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I am creating a website for a small business with a partner of mine. The website is FAR from finished, but I logged on to the admin backend of the site (it's based on ZenCart) and noticed that today I got almost 400 individual visitors according to the ZC statistics. However I've plugged in Google Analytics to the site also, and it only shows about 90 hits in the past month. Not sure where the big difference lies, but I'm somewhat spooked by the huge jump in activity. Can anyone suggest where to start looking for any issues?
My site is not defaced, the products still have accurate descriptions and prices, there are no more admin accounts in the backend than the two I originally created. I'm going to check out if there are any more folders in my hosting space, as well as search through the file structure for extra files like warez or anything.
Can anyone tell me other things to look for to make sure this was just a spike in activity? I looked at the "most viewed items" and there's not 100 hits counted all together, so I'm assuming the visitors were not looking at products, and instead are possibly viewing the admin login. Maybe trying to hack the site but are unsuccessful so far??
Thanks in advance for any help! If anyone can link to a guide for hardening a zen cart site that'd be awesome. Then I can just follow directions. lol.


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40 Glocc & His Goons Got Plies Hiding In The Bathroom? 40 Glocc Comes To Plies Video Shoot But Someone Called The Cops On Them! (This Is Where Jamie Foxx Claimed Plies Was Scared For His Life)
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The page once belonged to an illustrious tome, nestled amid the gold-trimmed binding of the Mackinzie family heirloom. Now, it floated softly through the silence of the grand library, torn callously from its home. Crumpled and ragged it danced. Swaying in gentle downward arcs, until finally it came to rest atop the shattered, stained-glass pieces of a once favored vase. The flaming orchids lay wilted among the shards, drowning in the water that so often brought them life. All around, destruction reigned. The ornate shelves stood desolate, a testament to the reach of ill-fated wrath. Tomes of great importance lay strewn about the study, spines broken, covers ripped apart, and pages gone missing.
The figure sat among the wreckage, shoulders slumped in defeat as fiery tresses fell forward to hide the tear-streaked face that twisted in anger beneath. Her breathing had begun to slow, though it did little for the madness that beat upon the inside of her skull. Footsteps resounded in the hallway, coming closer; until they stopped just outside the doors of the library. A timid knock inquired. The figure did not bother to look up. Did not bother to acknowledge at all.
"Lady Brianna?" The maid spoke hesitantly, pushing the opulent doors open just a crack. She was freshly hired, new to the staff. What was her name? Sarah? Mary? Did it truly matter? "Lady?" The wretched voice interrupted once more, bravely stepping further into the dismantled study. "Is... Is everything all right? I heard a disturbance." The maid's eyes widened as she took in the severity of the devastation. "I shall fetch the Lord right away!"
Brianna clenched her jaw, growling harshly as she whipped her head around to stare viciously at the housemaid. Shadows amassed in her eyes, leaving no trace of the signature emerald. Only darkness remained. "No. Bring me the Kaldorei." Hatred filled the silence, leaving no room for contestation or questioning, and the maid immediately disappeared.
Rising to her feet, the Priestess slowly lifted her head. There was no trace of diplomacy in her cruel demeanor, no lingering kindness of any sort, no peace. There would be no peace. Measured steps saw her standing before the stately mirror, it's golden frame intricately carved with various vines and petals. Somehow, it had remained unscathed. She studied her reflection as she awaited the arrival of the summoned Kaldorei. Memories echoed overwhelmingly in her mind, rising in taunt to lend her no reprieve of the horror she had heard over the guild stone.
Skylah screaming. Screaming for her. Brianna! Brianna! Brianna! Unrelenting, the screams played over and over within her head. The malice in her gaze stared back at her, blaming her for what had happened. For allowing her sister to leave. For not trying harder to keep her at home. Savagely, she struck out, punching the reflection with her bare hand. Glass exploded, falling to the floor at her feet. The cracked and broken image that remained surged with murderous intent, focusing on the Kaldorei who now stood in the background.
Brianna turned around sharply, ignoring the blood that dripped freely from her knuckles. Venom laced her words as she spoke. "You were supposed to protect her." The Kaldorei opened her mouth to respond but Brianna hissed in deterrence. "You were supposed to keep her safe." This time, the Kaldorei wisely remained silent. "Find her!" The command was barked with such scorn that she hardly recognized her own voice. The Kaldorei nodded in understanding, her face impassive. "And if blood needs be spilled, Lady?"
The shadows in her once emerald gaze flared aggressively, like flames seeking destruction by any means possible. "So be it. It matters not to me who you kill or how much blood stains the streets. See it done!"


