text: John's World: The Lost Art of Seeduction July 26, 2013 03:25 PM Tweet TAGS: Marketing, Overseas December 18, 2014 By John Phipps Farm Journal Columnist Email Call me a hopeless romantic, but there used to be more sighs and moans of assorted nature in our business. Nowhere was the flirtation and enticement more intense than in the turbulent relationship between farmers and seed corn salesmen. With seemingly dozens of suitors, farmers chose seed suppliers for sound business reasons: the salesman was your brother-in-law; the variety was planted next to your field last year and was a six-month source of envy; free stuff—the more bizarre the better; or it's what Dad planted. But instead of the persuasion of shiny trinkets or family guilt, we are now subjected to sobering, fate-of-the-universe arguments. Choosing the right match could mean the difference between productive bliss and a season of despair. Somewhere out there is your "soilmate" hybrid. The only problem is we now know the differences between the candidates are mostly subjective and useful only if you can predict the future. Drought-resistance, for example, is not that helpful when your farm seems to be the fabled place where the "sun don't shine," currently called "Iowa." It is like choosing a date based on her popularity only to discover you can't stand her friends. Somewhere out there is your "soilmate" hybrid How to choose? Meanwhile, the selection process has exploded into the complexity of ordering a sub sandwich: "White, wheat, rye or sourdough? Sweet or dill? Folded left or right?" For instance, while variety numbers often follow a rational format, the scheme varies from company to company and is rapidly replaced with an even more rational system, just when you think you know what the 8th number signifies. It could be that possessing the skill to interpret these cryptographic labels is a sign of full fellowship in the Inner Seed Circle, like knowing the fraternity handshake. Of course, it could be an antimnemonic campaign: make the seed identification resistant to memorization so that customers won't realize how quickly they change. Indeed, the half-life for a hybrid might be as short as six weeks, especially if it was the fluke winner the year before and threatens to hog all the attention when warehouses are bulging with also-ran hybrids. Like www.Match.com, you can only choose from what's there, even if you do lie about your yield history and Photoshop your acreage. Full of options. But the real passion-killer has to be the option list. Instead of just falling for the Stalk of Your Dreams, you have to accessorize it with traits. And boy howdy, does it get interesting then. All during the off-season, seed companies have been swapping GM traits like Kardashian videos. The rationale seems to be if you can't "beat em', add 'em." The result is—just like combines, pickups and hamburgers—most buyers order their seed "loaded." The result is a seed tag that looks like a NASCAR jacket. Not to mention, more traits justify a higher price tag, even with traits as useful as a cassette player on an ATV. In a strange coincidence, these shoot-the-works varieties seem to be in great supply and win 97% of all test plots. By some statistical miracle, every company's literature proclaims their own numbers as the champions. However, this year there is uneasiness in farm country that long-predicted low commodity prices will finally come true and destroy our profit margin while seed and other inputs remain stubbornly high. The Father of Economics, Adam Smith, predicted this centuries ago. While many are familiar with his "Invisible Hand" theory, historians recently uncovered a second principle written on the backside of the page: "The Invisible Finger" (and we're pretty sure which digit it is). I anticipate a tried-and-true farmer response to achieve some leverage: Serial Supplier Substitution. Miraculously, after having seen the New-Customer-Introductory-Pricing Light, our hearts will be moved to switch our entire order to a different supplier annually instead of rationing it out like Halloween candy. This altar call will be repeated each year to capture the considerable perks for the biggest and most fickle converts. Could we return to those innocent days of lighthearted seed courtship? Probably not. Most of us now have Democrat expectations and Republican compromise skills. Too bad we can't just let the seed choose us. That system turned out OK for our last attempt at romance. John Phipps farms in Illinois and is the host of "U.S. Farm Report." Visit www.agweb.com for station listings. To view past columns, visit www.farmjournal.com or www.johnwphipps.com. Back to news


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I have a RS/5605 that it stamped, foil tagged and has a very faint yellow ink/paint stamp with the part number on the side of the case.
Steve, are you sure that wiper motor is original to the car, as a julian date of 079 and an 01D trim tag build date don't align? If the julian date on the motor assembly is model year, not calendar year, that doesn't seem to match well with the other data so far.....The 'B F' at the end of the sticker throw the previous theory of factory line number and shift code a curve ball too....Anyone have some ideas

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In the past decade, all industries have experienced an increasing stream of innovations that are rearranging supply chains, creating new products and services, and turning business models on their heads. These trends are reshaping how business is done. Whether it be bookstores becoming digital or the explosion of retail merchandise being purchased through the Internet (which now accounts for nearly half of all retail U.S. sales), technology is driving this evolution. The recently launched iPad was the most quickly adopted new consumer technology in history, and in less than a year, tablets now rank as the fourth largest category in consumer electronics.
No industry or business model will be immune from this rapid change, and the echoes of technology's impact are being heard across the health club and fitness industry today. In the past five years, the growth of traditional U.S.-based fitness facilities has slowed significantly, as have memberships in general, according to research from the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association. Increasingly, alternative fitness offerings are creating options for consumers that don't require monthly memberships or travel to a facility. Although no definitive research proves that traditional health club models are being directly affected by alternative fitness options, it is clearly a trend to watch.
A poor economy and the growth of "budget" clubs may have undermined the health club industry, but digital alternatives from Nike Plus, which serves millions, to a wide range of personal health and fitness applications also now serve scores of consumers. As with the music industry of the 1980s, the health club business is facing a new paradigm of consumer expectations, options and delivery methods that will transform it. Consider this: In 2002, most music or movie industry executives would never have considered Apple as having the potential to be the largest distributor of digital content and entertainment in the world. Less than a decade later, that is precisely what Apple is. How can the health club industry learn from the rapid change experienced in the music and other industries?
A lot can be learned by embracing, not ignoring, technology trends. The traditional brick-and-mortar delivery model will not be the sole or the greatest source of fitness delivery. From in-home gaming systems to mobile applications, evidence of relevant alternative consumer options are mounting. If the mainstream health club industry fails to embrace the degree of change that is and will continue to affect its businesses and learn to increasingly align its delivery with emerging consumer trends, it could potentially suffer severe competitive intrusions and miss the opportunity of being part of the future it set out to create: a fitter planet for the benefit of everyone.
How can club professionals address the growing threats and opportunities that technology is creating? Begin by understanding these five key trends that will drive and reshape consumers and industries, including the health club business, in the coming years.
- Cloud computing. Technology platforms that serve customers in a 24/7 delivery scheme are becoming a more critical and strategic aspect of all businesses. Lower storage costs, faster bandwidth and platforms that provide powerful software solutions through a service model have revolutionized information technology. What is possible today could have only been achieved by the largest companies a few years ago. Cloud computing will enable intelligent health club operators to serve their customers more effectively and at very low cost, improving both retention and membership acquisition. To be successful, health club operators must set technology platforms as a key competitive advantage and important priority for their success.
- Mobility. According to many experts, mobile devices are going to reach nearly 150 million U.S. users sometime in 2012. Soon, the majority of Internet search will be performed through mobile devices. Mobile Internet access will affect marketing and service delivery in a variety of ways. Local search and geo-location apps such as Yelp, Foursquare and SCVNGR, among others, are going to transform how health clubs interact with and market to their members. Old methods of marketing will be replaced by more targeted promotional and engagement opportunities. Customers also will become accustomed to paying for items using their smartphones. Starbucks, for example, recently adopted a mobile phone payment system, and this trend will revolutionize the way members pay for services such as personal training. Is your website mobile? Do you have an app for mobile devices? Are you marketing using mobile location services?
- Socialization of the web. All websites are going social and for good reason. Facebook's reach across the web has transformed the way people share online, with adoption rates that are changing Internet search and affecting Google's dominance. All content on the web is becoming social. This is creating huge shifts in how consumers are discussing, evaluating and engaging with brands. Is your website structured for complete socialization? Are you using Facebook's connect interface? If a health club isn't enabling a complete social experience for its membership and customizing content for its users, it is missing a huge opportunity.
- Gamification. The use of game play for non-game applications is increasing rapidly. A 2010 Entertainment Software Association survey found 69 percent of U.S. households play some form of interactive game. The success of platforms such as Farmville are only the beginning of what is to come. Also known as "fun-ware," its purpose is to engage customers and motivate them to participate in behaviors for fun. A few key areas with immediate potential for health clubs include training, customer engagement and knowledge sharing. The first global gamification summit was recently held in San Francisco where marketers for major global consumer brands collaborated on best practices and opportunities around this trend.
- Virtual Reality. New technologies that enable the merger of the physical and digital worlds are emerging, and their potential is fascinating. Augmented reality combines the real and virtual, is interactive in real time and registered in 3D. Applications such as Layar will allow consumers to overlay digital information and engagement on the physical world. The applications are only limited by imagination. From QR codes that generate 3D imaging on a computer screen to applications that allow mobile users to see digital information layered on the physical environment, these applications will create interesting ways to deliver content and engage and inform consumers.
Bryan O'Rourke, co-founder of Integerus LLC, helps fitness and wellness organizations more effectively use innovative strategic, business and technology solutions. He has 25 years of experience consulting and serving in various for-profit and nonprofit executive capacities. O'Rourke holds an MBA from Southeastern Louisiana University and can be reached at email@example.com. Learn more at www.integerus.com and www.bryankorourke.com.


