you but that is really fucking appealing. Following dday I wavered at the church doors a few times. I just wanted someone to tell me it would be okay. I didn't, cuz I didn't believe and it felt hypocritical, but I DID envy folks who can believe that stuff, for a little while at least.
Generally though I find a Terry Pratchett book to be a great substitute for supernatural connections during the bleak and brutal period of a purely secular personal crisis. It also has the added benefit of making you lol. I mean, Death is pretty fucking inspiring as people go in those books and if the fictional representation of the anthropomorphic personification of Death leaves you feeling like he's a swell guy despite the scythe and robes then it's hard not to think that shit's gonna be okay soon enough.
wert posted 2/24/2013 19:33 PM
First time I have seen this thread I was wondering if someone would start one.
Truth is I really wish I had faith. It would be great. I am envious. Not just surrounding the A, but in general. Community, something to give reason (albeit poor ones sometimes) to a lot of life's questions. Just can't buy into it.
For a while I thought about the connection between my lack of faith in a God and my lack of faith in my W after the A. It's crap however. The A didn't change anything except my view of her. I can extend faith and trust to who ever I want.
take it easy...
kansas1968 posted 2/25/2013 03:22 AM
I noticed something on this thread that was interesting and something I myself have said over the years. That the belief in a loving God that is concerned about me, my problems, listens to me, and looks over me, would be very comforting.
I can not believe it, but it would be comforting. I know a lot of religious folks think athiests are these wild and crazy folks that don't want any moral boundaries, just want to do what ever it is they want, no consequenses, no morality, a
kansas1968 posted 2/25/2013 03:25 AM
I noticed something on this thread that was interesting and something I myself have said over the years. That the belief in a loving God that is concerned about me, my problems, listens to me, and looks over me, would be very comforting.
I can not believe it, but it would be comforting. I know a lot of religious folks think athiests are these wild and crazy folks that don't want any moral boundaries, just want to do what ever it is they want, no consequenses, no morality, a life with no boundaries.
Nothing could be further from the truth, at least the athiests that I know, and myself.
Interstingly enough, I am the athiest, my husband kinda on the fence, and he had the affair, not me. I have very strict boundaries of behavior, but they are boundaries that I set for myself. This, I do not cross those boundaries. Why would I set them if I wanted to cross them?? They are inviolate.
Great thread. It is tiresome to hear all of those platitudes when they don't help anything. One platitude that does ring true is the golden rule.
Treat others as you would want to be treated. Now I don't know about God, but Jesus was a very smart fellow and I respect him a lot. A radical liberal of his time. LOL.
bitterbetrayal posted 2/25/2013 04:18 AM
My FWH is an Anglican priest and betrayed me for years. My best friend also a priest knew about his affair. My other close friend also a priest was also cheating on his wife.I don't go to church any more. I could never take communion again from a priest. I have always been more of an agnostic and liberal Christian and am happy just to follow any path now that rings true to me. I particularly like mindfulness/present moment stuff. But church based religion NO WAY
summerain posted 2/25/2013 05:14 AM
I am so thankful for this thread. It's glad to see I am not the only one who wishes they could believe for the support.
I have been thinking about going to church on and off since ironically WH's Affairs started. But I just struggle with the concept that 'god has a plan' he's trying to test me etc etc
I've had a had a lot of disadvantages that I can only put down to karma. I sometimes think I must of been a horrible person in a 'previous life' I just don't get it.
But kids with aides/ horrific counties etc really? But yes i wish I could believe 'something' or 'someone' was looking over me. Furthermore, the support...
Maxiom posted 2/25/2013 08:52 AM
Really? I cant relate to this. I actually prefer that there isnt someone watching over us.. guiding us. I prefer free will over divine influence, even if free will can result in pain. I find the concept of big brother be it from an earthy or divine individual(s) rather abhorrent. Thought crime anyone? No thank you.
I also find the concept of a heaven rather unappealing. I dont want to live forever. I cant imagine anything more boring than eternity. I want to live a long life. As long human endurance will allow, but once done I will welcome the void. But I digress.
I take far more comfort in the earthly support I receive from family and friends. I dont need some nameless care taker. Besides, for support and caring to really take root within me there must be the opportunity for meaningful reciprocation. Talking to the sky just isnt going to cut it.
wert posted 2/25/2013 14:04 PM
I actually prefer that there isnt someone watching over us.. guiding us.
The desire for faith does not negate the desire for independence from someone watching over us. That is just the incarnation of most faiths.
I was simply saying that faith and having answers would provide just that, answers. Not that a being would need to be involved or directive.
I was also saying that outside of the praying to invisible person thing, the sense of community (which can be garnered in many ways) is valuable.
I think the difficulty for me arises from the lack of societal structures for people who don't believe. I have many friends who don't believe in anything organize and they struggle with this as well.
Take care...
StillGoing posted 2/25/2013 15:06 PM
Really? I cant relate to this. I actually prefer that there isnt someone watching over us.. guiding us. I prefer free will over divine influence, even if free will can result in pain. I find the concept of big brother be it from an earthy or divine individual(s) rather abhorrent. Thought crime anyone? No thank you.
I think that's sort of a false dichotomy. People want the comfort and reassurance, not the loss of personal responsibility and individuality. Likened to a dad who is always there if you need him, who can tell you with full assurance it will all be okay and kick everybody else's dads asses.
wrt free will, I feelthat an omniscient entity no more or less precludes the concept of free will than a fully mechanical universe with nested i -1 possibility iterations. In theory both of them are deterministic, but to comprehend the determinism behind either requires a nearly omniscient perspective of the universe, essentially rendering the entire thing moot because then, well, you're god anyway and that takes the entire thing to a new level of what free will is. I don't like the idea of some supernatural entity nudging my hands around either, but that's not necessarily every interpretation of gods and demons, and debating the free will of neural calcium signals is equally difficult in some ways, though coming from the other direction. So while there are some Calvinists out there, I think most folks are behind the idea that free will solves the problem of evil and are all about free will. It doesn't, as a logic problem anyway, but abdication of free will isn't something most people are interested in.
That's not really what everyone is missing, though, I think. The support network of other people who are in some way on the same playground you are. Like SI here. We all have something in common, and there's an unspoken acceptance of others based purely on that simple bias.
It's just a reflection on feeling lonely. Solipsism is a shitty place to be and it's a lot harder for the non-religious to connect in that way in many places.
seekingright2013 posted 3/3/2013 06:42 AM
The Unitarian Church is creedless and values reason, inherent worth of each individual. Ok to be agnostic, atheist, pagan, whatever.
I'm an ex- evangelical Christian, and I too missed the community experience of church that several other posters have mentioned. I've been visiting a local UU congregation and enjoying the 'church' experience but can be myself also (agnostic or atheist depending on the day).
Itstoohard posted 3/3/2013 06:48 AM
I recently looked up "deism" and found it made more sense to me than any religion or non-religion I have ever read.
Ascendant posted 3/9/2013 12:28 PM
Does anyone else feel like being an Atheist makes them desire tangible revenge a LOT more? Because I am an atheist(duh.), and due to that fact, I have zero belief that the POSOM will ever be punished, in any capacity, ever. No karma, no facing judgement, etc. This is it...and if he doesn't pay now, he won't.