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Protein variants alter Alzheimer's progression
Protein variants alter Alzheimer's progression
Protein variants alter Alzheimer's progression
Inheriting different versions of a protein called apolipoprotein E (APOE) significantly alter a person's risk of developing the sporadic, late-onset form of Alzheimer's disease. One version of the gene, APOE4, is the strongest genetic risk factor for developing this type of Alzheimer's disease. Whereas inheriting the APOE2 version of the gene appears to decrease the risk. But exactly how these variants alter risk has been controversial among researchers.
Now an animal study led by Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) investigators in collaboration with researchers at the University of Iowa shows that even low levels of the Alzheimer's-associated APOE4 protein can increase the number and density of amyloid beta (A-beta) brain plaques. The presence of APOE4 also leads to increased plaque-associated damage of brain cells and greater amounts of toxic soluble A-beta within the brain in mouse models of the disease. Conversely, introducing APOE2 into the brains of mice with established plaques actually reduced A-beta deposition, retention, and neurotoxicity, suggesting the potential for gene-therapy-based treatment.
"Using a technique developed by our collaborators at the University of Iowa, we were able to get long-term expression of these human gene variants in the fluid that bathes the entire brain," says Dr. Bradley Hyman, of the MassGeneral Institute for Neurodegenerative Disease (MGH-MIND) and senior author of the report in the Nov. 20 issue of Science Translational Medicine. "Our results suggest that strategies aimed at decreasing levels of APOE4, the harmful form of the protein, and increasing concentrations of protective variant APOE2 could be helpful to patients."
The technique used to deliver APOE proteins into the mouse brains in the study was originally developed by Beverly Davidson, professor of molecular physiology and biophysics at the UI Carver College of Medicine, with the aim of providing broad delivery of proteins missing in the brains of children affected by lysosomal storage diseases, such as Batten disease.
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"We simply adapted that general modality to provide broad delivery of the various APOE isoforms," says Davidson, who also holds appointments in the UI Departments of Internal Medicine and Neurology.
The association between the APOE4 variant and increased Alzheimer's risk was first made more than 20 years ago. Subsequent research has established that carrying two copies of the harmful variant increases risk 12 times compared with having two copies of the more common form, APOE3. Inheriting the APOE2 variant, however, appears to cut the risk in half. The extremely rare gene variants that directly cause the familial forms of the disease all participate in the production and deposition of A-beta, but exactly how APOE variants contribute to the process remains poorly understood.
Secreted by certain brain cells, APOE regulates cholesterol metabolism within the brain and can interact with A-beta peptides, suggesting that the different forms of the protein may affect whether and how toxic A-beta plaques form. Previous studies examining the protein's effects have used either mice in which gene expression was knocked out or transgenic animals that expressed human gene variants throughout their lifetimes.
The new study used a different approach to investigate the effects of introducing the variant forms of the protein into brains in which plaque formation had already begun. The researchers directly injected viral vectors carrying genes for one of the three APOE variants or a control protein into the cerebrospinal fluid of a mouse model of Alzheimer's – adult animals in which plaques were well established.
Two months after the vectors had been injected, about 10 percent of the APOE in the brains of the animals that received one of the variants was found to be the introduced human version. At five months after injection, the A-beta plaques in brains of mice that received APOE4 injections were more numerous and significantly denser than those in mice receiving APOE2. The growth of plaques in animals receiving APOE3 was intermediate between that of the other two groups and similar to what was seen in control animals. Levels of A-beta in the blood of mice that received APOE2 were higher than in the other groups, suggesting that the protective variant had increased clearance of A-beta from the brain.
In addition to Davidson, UI research assistant Maria Scheel was also involved in the study.
Editor's note: This story is adapted from a release issued by Massachusetts General Hospital.


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Fast and thermally efficient, these latest high-end processors from Intel™ ensure totally smooth gaming and multitasking while helping to extend G56's battery life when on the road. The King of 3D — over 3,500 3DMark 11 performance! With up to NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850M discrete GPUs, G56 is indisputably gamer-grade and enthusiast-approved. The new NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 800 series delivers DirectX® 11.1 compatibility, ensuringyour G56 has the visual prowess and horsepower to fire up the latest games in all their glory. These new components support enhanced anti-aliasing to sharpen textures, and feature massive amounts of video memory; enabling G56 to register an impressive 3DMark score of over 3,500. With G56, there's no room for compromise — it's the laptop that gives you desktop-grade performance. Keep your cool, no matter what Heat is the serious gamer's worst enemy, as it can cause unreliability and performance degradation — but not in the G56. Our ASUS ROG engineers have worked long and hard to design an exclusive powerful cooling system that won't let you down, no matter how long or hard your combat session. This powerful thermal solution keeps the exterior of the G56 at a comfortable 30-35 degrees at all times for maximum stability — and maximum gaming pleasure. Unlimited Visual Enjoyment View every detail from any angle in Full HD Immerse yourself in every detail of your game world with the glare-free 15.6-inch Full HD IPS panel, offering stunning picture quality and 178-degree viewing angles! IPS displays for stunning visuals With its ultra-crisp IPS screens, the G56 Series has outstanding visuals with enhanced color definition, brightness, and contrast. Going up to Full HD resolution, these have an anti-reflection matte coating that also repels fingerprints, making it easy to keep clean and bright. 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The Conservatory is an area within Dire Maul East. Is is a fertile garden containing numerous treants and lashers, as well as an ancient, Old Ironbark. The door at the end, which leads to the Shrine of Eldretharr, is barred. Old Ironbark will break down this door for you, but only after you have killed Zevrim Thornhoof and broken the curse the satyr has laid upon the ancient.
