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text: Many of life's building blocks can be found in the objects bombarding Earth from outer space. Does that mean that life, too, developed elsewhere before arriving here? Mary P. Hrybyk-Keith/NASA hide caption toggle caption Mary P. Hrybyk-Keith/NASA Opinion 13.7: Cosmos And Culture An Eclectic Mix Of Giants Takes On The Origin Of Life March 10, 2013 Not only is there no consensus yet on how life might have started on Earth, there is not even any agreement on where it started. But still, many think the mystery of life's origin can be solved. Commentator Wim Hordijk revels in the subject at a conference hosted by Princeton University.

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Bob Woodward book details Obama battles with advisers over exit plan for Afghan war
Wednesday, September 22, 2010; 12:11 AM
President Obama urgently looked for a way out of the war in Afghanistan last year, repeatedly pressing his top military advisers for an exit plan that they never gave him, according to secret meeting notes and documents cited in a new book by journalist Bob Woodward.
Frustrated with his military commanders for consistently offering only options that required significantly more troops, Obama finally crafted his own strategy, dictating a classified six-page "terms sheet" that sought to limit U.S. involvement, Woodward reports in "Obama's Wars," to be released on Monday. (The Washington Post will print excerpts of Woodward's book beginning Monday on the Web, mobile and print editions.)
According to Woodward's meeting-by-meeting, memo-by-memo account of the 2009 Afghan strategy review, the president avoided talk of victory as he described his objectives.
"This needs to be a plan about how we're going to hand it off and get out of Afghanistan," Obama is quoted as telling White House aides as he laid out his reasons for adding 30,000 troops in a short-term escalation. "Everything we're doing has to be focused on how we're going to get to the point where we can reduce our footprint. It's in our national security interest. There cannot be any wiggle room."
Obama rejected the military's request for 40,000 troops as part of an expansive mission that had no foreseeable end. "I'm not doing 10 years," he told Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton at a meeting on Oct. 26, 2009. "I'm not doing long-term nation-building. I am not spending a trillion dollars."
Woodward's book portrays Obama and the White House as barraged by warnings about the threat of terrorist attacks on U.S. soil and confronted with the difficulty in preventing them. During an interview with Woodward in July, the president said, "We can absorb a terrorist attack. We'll do everything we can to prevent it, but even a 9/11, even the biggest attack ever . . . we absorbed it and we are stronger."
But most of the book centers on the strategy review, and the dissension, distrust and infighting that consumed Obama's national security team as it was locked in a fierce and emotional struggle over the direction, goals, timetable, troop levels and the chances of success for a war that is almost certain to be one of the defining events of this presidency.
Obama is shown at odds with his uniformed military commanders, particularly Adm. Mike Mullen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Gen. David H. Petraeus, head of U.S. Central Command during the 2009 strategy review and now the top U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan.
Woodward reveals their conflicts through detailed accounts of two dozen closed-door secret strategy sessions and nearly 40 private conversations between Obama and Cabinet officers, key aides and intelligence officials.
Tensions often turned personal. National security adviser James L. Jones privately referred to Obama's political aides as "the water bugs," the "Politburo," the "Mafia," or the "campaign set." Petraeus, who felt shut out by the new administration, told an aide that he considered the president's senior adviser David Axelrod to be "a complete spin doctor."
During a flight in May, after a glass of wine, Petraeus told his own staffers that the administration was "[expletive] with the wrong guy." Gates was tempted to walk out of an Oval Office meeting after being offended by comments made by deputy national security adviser Thomas E. Donilon about a general not named in the book.
Suspicion lingered among some from the 2008 presidential campaign as well. When Obama floated the idea of naming Clinton to a high-profile post, Axelrod asked him, "How could you trust Hillary?"


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MrBill necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 82 diseños de 17 diseñadores freelance.
My Social Wizard
We are starting a new web venture to assist clients in managing their social networking. We currently do online training, coaching and website setup for small business owners and entrepreneurs who want to learn to use social networking and internet marketing to grow their business. We have authored several books on social networking and internet marketing including "The Smart Entrepreneur's Guide to Social Networking", "The Smart Guide to Marketing Your Holistic Healing Practice", and "499 Smart Facebook Updates". You can see more at http://www.SmartGuideToMarketing.com.
The new service will provide done-for-you social networking and will operate from the website: http://www.MySocialWizard.com.
The target for the new venture is busy professionals and individuals as well as small business owners who want to take advantage of social networking to grow list, build relationships and, in some cases, promote their business. The My Social Wizard service will offer done-for-you social networking services including regularly scheduled tweets and status updates on standard social networking platforms, customized to the needs of the individual.
So My Social Wizard will provide the little wizards that make the social networking magic happen for busy professionals and business owners.
To start off, we want to come up with a logo for "My Social Wizard". The logo must inculde (1) the words "My Social Wizard" and (2) a "Wizard" character.
We have no preferred color scheme, font, or look for this design beyond what is mentioned below, so you are free to offer the interpretation that you feel would be most appealing to our target audience.
The Wizard character needs to be able to be used on it's own. It should be a friendly looking wizard with a more simplistic and cartoonish design. We do not want a wizard with an evil or menacing look.
The logo and wizard will be used on the website an in other promotional materials.
The winner will need to deliver the following images:
1. The logo (combo of text and wizard)
2. The wizard as a separate graphic
3. A dot com version of the logo using the same look/feel as the text in the logo, but with ".com" added to the end. (See the SmartGuideToMarketing files I uploaded as an examble. The logo we use is the square version. the ".com" version we use in ad copy and on business cards to point to the website.)
The images (above) should be delivered as a jpeg and png file with both white and transparant backgrounds. We will also require the layered graphic files for making future updates.
Future work may include website banner design, possibly variations of the the wizard (different poses, looks, etc) and more.
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Event: 2019 IRONMAN Malaysia, Langkawi
Date: 26 October 2019
Minimum Age: All Athletes must be 18 years of age by 26 October 2019
|Individual Entry Fees
|Flash Sale
|USD 550 (+ 8% Active Fee)
|Early Bird
|USD 590 (+ 8% Active Fee)
|USD 650 (+ 8% Active Fee)
|USD 680 (+ 8% Active Fee)
|Super Late
|Saturday 28 September 2019 onwards
|USD 730 (+ 8% Active Fee)
All prices are in USD.
Any athlete who does not Check-In by this time will not be eligible to race. Please refer to the full event schedule for full details and make your travel arrangements accordingly.
Updated 21 February 2019.
Register from 6 March to 15 May 2019 and you can elect to pay via a three months payment plan. Athletes will be charged three installments. To elect the payment plan, an athlete needs to register under the "Payment Plan" category during the first 45 days of general entries being available and make the initial payment.
All three payments must be completed for an athlete to race - partial payments will not be refunded or honored as race entries. A reminder will be sent to the athletes about 2 weeks before the installment payment deadline. It is the responsibility of the athlete to ensure that the payments are made without delay.
Athletes electing the payment plan may also utilize the transfer option once all three payments have been completed.
*NOTE: This 3 months payment plan will be charged based on Late Entry Fee.
Penalty fees (USD 10) will be applied should payments not be made by the due dates.
There will be no refunds for those payments made or partially completed installments.
This event will open on the new ACTIVEWorks platform. To help your registration process we recommend you read and follow the following steps:
IRONMAN Malaysia, Langkawi has a professional prize purse of $25,000USD and two (2) qualifying slots to the 2020 IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
Any athlete wishing to enter in the professional athlete field will be required to have a valid PRO MEMBERSHIP LICENSE issued by IRONMAN.
For more information on IRONMAN Pro Membership registration, please visit www.ironman.com/triathlon/organizations/pro-membership/membership or contact [email protected]
Professional entries close: 5 October, 2019.
Athletes confirmed in the race who wish to withdraw, must do so in writing to the race office.
Email: [email protected]
It is the athletes responsibility to ensure the race office has received any communication. All requests will be responded to in a timely manner. Upon confirmation of this request, athletes are eligible for a partial refund as follows:
If you do not receive a response from the race office with 7 days of request, it should be assumed that it has not been received and you should contact us by phone. Online Processing Fee is non-refundable.
Please note: entries are not transferable to future years, other events or other participants.