StillGoing posted 3/10/2013 14:43 PM
Nah FP, there are plenty of "How do I not go kill this fucker so I don't get curb stomped by God" posts all over the Internet that revenge is just a matter of perspective, not intensity.
wrt punishment, is that about a desire to see some kind of justice justice or personal satisfaction at his deserved misfortune?
[This message edited by StillGoing at 2:45 PM, March 10th (Sunday)]
Ascendant posted 3/11/2013 07:39 AM
wrt punishment, is that about a desire to see some kind of justice justice or personal satisfaction at his deserved misfortune?
Eh, probably both. Don't get me wrong, the injustice of the entire situation irks me.....the fact that he may get away from all this pretty much scott-free is more than annoying. At the same time I'd be lying if I didn't say that I would personally feel better if I knew bad things were/are happening to him on an hourly basis.
Crescita posted 3/12/2013 13:30 PM
Does anyone else feel like being an Atheist makes them desire tangible revenge a LOT more? Because I am an atheist(duh.), and due to that fact, I have zero belief that the POSOM will ever be punished, in any capacity, ever. No karma, no facing judgement, etc. This is it...and if he doesn't pay now, he won't.
Ive been given to revenge fantasies, but would never want to lower myself to execute any. Im a firm believer in consequences having actions. You dont need divine intervention; everyone has to answer to themselves.
My WXH had some mixed up values. He treated others callously, behaved recklessly, and fancied himself a victim of others actions. He might not end up alone and penniless, but he is depriving himself of meaningful connections and really missing out on the sovereignty provided by accountability.
Maxiom posted 3/12/2013 15:55 PM
The mere existence of a deity does not preclude free will, but within the context of the Abrahamic religions the existence of god does impede free will. Sure.. we can go our own way.. but our reward for such behavior is an eternity in hell. If the existence of such a being was proven and scripture shown to be accurate there really isnt much freedom of choice is there?
There are people who are atheist or agnostic or even a deist, but pine for a caring god within the context Judaism or Christianity. I think those that do havent really considered the implications. Now.. all things being fair.. if we get to create our own idea of a caring god and toss all existing concepts away.. well then, I may change my tune, but I certainly dont care for the current choices.
As for a greater desire for revenge. My position would remain the same were I a theist or an atheist (since I have been both). Basically thoughts or revenge are a waste of time. I have had many a revenge fantasy Ill grant you. However, we do not live in a vacuum. Our actions on a smaller or grander scale impact others. The grander our revenge the more risk that we hurt innocents or even those closet to us. If I have learned anything through my own measure of revenge is that I really dont have it in me to hurt someone. Yes I did do it, but I simply could not do it again. Not only for what I did to my wife, but what I did to myself in the process. I am really not that guy. I HATE being that guy.
I have also come to learn that there is just no getting even. Sure it isnt fair. But life isnt fair. Ill not waste my time worrying about the general apathy of the universe and make the most of my life. We have a limited amount of time in this universe and I simply will not spend that time worrying about things and people I really have no control over. Nor will I waste my time considering how to get one-up on anyone who has hurt me.
I know the main OM in my situation carries on as if nothing had happened. I truly dont care. The only power that OM has over me is the power I give him. I refuse to allow that to happen. His is truly nothing.
Ascendant posted 3/13/2013 08:12 AM
Sage words, my friend. I try to keep stuff like that in mind when I'm at the height of my mind movies and ragefests. The blowback is just NOT worth it.
velveteer posted 3/22/2013 06:54 AM
Wow - interesting thread - never saw this until now.
I am an atheist too, but I'm not sure I feel that it has made my experience with infidelity any harder (or easier). I don't believe in fate and I don't believe in some guiding purpose from above, so these thoughts offer no comfort. But nor do they trouble me. They just don't seem relevant.
As for revenge - sure I wanted revenge on OM - who didn't? But it was my morality that stopped me taking action and not any religious teaching. Just like it is my character and effort that pulls me through to self improvement, and not God's will.
Forgiveness is another one - those that believe seem to think that forgiveness is somehow the sole preserve of the believer. Its not - it is again within our human and moral capacity to forgive regardless of faith or lack of it.
These are also the reasons that I dislike the AA 12 step programme and its application to so many situations - precisely because it encourages those with the power to help themselves to abdicate that power to a 'higher being'. NO. We all need to be in control of our own actions and the consequences thereof. Otherwise we're all fucked.
Rant over. Good thread.
keeponkeepingon posted 3/22/2013 11:47 AM
The first thing my mother told me when I said that MrKOKO and I were separatung was, "A couple that prays together, stays together." She is fully aware that I am an atheist.
I'm happy for people that can lean on their God to help them in crisis. I just don't have that. It never felt right. I am not accountable to a God. I am accountable to myself. And I have HIGH expectations of myself.
MrKOKO and I have differed in our opinions on faith. I say to each their own. It is their own path to follow. He is a non-practicing Catholic. Known the man 23 years and the only time he attended a church service was at my parent's vow renewal. At one point we were talking about how to discuss a recent death to DS when he was young. The conversation lead to discussing faith, MrKOKO had the nerve to say athesits have no morals. He had not started an A yet but it was soon coming. He just this week threw out in MC that I wouldn't help plan to baptist DS. I plan EVERYTHING. I would support him and be there but I was not planning it. And that I would not go to church w/him and DS. Again, I have no interest in going but encouraged him to take DS if he wanted. I did my time in church growing up. I will add that I love to travel and enjoy visiting places of worship as a traveler but just not during service.
OW and MrKOKO had so many morals though.
[This message edited by keeponkeepingon at 11:50 AM, March 22nd (Friday)]
StillGoing posted 3/22/2013 11:57 AM
The first thing my mother told me when I said that MrKOKO and I were separatung was, "A couple that prays together, stays together." She is fully aware that I am an atheist.
Damn that's cold. Thanks mom, not an "Oh honey are you okay" or anything? Sounds like my family.
MrKOKO had the nerve to say athesits have no morals.
Well, I guess that's an easy target to aim for when it comes to shitting on your BS so you can feel good about being an asshole. I mean I've seen that one on a billboard on the NJ turnpike before in giant letters so it's not like it's even that original.
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Drinking Water Week
May 01, 2019
Did you know that May 5-11 is Drinking Water Week? A week to celebrate WATER! May 5 kicks off this year's Drinking Water Week with an invitation to "Protect the Source." "The American Water Works Association and the water community across North America will celebrate Drinking Water Week by recognizing the vital role drinking water plays in our daily lives, and how we can take personal responsibility in caring for our tap water and protecting it at its source. "When we get to know our local drinking water sources, we come to understand that it is our duty as consumers and community stewards to protect and preserve them," said AWWA Chief Executive Officer David LaFrance. "Drinking Water Week provides a great opportunity to learn the various ways in which we can each protect our source water so it's available for future generations." AWWA
The glory of GARDENING
April 01, 2019
The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul. —Alfred Austin
April is National Garden Month, and it's a great time to get your hands dirty. "Every April, communities, organizations, and individuals nationwide celebrate gardening during National Garden Month. Gardeners know, and research confirms, that nurturing plants is good for us: attitudes toward health and nutrition improve, kids perform better at school, and community spirit grows. Join the celebration and help to make America a greener, healthier, more livable place!" -National Garden Month
Fix a Leak Week
March 01, 2019
Mark your calendars, folks: March 18-24 is the EPA's eleventh annual Fix a Leak Week. Household leaks can waste more than 1 TRILLION gallons of water each year. Yes, 1 TRILLION—That's a one with 12 zeros behind it (1,000,000,000,000). Those drippy faucets and leaking toilets are more than an annoyance; they cost you lots of money, and they waste LOTS of water. So, this March, hunt down those drips! Chase those leaks!