The Conservatory is located below the Warpwood Quarter, and it is possible to jump down if one is at full health and can handle any monsters at the bottom. The normal entrance is a tunnel placed between the Warpwood Quarter and Hidden Reach, and through a large unnamed area containing Lethtendris, Hydrospawn, and Zevrim himself.
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More iOS Games Than Console Games Since NES?
By their numbers, the iOS platform has had an estimated 32,438 games that have been released, while the consoles examined account for an estimated 17,150 games. Those platforms are: NES, Master System, Genesis, SNES, PSX, N64, Saturn, Xbox, PS2, Gamecube, Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, XNA, Xbox Live Arcade, Gameboy, GBA, DS, and PSP.
TUAW is quick to admit that its numbers or not very scientific and come with a bucket-full of caveats: a lot of duplicate games due to lite/demo versions and a lower barrier of entry for releasing a game than on any other platform. On the other side, many console games are multiplatform as well, accounting for duplicates on the other side.
Left off the list, however, are PC games including Flash and web games and a few other platforms, which would probably help close that gap in a big way, if not eclipse iOS entirely. It would have been nice to see Android and other mobile games represented, as well.
Still, it's an interesting, albeit inaccurate look at the energy behind iOS development and the sheer amount of games that have been released for the platform since July 2008. I'd wager the percentage of high quality games is probably lowest on iOS, though.


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The Rainbow Warrior arrives in Keelung, Taiwan on July 29th, 2013. The Greenpeace ship will be in Taiwan for two weeks for the "A Better Future, Together" tour. During the Greenpeace ship's first time in Taiwan, the tour aims to invite the Taiwanese public to explore a better future, together with Greenpeace.
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Controversy erupted over the weekend when Amber Benson, who played Tara on Buffy The Vampire Slayer, claimed one of Syfy's newly greenlit shows, Human Relations, was awfully similar to Drones, a film she wrote/directed with Adam Busch (Warren on Buffy.)
Both projects are about a guy working in an office who realizes his quirky, off-kilter coworkers are actually aliens plotting to destroy the world. Benson pointed out that her film — which hits theaters and DVD next March — had its trailer (above) premiere on Syfy's website in January, six months before Syfy greenlit Human Relations.
Here's the Drones trailer:
But Human Relations producer Scott Prendergast tells Airlock Alpha he's been working on his project since the mid-1990s, and it really is just a coincidence. (And to be fair, judging from the trailer, Drones seems more like a quirky romantic comedy than a paranoid "my bosses are evil" kind of deal. But it's always hard to judge from a trailer.)


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Editor's note: This is the first in a short series of posts on resolutions. We selected resolutions to feature based on comments left by our Facebook fans in December.
'Tis the season for making New Year's resolutions—are you one of the millions of Americans resolving to lose weight or eat better in 2013?
Generic resolutions without a game plan are much more likely to fall by the wayside before the Superbowl (hot wings, anyone?). This year, resolve to set clear, achievable goals to improve your diet and health in 2013.
Need help getting started? Here are the top three nutrition-related improvements I would love to see more people adopt in the coming year.
Resolution #1: Eat breakfast! (and lunch… and dinner…)
Eating within an hour of waking helps kick start your metabolism for the day. Continuing to eat a light snack or meal every three to four waking hours will keep your blood sugar levels stable and prevent you from getting too hungry (which can lead to overeating high-fat, high-sugar foods later in the day).
Resolution #2: Don't drink your calories
Calories in liquid form—including soda, coffee drinks, juices (yes, even 100 percent fruit juices), energy drinks and sports drinks—aren't filling, so you don't eat any less to compensate for them. Instead of sweet drinks, try plain water, herbal tea, or zero-calorie flavored waters to quench your thirst.
For a quick meal, make a fruit smoothie with fresh or frozen fruit blended with skim milk & plain yogurt. You get all of the fiber from the fruit, so it will fill you up!
Resolution #3: Make a plan
Feeling gung-ho about your new healthy diet and tempted to load up on fresh produce, but afraid it will all go bad before you can use it?
Spend a little time at the beginning of the week planning your meals and snacks. Use the meal plan to make a grocery list and stick to it. This way you'll have all of the needed ingredients but not too much fresh produce or other impulse buys. Now you're set for healthy meals and snacks all week long!