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The old Matradee image of the younger gentlemen has received very poor reviews. People feel he is to young and that the graphic is corny.
The image of the women currently on Matradee.com has received OK reviews, but people feel that the mascot should be a male, preferable older in age. Someone who represents an old school Matradee. Possible who a mustache and Italian.
The final graphic we uploaded seems to fit the best (larger gentlemen with menu and no face). We would like to find something like this design but custom to Matradee. We like the age, size, dimensions, posture, and outfit. We would like to see variations of this design, but are very open to creativity.
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One arm crossed in front, one held to side. (Should look like he is directing you to a table.)
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Mr. Speaker, the minister tries to take credit for overtaxing working and low income Canadians by $45 billion.
Halloween is not until next week and he is already dressed up. He is dressed up in the disguise of a good manager, but under that disguise there is a pirate there, just like the previous finance minister, trying to take credit for stealing money from working Canadians.
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. –The Lipscomb Bisons tennis team won four championships at the Steve Baras Fall Classic Sunday at Tennessee-Chattanooga.
"This is first for us as a program to win this many matches at a quality tournament like this," coach Mario Hernandez said. "I know the guys are excited with our success so far and want more of it."
The Bisons were successful in all four of their matches.
In singles, Daniel Hernandez and Rob Mitchell were champions in their respective flights.
"I felt good, played really solid, and came out strong," said Daniel Hernandez. "We need to continue working on our attitudes and coming into the match strong from the beginning."
Hernandez defeated Aaron Jumonville from MTSU 6-2,6-3 for the champion's title in flight two.
Freshman Rob Mitchell, after losing the first set, came back and won in a tight three-set match against Garrison Laduca from Samford University 3-6,6-2,6-3. With the win Mitchell earned the singles championship in flight three.
The Bisons also picked up a pair of wins in doubles competition.
The duo of David Salazar and Hernandez defeated Claesson and Verberne from Belmont 8-7 in flight three.
Mitchell and John Tougher won 8-4 against the pair of Amon and Setter from ETSU.
"I thought we all showed signs of what we are working on, but there is still a lot of room for improvement in certain areas," said Tougher.
Coach Hernandez sees a bright future for the team.
"Looking forward, we need to keep working on our games but also our competitive nature," coach Hernandez said. "It doesn't matter when, where, or who we are playing.
"We want to have the mindset that any opportunity on the court is a chance for us to get closer to our vision for the team. If we keep the vision in mind and become obsessed with working toward an exciting but attainable vision, we will get there."
Daniel Hernandez (Lip) def. Aaron Jumonville (MTSU) 6-2,6-3
Rob Mitchell (Lip) def. Garrison Laduca (Sam) 3-6,6-2,6-3
Salazar/ Hernandez (Lip) def. Claesson/ Verberne (Bel) 8-7
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Continuing low interest rate levels, strong economic growth and the growing number of people moving to Berlin have turned the city into one of the most popular residential real estate locations in all of Germany. New residential construction has gained momentum. In 2014, more than 7,000 new apartments were completed – a first. 3,100 of these were freehold apartments. The wide range of offers and the comparatively moderate price level is attracting more and more international investors to the German capital.
The market is already quite tight in all of the city's most popular neighbourhoods, which is causing an increase in demand in mid-market and secondary residential areas. However, there is still potential for new developments in all parts of the city. More living space is being created by re-development projects such as Forum Museumsinsel in Berlin-Mitte, where a new residential quarter is currently being built. Other prime locations in the centre of Berlin can be found in Tiergarten and Prenzlauer Berg. Elderly couples of a higher income bracket generally prefer freehold apartments in Wilmersdorf and Charlottenburg, while families tend to favour single-family homes in the more quiet neighbourhoods like Dahlem, Grunewald, Frohnau, Köpenick and Lichterfelde – with waterfront locations being especially popular. Due to the attractive yields and appreciation potential, capital investors are particularly interested in trendy areas within the S-Bahn circle line, such as Neukölln, Wedding or Weissensee. The number of property transactions has declined for the first time after the record results in previous years. In the residential home segment, 2,789 houses with a total value of 954.40 million euros were sold. On average, buyers paid 342,222 euros for a house (+3% compared to the previous year). In 2014, the average transaction volume for apartments increased by 6% to 192,600 euros.
Price development
All in all, prices for residential properties are on the rise in all areas, but growth rates vary from neighbourhood to neighbourhood. Entry-level prices for freehold apartments in prime locations have climbed to 3,100 euros/m2 in the first half of 2015. In the residential home segment, prices have increased in all parts of the city. Maximum prices for villas in prime locations, for example, have increased to 5 million euros. In the rental segment of the housing market, strong demand has affected the prices in nearly all districts. The average maximum value for new developments has increased to 25 euros/m2, while entry-level rental rates in secondary locations are now at 5.20 euros/m2.
The continuing influx of new residents will further increase the overhang in demand. For this reason, Engel & Völkers is expecting a slight price hike for the entire Berlin residential property market. It is especially the mid-market and secondary locations which are expected to benefit from the supply bottleneck in good and very good locations. The impact of the rental price ceiling remains to be seen.