Winter Weather Woes
February 01, 2019
This winter has brought more winter weather woes than usual, as the polar vortex has hit North America, bringing with it record-breaking cold. The past week has seen the coldest weather in a generation. Schools have been called off, businesses are closed, flights are cancelled, the US Postal Service has suspended service in some states, and thousands of homes have been without power. Chicago has been colder than Mt. Everest base camp. The U.S. Midwest has had lower temperatures than the South Pole. This is dangerously cold.
A new dawn, a new day, a New Year
January 01, 2019
January. 2019.
A brand new year, a brand new day — clean and shiny, spotless and gleaming, hopeful and exciting. Untouched and unspoiled, like a present that has just been unwrapped. A time to look back on (and learn from) the mistakes of the previous year, and look forward with hope and resolution to the new days ahead. And as we celebrate, and hope, and resolve, and plan, we do so along with people all over the world, and down through the ages. In fact, people have been celebrating the beginning of the new year for over 4,000 years. So, who first celebrated New Year's Day? Why do we celebrate on Jan 1?
We make a life by what we GIVE.
December 01, 2018
"We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give." Winston Churchill
The holidays are fast approaching, with all that this joyful season brings: carols and eggnog, parties and mistletoe, glitter and tinsel and twinkly lights, hearth and home and friends and family. And GIVING. As we think about the good gifts we hope to give this holiday season, we are reminded to give of our time, our resources, our abilities. Not just this month, but every month. It can make such a difference in someone's life.
Here are some people who are making a difference . . .
Weather this Winter Well
November 01, 2018
The holidays are fast approaching, and with them, wintry weather. Snow, ice, and freezing temperatures can really take a toll on a home, causing expensive damages and high utility bills. Winterizing your home can help prevent unexpected surprises, such as busted pipes, and will help with energy costs. A few simple tips to winterizing your home can help make sure that your holiday feasts with friends and family are warm and cozy.
Here are some tips to help you weather this winter well . . .
Leaves are falling . . . Autumn is calling.
October 01, 2018
Autumn is heralded by the exhilaration of falling temperatures and the dazzling hues of falling leaves. The air is cool and the colors are warm. October glories in the grandeur of oranges, yellows, and reds. Nature puts on a theatrical extravaganza, and we have the privilege of watching the show every single day. This is an incredible time to grab a sweater and enjoy the majesty of the outdoors. Visit a pumpkin patch or an apple orchard and revel in the bounty of the season. Take a hike and bask in the beauty of the changing colors. Or simply go outside and savor the splendor that's right there in your front yard. Find a nice seat and enjoy the fresh, invigorating breeze, or get busy working on your garden and your lawn.
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Indians nip Twins in 10 innings
Cleveland, OH – Drew Stubbs doubled home Mike Aviles with the winning run in the bottom of the 10th inning as the Cleveland Indians came from behind to take down the Minnesota Twins, 7-6, in the opener of a three- game set from Progressive Field.
After Aviles led off the extra frame with a single to right against Casey Fien (1-2) and was sacrificed to second by the newly-acquired pinch-hitter Ezequiel Carrera, Stubbs drove the second pitch he saw to deep left-center field to plate Aviles without a throw.
"He was throwing a lot of cut fastballs and threw a first-pitch two-seamer for a ball," said Stubbs. "I was just looking out over the plate for something moving away from me and I'm not sure if the pitch was a cutter or a slider but I definitely saw the spin on it and got a pretty good swing on it."
Stubbs finished 4-for-5 with three doubles as the Indians won their fifth straight contest. Justin Masterson went 6 2/3 innings, allowing five earned runs on eight hits.
"I pitched, we didn't lose and we won the ballgame," said Masterson. "At the end of the day as long as we're winning and keeping the streak going, that's five in a row for us."
Aviles had three hits and two runs scored for the Tribe, while Jason Kipnis matched a career-high with four RBI. Chris Perez (1-0) tossed a scoreless top of the tenth to earn his first win of the season.
Chris Parmelee hit a two-run homer and Trevor Plouffe added a solo shot for Minnesota, while Brian Dozier went 3-for-4 with a run scored.
"It was a good baseball game. Unfortunately we came up on the short end of it," said Twins manager Ron Gardenhire.
Trailing 5-3 in the top of the seventh, Minnesota scraped out three runs, all with two outs, to take a 6-5 lead. Following consecutive fly outs, Justin Morneau singled and advanced to second on a passed ball. Ryan Doumit then poked a single through the hole at short to plate Morneau, and Parmelee followed with a homer to right.
Cleveland added a run in the bottom of the eighth to force extras on Kipnis' RBI groundout with the bases loaded and one away.
The Twins got on the board first when Dozier and Joe Mauer led off the game with consecutive singles. Morneau then drove in the game's first run with a sacrifice fly to left. Plouffe's second-inning long ball gave the Twins a 2-0 edge.
Kipnis' one-out triple in the bottom of the third off of Twins starter Pedro Hernandez plated Yan Gomes and Stubbs, each of whom singled to lead off the frame, to tie the score.
Mark Reynolds put Cleveland up 4-2 with a deep, two-out, two-run home run to left field in the bottom of the fifth.
Oswaldo Arcia brought Twins one run closer in the top of the sixth with a bloop single to left, scoring Parmelee, but Cleveland got the run right back in the bottom of the stanza on a bunt single by Kipnis which brought home Gomes.
Game Notes
Hernandez surrendered five runs on eight hits and four walks in 5 1/3 innings ... The Twins went 2-for-11 with runners in scoring position ... Cleveland's Ryan Raburn, who was hitting 11-for-13 with four home runs over his last four, went 0-for-5.


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Removing scratches from a dome port
Posted 16 June 2005 - 06:50 AM
After doing some research, including some older threads on this board, I decided to try the Micro-Mesh NC-78-1 ACRYLIC RESTORAL KIT (Micro-Mesh) . It's made for taking scratches out of airplane windscreens. It cost $37 and comes with 9 grades of their Micro-Mesh papers (high grade wet/dry sandpapers), polishing paste, detergent, anti-static cream and pads and cloths.
Taking a good stiff drink first, I started the job with 320 grade wet/dry paper, went to 400 grade paper and then started using the Micro-Mesh papers. Each grade took about 3-5 minutes and the instructions were to sand in straight lines only, not circular, and then rotate the dome about 120 degrees for the next grade.
After the first sanding, the port looked like a diffuser (although when I flushed it with water before going to the next grade, it was clear). However, by the time I did the final polish, it looked new.
I highly recommend this product. $37 and a little elbow grease (actually, not much at all) is a lot better than a buying a new port.
Posted 16 June 2005 - 07:00 AM
Now we need something that will work on glass domes too!