Athletes confirmed in the race are able to transfer their race entry to other IRONMAN or IRONMAN 70.3 events in the Asia Pacific region that are still open for general entry within the same calendar year (Terms and conditions apply).
Transfer requests in and out of IRONMAN Malaysia can be made up to 27 September 2019.
No transfer requests will be accepted after this date. Transfer fees and additional entry fees may apply.
For more information, and for requests to transfer, please visit the IRONMAN Transfer Program Asia Pacific page.


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In recent times there has been much made about the fact that Titanic was constructed from inferior steel that was particularly brittle in cold waters.
Titanic's steel was produced in acid-lined open-hearth furnaces, which allowed for impurities (such as sulphur and phosphorous) in the steel. These impurities led to low fracture resistance, especially in cold water conditions that reduced the ability of the steel to deform without fracturing.
However much factual information we have discovered about metallurgy in the last century it is unfair to bring this into the equation as a crucial part of her demise.
Titanic was built from the best known steel of the day and there were thousands of ships built in the same era from the exact same process who never had any faults with their steel.
Titanic's sister ship Olympic had her steel made from the exact same process using the exact same equipment and she sailed for over another three decades before being scrapped.
Olympic even had two major collisions in her lifespan one with the battleship Hawke and another famous collision with German U-Boat U-103 in which she rammed it and sunk it. Neither of these collisions would prove particularly damaging to her hull.
So yes, Titanic would be made from better steel today, but when a 50,000 ton ship plows into an iceberg that dwarfs it at high speed the outcome is almost certainly going to be similar. The steel 'myth' is purely another small part of a very large sequence of unfortunate events.


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- Apocalypse No – Book 4
- Ch 1 Strange Days
- Ch 2 "Ain't Born Typical"
- Ch 3 Perinatal Media
- Ch 4 – 21st Century, Its Discontents
- Ch 5 Birth Wars, World Woes
- Ch 6 Healing Crisis
- Ch 12 Through Gaia's Eyes
- Ch 8 Derailing War, Violence
- Ch 9 Regressions in the Service of Society
- Ch 10 Cultural Rebirthing, Where Lies Hope
- Ch 11 Control vs. Surrender
- Ch 12 Atman Projects vs. Surrender Solutions
- Ch 13 Peaceful Warriors, Silly Heroes
- Ch 14 To Move the World
- Afterword: Shamans … Scapegoats
- Wounded Deer and Centaurs – Book 5
- Prologue: For Earth's Sake, Get Real
- Chapter One: We Are a Fever
- Chapter Two: Ain't Born Typical
- Chapter Three: Projecting the Perinatal Zeitgeist
- Chapter Four: 21st Century and Its Discontents
- Chapter Five: Prenatal Imprints of Our Unnatural Self
- Chapter Six: Prenatal Oxygen Hunger and Fire
- Chapter Seven: Civilization and Apocalypse
- Chapter Eight: Return of the Centaur
- Chapter Nine: Prenatal Hunger Games
- Chapter Ten: "Bad Blood"
- Chapter Eleven: Prenatal Irritation-Revulsion
- Chapter Twelve: Toxic Womb ~ Toxic World
- Chapter Thirteen: Perinatal Printouts of Generations
- Chapter Fourteen: Birth Wars ~ World Woes
- Chapter Fifteen: The Unsung Consciousness Revolution
- Chapter Sixteen: Eden Arise, Call to Centaurs
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- "your position on the abortion issue is the closest thing to a military uniform indicating on which side of the culture war you have enlisted" and what generation you are most likely from: Sixties & Millennial Generations Versus Gen X, and WWII and Fifties Gens
- the opposite of insanity is not normality … at all! The only sane response in an apocalypse emergency — a situation analogous to one's house on fire — is activism!"
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Washington Post – Nov 29, 2012
The Obama administration is preparing to recognize Syria's new opposition council as the legitimate representative of the Syrian people in the coming weeks, paving the way for greater U.S. support for groups seeking to oust President Bashar Assad's regime, officials said Thursday.
Announcement of the move — which has already been taken by several U.S. allies — is planned on or around a conference of more than 70 nations in Marrakesh, Morocco, on Dec. 12. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is planning to attend the latest so-called Friends of Syria gathering.
The new status is expected to be accompanied by pledges of additional humanitarian and nonlethal logistical support for the opposition, but is unlikely to result in U.S. military assistance, at least in the short-term. Providing arms remains a matter of intense internal debate inside the administration, the officials said.
They spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to speak publicly on the matter.
Speaking at a conference focused on Syria in Washington, the U.S. ambassador to Syria, Robert Ford, suggested that the administration was getting closer to upgrading its recognition of Syria's opposition council.
"They are a legitimate representative of the Syrian people's aspirations," Ford said. "And we will work with them. We will cooperate with them. They have a vision of Syria. It's a vision that we strongly support of a country that would be democratic, that would respect human rights, and that would be a force for stability in the region."
"They are making real progress and I expect that our position will evolve as they themselves develop," he added.
Recognition of the council as the sole representative of Syria's diverse population would bring the United States into line with Britain, France and several of America's Arab allies, which took the step shortly after the body was created at a meeting of opposition representatives in Qatar on Nov. 11.
The U.S. had been leading international efforts to prod the fractured Syrian opposition into coalescing around a leadership that would truly represent all of the country's factions and religions. Yet it has held back from granting recognition to the group until it demonstrates that it can organize itself in credible fashion.
In particular, Washington had wanted to see the group set up smaller committees that could deal with specific immediate and short term issues, such as governing currently liberated parts of Syria and putting in place institutions to address the needs of people once Assad is ousted. Some of those committees could form the basis of a transitional government.
Despite personality clashes and some lingering divisions, the opposition coalition met again in Cairo on Wednesday and Thursday and filled committees to deal with media outreach, international law, membership issues and financial aid, according to participants.
It is still under international pressure to name a transitional government with 10 to 12 ministers, including for defense and to bridge gaps between opposition members abroad and leaders in rebel-controlled areas of Syria. The coalition is unlikely to agree on a complete leadership anytime soon, members told The Associated Press.
The U.S. evolution in recognizing Syria's opposition closely mirrors the process the administration took last year in Libya.
In that case, Libya's National Transitional Council moved from being "a'' legitimate representative to "the" legitimate representative of the Libyan people. While the revolution was still going on, the council then opened an office in Washington, and the administration sent the late Ambassador Chris Stevens to Benghazi, Libya, as an envoy in return. The move also opened the door for Libya's new leaders to access billions of dollars in assets frozen in U.S. banks that had belonged to the Gadhafi regime.
It would be unclear, given the violence in Syria, if the U.S. will send any representative to rebel-controlled areas of the country. The conflict started 20 months ago as an uprising against Assad, whose family has ruled the country for four decades. It quickly morphed into a civil war, with rebels taking up arms to fight back against a bloody crackdown by the government. According to activists, at least 40,000 people have been killed since March 2011.
The international community is split on how to stop the violence. On Thursday, the U.N. envoy to Syria, Lakhdar Brahimi, said he had elements for a possible peace plan but they were unworkable while world powers remained divided. Russia and China have stymied attempts by the U.S. and its Western and Arab allies to increase global pressure on Assad.
For U.S. options outside the U.N., Ford said providing weapons to rebels remained an option. But he explained why he thought it was still a bad idea.
"Arms are not a strategy; arms are a tactic," Ford said. "A military solution is not the best way for Syria. Efforts to win this by conquering one side or the other will simply prolong the violence and actually aggravate an already terrible humanitarian situation. Syria needs a political situation."
Ford said any discussion of arms needed to take into account the growing presence of extremists in Syria, citing the activity of the al-Qaida front Jabhat al-Nusra and recent fighting between Kurds and extremists. He said extremist activity was hampering hopes of a peaceful end to the crisis.
"There is no sign off any kind of political deal to be worked out between the opposition groups and the regime," Ford said. "That means the fighting is going to go on."
Associated Press writer Aya Batrawy in Cairo contributed to this report


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ICC Children's Classes are a great way for children (ages 4-12) to be enriched academically and culturally outside the classroom! In addition to STEM and coding classes, ICC has added a number of new classes to its roster for the Winter/Spring 2018 session, including yoga, mindfulness, chess, cricket and Hindi. More detailed class information can be found at: http://iccgreenwich.org/sch2018/
Classes will take place on Sunday mornings from 9am - 12pm at the Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich (off I-95, exit 3), beginning on January 21.