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The original MINI Cooper debuted in 1959. The car combines the excellence of German engineering with a cool English body style that makes it stand out from other vehicles. It quickly became popular in European cities because its small body makes it easy to park on crowded areas. The MINI Cooper offers more than a tiny frame, though. It has enough pep to make driving fun and offers handling that makes drivers feel in control. The MINI Cooper also enjoyed brief popularity in the U.S. as a vehicle identified with the counterculture of that era.
After a rather long hiatus, the MINI Cooper reemerged in the U.S. in 2002, offering coupe and convertible styles. Instead of gaining attention from the counterculture, however, the new MINI Cooper (under direction by BMW) appeals to a wide audience as it has in Europe since its initial creation. The latest models pay respect to the aesthetics of the old MINI Cooper while honoring a commitment to excellent power and handling.
For those who have never sat behind the wheel of a MINI Cooper, the car gets attention for its quirky, fun appearance. Simultaneously modern and a retro, the MINI Cooper has an English style that stands out as a sophisticated design on American roads.
Those who have driven a MINI Cooper know this small car for its pep and handling. Despite its tiny appearance, it has plenty of power, which makes it fun to drive. Recent MINI Coopers also come with affordable sticker prices and offer excellent fuel economy. Overall, it earns recognition as a fine piece of engineering that offers fun and efficiency for the average driver.
The 2012 MINI Cooper comes in three trim lines: Base, S, and John Cooper Works. Buyers can also choose coupe or convertible versions.
The Base trim line provides the most affordable option. Even as an entry-level trim line, though, it comes with plenty of features that attract contemporary drivers who want extras when they purchase new cars. The Base includes full power accessories, cruise control, keyless entry, an adjustable driver's seat, and a leather-accented steering wheel that can tilt and telescope for maximum comfort. It also has plenty of entertainment features, including a six-speaker stereo, HD radio, satellite radio, a CD player, and an auxiliary audio jack.
The Base convertible increases the wheel size from 15 inches to 16. It also adds a sunroof to the convertible top. Buyers can opt for a sport package that adds fog lamps, traction control, sport seats, and a rear spoiler. The sport package also includes 16-inch alloy wheels for the hatchback and 17-inch alloy wheels for the convertible.
The 2012 MINI Cooper S offers even more features. Sixteen-inch alloy wheels come standard, as do sport seats, alloy pedals, and a firmer transmission. Perhaps most importantly, though, the turbocharged engine adds significant pep to the small car (the Base contains a 1.6-liter, four-cylinder engine that offers 121 hp, while the S has a turbocharged version that offers 181 hp). The S sport package adds xenon headlights, traction control, and 17-inch alloy wheels.
The 2012 MINI John Cooper Works gives drivers even more power with an improved turbo engine (offering 208 hp and 192 lb-ft of torque) and an aerodynamic body kit. It also includes upgraded Brembo brakes that one needs to keep this speedy car in check.
Drivers who find more interest in fuel efficiency than power will want to choose the Base trim level, which gets an estimated 29/37 mpg city/highway. The 2012 MINI Cooper S also performs well in this area with 27/36 mpg city/highway. Even the more powerful John Cooper Works gets 25/33 mpg city/highway, so you really can't go wrong.
Despite the excellence of the 2012 MINI Cooper, picky drivers complain about a few things. The display, for instance, does not make much sense with its oversized speedometer. Sure it looks cool, but one has to wonder if form should overpower function in this case. The stereo and climate control also seem hard to use, especially while driving, because the button placement is not intuitive.
The MINI Cooper has a long history; since coming back to the U.S. in 2002, though, it has only gone through two generations (2002-2006 and 2007-2012). Both generations have their own particular designs, but either one undeniably conforms to the MINI Cooper aesthetics. Perhaps the biggest change concerns the improved ride for the second generation. The display and control buttons have also been moved to make them more useful (older models prove even more difficult to use). Overall, any of the past MINI Cooper versions offer exciting performance and a quirky style at an attractive price.
2016 MINI Cooper
Convertible, Sports
2015 MINI Cooper
2014 MINI Cooper
2013 MINI Cooper
Compact, Convertible, Coupe, Hatchback, Sports
2012 MINI Cooper
Compact, Convertible, Coupe, Hatchback, Sports, Wagon
A new customization program called Mini Yours is now available for the Mini Cooper and Clubman.
2011 MINI Cooper
Compact, Convertible, Hatchback, Sports, Wagon
Available in convertible or hatchback styles, both 2011 MINI Cooper models seat four people and are great for getting things done around town.
2010 MINI Cooper
The Mini continues into 2010 with minor tweaks, including a standard multifunction steering wheel and cruise control. Also new are two limited-edition models -- the Mayfair and the Camden. The latter features Mini's interactive Mission Control.
2009 MINI Cooper
2008 MINI Cooper
Nothing says British style quite like the Mini Cooper.
2007 MINI Cooper
Compact, Convertible, Hatchback, Sports
The 2007 Mini Cooper serves as a little vehicle, often assumed to be of as little use other than as a shopping basket.
2006 MINI Cooper
The 2006 Mini Cooper comes as either a two-door hatchback or a two-door convertible with a power-operated top.
2005 MINI Cooper
The MINI Cooper brand was dormant for decades before being acquired and resuscitated by BMW.
2004 MINI Cooper
Compact, Hatchback
It's impossible to think about the 2004 MINI Cooper and not think of fun.
2003 MINI Cooper
2002 MINI Cooper
Prior to 2002, Mini, a subsidiary of BMW, last sold the Cooper in the United States in the 1960s.