Alexander Mustard - www.amustard.com - www.magic-filters.com
Nikon D5 (Subal housing). Nikon D850 (Subal housing). Olympus EM10-Mk3 (Nauticam housing).
Posted 16 June 2005 - 07:27 AM
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Posted 16 June 2005 - 11:44 PM
Alexander Mustard - www.amustard.com - www.magic-filters.com
Nikon D5 (Subal housing). Nikon D850 (Subal housing). Olympus EM10-Mk3 (Nauticam housing).
Posted 18 June 2005 - 10:07 AM
Novus Plastic Polish No. 2
A liquid that took about 5-10mins of polishing to take out some good size scratches (not super deep)
Novus Plastic Polish No. 1
Nice finishing product looked like new.
Posted 18 June 2005 - 10:32 AM
Canon 1DmkIII, 1DsmkIII
Posted 18 January 2006 - 09:41 AM
About halfway through my Kona trip a couple of weeks ago, I noticed my Ikelite Dome Ports were getting pretty worked. I dive the D70 rig. I don't get it. I keep the cover on until I get under water and then pocket the cover. I cover it up on the ascent. I'm pretty much a nut about it. So I couldn't figure it out.
Then I noticed (on about dive 15 of the week) - when I'm clipping off the rig (when there's nothing to shoot, on a long swim, etc.) it would sometimes swing around and the domes would rub against the very tough webbing (I dive a BP) of my shoulder strap, waist band and was probably hitting the buckle.
Bottom line - I was trashing my domes. You could actually see the scratches in the pictures (especially on the 10.5 where I'm focusing on the dome its self.) So I get home and hit wetpixel - I'm thinking there must be a fix for it. I find this thread. Genius.
I go to the recommended site, and I pick up the Micro-Mesh kit. It arrived yesterday. Last night I dive into the 12-24 Dome (I use this one less than my 10.5 dome) and I figger if I kill the thing, its a cheap replacement (like $150-something to replace it.)
The kit is a 10 level polishing kit. 9 fabric sand papers (1500 - 12000 grit) and a finishing polish. Then an anti-static cream thingy.
I didn't think the scratches were severe enough to go to Home Depot and pick up some 300 or 400 wet paper - so I started with the enclosed 1500. After the first couple of fabrics, I also basically had a diffuser. But I could see the kit working - taking off just enough of the material to get to the deep scratches. By the time I got to the 6th level, it started to come together and I could actually see through the thing again. When I reached the 12000 grit, it was looking not just better, but almost NEW again. I'm serious - a 30 to 35 minute investment and my dome was fixed.
A little water with dish-soap in a spray bottle, a little sanding, a little buffing and they're all better. This is so liberating. I mean, now that I found the cause of the problem, and have now secured a way to repair the domes, its a complete relief.
I can't recommend this kit enough for Ikelite-type domes. The flat port was a little more challenging, as I can't get off the port with each successive pass - so I just used the finishing polish. Made a huge improvement, but its not in NEW condition like the domes. I may try the Nouvus on the flatty.
I'm pretty fired up. Now that these things look great again, I can eBay these two domes and step up to Ike's new 8" mega dome.
Micro-Mesh rocks.
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Posted 18 January 2006 - 12:21 PM
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Posted 18 January 2006 - 02:09 PM
(PS: been following your stuff for years and years, going back to my Oly days. You've changed the way a lot of us shoot.... for the good!)
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Posted 09 May 2006 - 10:49 AM
And again Wetpixel saves me another day :thumbsup!!
Posted 09 May 2006 - 11:57 AM
If I do get another big scratch, I'll try the tips here safe in the knowledge that I know a pro if it all goes wrong.
Nice tips WP.
Posted 26 August 2006 - 12:41 AM
My story is similar to that ones of the members above, but i took images of my domeport in between each step which i want to share with you. Each picture is after a treatment with different grain size papers (1500-12000). Just for your information.
cheers, Udo
the scratch that caused it all
after the first treatment with 1500 grain size paper
after 2400..
after 3200
after 3600
and finally after treatment with abrasive liquid and and antistatic treatmanet mounted on my housing.
cheers, Udo
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Nikon D800, D800E, Hugyfot housing, 15 mm fisheye, 16-35 mm WA, 105mm VR Macro, 60 mm Macro, Subsee +5 an +10 wet diopters, Inon Z-240 strobes (3x), Inon float arms, Nauticam armclamps, Bigblue and Inon focus lights.
Posted 05 September 2006 - 11:27 AM
Thanks a lot for sharing these pictures with us!
Did you just bought the sandpapers and added water in the polishingproces?
Best regards from Kim Meineche who also have a port with scrathces!
Edited by Kimmeineche, 05 September 2006 - 11:42 AM.
Posted 06 September 2006 - 11:23 PM
cheers, udo
Nikon D800, D800E, Hugyfot housing, 15 mm fisheye, 16-35 mm WA, 105mm VR Macro, 60 mm Macro, Subsee +5 an +10 wet diopters, Inon Z-240 strobes (3x), Inon float arms, Nauticam armclamps, Bigblue and Inon focus lights.
Posted 07 September 2006 - 12:04 PM
cheers, udo
Ok.... sounds quite simple if the superfine sandpapers are common availiable!?
One more question: What brand/name are the abrasive liquid and atistatic stuff, mensioned at the last picture?
Thank you very much for your help!
Posted 08 September 2006 - 01:53 AM
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Posted 08 September 2006 - 05:31 AM
BTW, the abrassive liquid wasn't really nescessary anymore since the port was really shiny after the 12000 grain paper. Probably white toothpaste has the same effect.
In the kit all necessary parts are included and you're sure that it works. The kit can be used more then once.
The whole process took me about 1.5 hours, most of the time with the first paper.
cheers, Udo
Nikon D800, D800E, Hugyfot housing, 15 mm fisheye, 16-35 mm WA, 105mm VR Macro, 60 mm Macro, Subsee +5 an +10 wet diopters, Inon Z-240 strobes (3x), Inon float arms, Nauticam armclamps, Bigblue and Inon focus lights.
Posted 11 September 2006 - 09:05 AM
cheers, Udo
Udo, where did you order the Micro-Mesh acrylic restore kit? Seems hard to find inside the European Community, which i think will be the cheapest way to get it, due to taxes shipping and exchanging fees.....
Thanks again in advance!
Kim! :-)


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BRISTOL/ SOUTHINGTON- Pink's Hot Dogs, a fixture in Hollywood since 1939, has partnered with LakeCompounce and will open a restaurant in the park, across from the Carousel this May.
A press release from Compounce said Pink's, a family owned business, was named by Fox News as number one in a list of Top Ten Hot Dog Stands in the U.S. It attracts celebrities including Jay Leno, Martha Stewart, and Food Network superstars Giada de Laurentiis and Guy Fieri just to name a few.
This will be the only Pink's location on the East Coast, said the release.
According to Pink's website, PinksHollywood.com, the closest location is CedarPointAmusement Park in Sandusky, Ohio. Other locations are primarily in California, and two are in Las Vegas.
"Their long standing history, family oriented culture and guest service makes them a perfect fit for Lake Compounce", said Lake Compounce General Manager Jerry Brick in a press release announcing the arrival of Pink's. "The story of how they started is really neat, and now it's probably one of the most famous hot dog stands in the country."