Pricing: 1 class is $175; 2 classes are $275; and 3 classes are $325.
Enrollment in all classes is limited.


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Royal Flemish glass was made during the late 1880s in New Bedford, Massachusetts, by the Mt. Washington Glass Works. It is a colored satin glass decorated with dark colors and raised gold designs. The glass was patented in 1894. It was supposed to resemble stained glass windows. Royal Flemish items were made in the same shapes as Crown Milano and few are marked.
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Alex Waddell was caught in a rundown. He slid hard for second base, but couldn't see the bag.
The result: A broken fibula and dislocated ankle that cost Waddell the rest of his junior baseball season.
More than five months removed from that March injury, Waddell is back competing for Bluffton High school as a safety on the football team. He had a key interception in the Bobcats' end zone Friday during an overtime victory against A.C. Flora.
Waddell, who also wrestles for Bluffton, is carrying on a family tradition for the Bobcat defense. His brother, Kyle, was a standout linebacker last year and is now a member of Southeastern University's startup program in Florida.
Alex hopes to make it two Waddells on the Southeastern roster this time next year. As a junior varsity player last season, he said, he never got to share the field with his older brother.
Bluffton Today caught up with Waddell after football practice Monday for a short question-and-answer session.
Bluffton Today: How much football did you miss while you were recovering from your injury?
Waddell: I just missed spring practice. Aug. 2 was the first day of football and that was my last doctor's appointment. That was when I got fully cleared.
BT: How long did it take for your leg to feel back to normal?
Waddell: Probably the first game, with all the adrenaline rushing and everything. It felt good. It felt right.
BT: Which sport is your favorite?
Waddell: Baseball. I just love it.
BT: Which sport is your best?
Waddell: I don't know, but I would say I'm doing alright this year in football. This is my first year playing safety. I'm liking it a lot.
BT: When did you find out you were moving from running back to safety this season?
Waddell: I was still walking around on crutches and they were talking about me going to safety.
BT: Can you talk me through your interception Friday against A.C. Flora?
Waddell: It was just a bad ball (from the quarterback). It was more the defensive line, honestly, because they had so much pressure. They forced him to throw a bad ball and I was there.
BT: What is your favorite class in school?
Waddell: Marketing. That's just what I want to do (in college). It's kind of like role-playing with business scenarios.
BT: Do you hope to play college sports?
Waddell: I want to go play football with my brother at Southeastern, because I've never been able to play with him.
BT: Have you been in contact with coaches at Southeastern yet?
Waddell: I went down and met with the baseball coach and the football coach. It sounds crazy, but I was thinking about trying to play football and baseball, but we'll see how that works out.


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Anthony Heilbut
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About the Author
Anthony Heilbut received his Ph.D. in English from Harvard University. He has taught at New York University and Hunter College and is the author of Exiled in Paradise, The Gospel Sound, and Thomas Mann: Eros and Literature. Heilbut is also a record producer specializing in gospel music and has won both a Grammy Award and a Grand Prix du Disque.


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Liberty News
Liberty hosts regional figure skating event
Figure ice skating competitors from colleges and universities along the East Coast came to Liberty University's LaHaye Ice Center on Dec. 3 and 4 for the Eastern Sectional United States Figure Skating Association Intercollegiate Competitions.
More than 130 competitors participated in more than 30 events. Including Liberty, schools taking part in the competitions were Boston University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, University of Delaware, Merrimack College, College of New Jersey, New York University, Northeastern University, Robert Morris University and Sacred Heart University.
"This competition was a big success thanks to all the support we received from various departments at LU," said Liberty's figure skating director Tatiana Gomez. "Because of the success of this event, Liberty University is now a name that will be recognized in the intercollegiate figure skating world. We hope to have the opportunity to host this event again next year with an even larger and stronger skating team to compete with."
- Results from the competition can be found here.


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Emporium attracting top retailers
A new wave of international brands is heading down under, with the Japanese retailer Uniqlo understood to have signed a deal for a 3000 square metre store in the new Emporium Melbourne.
Uniqlo and Top Shop/Top Man will join Sass + Bide, Salvatore Ferragamo, Scanlon & Theodore, Zimmerman and 220 other stores in the $1.16 billion Lonsdale Street project when it opens late next year.
Co-owner CFS Retail Trust declined to comment but said in its most recent update that several international brands had shown strong interest in the centre.
The mooted deal comes as European chain H&M is said to be close to leasing a store in the Glasshouse mall in Sydney, while Uniqlo is scouring the same area for a possible site.
H&M and Apple are also believed to be searching for prime retail space in the Melbourne CBD.
But as the new stores open to large crowds, traditional department stores continue to feel the squeeze of a tightening economy.
According to the latest data, retail spending rose by 0.5 per cent in September. But over the September quarter, retail trade fell 0.1 per cent in real (inflation-adjusted) terms.
CommSec chief economist Craig James said the figures show that department stores are clearly in trouble.
''In the September quarter real spending at department stores fell by 3.6 per cent - the biggest decline in seven years,'' he said.
Carolyn Cummins is Commercial Property Editor for The Sydney Morning Herald.


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- 2 Range blocking
- 3 Hello
- 4 Youre here!
- 5 I care about You
- 6 A Bother
- 7 I thought you might get a laugh out of this
- 8 Taking Sides with Rc, eh?
- 9 On a more serious note
- 10 Namespace
- 11 Jarlaxle Artemis
- 12 Merry Christmas
- 13 From me
- 14 Hello
- 16 Hi ^_^
- 17 Excuse Me, My Darlin'
- 18 Hello
- 19 Merry Xmas!
- 20 I want to be an admin
- 22 uncyclopedia effects
- 23 Woops
- 24 racist complaint
- 25 For info
- 26 I hope you don't mind my asking
- 27 Tag Request
- 28 srs vandals[1]
- 29 'ello Angela...
Hi just out of interest, do you know what stubs are? - seeker
- Usually, they are short articles, but see also stub, Wikipedia:Stub and Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Stub. Angela 07:10, 29 Jun 2005 (UTC)
Range blocking[edit]
Ugh. Is there a way to block a range of IP's? We've got a user with a Dynamic IP who just keeps changing it whenever we ban him. 22.214.171.124 was one of the IP's. I'd like to ban 85.206.*. I understand that this blocks a TON of users, but it might be worth it to save the headache. I'm kinda at a loss as to what to do. Thanks a lot. --PantsMacKenzie 19:49, 1 Jul 2005 (UTC)
- Yes, it's possible. See MetaWikipedia:Range blocks. Blocking 85.206. seems fairly extreme, but I'm not an expert on range blocks. I'd recommend you ask David Gerard who knows far more about these things than I do. Angela 01:54, 2 Jul 2005 (UTC)
- Thanks a lot. Yes, It's extreme. I'd prefer not to do it. And I won't, unless a large number of the sysops are for it. It also wouldn't be for a very long time. A couple of days, maybe to attempt to discourage vandalism. --PantsMacKenzie 02:47, 2 Jul 2005 (UTC)
126.96.36.199: one of a block which traces to RIPE Network Coordination Centre Amsterdam, owning range 126.96.36.199 - 22.214.171.124. My condolences. We had a foo' using that range for awhile over on Landover Baptist's forum. It may belong (in part?) to a service which provides proxy servers for people in exchange for installation of spyware on their systems. Or I may be mistaken on that.