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The 2011 summer getaway trip starts today!
We are off to spend ten days with family and friends in IA, MN, and in ND.
So, if you see a lady in the airport lugging three suitcases, a baby bag packed to the gills, a stroller, a car seat, and a
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Which New Digital Camera
Posted 23 January 2010 - 01:04 AM
All I want to know is what is the best for $200-$300ish price range for investigations?
Posted 23 January 2010 - 10:15 AM
When you take a picture with a digital camera you are getting a software interpretation of what the lens saw. You are getting a created picture that is really no different than if I were in the next room and came up to you and said I saw a ghost and drew you a picture of it using pencil and paper. If you use a 35mm camera you get an actual capture of what the lens saw. Digitals are great for pics of the family vacation. I have one for that purpose. My ONLY camera and the only camera my team uses are 35mm.
I know, there will be lots of irate people commenting on this because they love digital for instant results and it is easier. As for instant results, let's say you took a picture of a bird in flight in your back yard. Could you go back a minute later and expect to see the bird in the same place? I really don't think so. So, instant results to know where the ghosts are is ridiculous. Being cheaper and easier? Well, obviously it is no easier to put it on the computer. I have mine put on a disk for scrutiny and making it easy to upload to the computer without scanning them.
When it comes to equipment for paranormal research, credibility of the equipment for evidence collection is the number one question.
Posted 23 January 2010 - 11:41 AM
Posted 23 January 2010 - 12:22 PM
Posted 23 January 2010 - 12:32 PM
Sure, professional photographers use digital a lot but they are taking photos of tangible things such as people and locations. If I take a photo of you and you are wearing a green shirt and it comes out with the color of your shirt a little off, we can see that, it is tangible. Keep in mind that the ONLY way to reach the conclusion of being paranormal is to eliminate any possibility of the mundane. With digital media, that cannot happen.
You are free of course to do what ever you would like to do. Just trying to help out because I am always trying to help investigators do it right. We all have a choice to either do it right and be a true investigator or we can just join the ranks of the thrills and chills ghost hunters and run around for fun. Either way, it is everyone's choice.
Posted 23 January 2010 - 12:45 PM
Posted 23 January 2010 - 03:44 PM
Digital photography HAS come a long way, and even though it's much easier to manipulate a digital photograph teh results are fantastic. But for basic paranormal research I've ditched my 35mm SLR and gone to a standard 12MP point-and shoot camera. I understand all the possible artifacts that can arise, as well as the cameras ability to see further into the opposite ends of the light spectrum and the inherent problems with particulates causing "orbs", but I don't use the camera to try and capture ghosts. I use it to supplement my research, document the area I am working in and the research set-up and that's about it.
I shoot with a Kodak Easyshare Z1275 and the results I get with it are more than adequate for what I need to do with it. If you decide on an SLR, I would recommend the Sony DSLR-A100. It will accept older Minolta Maxxum lenses, which will help you keep costs down (you can find lenses for these on eBay and Craigslist at very good prices). The features of these cameras will allow you do pretty much anything you can do with a convential SLR. Just make sure you get a decent tripod to secure the camera for low-light shots.
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Posted 23 January 2010 - 09:37 PM
All you need is a simple point and shoot with an auto advance. That camera will serve you better than anything else can and it will actually be evidence. you can spend a million dollars on a digital for this purpose and you still don't have evidence. You don't need fancy attachments at all. One other thing to keep in mind is that the worst enemy of a digital cam is darkness.
Alright I understand what your saying now. Are there any 35mm you would recommend that work good in low light?
Posted 25 January 2010 - 07:37 PM
If you are planning on documenting a dark area consider keeping a camcorder handy. If something emitting it's own light does appear the camera will capture it adequately and you will get hundreds of still versus trying to capture just one. It's hard enough to get a camera up to level in the dark and shoot as it is...imagine having to make sure all your settings are right, making sure the camera (on a tripod) is aimed just right, and carefully depressing the shutter release as not to shake the camera at all. It's near if not impossible to do. The video camera can be hand held, and just aimed.
So think of the camera as your best tool to document the environment and investigation and not so much the tool to try and document a possibly fleeting experience. If you gather a questionable image while shooting in regular light, all the better! You've then eliminated camera shake and over-exposure from the list of possible reasons why the photo is corrupted.
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Senate leaders are expected to complete their agreement on terms for raising the debt ceiling and fully reopening the government. Jerry Seib joins the News Hub with the latest.
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Congress to act swiftly ... to end the shutdown and protect ... the full faith and credit ... of the United States of them ... the bipartisan Senate deal that when I was sat down and raise the debt ceiling moments ago House Speaker John painter sale or public and how small block ... welcome to a Wednesday afternoon is how I'm Sara Murray ... parade of lights or washing guaranteed Jerry Sithe who joins us apart I'd Jerry ... hey Sarah ... seller is this the real deal we finally have an agreement to get us out of this mess ... was smiling so cozy that I think the answer is yes the the long national miner is almost over ... if ... you look at the gathering that today they were two questions one was whether um the of this Senator Ted Cruz would try to work his allies would try to stop this deal that has emerged ... in the shutdown and raise the debt ceiling when they would try to stop back in the Senate me into that this morning became know was clear they would not ... in the second question was would ... House Speaker John Binner just take that Senate agreement once it passes the Senate ... and let it go straight to the board floor for a vote ... any answer that now is clearly yes is well ... and once I think it moves to the House floor ... enough Republicans will see in their interest to ... vote for this even though they don't like it for Jake Lee and don't have much to show for their fight ... cuz they wanna get this over with so I think that this is pretty much over ... except for the shouting to still be some shouting tonight ... but I think is reasonably good chance of that before midnight this'll all be done ... with the reporter is canvassing business leaders and CEOs on cross country than to get their take on the budget battle ... all that said our streaming coverage on WS J dot com ... but earlier today when the Fed said about the debt ceiling that ... it's totally asinine have the debt ceiling at all it's a political weapon of mass destruction ... why worry the world why worry the American people ... think this and reporting you guys are doing in Washington a t think that Buffett speaking for the broader business community when a sentence ... well I think he's speaking for the broader business community in the sense that they're all tired of these to a six-month crisis cycle ... and I think if the debt ceiling is the cause of that I think they'd probably say yeah let's get rid of it now politically ... that's really not can it be possible right now I mean conservative Republicans think the debt ceiling is in fact the lever for producing the budget agreements actually hold outstanding they don't ... they don't they're good to crude weapon that is one of the few they think they have that works in they would in fact went back to what happened ... last time we had a debt ceiling crisis in twenty eleven ... one of the outcomes of that was of the Budget Control Act and sequestered spending levels and have that actually succeeded ... in holding down the level of government spending on discretionary programs ... they were appointed and say what the debt ceiling is a crude weapon but the lethal weapon that works for us so we're never gonna let that go ... on so I think that while if you wanted to have a list of smooth function of government is your goal you say the debt ceiling is the stupid thing to do know it's it's ... race eventually ... but if your budget hawk you say well we want that too in depth and this outlet fund the government in January fifteen year raising the debt ceiling until about February seven ... so I was the setting ourselves up to have this I began a couple months ... well look there's clearly an or there's gonna be a budget negotiation that could be a budget fight that could be another show as shutdown of a question if the if the budget doesn't get approved I don't think it it was going through this again so my guess is probably not ... I think on the debt ceiling it's a little to forgive the debt ceiling is extended to February's he said ... but its extended clean in the sense that there's no provision in there there were some Republicans have pushed for that said ... the Treasury Department can use extraordinary measures once the debt ceiling is yet ... to keep paying bills for a while longer well ... that's going ... to hit the debt ceiling if it or unless something changed ... but the Treasury could use its extraordinary measures for probably several months after that now to keep things running without really getting the default scenario so ... what's a Febuary of the men on the debt ceiling is probably closer to spring or summer before we really get back in this position again so ... it may not be quite that again and that the return of us in the fiscal crisis may not be quite as fast as people bought ... I love that silly thing here will be looking for that deal helped lead a country lane tonight Jerry thanks for


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HARTSVILLE, S.C. – The Coker men's tennis team picked up a non-conference win on Wednesday as they defeated Benedict College 8-1. The win improves the Cobras to 4-4 on the year.
The Cobras started the match with three straight wins in doubles play with Tycho Lamberigts (Netherlands) and Manel Estruga (Barcelona, Spain) winning 8-0 at No.1 doubles, Leonardo Lima (Sao Paulo, Brazil) and Juan Vallejo-Gonzalez (Quito, Equador) won at No. 2 doubles 8-3 and Ricardo Perez (Corpus Christi, TX) and Evan Schreiner (Seneca, S.C.) won 8-1 at No. 3 doubles.
Coker then won five of their six singles matches, including winning eight of their 13 sets by scores of 6-0 or 6-1.
The Cobras will waste no time before returning to the courts as they will take on Bethune-Cookman University tomorrow in Sumter, S.C. at 5:00 p.m.
Coker (8) def. Benedict (1)
#1 Singles: Leonardo Lima (CC) def. Giovanni Plater (BC) 6-1, 6-0
#2 Singles: James Corfield (CC) lost to Avery Coins (BC) 6-3, 4-6, 10-8
#3 Singles: Guillermo Aylon (CC) def. Darreus Wheeler (BC) 6-0, 6-2
#4 Singles: Juan Vallejo (CC) def. Timothy Thorton (BC) 6-3, 6-1
#5 Singles: Evan Schreiner (CC) def. Deangelo Smith (BC) 6-0, 6-0
#6 Singles: Ricardo Perez (CC) def. Dominique Greene (BC) 6-1, 6-1
#1 Doubles: Tycho Lamberigts/Manel Estruga (CC) def. Coins/Thorton (BC) 8-0
#2 Doubles: Lima/Vallejo (CC) def. Wheeler/Glater (BC) 8-3
#3 Doubles: Perez/Schreiner (CC) def. Greene/Dee Crawford (BC) 8-1


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The Eco Button Reminds You to Power Down Your Computer
This big green Eco Button may look like it could potentially save the world one tap at a time, but it's actually just a fancy way of reminding you to put your computer in energy-saving "ecomode."
The Eco Button connects to your computer via a USB cable and whenever you step away from your desk to take a call or head out for lunch, you simply press the button and it puts your computer into energy-saving mode while it's idle. Because the button is illuminated and simple to use, the company is hoping that people will use it rather than navigating to the energy-saving mode in their menu bar. . . .Therefore reducing your carbon footprint and your energy bills. You'll also get to see how much power and money you're saving with an included software program. Now let's hope they come out with one I can put in the bathroom to remind my boyfriend to turn the water off!


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South Jersey Will Miss The Snow
Revised forescasts have taken most of south Jersey out of the crosshairs of a fast moving storm this afternoon and tonight
The National Weather Service has now issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Atlantic & Cape May counties only for a fast moving storm is expected to drop 1-4 inches of snow starting Thursday afternoon into the evening.
Townsquare Meteorologist Alan Kasper, who has forecast New Jersey weather for over 40 years, is downplaying the storm, calling for only a coating of snow to fall.
After a mild weekend, the weather will turn much colder next week with high temperatures not going beyond the upper 20s.
Listen to Alan's take on the snow


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I was trying to figure out how to put an Alpha channel in my texture files with Gimp, and was also messing around with the AddObject buttons, when, after finally meeting with success on several fronts, I came upon the idea of a missile.
Here it is: press the P key to start the game and RMB to fire the missile.
This is a 2.49b file.
(Edit) Oops; forgot to add a text file telling how it works! The first missile u see, which is just set in place under the wing, is a dummy. As soon as someone presses the RMB the dummy missile is deleted from the active seen and replaced by an exact copy that is located in another layer. (i.e. End Object; AddObject)
The rocket motor is actually 2 counter rotating objects with a stationary cone placed in the center. What I found to be very convenient is the fact that Blender added the two flattened objects and cone to the Scene only because they were Parented to the missile - in other words, whatever is Parented to the object being added to the scene will also be added; u don't have to add each by name.
Also, a PLane does not have the same characteristics as any other object - I tried using a plane to put my images on, but could not make the Plane spin, or even get it to be added to the scene once it was parented to the missile. I ended up squashing 2 rectangles to use as my planes. Don't know why Planes are different, but they are. (FYI)
(It took 13 tries to figure it all out, but now I could redo it in about 5 or ten minutes - making the image and then UV it takes the most time.)