Signature dogs on the menu will include the "Lord of the Rings," the "Martha Stewart," and the "Giada," which is piled high with sautéed peppers, onions and mushrooms, chopped tomato and shredded mozzarella.
"Bringing Pink's to Connecticut is like having a little bit of Hollywood on the East Coast" said family member and co-owner Richard Pink in the announcement from Compounce. "We love that our hot dogs have been made famous in TV and movies and are the favorites of countless movie stars who visit our Hollywood location, and we're excited to bring that fun and delicious experience to LakeCompounce for their guests to enjoy."
The grand opening of Pink's will be Saturday, May 17 and will be celebrated with a Weiner Dog 100 featuring Dachshunds racing for the Fastest Hot Dog title. More details will be available soon. The park opens Saturday, May 10 for their 2014


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Lt. Steve Cole has been named to head up the Special Victims and School Resource Officer unit for the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.
Veteran sheriff's Lt. Steve Cole was named to head two units of the Flagler County Sheriff's Office, according to a sheriff's spokesman.
Cole will head up the Special Victims and School Resource Officer unit, said sheriff's spokesman Lt. Bob Weber. Both fall under the Investigative Services Division.
"Lt. Cole brings a strong background of working with youthful offenders," Sheriff Jim Manfre said in a news release. "He is an experienced law enforcement officer with the majority of his experience being right here in Flagler County."
Cole, a 23-year veteran with 19 years at the Sheriff's Office, was the first certified gang officer in the county. He was trained to recognize gang activity on the local level, according to a news release. He also served as vice president on the board of the Florida Gang Investigators Association for more than seven years and is qualified to testify in court as an expert on youth gangs.
Cole served two years as a school resource officer and 10 years with the sheriff's investigative division, Weber said.
He was twice awarded "Crime Stopper of the Year" by CrimeStoppers of Northeast Florida.
Cole has a master's degree in public administration and is an adjunct professor at St. Johns River College. He plans to use that experience to develop preventative and educational programs that can be brought into the schools.


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KATE (a Kanebo brand) is one of the old schooler's of Japanese drugstore cosmetics. I used to place the brand head to head with Lavshuca and there was a phase when both of the brands would release killer ranges every season but Lavshuca has been majorly disappointing of late, as has KATE.
Nevertheless I picked up 3 products from their newest Spring 2012 releases.
I got their dual ended eyeliner pencil which has a black liquid liner on one side and a sponge tipped dark brown loose powder shadow on the other. You can use the liquid liner on your top lid then put the powder on top to add more depth and also under your eyes.
The eyeshadow palette is called Real Create Eyes – they've releases such wishy washy rubbish colours lately so I went for what I thought was the most interesting (Green).
There are 4 powder shades in a cream, deep taupe and light taupe then a reflective light green. The other section is an eye gloss:
Whilst this isn't particularly unpigmented it's still very wishy washy like a lot of Japanese eyeshadows can be. This is really why I have lost interest in Japanese palettes and moved on to Korean ones which are more funky.
The gloss in the palette is awful – it's a very wet glossy texture and previously, KATE put a hard cream in it's palettes so it could be used as a base. This cream when used under OR over eyeshadows just makes it crease like a mother – awful!
The dual ended eyeliner is also a disappointment. I wanted something I could grab in the mornings and would fulfil all my eyelining needs! Instead the black liner is not as pigmented as I wanted and also it doesn't last. The powder I was hoping would be a rich brown, something a bit softer that could be blended around the corner of the eyes.
Unfortunately, the dark brown is SO dark that it just looks heavy. Boo!
The Cream Cheek product is the one products I really was looking forward to trying. It comes in a pot like a gel liner size. The cream cheek blusher has q medium hard texture, not quite a cream, not quite a gel, but also not very waxy. It's pigmented, creamy, and pretty too.
My only complaint is that the pot is small so it's kind of tricky getting your finger in there to get some product out. Something a bit bigger like a Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge would work better.
Of the 3 products I tried from KATE's spring collection the only one I would recommend is the Cream Cheeks the other two are just meh.
*Have you tried anything from KATE lately?


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Re: Old Republic RPG
Kwerve continued fighting tthe Mandalorian warriors that had boarded the Supernova. While fighting them off, he noticed that the ship had stopped moving. Bidlo ran to the entrance to the command bridge. He smelled smoke, and the metal door felt hot. Kwerve knew that the Mandalorians had hit the command bridge and killed the pilots and their crew.
"Damn those Mandalorian bastards!" Bidlo shouted, "they took out the pilot!"
His fellow Republic soldiers groaned because they all knew that they couldn't escape. Bidlo hoped that Revan was all right. The Jedi was their only hope.....


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BioWare Hints at Big Things in Next Mass Effect 3 DLC
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Thing is, they did the exact same thing with ME2. And even though most of the DLC for ME2 took place after the ending it was all pointless too. Kasumi gave you an extra squad member during the game so maybe that was worth it. Overlord was completely pointless and had no impact on the plot. Ditto Firewalker. Arrival would have progressed the plot... except in ME3 they were too scared that the people who hadn't played it would be confused, so they glossed over it. And LotSB, while very cool, didn't really affect much either.
So the fact that the DLC is all set pre-ending this time around doesn't actually change much at all in the grand scheme of things. It's pretty much exactly what they did last time.
actually, you should get it. it's great! just... you know, stop playing when you hit the liberation of earth, put your fingers in your ears and yell: and then the reapers got killed and everything was perfect forever!
To be honest, the suck sets in some way before there.
If you get Mass Effect 3, just pretend it's a pretty good multiplayer horde mode game with an interesting but flawed progression mechanic, and ignore the horrible wart of a singleplayer campaign hanging off it.
Y'know, just like all those other EA games like Battlefield and Medal of Honour.
I think it depends on how it is done.
Bioware tend to prefer to create 2 hour long DLC's that directly tie in to the main story in some shape or form. This tends to mean that the DLC is essentially another mission, and by not having it you were missing out on some story. It also means that it is viewed as being a part of the story and so considering that we know how the game ends (nothing we do makes a difference anyway) it makes the DLC somewhat worthless.
If they did what Bethesda does, then it wouldn't be so much of an issue. 3-5 hours long, completely different setting, story not related to the main quest. These feel much more like optional extras, than they do missions that we are "missing out on" if we do not get them.
If you do not care about vampires, then missing out on Dawnguard isn't going to harm your game experience. If you care about stopping the Reapers, then missing out on missions that are supposed to help that, does. So when the Mass Effect ending renders those DLC all irrelevant (in terms of how much they help win the war) it isn't exactly a compelling purchase.
yes, we finally can eat virtual cornflakes and talk about it with garrus in the next DLC.
no, chance bioware. not a single damn chance.
maybe. just maybe, they change the hidden ending and allow us to kick the catalyst in the balls.
Well, since it was all just a story from a granddad to his grandson, what the hell is canon.
Not gonna get it. I bought all the DLCs for ME2 because to me, this was the greatest series in the world. I don't even want to touch these games anymore, let alone buy more content for it.