Here's to a healthy and happy 2013!
Tracy Severson is an outpatient clinical dietitian at OHSU. She earned Bachelor's degrees in Nutritional Sciences and Sociology from the University of Arizona and completed her training to become a Registered Dietitian (R.D.) at the University Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona. Since becoming an R.D., she has also completed a Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management.
Tracy moved to Portland from Tucson in 2010, and has worked at OHSU since 2011. She works with the OHSU Surgical Weight Reduction clinic and Cardiac Rehab program, and also provides medical nutrition therapy for General Adult Outpatient Clinics at OHSU.


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Ford introduced their 252 hp Focus ST in a unique way, by organizing a street rally and asking spectators to send in their video clips. The final result is professionally edited amateur footage of Tanner Foust and Greg Tracy whipping the speedy little cars around Key West's narrow streets.
The Blue Oval claims that this is the first ever crowd sourced television commercial. That may be true, but Madison Avenue seems to be on an amateur input kick recently. Go Pro rocks customer footage for obvious reasons, but Frito Lay was just looking for something fresh. After hosting a contest for ads fully produced by customers, they fielded a home made Doritos ad that, ratings wise, outdid many professionally produced spots that also aired during the Super Bowl. And that's saying something.
Subaru is doing the same with its "Love" print campaign, which has Subaru owners gush about how much they love their cars (stay tuned for my beat up '86 GL wagon to appear in various magazine ads this summer).
But I have to admit that the spectator video submission idea was a good one. It got people engaged, and by leaning on a generation brought up on professionally produced commercials, Ford had its pick of all the "right" angles for a successful TV commercial. (Hat tip to MacAttack!)


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American Muscle Forever! Gearhead Designs Muscle Cars Forever Stamps
U.S. Postal Service honors artist Tom Fritz with Forever stamp series
American muscle cars are cruising into stamp history, as the U.S. Postal Service has dedicated its newest Forever stamps, titled America on the Move: Muscle Cars Forever, to high-horsepower automobiles. Legendary NASCAR driver, Richard "The King" Petty, along with his son Kyle and Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe, chose Tom Fritz's artwork to be used for the stamps. The official announcement came recently at the Daytona International Speedway in advance of the annual Daytona 500, a race Petty won a record seven times.
As an avid car enthusiast and well respected motor sport artist, Tom Fritz was the clear choice to illustrate the series of stamps. He was raised in San Fernando, California, in the 1960s and '70s, at the height of the muscle car era. He spent much of his youth helping his father in the garage working on a '56 Chevy woody wagon.
"To this day, I still have an appetite for the aroma of gasoline, exhaust, grease, and WD-40," Fritz explained in an email. "It was natural that I started to explore the automobile as a source of expression in my art."
Fritz is a four-time recipient of the Automotive Fine Arts Society's prestigious Peter Helck Award and is a member of the induction committee for Mattel's Hot Wheels Hall of Fame at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. His work can be found in many private and corporate collections around the world, including those of General Motors, Ford Motor Company, the Automobile Association of America, Harley-Davidson Motor Company, and Pittsburgh Paint and Glass.
"My love of motor vehicles became my driving force. From the early days of the Santa Monica Road Races, to the 1930s and '40s when hot rods raced across the Mojave Desert," said Fritz describing how he developed into an artist and gearhead. "I investigate the history of automotive/motorcycle cultures so that I can present a realistic interpretation of my subject matter - an overview of the significance of the automobile/motorcycle in our lives."
There are roughly 40,000 stamp suggestions each year, with only 20 chosen. To design a Forever stamp series is an impressive achievement to say the least. Roughly 60 million of these stamps will be printed.
"The muscle cars gave everyday Americans the opportunity to experience the rush of driving a fast, powerful car," said Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe in a press release. "Just looking at the stamps evokes a feeling of speed. As Forever stamps, they'll always be good for mailing a First-Class letter anytime in the future. And when you think about it, that's fitting. Because these stamps-just like the great cars they represent-are timeless."
5 different designs are included in the America on the Move: Muscle Cars Forever series:
1966 Pontiac GTO
Initially offered simply as an option on the Tempest LeMans, the GTO became its own model in 1966. Available as a hardtop, coupe or convertible, the Pontiac GTO was equipped with a standard 335-horsepower V8 engine. The "Goat" could really move. In tests, it went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.8 seconds.
1969 Dodge Charger Daytona
The production version of the 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona was powered by a standard 440-cubic-inch, 375-horsepower Magnum engine. A limited number of Daytonas also were available with a 426-cubic-inch Hemi, a race-inspired engine Chrysler introduced earlier that decade. Chrysler first used a version of the Hemi - a high-performance engine with hemispherical combustion chambers - in automobiles in the 1950s.