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Keep Moving Forward needed a new web page design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 43 designs submitted by 7 freelance designers.
My Charity Wins
Charities are always competing for new sources of funds and the use of online auctions provides access to new and wider audiences. Increasingly the use of internet marketing is being used by both profit and non-profit organisations to reach a broader community than traditional methods. It is both flexible and cost effective.
My Charity Wins offers an innovative and dynamic way to raise money for charities, whilst providing exclusive products and experiences for our loyal and growing cause-minded community.
People interested in bidding for items from an auction. This can be general public. Mostly adults and both male and female.
The majority of people visiting mycharitywins will be bidders, so it needs to be created around them.
Re-design of home page and also item listing page (PSDs only)
The majority of the work will be redesigning the overall look and feel of the pages, the menu bar at the top and the menu bar on the left as well as the logo as the current one looks amateurish.
Existing URLS here:
We would like the design to be modern, professional and perhaps have a web 2.0 feel.
A similar site that we really like is:
We obviously don't want to replicate this site exactly, but it may be useful to get some ideas.


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Enjoy music on the go with these portable Section 8 High Performance Ear Buds featuring Rock Icons on each bud. Comfortable and easy to use these High Performance Ear Buds plug into all iPods, iPhones and MP3 Players. Manufactured to the highest quality with true enhanced performance. Driver: 10mm. Frequency: 20Hz-20KHz. Impedance: 16 ohms. Cord Length: 3.94 feet.
Quality In-Ear Buds
Compatible with all iPods, iPhones & MP3 Players


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Former governor George Pataki, a Peekskill native who lives in Garrison, said he is sick of all the partisan bickering.
In an interview with Buffalo News on the 16th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, Pataki said he was disappointed the sense of unity following the attacks is gone.
"If a Republican says up, the Democrats say down. If a Democrat says up, the Republicans say down," Pataki told Buffalo News. "It's such nonsense. There's absolutely no reason why you can't be friendly and civil."
The three-term governor touted his record in New York, where he said he was able to work with a Democratic assembly in a Democratic state to get things done, which he said is a lost art.
"An enormous percentage of Americans feel the government in Washington does not reflect their interests," Pataki said. "I think they're right."
Pataki said Washington has become too insular, out-of-touch and is in need of reform. On the policy side, Pataki said President Donald Trump was an improvement over Obama, but he said his tweeting is undermining his presidency.
"My hope is that as the office, as the impact of the office and the importance of the office grows (on) President Trump's awareness he will seek to be more restrained in his rhetoric and more proactive in a positive way on his policies," Pataki said.
While Pataki did not rule out another run for office, he said he is enjoying the private sector and spending time with his family.
To read the Buffalo News story, click here .
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I double-dog dare you to go all the way in—into the frostbitten, red-and-green vortex of the winter holidays. Actors, dancers, musicians and queens around town beckon from beneath the mistletoe. (I call the queens!)
Multiple Personality Disorder—Take a familiar trip through Ebenezer Scrooge's identity crisis at The Filling Station (1024 Fourth Street SW). But in this version—it's a Christmas miracle!—one man performs all of the parts. John Hardy takes the stage Thursdays through Sundays until Dec. 16. Get your tickets at bit.ly/HardyXmas.
Radio Theater Lives—Video didn't kill anyone. Head over to Adobe Theatre in the North Valley (9813 Fourth Street NW) and watch actors bring off live broadcasts of A Christmas Carol. Performances are Fridays through Sundays through Dec. 16. Call 898-9222 for tickets and times.
"Who the hell can concentrate on the true meaning of Christmas in all this duct tape!?!"
The Dolls
Sugar and Spice—Drag troupe The Dolls is proffering what promises to be a nice and naughty seasonal production, Miss Mary Christmas 2012. "Who the hell can concentrate on the true meaning of Christmas in all this duct tape!?!" they wonder. (A fair question in this patched-together economy.) The show runs weekends through Dec. 23 at Aux Dog (3100 Monte Vista). Go to bit.ly/MsMary.
You Want the Moon?—What's a feast of Yuletide delight without a ladleful of ennui? Watch George Bailey struggle through his obligatory life, his dreams just so much detritus, until a guardian angel awakens him to his good fortune. It's A Wonderful Life is playing at Albuquerque's (Not So) Little Theatre (224 San Pasquale SW) right up until Christmas Eve. Tickets and showtimes can be found at albuquerquelittletheatre.org.
Aw, Nuts—If you missed The Nutcracker on the Rocks from Keshet or The Nutcracker from the New Mexico Ballet Company, have no fear: Your shells can still be sufficiently fractured. The Figueroa Project ditched the traditional Victorian mansion setting and stirred some New Mexico kick into the tale. This is a story of the Pachecos, and leading lady Clara has become Maria. Kids from Cochiti Pueblo are part of the show, along with elements of Ballet Folklorico and southwestern snakes. Live music is provided by the Figueroa orchestra. The localized piñoncrusher makes its way to the National Hispanic Cultural Center on Friday, Dec. 21, and stays through Christmas Eve. Get your tickets at bit.ly/NMnutcracker.


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JackSafe - World's First Smart Magnetic Audiojack
After we set up all the stuff in our workplace or in the day-to-day life, we make everything in certain order and get used to it. We forget that we can improve our everyday experience with small hacks or little cool gadgets that make things easier. The JackSafe is one of those simple tools that make using wired earphones or headset experience safer and easier. JackSafe allows you to switch among multiple devices with ease. You're not only will be able to quickly switch between/among devices but also it will help to save the Jack of your device's source longer.
Why is it worth checking?
How many times were you in this situation, when in order to switch between multiple devices you needed to plug and unplug your headset while working on PC or gaming, or chatting, only to plug back a few moments later. Unplugging and plugging again and again … Now imagine that you will just snap and unsnap audio jack. This is where JackSafe come into play.
1) Same like a car running mileage, after attached to both sides (audio cable side and device side) it will help to keep wearing mileage of your plug at zero miles, so it won't wear-out after time.
2) It's easy to snap thanks to magnetic aligning.
3) Dustproof. Prevents dust damage at the audio plug port.
4) Minimal. Minimalistic design.
5) Breakaway protection. The magnetic connection allows protecting from breakaway damage when the wire has been accidentally pulled.
JackSafe is designed and created by Team with 9 years experience that lives in Shenzhen, China. Now the team has started an Indiegogo campaign to raise fund for mass production.
Will microphone work with JackSafe?
Yes, JackSafe designed this way so that mic. Block features like decrease/increase volume, microphone, shift songs will work fully.
What about sound quality?
We use highest quality components, all the connection parts covered with 24K gold in order to ensure Hi-Fi audio experience.
Do you have working Prototype?
We made a fully functional prototype. You can see the prototype in our pitch video. It looks different than mass production will look like, but it works well.
Here is link to the Indiegogo campaign
Press-kit and pictures: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/15nkGXoLNZsifygEXT-UtYORpLyWnzWdj


text: Growth plates are found on the long bones of children and teenagers. These plates are areas of growing tissue near the end of the bones, according to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS). Test your knowledge of growth plates by taking this quiz, based on information from the NIAMS.