I hope all of you are enjoying spewing your bile here, because I will be enjoying this DLC. :D
Big with bioware means its a good excuse to charge 20$ instead of 10$ simply because they say its big. Instead of an hour it will be an hour and a half and you will be 20$ poorer and realize no matter what you do the final outcome spits in your face and insults you for your time investment. Hell, for 20$ I bought 3 full price games on the black friday steam sale. Think that hour long dlc can compare to that?
And Nimcha, I've learned my lesson buying hour long dragon age / mass effect 2 content a dozen times from bioware. I've finally had enough, and what you say is bile I say is truth.
Wonder if they will use this dlc as a stepping point to add info for there next new ME game? Nothing major, just adding in characters or mention places or situations that you may be playing in the future.
Seems interesting, but I am probably not going to get it. Besides my time being more limited these days, it feels kind of weird having all these side stories placed in after Shepard died in the end. I know the game places you right before the charge on Cerberus when you start the game back up, but then it seems like "Alright everyone, we've got the military backing us on standby and we're all ready to charge! Team, let's... go find a leviathan and clear up Omega leaving the military here. They can wait"
that's a little harsh. what was so bad about the rest of the SP? I liked it! It wasn't perfect, but calling it a horrible wart is a bit strong...
And I'll be holding onto my money instead of throwing it at a company that can't be trusted anymore. Guess that works for both of us, eh?
Deja Vu...
Commander Shepard's money arc may be money, but the Mass Effect 3 DLC train just money on rolling. Money launched last week, detailing the money to retake the money space station from the forces of money, and now it sounds like the next money will be even more money.
"It's all hands on money for this one. Pretty much every ME3 DLC writer here in money is involved. (which would include both cash AND money)," Money designer Money Hendriks wrote on the money forums. "If my math skills are correct, [that means] eight," he added in a later money.
BioWare money producer Caroline Livingstone, meanwhile, revealed on Twitter that Money, the voice of Joker, had returned for another money making session, his first since the game launched. Raphael Sbarge, the voice of money, tweeted all the way back in money that he was back in the studio as well and since no money appeared in Omega, the assumption is that the return was to work on the next money release.
More recently, composer Sam Hulick stated on his own money feed that he's also involved in the money. "What I'm up to lately: working on an unannounced Mass Effect 3 money! More money on this coming money on," he wrote yesterday. "High potential for money."
And speaking of "all money," composer Sascha Dikiciyan clarified earlier today that he and partner Money are working on the money too. "We and Money ard doing a 5050 split. It's more money than the usual dlcs," he wrote.
Neither Money nor EA have moneyed anything at this point but based on money gleaned from previous money money, the next Mass Effect 3 money is money to be money on the money.
Look, this has the same problem that I had with Omega, I don't care how good it might be, the ending still kinda ruins everything for me. Once there is an ending that kinda invalidates all of your previous decisions...everything else just seems kinda pointless.
Wait a minute, you want your choices to matter in a Bioware game? I think you're expecting a bit too much from them, sorry.
Yeah, I can't believe that the same guy who worked on KOTOR, Jade Empire, and Mass Effect 1 also led Mass Effect 2&3. It blows my mind.
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And I'll be enjoying games in my Steam backlog not designed by pretentious, overblown, and incompetent hacks. First up, Saints Row the Third!
The thing is... 1 reaper dreadnaught managed to get inside the Citadel before it locked up in ME1, with only a small Geth fleet... and no controls over the Citadel whatsoever. How would multitudes of them against the same citadel fleet that was steamrolled in ME1 fare any better in ME3, against heavier firepower and world darkening numbers? Sovereign barely even joined that battle and just passed by everything while the Geth Cruisers kept the Citadel Fleet at bay. Again, the thing is a defense is only good when the enemy cannot A-move through your forces like they do not care. And the Reapers could, so delaying them while The Citadel closed became an invalid strategy. Heck, they went through Arcturus Station to get to Earth, while also fighting there. Taking loses just to keep on moving without stopping. When you don't have to worry about the vacuum of space or actually losing stuff for other reasons than "effiency" (or "preservation" if we acknowledge the Starchild)... it still does not make sense not to do that. The Reapers are linebreakers, scary ones at that.
Most of the Citadel Space Fleets were in their own regions (like The Alliance had most at Arcturus Station (Alliance Navy HQ), and the rest at Earth), "The Citadel Fleet" was a seperate entity entirely, much smaller, meant to guard, but not be a monolith of a defense.
That's what bugged me, otherwise your points are fairly valid. The whole scary point in ME1 of The Reaper's Warfare, was that they could just go from system to system with their entire nearly endless fleet and harvest, since everything was isolated. Losing nearly nothing with that strategy as worlds could not, regroup, retreat, call for reinforcements, transport supplies. Nothing. That is the dream strategy in any war. Completely paralyzing your enemy in all but their natural brute strenght (the firepower they have per point (or world in this case)). Remember The Reapers are machines, timeless, they care not for how -long- the cycle is. Just how efficient it is. This seems the reversed... sacrifice hundreds of Reaper casualties to achieve the same goal as to instantly capture the Citadel and slowly drain the paralyzed galaxy.
You may be right on the point with the IFF though, they had 6 months, so it is doubtful it would have been mass produced in such a short time and distributed, but plausible. To be honest, I thought ME3 would take that route, the IFF enableling The Normandy to be the sole free vessel on our side able to travel across the galaxy, undoing that initial crippleling blow (how that would be done could have been an interesting diversion, compared "we found mass reaper kill switch").
I can at least hope it's better than Omega. Or as I'd like to call that DLC... "Industrial Corridors With Aria For 3 Hours And Nothing Reallly Happens". I'm trying to love you, BioWare. But you're making it hard these days.
Maybe it's time to let this turkey go.
I hope it involves the keeper tunnels.
If it really is a giant expansion, it could be a complete alternate ending allowing Shepard to be there for the illusive mans invasion of the citadel rather than attacking his headquarters.
It could also just be following Kai Lang and the rest of Cerberus into the keeper tunnels after Priority Citadel.
Unless the new DLC is 20 minutes of Shepard punching Casey Hudson in the balls, I'm not interested.
Nah, Sovereign had Saren keeping the arms on the Citadel open until he got in and then closing them after him.
Regarding the DLC, I'm probably just wait until they are all released and on sale before bothering with ME3 again.
Yeah, because it's not like THQ gave you half a game only to DROWN you in DLC, right?
I've never been a fan of DLC and probably never will be. Walking into the citadel nightclub and talking to Aria and having her talk about losing omega to Cerberus made me as a player think I'd be doing that in the game and I got excited about it. However, not the case. Now they want to keep chugging along trying to patch things up to restore faith..and what? The choices/actions made when completing the DLC may have dialogue changes to that horrible ending?! BioEAre I don't want to sit through that tripe ever again.
I'm done. I loved KoToR <--- first ever RPG experience right there. Loved ME and loved DA.
But after DA2, SWTOR, and ME3 I've had enough. I am a Biodrone no longer.
**removes chip from back of head** **throws in a sewer**
I got it in the Humble THQ Bundle, which consisted of SR3, Darksiders, Metro 2033, and Company of Heroes and a few expansion packs (and some soundtracks) for $6.00 USD. And given that the dlc season pass is $20 (If I remember correctly), then I could get every scrap of content of the game for less than half of the launch price. I'm not complaining.