Before I bowed out of admin on Landover (and we miss you, Jack) I kept an offline database of the worst fardwits' known IPs and tried to cut 'em down after one or two posts. But over there they had to register to post, which made it easier. --OEJ
Just another off-duty Wikipedian saying hello! So, hello... Mindspillage 03:59, 2 Jul 2005 (UTC)
- Hi. Nice to see you over here. :) Angela 05:40, 2 Jul 2005 (UTC)
- Great to see ya!! DJ Mixerr 02:37, February 9, 2010 (UTC) User:DJ Mixerr
Youre here![edit]
Nice to see you here! This place may help relieve the stress over at wiki. Remember me the guy who asked for help with the Lupang Hinirang over at the Spanish wikipedia? By the way, I 'd like to propose that we change the name of wikipedia to the more elegant name of pancreas........Just kidding!--Jondel 01:04, 4 Jul 2005 (UTC)
I care about You[edit]
{{Icare}} --Da, Y?YY?YYY?:-:CUN3 NotM BLK |_LG8+::: 06:27, 11 February 2006 (UTC)
- er.... thanks. Angela 07:10, 11 February 2006 (UTC)
A Bother[edit]
That's me, a bother, and I'm sorry about it, but I've edited a couple of pages and while I thought I had some idea of what Uncyclopedia is about, I've had some differences of opinion with a sysop and I'd like some larger confirmation of his actions, simply, I guess, because I'm an arrogant new editor, the kind I despise over at Wikipedia but can't help becoming when you give me a new wiki to edit. It's not really my fault is it? Anyway, after considering the Uncyclopedic style guide and checking out some pretty horrendous pages that make a lot of squirrel jokes (Where did the squirrel joke come from, I mean, it's getting to the level of a mid-90's alien joke both in terms of abominable overuse and sheer stupidity...I guess no different from excessive ellipsis dots, but that's my own hang-up) I don't see how my edits are revert material or how this article is somehow a left-wing critique that negates my edits. I've left a comment on Rangeley's talk page, but as he was the reverter in the first place I thought I'd try higher up as well, not to go over anyone's head, but to get a better understanding of the place (as a new Wikipedia transplant, this seems like some perverse wild west to me, with sysops [not talking about Rangeley, but generally] and admins being rare and articles that run recursively wild). Thanks, --TheGrza 08:48, 12 February 2006 (UTC)
- As you requested, I've copied and linked the various talk pages here. ~ T. (talk) 15:00, 12 February 2006 (UTC)
- I'm sure there are enough people in this community to sort this out. I'm not some "higher power" who can tell Rangeley what to do just because my company hosts the site. Have you actually tried to discuss this problem with Rangeley? Perhaps he could explain why he reverted your edit. Angela 23:41, 12 February 2006 (UTC)
I thought you might get a laugh out of this[edit]
I know I sure did:
Thank goodness that Wikia, and the planet, and the solar system, and the universe are saved, since (caps omitted because they are very annoying) Benson is here!
--Hrodulf 19:17, 6 June 2006 (UTC)
By the way, I noticed from your userpage that you have a userpage on the Memory Alpha wiki. If you havn't yet, you may also want to check out http://asimov.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page, an Isaac Asimov wiki.
--Hrodulf 21:31, 6 June 2006 (UTC)
The plot thickens: Forum:BENSON_NEEDS_SUPPORT_TO_BE_N00B_OF_THE_MONTH. And he got nominated for GOTM, and Splaka banned him for twelve hours. Not bad for only two days on the job. Welcome to uncyclopedia, indeed. --Hrodulf 00:29, 7 June 2006 (UTC)
Taking Sides with Rc, eh?[edit]
Oh, don't think I won't remember this in the future... Because I will, oh yes, I'll remember. t o m p k i n s blah. ﺞوﻦ וףה ՃՄ ண்ஸ ފއހ วอฏม +տ trade websites 21:34, 6 June 2006 (UTC)
On a more serious note[edit]
Based on the Tompkins incident, I made a proposal in the Miniluv forum, and thought you might be interested, since I doubt you want to become the nanny of uncyclopedia. I think this proposal, which recommends a vote for banning procedure rather than the current system for most ban situations, would avoid the need for a repeat of what occurred with Tompkins.
See Forum:Who Admins the Admins? if you care to read it. Have a great day.
--Hrodulf 18:02, 7 June 2006 (UTC)
- You do realise "the Tompkins incident" was a joke, right? Angela 18:11, 7 June 2006 (UTC)
I do now. And the idea went down in flames (and got me banned for five minutes, of course (and another 30 second bonus ban for suggesting the HowTo admin article)), so back to the drawing board. Maybe I'll write an article called "HowTo:Admin Uncyclopedia" as a companion to my existing Uncyclopedia:How To Get Started Editing. I'm sort of bad at telling what's a joke here and what isn't sometimes. For instance, I suspect Benson is a joke, but am not sure, there are actually people like that. And you already know I thought the Tompkins thing was for real . . . . hard to tell when it's just letters on a screen. --Hrodulf 18:36, 7 June 2006 (UTC)
- Just so you know... Angela has nothing to do with Uncyc and merely owns the company which hosts it. Chronarion is the founder and great leader. --KATIE!! 18:43, 7 June 2006 (UTC)
- You might want to see this too...... Forum:Who Uses the Users -- Sir Mhaille (talk to me)
- Owns the company? I wish. These people own the company. Angela 18:50, 7 June 2006 (UTC)
- And I know she doesn't have anything to do with running uncyc, I just was mentioning this stuff because I thought the tompkins thing was for real. Although I still suspect that Benson is not. --Hrodulf 18:52, 7 June 2006 (UTC)
Hi! Sannse says you're the one to talk to about establishing a new namespace. Specifically, she said I should gather opinion, and then approach you. I've gathered opinion here, and now I'm approaching you. The response has been underwhelming, despite my whoring it on IRC, but it's been over a week and the poll is 3/4 in favour. Can do? ••••• I my cat! 11:29, 6 December 2006 (UTC)
- There doesn't seem to be any consensus yet on what to call the namespace. Are people still deciding that or is the discussion over now? Angela 10:37, 8 December 2006 (UTC)
- Well. . . there's been no new votes or comments in the two+ days since I left the message above, with "UnTunes" being favoured by half the voters. Getting input has been like pulling teeth, so I'm doubtful there will be many more votes, if any. If you'd like to hold off a couple more days and see what develops, that's ok, but I suspect "UnTunes" will be the way to go. (Or we could call it "UnDecided," heh.) ••••• I my cat! 20:00, 8 December 2006 (UTC)
- Ok, I'll add that now. Angela 04:33, 9 December 2006 (UTC)
Jarlaxle Artemis[edit]
Can't we just have him killed or something? I'm sure if all the users of all the wikis he's vandalised clubbed together, we could afford a decent hitman. Hell, I'll do it for £200 and a bottle of Jamesons. -- Sir Codeine K·H·P·B·M·N·C·U·Bu. · (Harangue) 12:33, 11 December 2006 (UTC)
Merry Christmas[edit]
|Hindleyite was throwing away last year's Christmas cards, and
realised they had
This user doesn't care about Multi-culturalism,
and DEMANDS you have a Merry Christmas... NOW!
Merry Chrimbo from me and everybody at Uncyclopedia. Just to show that we do care :)
Keep up the good work. -- Hindleyite Converse • ?pedia 13:56, 18 December 2006 (UTC)
From me[edit]
Yum! You've received a basket of delicious fresh bagels from RabbiTechno!
מזל טוב
RabbiTechno 14:27, 9 April 2007 (UTC)
MY QUEEN[edit]
My holy queen you're here!