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Spandex Meets Floral
Added Jan 14, 2013
By MegH
Toronto, Canada
I really had no plan of making this dress until one evening I felt like sewing and started sifting through my fabric library. I came across this vintage knit floral fabric that I found at a rummage sale years ago. It's not really my style of fabric, but I just really liked it. I decided right then and there that I was going to make something with it, and I wanted to make something simple, fast and easy. I went with the Jamie Shift Dress pattern from the BurdaStyle Sewing Vintage Modern book. I also used the sleeve pattern from the Frank Shirt, because I wanted long sleeves for this time of year. For the dress I converted the darts into panels and used navy spandex and white mesh for the different dress panels. I continued the use of the white mesh for the sleeves, and gathered the sleeve hem into a nice little cuff.
I ended up wearing this dress to the San Fransisco book launch event at Britex Fabrics. I got these awesome limegreen sparkle shoes to "Meg" up the outfit!
The dress is really not my typical style, but I love how it turned out with the color blocking! And I have been getting a lot of wear out of it.
The three lovely pictures from Britex were taken by Sarah Deragon
Material Notes
Vintage floral knit, white mesh spandex, navy spandex
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Jan 16, 2013, 03.18 PMby b. boop
i love the mix , so funny i love this ;)
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Jan 18, 2013, 02.53 AMby MegH
hehe thanks!
Jan 15, 2013, 09.54 PMby barmaglot
So cool!
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Jan 18, 2013, 02.53 AMby MegH
I know eh
Jan 15, 2013, 09.47 PMby Mary Athey
Its gorgeous. I love the mix of fabrics they work so well to gether and the shoes are fabulous.x
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Jan 18, 2013, 02.54 AMby MegH
Yeah I am really digging the mix of fabrics!
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Everyone loves a high-scoring game, apart from maybe goalkeepers. But even they must enjoy watching them.
Because when you boil it down - and you're tired of extolling the virtues of a particularly cagey 0-0 draw which you only pretend to enjoy to make you sound sophisticated - football is about goals.
It's what everyone pays to see, it's why everyone watches. A particularly robust defensive display is all well and good, but a game with eight goals in (or nine, or ten, etc) is a particularly enjoyable occasion.
But what about when just one team scores all the goals? What about a classic men-versus-boys drubbing? If you're on the losing side it's a nightmare. If you inflict the thrashing, it's brilliant.
If you're a neutral and you look at the results and see a 7-0 in there, you're interested.
England's women inflicted a particularly brutal 8-0 schooling on Turkey on Thursday night in a World Cup 2015 qualifier. It's the kind of score that catches you're eye. You see an 8-0 and you want to know what happened. How could a professional team lose by eight goals?
But it doesn't happen that often. A really massive thrashing is a rare and wonderful thing. So often the carnage stops at 4-0, or 5-0. The winning team takes their foot off the gas and just cruises to the final whistle.
If only it wasn't so. If only it wasn't always 'we could have scored 10' but 'we did score 10'. Here are five occasions from the Premier League when that was almost the case. The biggest and best thrashings form down the years.


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10 years after 9/11: Patrol's counterterrorism capabilities
As we approach the 10-year anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, law enforcement's primary defensive tool to combat terrorism remains in patrol and traditional policing methods
Since the tragedy of 9/11, many police agencies — especially in large urban areas — have developed dynamic counterterrorism capabilities. At least conceptually, these capabilities soon expanded into a broader framework of law enforcement's response to a variety of "man-made disasters" — despite that term's awkward use. However, law enforcement's primary defensive tool to combat terrorism remains in patrol and in other more traditional policing methods.
Federal dollars accompanied and promoted these changes. Larger agencies honed their capabilities and smaller agencies developed, among other things, their own enhanced "counterterrorism" tactical teams.
Agencies often showcase these skills in well-planned and often-scripted exercises with other community first responders. These help assess organizational and communication interoperability and remain a high profile way for agencies to build organizational and community confidence.
To evaluate interoperability, these exercises often rely on scenarios that generate mass casualties (worse case) and not on the more likely case in which a patrol officer contacts an individual involved in terrorist activities. In small communities this is especially true where preparation is tethered to low threat perception. The reality of an individual officer's meaningful effectiveness in combating terrorism, however, may be more mundane.
Here are a few examples:
• In October 1987, Richford, Vermont Police Chief Richard Jewett identified and help arrest members of a then unknown Lebanese terrorist group.
• In April 1988, New Jersey Trooper Robert Cieplensky discovered 3 live bombs in a car driven by Yu Kikumura, a member of the Japanese Red Army. Kikumura was likely en-route to a New York recruiting station where he planned on detonating the bombs.
• In April 1995, Oklahoma Trooper Charles J. Hanger arrested Timothy McVeigh. Several days later McVeigh was identified as the suspect in the Murrah Federal Building bombing.
• In early 1995, Detective Sergeant Robert Fromme spotted several "Middle Eastern individuals" carrying a large amount of cash in plastic bags. His investigation exposed a smuggling ring that used the profits to finance a Charlotte, North Carolina Hezbollah terrorist cell.
• In September 2001, Deputy Mark Mercer of Skamania, Washington contacted a group of men firing guns at a local gravel pit. His report came to the attention of the FBI, who in turn determined that they were members of a group that had tried to enter and fight in Afghanistan.
• Local or state police had contact with several of the 9/11 hijackers. These included Mohamed Atta, who local police reportedly contacted in both Georgia and Florida. Nawaf al Hazmi reportedly had contact with police in Oklahoma, Virginia, and New Jersey. A Maryland Trooper had stopped Ziad Jarrah for speeding.
• In May 2003, Officer Jeffrey Postell of the Murphy, North Carolina Police Department found and arrested Eric Rudolph, the "Olympic Park Bomber," who was digging through a grocery store dumpster.
• In March 2007, Deputies in Goose Creek, South Carolina stopped a speeding vehicle and, during a consent search, found what they believed to have been bomb material. The two occupants were students at the University of Southern Florida, former academic home of convicted terrorist Sami Al-Arian and Palestinian Islamic Jihad leader, Ramadan Abdullah Shallah. Though the case resulted in a confusing investigation that involved federal authorities, one of the occupants, Ahmed Mohamad , eventually pled guilty to providing material support to terrorists.
• In March 2009, Fort Hood Police Officers Mark Todd and Kimberly Munley shot Nidal Hasan and stopped the killing
• In June 2009, an off-duty Washington, DC police officer shot and killed James W. von Brunn, a likely white supremacist, who had just murdered Holocaust Museum security guard Stephen T. Johns.
• In May 2010, NYPD Patrol Officer Wayne Rhatigan was first on the scene after Faisal Shahzad's attempted to detonate a car bomb in Times Square.
These few examples do not capture the number of law enforcement contacts with what have popularly become known as "Lone Wolf" terrorists, such as Jerry and Joseph Kane. They murdered West Memphis, Arkansas officers Brandon Paudern and Bill Evans during a traffic stop. Police were forced to kill the Kanes in a Wal-Mart parking lot during a subsequent gun battle.
"Lone Wolf" terrorists act independently of known groups, making them difficult to track and their reaction to police contacts impossible to gauge.
To prepare patrol officers for a possible contact with terrorists of all types, departments need to consider multi-functional training that has both traditional law enforcement and counterterrorism applications.
• The majority will never perform true counterterrorism operations as police officers. Counterterrorism consists of offensive measures designed to respond to terrorism. More precisely, law enforcement performs "anti-terrorism" missions meant to be defensive but include limited response and containment.
• Drug interdiction training offers universal observation and safety skills that easily cross over from counter-drug to counterterrorism enforcement.
• Officers must approach each contact with the expectation that the encounter could rapidly turn deadly, and plan accordingly.
• Reporting and evidence collection skills, which also have multi-functional applications, are areas where departments can assist counterterrorism investigations. Though local police may initially believe they are making a routine report or processing a traditional crime scene, the circumstances may have implications far beyond the locality in which the incident occurred.
Police officers and deputies rightly understand they are the first line of defense against terrorist attacks. But this belief should not be grounded in tactical team membership or participation in a mass casualty drill. Instead, solid police work and persistence are the hallmarks of good policing as well as counterterrorism.