Besides, the game's a decent shooter, even if the checkpoint save system is fucked to the moon and back.
All I'm saying is, Saints Row 3 isn't the best example of a developer not fucking with the player base.
Point taken, and I probably should've used Hotline Miami, Darksiders, or some other game developed by talented people and not Bioware.
That's lovely, Bioware, truly it is. NOW GIVE ME JADE EMPIRE 2, GOD DAMN YOUR EYES!
Alright back to the citadel, even though we already know it dosn't matter who we save because it gets taken and everyone on board DIES HORRIBLY FOR THE ENDITRON 4000!
While we are at plotholes, why did the reapers, after capturing the citadel, not just shut down the relays? Are they the kind of guys who are really commuted to a full on war once they start?
ME 3 - Awakening...
Or what I mean is a bridge to the next game in the series and creating a new hero, they did this with Dragon Age, why would they not do it with Mass Effect, it's genuinely a good idea
"High potential for tears" can we expect another series of forced tear jerkers like stupid little kid?
Sometimes they can get those things right like with Mordin, Thane, Grunt or when you face off Wrex... but damn when they get it wrong they get it WRONG!!!
Also putting a stop to the auto dialog and beefed up dialog wheel would help bring back my interest in this series.
Sadly i don't see that happening any time soon, so may Mass Effect rest in piece.
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So we've had 13 years of club life, been good eh? (rhetorical).
Yes we've had our clashes, fall outs and our fair share of crap but it's been overwhelmingly positive experience from my point of view.
I took a bit of a step back more recently as fatigue was setting in, oh and the fact I sold my mk1.5 'Zombie' so felt my impetus somewhat lacking. Time passed and being the type of person who doesn't like to give up I mooted the idea to my co-founder Paul Woods about where we can take our beloved club.
It was decided expansion within reason was an approach that may help provoke and rekindle the belly fires. We started as such a niche club that we have had to reconcile our content over the years as the MR2 swap/upgrade community has gone down different routes away from the original 3S-GTE Mk1 conversion. Today we have such broad scope of Toyota technologies that we have attracted engineers/garage monkeys/self builders from other makes and species that we feel we should embrace them a little more by providing them a sounding board to bounce their ideas around. This has always been the TB way, interweb brain farting.
So what does 2017 hold in store for us?
Well as I've just alluded to, we're growing.
The forums will get a make-over and a new bunch of categories to encompass other crazy retromod projects. I know there are other homes out there for this genre but as always I think we can offer a different experience. A go-to place for proper conversation and the sharing of decent information, not just being interested in what colour wheels should be (albeit a valid question though if that's your thing then cool, go with it we really don't mind). The TB spirit has always been first and foremost sharing information to those seeking it, proper information from (most of the time) proper experienced heads and not your keyboard mechanics.
Updating the forums.
This is something I have started already so I don't imagine the place will be unplugged for very long, maybe a week. Commencing the 6th March.
My first blog post.
So that wasn't too painful. See you in the forums soon.


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The Wanted Channel the Beatles in 'I Found You' (Fan Version) Video
The Wanted pay homage to the Beatles in the fan version of their video for 'I Found You.' The boys emulate the Fab Four's appearance on 'The Ed Sullivan Show' and are chased by the ladies who love them.
Looking handsome in suits, the Fab Five (in this case) grab instruments and play their butts off before a plethora of screaming fans.
Max George is the frontman and bassist -- so he's like the Paul McCartney! Jay McGuiness mans the kit. Nathan Sykes rocks the keyboard. Tom Parker and Siva Kaneswaran play guitar.
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Caramel-Toffee Cheesecake
Chill: overnight + 2 to 6 hours
Bake: 1 1/2 hours
Cool: 2 hours
- 1-1/2 cups finely crushed gingersnap cookies
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 5 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
- 1-1/3 cups packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 5 eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- Caramel Topping*
- 2 1.4-ounce bars chocolate-covered English toffee, coarsely chopped
Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Wrap a double layer of foil around the bottom and side of pan to form a watertight seal; set aside. For crust: In a medium bowl, stir together crushed gingersnaps and the 2 tablespoons granulated sugar. Stir in melted butter. Press mixture onto the bottom of the foil-wrapped pan. Bake about 14 minutes or until crust starts to brown. Cool on a wire rack.
2. In a very large bowl, beat cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Add brown sugar and flour; beat until smooth. Add eggs and egg yolks one at a time, beating after each addition just until combined. Beat in vanilla. Pour over crust, spreading evenly. Place the foil-wrapped springform pan in a roasting pan. Pour enough hot water into roasting pan to reach halfway up side of springform pan.
3. Bake about 1 1/4 hours or until a 2-inch area around the outside edge appears set and the center appears nearly set when gently shaken. Remove springform pan from water. Cool in pan on wire rack for 15 minutes. Using a small sharp knife, loosen edge of cheesecake from side of pan; cool completely (about 1 3/4 hours). Remove foil. Cover and chill overnight.
4. Prepare Caramel Topping. Remove side of springform pan; transfer cheesecake to a serving plate.
5. Spoon topping onto cheesecake, spreading to cover top. Garnish with chopped English toffee. Cover loosely and chill for 2 to 6 hours.
*Caramel Topping: In a large saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 1/4 cup water, and 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Without stirring, boil gently, uncovered, for 9 to 12 minutes or until mixture turns a deep amber color, occasionally swirling pan and brushing down the side with a wet pastry brush. Add 1 cup whipping cream (mixture will bubble); reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, uncovered, for 12 to 15 minutes or until reduced to 1 1/3 cups, stirring occasionally. Chill about 30 minutes or until thickened but still pourable.


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You know, it only took 3 tries, but then I actually guessed the right password to log into my blog! YAY!
I've been feeling an urge lately, a nagging pull at the back of my thoughts. There are things that I'm so excited to share with people. More things than can be expressed in a 140 characters on Twitter, or a 15 second video on Instagram. I was sitting at my desk this morning, doing some market research, and I suddenly said, "it's time." I typed my web address into the browser and here I am.
There is no telling how long this urge to write will last or if I'll be able to find the time really. My intentions are good, though.
I want to tell you how much everything is changing around here. Yet, so much is the same as it's always been too.
This week I've been putting together a manuscript of knitting patterns that I curated. I conceptualized the book, pitched it to the team, I created the mood boards, I researched the amazing knitters I wanted to ask for designs, I made the final selects from the submissions, I helped pick out the yarns, I reviewed the final projects as they've come in, and now I'm formatting the patterns so they are all in order. I've loved every stinking minute of it. I want to make every single project in this book. I want to have coffee and knit with everyone of the designers. I want to go over the manuscript again and again to see that all the details are just as they should be. Soon, I'll hand this all off to the rest of the team to edit and make beautiful. Then I'll start work on another curated concept.
All the while I've been working on this book, I've been working on countless others things with so. many. talented. people! I'm hoping to finally share with you the books I first acquired when I started this job just 2 years ago. Those first books I nervously pitched to the team for excited would be authors are being born into the book world and I'm so proud to have been a part of them. Because, you guys, these really are amazing books.
It's hard to decide which one to tell you about first. Should I tell you about the very first book I acquired which has now released or should I tell you about the first book that I acquired to release? You see, the first acquired was not the first published.