Hi ^_^[edit]
How's it goin'? Premier Tom Mayfair10:38, 01 July 2007
- You never return my calls :( Premier Tom Mayfair
- You have to press the *POUND* key. - Admiral Enzo Aquarius-Dial the Gate 23:00, 21 August 2007 (UTC)
Excuse Me, My Darlin'[edit]
But what in the hell, pray tell, is this » <removed>¿ Premier Tom Mayfair
- <removed>is a strange character that makes the text appear backwards, but not in all browsers. It works ok in Firefox. However, it makes recent changes appear backwards too if that character is in recent changes at the time, such as in the edit summary or page history. Angela 08:37, 31 August 2007 (UTC)
Interestin', now how to stop it? Sort of like Arabic ^_^ Premier Tom Mayfair::
This is coming out backwards for some reason, any way just dropped by to say helloJackp 11:59, 9 November 2007 (UTC)
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Merry Xmas![edit]
|~ Merry Xmas Angela! ~
--YeOldeLuke 08:00, 26 December 2007 (UTC)
I want to be an admin[edit]
how do i become one? --Clipspaper 22:15, 28 December 2007 (UTC)
- First, you have to not ask. – Sir Skullthumper, MD (criticize • writings • elk cloner) 22:19 Dec 28, 2007
- Second, don't try to get Holocaust Tycoon deleted. That is one of our greatest pages. Thirdly, learn how to type correctly. Fourth, you must make countless useful edits to this wiki(not an actual requirement, but it helps). Only then will the community vote on if you're worthy of the position. Then, they force the powers and all of the horrid things that come with it(noobs not shutting up and asking annoying questions, vandals, having to delete crap, etc., etc.) down your throat. --Dexter111344 22:28, 28 December 2007 (UTC)
- Third, you will need to identify vandalism that has been hidden in links and is meant to surprise silly sods like yourself. --Dexter111344 (Talk) 08:25, 5 January 2008 (UTC)
- Second, don't try to get Holocaust Tycoon deleted. That is one of our greatest pages. Thirdly, learn how to type correctly. Fourth, you must make countless useful edits to this wiki(not an actual requirement, but it helps). Only then will the community vote on if you're worthy of the position. Then, they force the powers and all of the horrid things that come with it(noobs not shutting up and asking annoying questions, vandals, having to delete crap, etc., etc.) down your throat. --Dexter111344 22:28, 28 December 2007 (UTC)
RENAME ME[edit]
Could you rename me to User:Flutter? Pretty please? Anyone?--Journey to the Lost Isle-er 22:35, 21 January 2008 (UTC)
okay you wish will come true one day لإسلام; al-'islām and beer barrels 12:55, 29 January 2008 (UTC)
uncyclopedia effects[edit]
I've noticed something wierd about Uncyclopedia.
It seams that soneone who operates the site made the coding like mirror uncyclopedia.
For Example, the "*" thing used on Zork and other games now look like a "°", like in mirror uncyclopedia.
And The Big Problem is, about the external images. When you put a image's Address (URL), the picture does'nt show and it only links externaly!!!!!!!!!!!!! IT IS A TOTAL MESS!!!!!!!!! Even look at Template:WishAd! ITS ALL A MESS!!!!!!!!
For example, this image:
turns like this:
So Angela, can you pretty please revert to normal and so uncyclopedia is no longer a total mess and not like Mirror Uncyclopedia!!!! As you can see, dear Angela, many signatures of Users are all messy, as you can see in many fourms and talk pages.
So Angela, Pretty Please revert to normal Uncyclopedia. Im asking you because the staff (like you) can do all of that URL effects and HTML stuff. Thank you very, very much. You know, many plesant artwork and pages come from the external images. I'm asking you cause' I know you and the other staff are kind and generous, and the staff are like gods to us. Thanks.--Fallopian 01:13, 17 February 2008 (UTC)
- My userpage, it all ruined! --Toungebud 01:33, 17 February 2008 (UTC) allllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll rrrrrrrrrruined!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111111
- Oh yeah, we can't just upload all images of the internet! Oh, make sure that Special:MultipleUpload in the toolbox← stays OK ;)--Toungebud 01:33, 17 February 2008 (UTC)
Looks like I hit the wrong button there. Sorry about that... MrN http://images.wikia.com/uncyclopedia/images/4/4e/HalIcon.png http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/e/e1/Goldboobs_Improved.jpg 07:21, Mar 8
- Right button, but too late. :) Angela 07:22, 8 March 2008 (UTC)
racist complaint[edit]
hi , am new to wiki , i want to report a racism and some derogatory and improper language used in the article 'INDIA' , see sections mating, cricket and others ! if u read through the article and help in removing derogatory stuff , it would be a gr8 help !
- You're welcome to discuss your concerns on the article's talk page but please be aware that Uncyclopedia is a parody site. The information isn't factual. Angela 02:35, 12 March 2008 (UTC)
- Why do people keep saying that Uncyclopedia is a parody site? --Syndrome 05:03, 12 March 2008 (UTC)
- Oh, wait. I see why. Someone vandalized Wikipedia to say that Uncyclopedia actually parodies Wikipedia, as if it weren't the other way around. That's the problem with wikis! They're so vulnerable to vandalism, and it's so easy to make everyone believe a lie if you're crafty enough. Well, I'm going to fix the page on Wikipedia. No need to thank me. Just doing my job.
- (I just wanted to say hello and thank you for doing what you do; it always makes me happy to see managers and execs taking an active role in their company's projects.) --Syndrome 05:09, 12 March 2008 (UTC)
For info[edit]
Make sure you check the history of this page. Some stuff has been removed. MrN http://images.wikia.com/uncyclopedia/images/4/4e/HalIcon.png http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/e/e1/Goldboobs_Improved.jpg 02:31, Mar 12
- I put it back in. Thanks for pointing it out. Angela 02:35, 12 March 2008 (UTC)
I hope you don't mind my asking[edit]
But what's up with all the people coming here calling you such awful names? What happened? Tryst gone wrong, perhaps?-Sir Ljlego, GUN VFH FIYC WotM SG WHotM PWotM AotM EGAEDM ANotM + (Talk) 14:34, 19 March 2008 (UTC)
- Just an epic fail, nothing more. — Sir Manticore http://www.wikia.com/skins/common/progress-wheel.gif 15:27, 19 March 2008 (UTC)
- Some guy who claims to be "Assaulthead", where such a user doesn't exist on this wiki (from a different one perhaps?). I dunno why he's targeting us, but it's getting annoying. Do you think an IP ban could work? --AAA! (AAAA) 15:11, 20 March 2008 (UTC)
- He was banned on a few Wikia sites, and on Wikipedia, and seems to blame me for that. He's been vandalising my user page on a whole bunch of random wikis. Angela 20:21, 20 March 2008 (UTC)
Tag Request[edit]
Mighty Lord Angela, I have a tag-creating request at Forum:New HTML Tag (marquee), if you create it, thank you very much--¶ist 05:00, 5 April 2008 (UTC)
srs vandals[1][edit]
Angela, u ned 2 pew pew teh vandals, srs biz.
--CharitwoTalk 04:41, 25 February 2009 (UTC)
'ello Angela...[edit]
...not often we're blessed with your presence over here on Uncyclopedia, so I'm just saying hello. :-) User:RabbiTechno/Lshanahtovah You might not be Jewish, but that's no excuse to get out of celebrating. :-)


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DOVER — It was just another ordinary cold, snowy day spent swimming in the estuary for Gary Sredzienski.
In just under two hours, he swam from Adam's Point in Durham to Little Bay in Dover behind Newick's Lobster House, raising money for the sixth time in four years for a local charity.
The weather does not bother him, as Sredzienski claims to be warm in his combination of scuba and surf gear. After 3.75 miles in water temperatures just above freezing, he said he was comfortable.
"I've experimented with gear and now can go year round not cold. I'm fine," he said. "The scuba gear is warm, but you can't move in it and the surfing gear is very flexible, but it is not warm. I combine them and make my own gear."
This year, Sredzienski's goal was to raise $10,000 for the Center for Wildlife, a wildlife medical clinic and environmental education center in Cape Neddick, Maine.
"We are actually the only wildlife rehabilitation center within a hundred mile radius of York," Kristen Lamb, Director for Education and Outreach for the Center for Wildlife said. "There is no state or federal funding for the care we give to wild animals."
The center receives 12,000 phone calls a year through their wildlife assistance hotline and they take care of about 1,600 injured, orphaned animals a year, such as owls hit by cars and seabirds caught in fishing line.
"Part of the reason why (Sredzienski) does these swims is to call attention to the estuaries he is swimming in," Lamb said, adding that Sredzienski linked up with the Center for Wildlife after his good friend, Joanne Francis, co-owner of the Portsmouth Brewery who sponsors them, told him about it. "We thought it would be a great fit because (Sredzienski) is interested in the habitats that he swims in in the estuaries."
Sredzienski has raised $50,000 for his previous five swims, benefiting Stepping Stones, Seacoast Hospice, Share our Strength and the American Lighthouse Foundation.
"The way I see it is I'm having fun and if I can benefit somebody while I'm having fun, what a great thing," he said.
Sredzienski, commonly known around town as "Creekman," has been swimming all of his life.
"I used to race as a kid but I hated that," he said. "When I moved here as a teenager, I discovered all of the beautiful rivers we had. I haven't been in a pool since I was 18 years old probably."