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In the first weekend of June we were lucky enough to get an invitation from our friends at Fuji Bikes to check out the Philly Cycling Classic (now the Philadelphia International Cycling Classic) in their hometown of Philadelphia, PA. Although this race has changed names a few times over the years, it's remained one of the richest and most prestigious one day races outside of Europe. Beyond the world-class international field, and high caliber bike racing, the Philly Cycling Classic also brings a party atmosphere for the communities of Philadelphia along the 12 mile route from Manayunk to Fairmount Park. With a ride open to the public, then a professional women's race, and then the pro men's race all taking place on the same day, it's a smorgasbord of cycling fun that should be on your agenda at least once in the future – plus Fuji puts on a great house party at the top of the wall, just past the finish line!
If there is one feature that defines the lore of the Philly Cycling Classic, it's got to be the fearsome Manayunk Wall. It's one of those climbs where the numbers don't really do it justice – it's a little over half mile long, with an average grade of 8%, and an ascent of 226 feet. No problem, right? Well, that's what it feels like after you turn on Levering Street and then make a quick right on to Cresson Street, then turn left back on to Levering Street and face the Wall proper.
When you first see the Wall itself, you are feeling good, the cranks are turning over fast, and you start to think that this whole Manayunk Wall reputation is overrated. Sure, it's a hill, but you're still flying up in the big ring.
But about halfway up it hits you – this isn't getting any easier! The street starts tipping up to 18% and you start shifting to an easier gear, and then shifting again. Once you make the slight left onto Lyceum Avenue, you start to understand why they call this the Wall. It feels like you are in a canyon, with a rock wall on one side and houses on the other, and there is nothing to do but keep pedaling until you get to the top.
The steep section doesn't last long, but it seems like it takes forever. As Lyceum Avenue straightens out, the grade starts to relent and you can put your head down and churn out the last few hundred feet to the top. This is where the strongest riders can put in their final attack – but for most of us it's just a matter of surviving.
Finally you make it to the top and the right turn on to Pechin Street – the fall from the Wall. It's all downhill from here – but did that climb only take 3 minutes (the record is just under 2)? Now remember, you just climbed the Manayunk Wall only one time – the pro men have to climb it 10 times!
The route of the Philly Cycling Classic has changed over the years, but its current incarnation is as a 12 mile circuit course that connects the communities of Manayunk, East Falls and Fairmount Park. It races through neighborhoods, past restaurants, and along the scenic Schuylkill River via Kelly Drive. The course is bookended by Lemon Hill at the far end, and of course the Manayunk Wall at the other. One of the major changes to the race was to make the finish line right at the top of the Manayunk Wall – creating a finish line atmosphere not unlike a Spring Classic in Europe. Another change in the Philly Cycling Classic this year – the prize money is split evenly between the men's and women's fields! They both ride the same course, so they both have the chance to earn the same cash!
Of course no race would be complete without fans to cheer on the riders and create a party atmosphere. While there were crowds all along the entire route of the Philly Cycling Classic, the biggest and loudest spectating spots were Lemon Hill and the Manayunk Wall. And it is Manayunk that has acquired almost mythic notoriety over the years – there are tales of epic house parties with live house bands and a hundred thousand people packed in to a half mile of Philadelphia rowhouses. While the atmosphere and crowds are more mellow these days (no doubt thanks to the overwhelming, but very polite, police presence), it's still a great crowd many thousands strong that is not shy about getting loud when the race comes flying by. We may even have spotted a few beer hand-ups for riders who were going to drop out of the race a few laps early, their jobs done for the day (don't tell the UCI).
We would also like to say thanks to Fuji for hosting us during the race weekend – since this is their hometown event, they put on a great party and cookout at the top of the Manayunk Wall. With nearly endless supplies of food and drink, and ample bike parking – the Fuji party was the place to be on race day! Even the Mayor of Philadelphia, Michael Nutter, dropped by and hung out for a few hours!
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|2006-02-07, 16:32
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Yeah, my friend was pretty hooked when it came out. I didn't pay much attention to him at first, then I said, "What the hell... let's see what turned him on." The very first episode I saw was during the Kreig saga, when Zolo said that he wanted to become the world's greatest swordsman. That, and Luffy convincing Sanji to become his chef turned me to watch it. Later, I realized that the Kreig Arc was real dull compared to Buggy's, Kuro's, Smoker's, etc. That's it. Zolo was the one character that turned me on. If I saw the Luffy/Kreig fight first, I'd prolly wouldn't consider watching it a second time. Yes, Zolo's intro was kick-ass too.
|2006-02-11, 11:18
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I agree...
it just get better and better each stories they go...
i dont really watch the anime (just starting to).. but the manga.. is two thumbs UP!!
after luffy getting all his first 5 crew members... the flow of the story just become unbeliavably interesting.. my favourite arc is the alabasta arc... it really makes my eye welled... and rise my goosebumps.. the way ODA depict their friendship is very special...
ppl should try watching the anime and give it quite sometimes to develop.. coz the main characters are not luffy himself... its his nakama too....
|2006-02-11, 14:00
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I am simply like the special abilities of cursed fruits. Well...there are so many animes that include..., I would call it "Ability Battle" or something like that in the stories. It is kinda fun to just think about the cursed fruits, like who can beat Ace (Luffy's brother) or anybody who has cursed fruit's special ability that can change their figure to nature things like Fire, Thunder, Sand, etc...
If you haven't watched the episodes about the princess in the desert land and about the floating land above clouds, please don't look at below.
I couldn't imagine the way of how Luffy defeated Crocodile before I saw the battle scene. Water!! Sand is weak against water. This thing is really matching to the story in desertland.
And also, the new king of sky land can change himself to thunder. When I saw it, I though like "Oh my god...how can you guys beat him! There is no way to beat him..." After I realised like "Oh wait...thunder can't go through rubber. It means Luffy can beat him!! Yeah!!" I was so excited, you know.
Maybe you are right that each story is long and easy to tire you to continue watching. But still, the character's uniqueness and the abilities are very attractive to me.
|2006-02-13, 21:09
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Hi neodrag! I now understand why you hate the term "Cursed Fruits" It seems like 4kids changed many terms in One Piece so weirdly. Is that right? I was actually wondering why it was translated like "Cursed Fruits." If directly translated from Japanese to English, it is supposed to be like "Devil's Fruits."
And I have actually seen one episode of One Piece on TV. I think that was 4kids. When I saw it, I though like, "What the heck is this openning song!!" What do you guys think about the song? Have you heard the Japanese version? I love the Japanese version called "We are". I guess 4kids had to make a directly translated version of it. (Maybe someone alse has already talked about it before in other threads, though...)
|2006-02-13, 21:23
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atleast they didn't go ahead and attempt to make sad parodies of the other opening songs
and it is not even close to being a direct translation either
The translation for "we are" can be found here
I'm not too fond of the 1st japanese opening(we are) to be honest, but atleast the song has better taste and meaning then the crap they put in the 4Shame version
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|2006-08-16, 22:51
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The Characters r funny.
The story is getting good, and not extremely predictable (yes, Luffy does win majority of the fights agains the opposing leaders, the question is how)
Too many unanswered questions( Dragon, Shanks and whitebeard coming together, the rest of the Shichibukai)
|2006-08-21, 23:26
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wanna know whats good about one piece...
i just love how even in the most serius parts of the show they can still crack a joke that will make you piss urself
+you realy ont get the full one piece experians untill the arlong arc
|2006-08-23, 23:34
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hmm... how to put it...
High powered ability fighting without 50 episodes of powering up... with commedy in the same league as Azumanga Daioh... and still powerfull enough to make grown men CRY.
too bad its greatness is equal only to the crappyness of its dub... *sigh*
|2006-08-26, 19:38
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i don't know why you wouldn't enjoy it, considering its the best anime series out right now.
and for your sake, stay the hell away from the american dubbed version. its like a completely different series than the original version due to all the senseless editting and crappy voice acting done to the show.
well... enjoy. and give it about 10 eps to let it sink in. when first watching the series, the animation style might seem a bit cartoony and different, but its far from it. so you gotta let it sink in.
|2006-08-26, 23:51