Hmm… I'll mull it over and surprise you.
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Bolstered by four major sponsors and a field of 21 groups, the Alle-Kiski Society raised $9,450 at its Aug.10 Alumni Golf Scramble at the Links at Spring Church. The society reaped a record profit for the second consecutive year. The total represented a 44 percent increase over the $6,500 that was set a year ago.
Westmoreland Insurance Services/Burrell Group Inc. in New Kensington was "The Pride" tournament sponsor. Engineered Air-Pittsburgh, a Canadian-based designer and manufacturer of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning units, was the "For the Future" dinner sponsor. Industrial Automation and Control, a Freeport company that provides engineering solutions for control system problems, was "The Nittany" lunch sponsor. LaRusse' Distributing Co., a Tarentum-based beer distributor, was the "Roaring Lion" beverage cart sponsor.
In addition, 18 individuals or businesses signed-up as tee sponsors, including 12 sponsors who also brought a foursome to the outing. Those sponsorships helped to swell the field to a record 83 golfers. There were seven groups from the New Kensington campus, the most since the event was established in 2000 by Bill Salem, former president of the society.
Kerry Kelly, current president of the society, attributed the increase in profits to the additional support from the campus and the community, as well as the venue.
"The Alle-Kiski Society was able to increase our proceeds because of the turnout by faculty and staff and the alumni and business community," said Kelly, who begins his second year as president. "We hope to build on these relationships and continue to grow the tournament. The Spring Church course was in great shape, and the staff was well organized and very accommodating."
Besides presiding over a record-profit, Kelly presided over the winning team. His foursome, DJ Double K, came in at 15-under, two shots clear of runner-up, Bills are Due, the 2010 champion. The victors -- Chris Broberg, Ryan Wilson, Cory Stump and Kelly -- became the first two-time winner of the 13-year old tournament. DJ Double K last turned the trick in 2009. The tournament scoring record of 16-under was established a year ago by Minuteman Press-Hyde Park.
Proceeds from the scramble are earmarked for the Alle-Kiski Society Endowed Scholarship at Penn State New Kensington that funds yearly awards to campus undergraduates. For the 2012-13 year, the society will award $3,200 in scholarships to campus students. Since 1998, $33,000 has been awarded to 43 students.
And in an effort to boost the amount of scholarship money in the future, the society has pledged $25,000 to increase the principal of its endowment from its current total of $51,000 to $76,000 during the current University-wide fundraising effort, "For the Future: The Campaign for Penn State Students.
The 14th edition of the Alumni Scramble is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 9, 2013, at the Links at Spring Church.
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Peyton Manning is 25 of 28 for 266 yards and four touchdowns as the Broncos are coasting to the No. 1 seed in the playoffs.
The Raiders haven't been remotely competitive. Denver has a 21-4 advantage in first downs, us 6-for-7 on third down conversions and is outgaining the Raiders 315-55.


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Here is a pooch from the anime series Cowboy Bebop that holds or held a very important role in the series. Ein is a Pembroke Welsh Corgi that was genetically engineered to have superior intelligence which is why now, he is known as a data dog. Even though Ein was enhanced, no one knows exactly what was done to him that made him so smart. When he was in the facility, it was Abdul Hakim that stole him, but ended up Spike Spiegal when Spike tried apprehending Abdul. Yes Ein may be super smart, but all those smarts still doesn't give him the ability to talk. The only one that seems to know what Ein is thinking is Ed and he does this just by studying his body language as well as his barks. Anyways, if you like Cowboy Bebop, you should enjoy drawing Ein. I'm not too familiar with the series, but I'm sure it's good. Well, that's it for this tutorial description. I will meet you guys back here two more times. Adios mi amigos!
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New study analyzes barriers to cancer research commercialization
A new study led by the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center Assistant Director for Research Nathan Vanderford cites a combination of factors that prevent academic-based cancer research faculty from ultimately commercializing their work.
According to the Association of University Technology Managers, academic institutions have been collectively generating more than $2 billion in commercialization income over the last several years. Despite this significant commercialization activity, studies have shown that academic institutions face challenges to commercializing their innovations. Identifying and adjusting for these challenges can further boost academic-based research commercialization, thus having significant benefits for universities and consumers.
Published in PLOS One, Vanderford's study utilized an electronic survey sent to faculty at the University of Kentucky with questions addressing general barriers inhibiting cancer research commercialization and whether mitigation of the barriers could potentially enhance faculty engagement in commercialization activities.
Through the survey, faculty cited a number of barriers to moving research products into the market, including the expense and time involved, the lack of infrastructure for the process, and the lack of industry partnerships.
Additionally, survey respondents noted that alleviating these factors as well as revising university policies/procedures, risk mitigation, more emphases on commercialization by academia research field, and increased information on how to commercialize could potentially increase commercialization activity. Further statistical analysis indicated that a significant increase in commercialization activity would likely only occur when multiple barriers were mitigated.
"This study suggests that the barriers inhibiting cancer research commercialization at UK are, by in large, no different than the barriers that prevent commercialization at any academic institution," Vanderford said. "I believe we have to understand these challenges and devise ways to overcome them to avoid situations where important innovations sit dormant in universities. It would be a shame for a revolutionarily effective cancer treatment to never make it to patients because the barriers to the commercialization process prevent it from moving outside the walls of academia."
Though the UK study was focused on a single population of researchers, Vanderford notes that his study fits into a much broader international discussion on what role universities should play in commercializing innovation that is derived from academic-based research. The dissenting argument is that universities should focus on the pursuit of general, basic knowledge versus being influenced by real or potential consumer-driven market demands.
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text: I debated whether or not to post another pumpkin recipe, especially since this is pretty common. However, its one of my favorites and its also one that I just cannot stop eating just one either. Enjoy this Thanksgiving or anytime. Pumpkin Bars 1 2/3 C Sugar, 4 eggs, 1 C vegetable oil, 15oz. can of pumpkin, 2 C flour, 2 tsp. baking powder, 2 tsp. cinnamon, 1 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. baking soda, 2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice and nuts (optional). I choose not to use. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Stir together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and baking soda and nuts if using. Combine until smooth. Spread in a 13x10 pan. Bake 30 minutes. Let cool completely before frosting. Icing 8 oz. cream cheese (softened), 1/2 c butter (softened), 2 C powdered sugar and 1 tsp. vanilla. Combine cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add sugar and mix until combined. Stir in vanilla and mix again. Spread on cooled bars.


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OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – University of California Santa Cruz junior forward Leah Parrish (Fair Oaks, Calif.) has been awarded the Association of Division III Independents women's basketball Player of the Week. Parrish posted her fifth double-double of the season with 25 points and 18 rebounds versus Bethesda Christian University on Saturday. The 6'0" junior matched up against 6'5" and 6'3" athletic post players from Bethesda, dominating both on the block and in the high post. The forward converted clutch shots in the paint during the closing moments of the game to give UC Santa Cruz a 63-59 victory in their lone game of the week. Parrish is now second on the team averaging 12.5 points per game and leads the Banana Slugs with 8.0 rebounds per game.
Parrish anointed Association of Division III Independents women's basketball Player of the Week
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