In any weather and at any time during the year, Sredzienski is in the water, swimming at least once a week, if not every day of the week.
"It is just a lifestyle. I do it year round. I enjoy it. I love it," he said. "It is like walking for me."
Saturday's swim was slower for Sredzienski than normal because he is currently recovering from having the flu earlier in the week.
"It was really hard to breathe at first," he said. "You know how you are after you are just getting over being sick. I had to stop a lot today."
Sredzienski's fastest swim was in the York River for Share our Strength where he completed six miles in an hour and a half.
He said each swim is different and that he never knows what to expect.
"Each swim does something weird with your brain, you just go off. Your mind goes off," he said, adding that today he had "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" stuck in his head.
There were no creatures swimming with him today, but he has had different animals take interest in his hobby.
"When you are swimming in an estuary at a steady stroke, you are a curiosity for wildlife," he said. "They are curious about you."
Sredzienski has had blue herons flying over his head, investigating what he was, and has had loons swim along side him.
"One winter, when I lived in Kittery, there was a loon waiting for me everyday in the cove. He'd swim with me a mile and a half up to Route 1 and swim back with me," he said. "It's a side benefit. It's spiritual to me."
To donate to Sredzienski's swim for the Center for Wildlife or for more information, visit http://www.yorkcenterforwildlife.org/.
"We are more than half way to our goal," Lamb said when Sredzienski arrived at Little Bay. "We have special events that we throw throughout the year but nobody has ever done something like this for us."


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Arab states and Turkey have formally accepted Lebanon's membership in a regional power-sharing club and tentatively endorsed Libya's adhesion, Jordan's Energy minister said late Tuesday.
Wael Sabri said Lebanon was officially accepted and Libya "in principle" at the end of two days of talks between the electricity and energy ministers of Egypt, Syria, Iraq, Jordan and Turkey.
Lebanon, which attended the talks along with Libya, has been suffering chronic power shortages due to the destruction of many key power stations and relays in Israeli air raids and damage incurred during the Lebanese war.
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The second stage of the project to connect Syria and Iraq, Iraq and Turkey and Syria and Lebanon should be completed in 2001.
The Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development is helping to finance part of the scheme, which is aimed at providing cheaper and more abundant energy to member countries – AMMAN (AFP)
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- Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Hamilton wins as Vettel retires in Abu Dhabi
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Lewis Hamilton put some of his demons to rest with his third victory of the season at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after Sebastian Vettel, who started from pole position, retired at the second corner with a puncture.
A strong drive from Fernando Alonso secured a well-deserved second place ahead of Jenson Button, who had a KERS problem, and Mark Webber, who bucked the trend on a three-stop strategy. Felipe Massa survived a late spin to hold off Nico Rosberg for fifth, ahead of Michael Schumacher, Adrian Sutil, Paul di Resta and Kamui Kobayashi.
Vettel made a brilliant getaway from pole but his right rear tyre appeared to come off its rim in turn two, pitching him into a spin. After the race the team was still at a loss to explain the failure, with Vettel saying the tyre simply lost pressure between turns one and two. He managed to get back to the pits but the flailing tyre carcass caused irreparable damage to the suspension and he was forced to retire.
Meanwhile, Hamilton set about opening a lead over the fast-starting Alonso, who muscled his way past Webber in the first corner and then overtook Button on the back straight. The Ferrari couldn't get close to Hamilton on the track, but Alonso eked a few more laps out of his second set of soft tyres to put Hamilton under a little extra pressure at the final stops. However, traffic in the pit entry and a slow tyre change put Alonso out of contention for good and he had to settle for second place.
Button eventually finished 17.4s behind the Ferrari but struggled with a KERS problem from the 12th lap onwards. To start with his KERS failed completely, handing the advantage to Webber and Massa behind him, but eventually he found a way to reset the power boost system and eased clear of his rivals. Webber should have put Button under more pressure but a slow pit stop and a three-stop strategy put him out of contention for a podium finish. He fought back valiantly, using his fresh soft tyres to pass Button and Rosberg before his final stop at the end of the penultimate lap. Fourth place was his reward after Massa, who was on a more conventional two-stop strategy, spun towards the end of the race at turn one.
Rosberg got within 1.7s of Massa at the chequered flag with a very strong drive in the Mercedes. In the end he finished 23.6s ahead of his team-mate Schumacher, but was engaged in a very tight wheel-to-wheel battle with the seven-time world champion at the start. Sutil took up the mantle of putting Schumacher under pressure towards the end of the race and finished just 1.1s off the Mercedes with one of his strongest performances of the year.
Di Resta in the second Force India was the highest-placed one-stopping car after he starting the race on the medium tyres and made them last 29 laps. Eventually it proved to be a much slower strategy with a 23.9s gap to Sutil in front, but it was enough to hold off Kobayashi in tenth, who finished a lap down.


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In partnership with the California Department of Fish and Game, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department is rehabilitating the Lily Pond in Golden Gate Park. Phase one of the rehabilitation includes the removal of the highly invasive African clawed frog. The African clawed frog is a species of concern due to its ability to rapidly degrade aquatic ecosystems. Because of the frog's invasive nature they are illegal to own, transport or sell without a permit in many states, including California. Under the supervision of the California Department of Fish and Game, an integrated, least-toxic approach to frog removal has been developed, which involves hand capture of the frog and the use of carbon dioxide in solution. In addition, the removal requires fencing the pond, cutting the vegetation within and around the pond, as well as covering the pond with netting and tarps. Following the removal of the African clawed frog, the Lily Pond will be positioned for future beautification and renovation, once funds are made available. We anticipate the 1st phase of the rehabilitation to be completed in Spring 2013.
Lily Pond Update
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The infestation of African clawed frogs at Lily Pond in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park has been known for several years. The estimate is that at this time less than ten adult frogs remain in the pond. The California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG) has been assisting the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department (RPD) in its efforts to implement an effective Eradication Plan, and subsequently restore the pond and its environs to a visually pleasing public use destination. The recent PETA Alert Notice contains erroneous information regarding the joint efforts.
The establishment of a population of this species outside of its natural habitat (the arid/semiarid regions of southern Africa) are of particularly concern because of it profound disruptive impacts to aquatic ecosystems. African clawed frogs are scavengers and will eat almost anything living, dying or dead and any type of organic waste. African clawed frogs are highly invasive producing many hundreds of eggs each reproductive cycle, which in San Francisco's Mediterranean climate can occur up to four times a year. Translocation of this species outside of its current location could easily and significantly impact critical habitats for a number of California's aquatic organisms, including species listed under the Federal Endangered Species Act, such as red-legged frog, coho and coastal Chinook salmon, steelhead trout, California and giant garter snake, etc. The expansion of established populations within California associated with translocation of frogs from this location is a very real threat.
The recent PETA Alert Notice contains erroneous information. CDFG and RPD have not proposed draining the pond to suffocate the African clawed frog population. Such an action would be counter-productive in that it would likely result in dispersal of adult frogs and have little or no impact on aestivating adults or the eggs which would remain viable for some time. Further, adult African clawed frogs, although a fully aquatic species, are air breathers.
Another apparent error in the PETA Alert pertains to the number of African clawed frogs at this location indicating that it is likely that the pond contained over a thousand frogs. However, this is no longer the case as most all of the frogs have been removed. The joint efforts are now directed at the eradication of any remaining eggs and tadpoles with as much care as possible to undertake the eradication program in a humane a way.
For more information about the eradication plan, please contact California Department of Fish and Game:
Eric J. Larson,
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And back up to 25 we go
Just as background, I am a 19 year old, sophomore in college, who now has 25 piercings. These piercings include paired high nostrils, a retired standard nostril, a standard navel, a retired inverse navel, and various ear piercings (lobes, snug, daith, industrial, helices, retired tragus, anti-tragus, and rook). I never thought that I would get a conch piercing: I actually thought that after I got my anti-tragus pierced that I had finished with my ears. But I realized that the inner part of my right ear looked bare compared to my left, and I needed something to even them out.