In order to qualify for NASCAR racing, at least 500 Daytonas had to be made available for purchase. Only 503 were produced. The car, which underwent wind-tunnel testing before its release, took the checkered flag at its NASCAR debut in September 1969 at Alabama International Motor Speedway in Talladega.
1970 Plymouth Hemi 'Cuda
The 1970 Plymouth Hemi 'Cuda, was equipped with a 426-cubic-inch Hemi engine, producing a staggering 425-horsepower!
One of the 1970 Plymouth Hemi 'Cuda's more audacious features was a Shaker hood scoop, which vibrated as air flowed through to the engine's two four-barrel carburetors. It was available in a variety of eye-popping color choices, such as Lemon Twist, Lime Light and Vitamin C. The model also is a rare specimen, as fewer than 700 were produced.
1970 Chevelle SS
The 1970 Chevelle SS was known for its unique style and impressive engine options. SS stood for Super Sport, a fitting designation for this power car. Two versions of the 454 engine were available: the 360-horsepower LS-5 and the 450-horsepower LS-6. For its sheer power, the latter has become legendary among car buffs. . Available as a coupe or a convertible, it featured a black grille and SS emblems on both the grille and the rear bumper. With features like optional twin racing stripes, the 1970 Chevelle SS looked fierce.
1967 Shelby GT-500
The 1967 Shelby GT-500 was powered by a 428-cubic-inch, 355-horsepower Police Interceptor engine. The car was both striking and rare; only 2,048 were built. In 2007, Ford reintroduced the Shelby GT-500 into the Mustang model lineup.


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Bald Eagle Days at Pere Marquette State Park
Pere Marquette State Park 13112 Visitor Center Lane, Grafton, Illinois 62037
Bald Eagle Days at Pere Marquette State Park
February 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 14, 15, 22 and 25, 8 am to 2 pm
Pere Marquette State Park
13112 Visitor Center Lane
Grafton, IL 62037
(618) 786-3323
A site interpreter at Pere Marquette State Park will be presenting informative programs about bald eagles this winter. Visitors will learn to distinguish between immature and mature bald eagles, what eagles eat, why they spend winter months in the area and much more. All programs will begin at the park's visitor center at 8:30 a.m. Reservations are required. There will be a short video presentation followed by an observational drive to view the wintering bald eagles. Please dress warmly and have a full tank of gas. For more information or reservations, call (618) 786-3323.


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In the big house, a prisoner's gotta look out for himself. When Slate Steele, fresh from intake, is locked in a cell with a sex-crazed badass that wants to go deep in his ass, Slate realizes he's gonna have to take the heat. And prison guard, Devilish Desire isn't putting up with any lippy bullshit either. She's allowing Slate to talk a little trash, though. It's just enough to make him unsure whether he can demonstrate dominance. But when Devilish whacks around her night stick, Slate lets Devilish make the calls. First she's having a taste of this new meat's dick. It's long and strong, just like the bad boys Devilish has fucked before. But she's not giving him too much sweet sucking. She wants to punish this criminal good. She's bending him over and licking his ass in preparation for a hard pounding Slate won't soon forget. When he sees the size of Devilish's massive dildo, you'll see both fear and excitement wash over the man's face. And when the girthy strap-on goes deep into Slate's tight hole, and Devilish doles out her unmerciful punishment, you'll know why prison isn't a place for the weak spirited. After Slate's pounding, Devilish is exacting a little pleasure of her own. She's having the inmate fuck both her holes before slamming the bars shut on this jail bird. For Slate, it's a rough introduction to life on the inside. Enjoy!
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With the passing of Neil Armstrong, it seems a fitting time to discuss one of baseball's more endearing urban legends. For years it's been said that someone—either Gaylord Perry himself or his manager, Alvin Dark—said that there would be a man on the moon before Gaylord Perry would hit a home run.
On July 20 1969, Apollo 11 landed on the moon and Neil Armstrong became the first man on the moon. Wouldn't you know it, Gaylord Perry hit his very first home run on July 20 1969 in the third inning off the Dodgers' Claude Osteen.
The timing of the prediction ranges from 1962 to 1964. Some versions of the legend have Perry saying it about himself. Perry, however, would later credit Dark with the taunt in Strike Two, a 1984 book by umpire Ron Luciano. Perry claims Dark made the remark in response to sports writer Harry Jupiter pointing out that Perry showed good power in batting practice.
Snopes has the legend in the "undetermined" status, because, as you can see, while it is clear the home run came on the same day, it is virtually impossible to prove who said what and when. There's no denying the two men are cosmically connected though. Perry, is perhaps most famous for (shamelessly) throwing a spitball. Just two days ago was the 30th anniversary of his first ejection for having a doctored ball after more than 650 career starts. Oh, and they each have their own urban legends.