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If you like those animes you will love One Piece. As said before you have to watch about 10-20 episodes before it sinks in and gets past all the intro stuff like most animes
Later on the story gets better, you see better animation and fights and you will start getting used to the characters and soon you will get addcited
as for getting your hands on the episodes the most popular way is youtube, it's fast and you don't need to download anything. The second if not tied with youtube is bittorent. the most famous site for bittorent users is geru sama which do alot of fansubs, they provide all the subbing but u have to download bittorent and its mostly slow for most computers so i'd go with youtube which is what i use
so good luck in finding out if you like One Piece i'm sure you will
|2006-08-27, 01:21
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Pssst - you aren't allowed to name any fansub groups here because One Piece is licensed. A mod will soon come and delete your post if you don't edit it. ^^ (use PMs if you want to give out info)
But yeah, I agree with everything that's been said.
If you like manga, read the manga. There are a lot of advantages to it over the anime, one being that you can catch up to the most current chapters, and the artwork overall is better (especially later on) I read the manga and watch the Japanese version of the anime.
I think you should at least watch through the Arlong Park story arc. If you aren't hooked by then, well, guess it's not for you.
|2006-08-27, 03:20
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Location: The Netherlands
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Yes, I think it's very much worth getting into.. .. I gave it a shot two weeks ago after reading some very positrive stuff on AS, and from the first time I heard Luffy laugh, I was sold.. that laugh of his, the humor .. unrivaled
|2006-08-27, 03:46
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I'll save you a long post and just say 'EFF' Yes! Takes like 30 eps to get started but once it does, it's better than every series you just listed. So yeah...if you like shounen, you'll love OP!
|2006-08-27, 04:00
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Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Many artists in Europe used the word "Stimmung" to describe this poetic quality in a painting. "Stimmung" is a German word that means "mood" or "tuning." It's a noun form of "stimmen," which means to tune one's voice, but it refers not only the outward voice, but the inward voice of the soul. As such it has deep musical and poetic associations beyond the visual arts alone.
(Above: Frantisek Kupka, "The Way of Silence")
In the book Prague 1900, Petr Wittlich writes that Stimmung "refers not only to the particular emotional content of these paintings, but also to a certain philosophical undertone." Stimmung was seen as a special personal quality "preferable to normal sensory impressions: it was that additional element that inscribes miraculous signs of the world on the soul and is accompanied by feelings of exaltation and passion."
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- mon said...
VERY nice explanation of "Stimmung" in all its mutations. Very very nice.
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I just wanted to mention how beautifully the Milky Way is presented in the second painting. You don't see that painted very often in a natural setting like this. Wonderful!
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I noticed the milky way too, that painting evokes uncomfortable feelings. Egyptian monuments out of their context, the galaxy above, that figure wandering... I really like it.
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Great! Shikaneder is one of my favorite czech painters! I'm very glad you pointed him out.
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Talking Boards - Our Topic of the Month!
Posted 18 January 2013 - 12:49 PM
Thank you for all of the support you've shown this past month. It's been a hard road for me personally since Newtown, but going there for the holidays, walking around my hometown again, connecting with old friends, and talking to people helped me on the road to healing. There was a week or so where I found myself asking what was I doing with my life? How could I go back to the paranormal? How could I do anything else but try to help this situation? I've said before that I can't change the world, but I can change myself.
As I've been crawling out of this dark place, I realize I'm still a paranormal guy. I still wonder about the big questions. That will never change. But I can always do more to help others. And I can be accountable for the things I do and say. It's a start. The road is long. But I'm committed to staying on it.
For this month's theme, I picked Talking Boards, better known by the brand name Ouija Boards, because I wanted to go back to the beginning of my own paranormal journey. Back to when I was ten years old at a sleepover in a haunted home in Newtown, and exploring the ghostly realm with a Planchette and lettered board. Even then I wasn't completely sure if I was communicating with some deeper part of myself, with some deeper part of the person using the board with me, or something "out there."
Over the years I've watched some people in the paranormal community vilify and attack the Ouija Board. "It's a doorway, and you don't know who or what is on the other side," are the arguments I've heard. That may be true. But couldn't the same be said for using EMF meters to attempt spirit communication? Or conducting an EVP session? Or asking for a knock on the wall of some haunted building? We just don't know what's out there.
But not knowing is the reason I explore the unknown. I want to know. I accept the perils and pitfalls because I feel like I've grown as a person because of it. And it all started on a dark and stormy night long ago, using a Ouija board with friends at a sleepover. I wouldn't trade this path for anything in the world. Thanks for being on the journey with me.
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Posted 18 January 2013 - 03:51 PM
Posted 18 January 2013 - 05:59 PM
Regarding the comparison between the Ouija Board and an EVP session there is one difference. Assuming the person involved believes each is capable of what is claimed the difference is that an EVP session is passive. The investigator asks questions and any response that may come in does so through an inanimate object, i.e. an amplifier and recorder. One simply observes in the third person. But the board requires an active participant. The response claimed is through direct action of the participants. The danger is the same as those who claim to channel or otherwise invite direct contact. So the comparison should be between channelers, etc. and the board, not between those who simply observe effects.
All this does not mean I agree the boards even work. That I still question. To convince me of their effectiveness I want to see a Ouija board session where the the planchette moves on its own; no human touch. Now when I can witness such a session, which rules out the auto motor response factor, then we may have something. Otherwise the board is simply a party game, fun to play with, but useless as a research tool.
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Posted 18 January 2013 - 08:35 PM
Posted 20 January 2013 - 08:25 PM
Concerning the Ouija board.
Rosemary Ellen Guiley has taught us that is is not the board that causes all the trouble, but the people who use it. The board can be a focal point for intention, good or bad. If it is our intention to contact the otherside and we concentrate our energies on that goal, nothing is impossible. But when opening a path of communication how wide does it open and what else can pass back and forth? No one knows for sure, but if something is opened we must also be able to close it. One reason why it works for some is that everyone of us has psychic abilities,( some a little, some alot, many are unaware). The people at a higher (unknown) level of Psi are able to open communication through Ouija more easily than others. There are also theories that the level of belief of the user also directly correlates with making successful connections. Connections with what or who is the question. Unfortunately of us seem to want to believe so badly that they will take the slightest evidence as proof they have contacted "uncle joe" and that makes us easy marks for any spirit to connect.. Is it possible to make sure who it is ? No! This is the time to be a real skeptic as with any method of direct communication. good con man will tell yoy what you want to hear everytime. I also have doubts about "spirit guides" and confirming they are who they say they are, nor feel that having a "spirit guide "is essential to establish communications Putting that amount of trust into something unseen is asking for problems.
As for EVP, It is possibially the safest form of communication with the unknown unless the investigator is also listening in real time. Recording now and listening later not only gives us the chance to analyse what was verbalized but protects us from entrapment. Learn what you can and base questions to be asked at a later vigil.
In short, What ever equipment or technique you use, be sure to research what it does, and how it works before using it. Be aware of all possible dangers, how to avoid them, and what to do if you become victim to something unseen.
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Posted 23 January 2013 - 03:04 PM
I don't use a board myself, but can see the usefulness in it for those who chose.
Posted 23 January 2013 - 05:19 PM
Posted 25 January 2013 - 12:23 AM
I had a friend that was really into using this board. The last time he ever touched one...someting came out that scared the hell out of him. He felt something following all the time after that. Everything about him changed. Now...I can't say for sure the board is what changed my friend but I can't say that it wasn't either.
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Posted 25 January 2013 - 02:47 PM
I didn't want to say more so not to sound preachy. CaveRat2 says it best. It's just a board!
It's the participants who leave the front door wide open and go to bed leaving an invitation to whatever or whoever to enter. or is it whomever?
Posted 25 January 2013 - 03:00 PM
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