For awhile after retiring my standard tragus, I had had my heart set on getting my left tragus pierced vertically. I called my studio of choice while I'm in Boston for school, Sting Ray. I spoke with the piercer, Kristina (who had previously pierced my rook, as well as my double navel), who said that that vertical tragi are tricky piercings, I'd need to come in and see whether my tragus was more suited for a true vertical, or for a surface piercing in front of it.
This past Saturday, December 5, was my 6 month anniversary with my boyfriend. His present to me was to go to Sting ray to get the next piercing on my list. My preference was a true vertical tragus, but if only a surface was possible next in line was a conch in my right ear. It was snowing when we headed out to the studio, and by the time we got there they were preparing to close, but luckily they were able to squeeze me in.
Kristina checked out my ear, and told me that unfortunately I was not suited for a true vertical tragus. I was unhappy, but decided to go with my next choice, my conch. I was scared, because I've heard that inner conch piercings are painful, that is a thick pierce of cartilage, after all. But I've gotten lots of cartilage piercings before, so I knew I could do it.
I filled out the paper work and handed over my ID while Kristina prepared the piercing room. When she called me, I headed back and sat down. First she replaced the lower ball on my rook for me, then marked my conch using violet ink and a toothpick. The first placement was a little low, so I requested a re-mark, and the second one was spot on. (I have all my piercings planned out, so I know exactly want I want them to look like.) She asked what my gauge preference was, most of my piercings are 18g and 16g, but I know that conchs tend to do better at larger gauges, so we went with 14. I also chose a straight barbell over a CBR, because I've heard that the extra movement with CBRs can cause hypertropic scarring, and boils (which I'm prone to).
I called my boyfriend back to hold my hand. Kristina asked what my preferred piercing method was: the 1-2-3, the breathe in-out-pierce, or the surprise. I've been pierced with them all and really have no preference, so she went with surprise. I felt her place the needle on the dot she marked, then maybe a second later she pushed it through. She announced that it was through, and that she would be following through with my barbell. After she screwed the back ball on, and cleaned me up with a Q-tip dipped in some saline, I was done.
As far as pain goes, this was honestly one of the least painful piercings I've ever gotten. I think it might be related to the fact that I was outside in a snow storm immediately before getting pierced, so my ears were fairly numb, but the pain level was about equal to that of a regular lobe piercing. It didn't even hurt at all that night. The first time it hurt was when I accidentally knocked against it while tucking my hair behind my ear.
It's now Wednesday, so my conch is 4 days old. I've been cleaning it with saline solution to wipe off crusties in the morning, and just making sure to wash over it with warm water in the shower. I'm careful to make sure that I don't get any shampoo or conditioner in it, and also to keep my hair away from it.
I can now say with some certainty that I am done with my right ear. I am still hoping that I will be able to get a vertical tragus in my left ear, perhaps another piercer who is more familiar with the piercing would be able to help me. I also want to get a forward helix in my right ear, as well as getting my high nostrils re-pierced, clavicle microdermals, and a sub-navel microdermal to replace my inverse navel. Knowing that my conch was done without much pain, I know that I'll be able to get the rest of my piercings without much trouble.
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WASHINGTON (AP) - A Pennsylvania man has been arrested after police say he made a bomb threat outside the White House.
D.C. police spokesman Araz Alali says the man approached an officer at the White House gates Wednesday morning and warned that a bomb would detonate in a truck parked nearby.
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Surrounding streets and the entrance to a nearby Metro rail station were shut down as the Secret Service inspected the vehicle for explosives.
Streets were reopened after nothing dangerous was found inside the truck.
The man has been identified as 44-year-old Krzysztof Wasik of Hazle Township, Pa. He has been charged with making felony threats and is being held pending a court appearance.
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Fixing Factory Mistakes - 1988-1998 GM 1500 trouble spotsPosted in How To on August 23, 2013
The used truck market is alive and well. With the high cost of new pickups these days, more people are keeping their trucks longer and trading up to a pre-owned ride. The '88-'98 GMC and Chevy 1500 trucks were a huge hit for GM and still wildly popular today. We know many of you are looking to purchase a new-to-you version of the first-gen IFS GM trucks (or simply trying to make your own last longer). That's why we put together a list of the truck's most notorious trouble spots and ways to upgrade and fix the problems.
Don't worry—we are not singling out just GMs. There will be future articles like this one that span everything from import, domestic, and military 4x4s.
The Problem: Idler Arm
We would classify the '88-'98 steering system as adequate at best. The tie-rod endlinks are small (more on that later), the idler and pitman arm swing set is problematic, and when you toss larger tires and a lift into the equation the wear is accelerated even more. One of the most common failing points is the bronze bushings that the idler arm uses to pivot. As the idler arm deteriorates so will the pitman arm.
The Fix: Cognito Bracing
There is no magic replace-all cure for the first-gen IFS GM trucks, but Cognito Motorsports (www.cognitomotorsports.com) offers an idler pivot assembly that will help. The system works by replacing the stock idler arm with a beefier version that uses roller bearings instead of the troublesome bushings. Depending on the year, a weld-in gusset is included as well to brace the idler arm. If the pitman arm is bad, a parts-store replacement will have to do.
The Problem: Tie-rod Endlinks
When it comes to a fullsize truck, size does matter. The factory tie-rod endlinks are small and known to bend and/or fail when mixed with rough terrain and large tires.
The Fix: DIY Sleeves
The '99-present GM 1500 trucks have a host of tie-rod endlink upgrades, but there isn't much for the '88-'98 trucks. A creative solution is to grab a new set of endlinks from your local parts store and sleeve them with DOM tubing. For a more extreme fix, you can craft your own endlinks using rod ends and DOM tubing. This will require more work and modification to the knuckles, pitman and idler arms.
The Problem: Front Diff Actuator
The front differential actuator (technically known as the thermal linear actuator) is a problematic piece. It's affixed to the long side of the differential housing and is what engages the intermediate shaft inside of the front differential. While the cast-differential housings have been known to crack (especially when fitted with a locker), the actuator is the most common front differential-related issue for the '88-'98 trucks.
The Fix: Posi-Lock
A stock replacement unit from your local parts house will get you going again, and it's very easy to replace. If you plan to use your 4x4 frequently, we suggest upgrading to a more reliable cable-actuated shifter from 4x4 Posi-Lok (www.4x4posi-lok.com). The 4x4 Posi-Lok bolts in place of the stock actuator and only requires a small cable and mount to be installed inside of the cab. When you are ready to engage four-wheel drive, you simply shift the transfer case into 4-Hi or 4-Lo and pull the Posi-Lock cable-actuation knob about an inch. Another added feature of the 4x4 Posi-Lok is that you now have the ability to operate in low range, with the front disengaged.
The Problem: 10-Bolt Rear
GM's 8.5-inch, 10-bolt rear axle is one of our least favorite ½-ton axles. The 30-spline (some have 28-spline) C-clip axles work OK in stock form, but don't mix well with large tires or big power. If you're planning on a larger set of cleats and wheeling, a rear axle upgrade should be on your radar.
The Fix: Semi-float 14-bolt
Although not overly common, the semi-float 9.5-inch 14-bolt rear axle was offered in some '88-'98 GM trucks. This makes the heavy-duty rear axle one of the easiest axle upgrades to perform. The 14-bolts massive 9.5-inch ring gear is big improvement over the 10-bolt and the 1.34-inch axleshafts are a nice upgrade as well. While 33 splines are better than 30, the semi-float 14-bolt is still a C-clip axle. Since the semi-float 14-bolt retains the factory six-lug pattern, you won't have to swap out your wheels either. You'll have to do some junkyard digging and online shopping to source one. The limited application base has kept the prices down low, so you shouldn't have to fork out more than a few hundred bucks.
The Problem: Steering Column Tilt Assembly
This issue is more prevalent on early-model trucks. If you only take one piece of advice away from this article, let it be this: do not use your steering wheel as a hoist to pull yourself into your truck! On GM's part, the issue of the loose steering column is largely to blame on the lack of thread lock on the four screws that secure the tilt assembly.
The Fix: Tighten Up
Plan to spend an afternoon breaking down the tilt assembly. Un-bolt the four screws that secure the main mechanism, add Loctite or the equivalent of, and tighten everything back in place.