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Yesterday Williams Sonoma, Inc. launched it's newest retail brand, Mark and Graham and you are going to love it. Specializing in "next-generation personalization" of products, Mark and Graham delivers a collection of custom monograms and a variety of fresh fonts, colors and formats (from embroidery to engraving).
We believe that a mark is more than a symbol; It's an artful mingling of typography and design that turns a gift into a personal gesture. It can be bold and boisterous or subtle and refined. It can join families together or celebrate individuality. It can be an inside joke or honor the literal beauty of a name. When it comes to making your mark, we hope you think of us for unique typefaces and beautiful objects. – Mark and Graham
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TUESDAY Tai Chi with Ken Ning
Tai Chi is a martial art that emphasizes the weight transference to improve balance and body awareness. Its relaxed, slow, graceful and precise body movements can enhance the strength of body and clarity of mind. The flowing movements of Tai Chi contain much inner strength, like water flowing in a river, beneath the tranquil surface there's a current with immense power. The ultimate purpose of Tai Chi is nurture the Qi(Life Force) with us to flow smoothly and powerfully throughout the body to help us in concentration, energy, stress relieve and harmony.
Ken has been practicing martial arts for 27 years, and I started Tai Chi training in 1996 with Sifu Dale Washington, Sifu Ban Toy in 2000 and Grand Master Yang Jun in 2006. He has been practicing Tai Chi for 21 years and teaching Tai Chi for 12 years. In 2016, he received a Gold Eagle certificate from Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan Association. certificate. Ken is also one of Grand Master Yang Jun's Disciples for the Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan. He teaches Kickboxing and Full-contact Martial Arts teacher and is certified by Ng Family Martial Arts Association.
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The Northeast Conference has announced the all-conference selections for indoor and outdoor track and field. The Central Connecticut women's track and field program earned 13 All-NEC selections across the indoor and outdoor seasons.
The Blue Devils earned eight all-conference nods during the indoor season with two first team selections, one second team and an impressive five all-rookie honors.
Junior high jumper Ronea Saunders claimed a First Team All-NEC honor after winning the event at the NEC Championship meet. The Blue Devils' first place DMR relay (Jazmin Booker, Melissa Wolliston, Taylor LePage, Brittany Mendelson) also claimed a first team nod for their victory.
Freshman Brittany Mendelson earned a Second Team All-NEC spot by finishing second in the mile. Mendelson also earned all-rookie honors for the event as the top freshman finisher.
CCSU's four other NEC All-Rookie honors went to Sherise Truman in the 60 meters, Melissa Wolliston in the 60 meter hurdles, Alleah Red in the 200 meters and Jazmin Booker in the 800 meters.
CCSU claimed five All-NEC spots at the outdoor championships, including a second team selection for Saunders.
Saunders earned a Second Team All-NEC selection at the outdoor meet by finishing second in the high jump.
The Blue Devils also had four NEC All-Rookie selections. Truman earned rookie honors in the 200 meters and Mendelson earned an all-rookie nod for the 1,500 meters. Wolliston claimed all-rookie honors in a pair of events as she was the top freshman in the 100 and 400 meter hurdles.
First Team
High Jump - Ronea Saunders Central Connecticut Jr 1.73m
DMR - Central Connecticut - 12:23.82
Second Team
Mile Brittany - Mendelson Central Connecticut Fr 5:02.03
60m - Sherise Truman, Fr. - 8.04
60 - Hurdles Melissa Wolliston, Fr. - 9.27
200m - Alleah Red, Fr. - 26.17
800m - Jazmin Booker, Fr. - 2:23.57
Mile - Brittany Mendelson, Fr. - 5:02.03
Second Team
High Jump - Ronea Saunders, Jr. - 1.70m (5' 7")
200m - Sherise Truman, Fr. - 25.71
1500m - Brittany Mendelson, Fr. - 4:40.54
100H - Melissa Wolliston, Fr. - 15.25
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14 years ago, author and science historian George Dyson got a chance to meet with Bill Nye. Dyson's then-9-year-old daughter, Lauren Dyson, had some sound sartorial advice to offer her dad. (And a drawing of a horse, for good measure.)
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A Brief Intervention
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|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01632176
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : July 2, 2012
Last Update Posted : March 20, 2017
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This randomized controlled trial (RCT) study is a small scale test of the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a brief motivational interview-style intervention. The intervention took place in the pediatric emergency departments by a trained interventionist and will followed an intervention algorithm developed by a team of dating abuse and brief intervention experts. The research design is as follows: the investigators will randomize youth ages 12-19 years old to one of two groups: one group who receives the intervention (N=~18), and the other which does not (N=~18). The investigators compared changes in outcomes from baseline to 1-month follow-up for those in both groups. The investigators looked at outcomes including dating abuse-related knowledge, attitudes about the use of violence to resolve conflict, and dating abuse behavior (perpetration and/or victimization).
Statement of study hypothesis: Youth who receive the intervention will show improvements in dating abuse-related knowledge, attitudes and behavior that are maintained for 1 month, while those in the comparison group will show no similar change.
|Condition or disease
|Dating Violence Dating Abuse
|Behavioral: Brief, motivational interview and one booster session
|Not Applicable
|Study Type :
|Interventional (Clinical Trial)
|Actual Enrollment :
|36 participants
|Intervention Model:
|Parallel Assignment
|Single (Participant)
|Primary Purpose:
|Official Title:
|A Brief Intervention to Prevent Adolescent Dating Aggression Perpetration
|Actual Study Start Date :
|July 2012
|Actual Primary Completion Date :
|January 2013
|Actual Study Completion Date :
|May 2014
No Intervention: Standard of care
Patients in the control group will not receive any intervention, but will receive standard care for dating abuse issues.
Experimental: Intervention
Patients in the intervention group will participate in brief, motivational interview and one booster session to prevent adolescent dating abuse.
Behavioral: Brief, motivational interview and one booster session
This is a one session brief motivational interview-style intervention that follows a 9-step intervention algorithm. The intervention is delivered by a trained motivational interview interventionist. There is one booster call 10 days after the intervention/
- Dating abuse perpetration [ Time Frame: 1 month ]Self-reported perpetration of dating abuse, including acts such as pushing, hitting, kicking and forcing partner to have sex.
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|Ages Eligible for Study:
|15 Years to 19 Years (Child, Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- 15-19 years old
- English-speaking
- Have used at least one form of physical or sexual aggression against a dating or sexual partner in the past three months
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patient's reason for ED visit is an acute mental health problem (e.g., suicidal ideation or attempt, severe anxiety attack)
- Patient is a prisoner
- Patient is determined to be potentially lethal
- Patient attends batterer intervention classes
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT01632176
|United States, Massachusetts
|Boston Medical Center
|Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02118
|Principal Investigator:
|Emily F Rothman, ScD
|Boston University
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|Responsible Party:
|Boston University
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|Other Study ID Numbers:
5K01AA017630-04 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract )
K01AA017630 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract )
|First Posted:
|July 2, 2012 Key Record Dates
|Last Update Posted:
|March 20, 2017
|Last Verified:
|March 2017
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|Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product:
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dating abuse
dating violence
domestic violence
sexual violence
sexual assault
youth violence
underage alcohol use
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360° – Brazil's jewel in the Atlantic
Fernando de Noronha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the island guaranteed to make Brazilians go misty-eyed, is a stunningly beautiful place which is also a strictly protected eco-wonderland. Welcome to paradise
"And have you been to Noronha yet?" is a question I am regularly asked by Brazilians when they hear I am travelling. The question has an almost reverential undertone, as Fernando de Noronha is as close to the Brazilian idea of paradise as any other place in this vast country. It has a stringently protected natural environment; there is hardly any crime worth mentioning; there are no slums controlled by drug barons. Instead, what the island has are strictly limited numbers of tourists, a dozen of the most beautiful beaches in the country where bathers can snorkel with turtles and swim with dolphins, a handful of truly excellent restaurants – and the high probability of encountering a celebrity. Unlike the biblical paradise, this Brazilian one never left its prelapsarian state.
So now, at long last, I'm here. The wind blows as hot as a hairdryer, blasting across the turquoise waves and onto the land. Besides myself and several other visitors, the small propeller plane is carrying at least a case each of champagne and lobster – probably destined for the tables at the Zé Maria restaurant, where well-heeled tourists converge twice a week for the gourmet buffet. I hail an open beach buggy as a taxi – a rental car really would be overdoing it slightly on this tiny island where the sole main road is a mere six kilometers long. As we fly past dry bushes, the driver explains that the longest journey in his taxi costs the equivalent of around ten euros.
Which beach shall I choose today?
He drops me off outside a blue house where hibiscus and oleander bloom in the garden. The Verdes Mares guesthouse looks like the holiday cottage of people with pretty good taste: minimalist wooden furniture, art with island motifs on the wall, a flower arrangement on the table and books on the sitting room bookshelf. There are three rooms to rent in this former private residence, and one of them is mine. The staff only come in the morning to make breakfast. Cicadas chirp, the wind rustles through the leaves of the strange trees – otherwise, it is beautifully quiet.
There are two sides to Noronha: the side facing the rough open sea for surfers and wave freaks, and the calm side facing the mainland for everyone else. I decide to stroll down to the peaceful beach at Atalaia, which is part of the strictest nature conservation area on the island. To access the beach you have to pay an admission fee: Like in a public swimming pool, visitors pass through a turnstile to get down to the picturesque bay with its golden-yellow sand. On a wooden deck with sunshades diving instructors wait for customers. I spot an instantly likeable blonde woman with freckles: Xoxa offers to show me the best spots for snorkeling.