The Problem: Gov-Loc
Found in the back of thousands of GM pickups, the Gov-Loc is a somewhat unconventional limited-slip/pseudo-locker. The Gov-Loc garners its name from how the traction aid works. As the differential accelerates, a governor is thrust outward and up a slanted side gear. As the rpms increase, the governor forces pressure onto a thrust block, which allows a small cam gear to force the limited-slip clutches in place. The idea is that the faster the carrier rotates, the more the governor applies pressure. This action is supposed to "lock" both axleshafts together so they can spin at the same speed. While the design and theory behind the Gov-Loc may appear sound, we rarely see them function consistently.
The Fix: Open or Lock
Your two best options when a Gov-Loc fails are to either replace it with a full-carrier locker or an open differential carrier. The open carrier will be a cheaper route, but the locker will provide better performance off-road. We would shy away from rebuilding the Gov-Loc as well.
The Problem: Saggy Doors
The old saying of they don't build them like they used to rings very true in some ways. With the launch of the new K1500 in 1988 came the start of some new problems. It seems the "like a rock" mantra was taken seriously at GM, as the heavy doors caused the hinges to wear more rapidly. This is more noticeable in higher mileage trucks and 4x4 models that are lifted (don't use your door as a lift aid!).
The Fix: Replacement Parts
Depending on your autobody skillset, you may choose to sub this job out to a pro. New hinge-pins and bushings can be purchased at your local GM dealership or local autobody shop. Companies such as LMC Truck (www.lmctruck.com) also offer replacement body parts, including hard to find pieces that often disappear over the years. The job isn't terribly difficult, but an extra set of hands (or an engine hoist) will make it go a lot smoother.
The Problem: Intake Gasket
The 5.7L V-8 engines were a great power source for the GM truck platform. It is a very reliable pushrod V-8, although it doesn't quite make the power as the newer 5.3L engines. A common issue we've seen with the 5.7L is a leaky intake manifold gasket. This causes the engine to run rough and inefficiently.
The Fix: New Gasket
It will take a little time under the hood, but you can grab everything you need from your local parts house. The intake manifold gasket swap is a little involved, but very straightforward.
The Problem: Worn Suspension
As trucks go, the suspension and bed always take a beating. Rear springs are easy to replace, but you may notice that your front end won't stay level. This may be due to the fact that the torsion bars have worn out. Another place to check is the torsion bar mount. Specifically, look for cracks around the frame mounts and bolt tabs.
The Fix: R&R
A replacement set of torsion bars is definitely a great option, but may be expensive and hard to find in like-new condition. You might be able to get a little more life out of the springs by simply adding a set of leveling torsion keys from companies like Zone Offroad Products (www.zoneoffroad.com). These can easily be installed at home, but you will need a professional alignment post-install.
The Problem: CV Axles
Independent front suspensions get a bad rap for a host of reasons, but none more so than the often problematic and weak CV front axles. Typically, the 'shafts will live fine under a unmodified truck, but cranking up the torsion bars and/or changing the operating angles is a recipe for disaster. Adding a larger tire and a front locker to the equation will only aggravate the problem.
The Fix: Performance 'Shafts
There are a few ways to save your front 'shafts from certain death. The first thing you should do is to make certain that the 'shafts are nearly level- the less operating angle, the better. Second, understand that the stock frontend is only good for about a 35-inch tire. That's it. The strongest fix for the stock GM front axleshafts come via RCV Performance (www.rcvperformance.com). RCV uses massive chromoly CVs and 'shafts that are backed by a lifetime warranty. While you may never break a front 'shaft again, the upgrade doesn't come cheap. If the price doesn't have you worried, then you should be aware that you are transmitting your weak link further inboard to the less-than-par IFS centersection. An open diff will help keep the frontend living longer. For those looking to simply replace the stock CV 'shafts a set can usually be had for cheap from your local parts store.


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New police iPhone facial scanner promising and controversial
Device attaches to back of mobile phone and identifies suspects by scanning their eyes
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Police forces across the country are planning to start using new mobile technology later this year that can identify suspects by scanning their eyes.
The device, which attaches to the back of a mobile phone, is held 5 to 6 inches from a suspect's face. It snaps a photo of the iris – the colored part of the eye -- and searches a database for a match, the Wall Street Journal reported.
The device and database together make up the Mobile Offender Recognition and Information System, which is manufactured by Plymouth, Mass.-based BI2 Technologies, an 11-person company founded in 2006.
"The database is the golden nugget of the whole thing," BI2 chief executive Sean Mullin said. The system, which includes face and iris data collected when people are admitted to or released from a correctional facility, is able to instantly reveal a suspect's criminal history, he said.
For some, the portable facial recognition technology raises privacy issues, but its novelty has prevented any courtroom from ruling on it yet. It remains "a gray area of the law," Orin Kerr, a law professor at George Washington University, told the Wall Street Journal.
The Supreme Court has ruled in the past that when it comes to fingerprinting suspects, a law enforcement officer must first have "reasonable suspicion."
Iris scanning, which must be done at close range, could be considered a type of search, according to the report.
"A warrant might be required to force someone to open their eyes," Kerr said.
Previously, this type of technology has been limited to military uses such as identifying insurgents in Afghanistan or Iraq. For the time being, MORIS will be sold only to law enforcement officials, but BI2 is considering building applications for the health-care industry, Mullin told the newspaper.
BI2 has agreements with 40 law enforcement agencies to provide them with 1,000 devices, which cost $3,000, and some of the devices are being funded through grants directed by the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, the Wall Street Journal said.
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OAKLAND — The Warriors didn't let the absences of David Lee and Andrew Bogut get in their way Friday night as they delivered a 102-69 beating to the Sacramento Kings.
A team that's found a way to struggle at home too often against inferior opponents never fell victim to that. Golden State earned its second-largest win ever against its Northern California neighbors.
"I loved the way our starters jumped on them early, and our guys off the bench continued the effort," Warriors coach Mark Jackson said. "For us, it was a big-time win and a big-time effort."
Golden State led by 42 midway through the fourth quarter, and the 69 points by the Kings were their lowest total against the Warriors franchise in over 61 years. The result was a second half in which the starters watched and got some much-needed rest for the stretch run.
The Warriors also matched last season's win total of 47 with six games to play, but Jackson is more impressed with how much his team has grown from its 23-win season two seasons ago.
"We've come a long way from 23 wins and a bad basketball team," Jackson said. "I'm proud of these guys, but there's still work to be done."
With Portland losing Friday, Golden State moved to 1½ games back of the No. 5 Western Conference seed in the playoffs. Of their six remaining games, only one opponent (Portland) is in the playoff chase with just one other (Minnesota) currently above .500.
The Warriors delivered the blowout win despite playing for the fifth straight game without power forward Lee (strained hamstring) and fourth straight without center Bogut (pelvic/groin contusion).
Sacramento couldn't take advantage of the Warriors' absences down low as Golden State outrebounded the Kings 57-44 and had a 54-28 advantage on points in the paint.
Much of the tone was set early when Sacramento's star center, DeMarcus Cousins, picked up two quick fouls and sat for the final 10:18 of the first quarter. Cousins finished with 19 points and 11 rebounds, but the Warriors limited his impact.
"When you've got a team with a DeMarcus Cousins who can dominate a basketball game," Warriors forward Draymond Green said, "to be able to do that with our two starting bigs out is pretty impressive."
Seven players scored in double figures for the Warriors, led by Klay Thompson's 21 points. Harrison Barnes had 16 points off the bench, and Stephen Curry scored 13. Jermaine O'Neal had 13 points and nine rebounds in place of Bogut, and Green had 10 points, 10 rebounds and four assists in place of Lee.
Marreese Speights had the first double-double of his Warriors career with 12 points and 10 rebounds, and Jordan Crawford added 11 points.
"We know we've got to be locked in the last couple of games because we've got two key players out, so all these games matter," Speights said. "We had to come out here tonight and try to play defense and score the ball like we do."
Golden State led 25-14 after a quarter, then started the second quarter with a 7-0 run and closed it with 12 straight points to lead 59-27 at halftime. Sacramento shot a dreadful 17.9 percent (7 of 39) from the field in the half.
The Warriors scored 16 of the first 22 points in the second half, and a 3-pointer by Green made it 75-33 with 6:26 left in the third quarter. The game was essentially over at that point.
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