The sea is the temperature of bathwater and crystal-clear. I slip into a life ring and Xoxa pulls me through the bay. Beneath us, aquatic plants sway gently in the current. There! She points down: Directly underneath us a giant sea turtle grazes on the tender sea grass. For minutes on end, we swim in synchrony with the archaic animal, like a primeval dance. Then Xoxa pulls me on. We pass yellow striped fish which gambol around in schools like inquisitive children. And smooth sharks which are perhaps a foot and a half long. Xoxa explains that these are baby sharks, and they are completely harmless. Nonetheless, I am still thrilled and anxious in equal measure to experience these angular mouths – luckily all closed – so close to me.
The sky turns a rosy orange much too fast: It's time for my date with the sunset at the Praia do Americano, where the glowing, blood-red sun sinks down between the Morro Dois Irmãos rocks, the island's landmark. For almost half an hour every day it puts on a magnificent performance. I enjoy it from the comfort of an open-air bar with a caipirinha and some savory fritters. As it gets dark, the beach buggies come racing up, and my driver lets his dance over the dunes in a dust cloud as he drives me back to my guesthouse. Returning to Verdes Mares almost feels like coming home, although I've only been on the island for one day. Perhaps this is part of the charm of the place: Everything here is so small and intimate that you soon start chatting to people and end up feeling like a member of a large, extended family.
The people I sat next to while admiring the sunset recommended a boutique which sells designer clothes and crafts, and also doubles up as a restaurant and a lounge. This is my destination for the evening: I walk the kilometer and a half to O Pico, enjoying the warm night air. Outside O Pico a basil hedge infuses the tiny garden with a fragrant scent; several musicians are in the process of setting up their instruments. I sit down on a coffee sack and gaze at what simply has to be the most beautiful starry sky in the northeast. The velvet-toned singer croons: "Viver e não ter a vergonha de ser feliz!" Live and do not be ashamed to be happy. That sounds like Fernando de Noronha in a nutshell.


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So far, we only knew a scenario like the current one from the fiction of various apocalypse movies. In reality, of course, none of us really have any idea how to deal with it. Only one thing unites us in this challenging time: the certainty that we have to put down everything that is not directly related to the elimination of the virus. A logical conclusion that, however, has a dramatic impact on all of us.
Experts are now predicting that the pandemic will peak in July and August. And that, in turn, means for us that currently, nobody can assume the responsibility to approach the implementation of the planned events with a clear conscience and with full conviction. After extensive discussions with the International Federation, our sponsors as well as partners and representatives from the cities of Vienna and Hamburg, we decided to cancel the two Major tournaments. And we can no longer contribute to the upgrade of the event in Gstaad.
We are sad to announce this decision. At the moment, we only have hope that the global crisis will soon subside and be under control. Then we will start the work to realize our events in 2021 with full energy and unwavering commitment.
My thanks go to everyone who has shared and supported our enthusiasm for beach volleyball over the past 25 years. I firmly believe that we will be able to provide proof of our subline again next year:
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A team of American engineers has developed a process that moves flexible self-illuminated displays a step closer to mass-manufacturing marketability.
Researchers at Arizona State's Flexible Display Center (FDC) have combined a flexible polyethylene naphthalate substrate from DuPont Teijin Films with a PHOLED (phosphorescent organic light-emitting diode or device) display system from the Universal Display Corporation to create a 4.1-inch monochrome 320-by-240-pixel prototype.
Flexible OLED displays have long been thought to be an ideal solution to the challenge of building pocketable devices with large displays. Such a display could, for example, be unrolled from inside a handheld like a window shade or opened like a book, thus providing a viewing area larger than a display simply built onto the surface of the device.
Such displays have proved devilishly difficult to develop, however. The first truly flexible OLED display was demonstrated by Sony back in 2007. The company has continued to refine its technology, demoing an upgraded version as recently as this year's Consumer Electronics Show in January. Japan's NHK has also shown a prototype, as has Samsung.
The problem with flexible OLEDs - as is true with so many leading-edge technologies - has been manufacturability and cost. But since the FDC's process uses a number of standard manufacturing methods, it should have a significant edge in this respect.
According to a press release issued by the FDC and Universal Display, the new technology "achieves the same brightness as traditional displays with extremely low power consumption," two additional factors that point to a promising future in handhelds. Universal Display, in fact, claims that its PHOLED technology can convert "up to 100 percent" of the power fed to it into into light, while old-style fluorescent OLEDs convert only 25 per cent into usable light.
Although the new - and exceptionally flexible - prototype is a monochrome display, the FDC's director of engineering Shawn O'Rourke says: "The fact that we have achieved a functional flexible OLED manufactured directly on plastic using the Center's manufacturing process represents a significant achievement, and continued developments over the next few years will lead to full color, full motion video flexible displays."
For more information, show up at 11:40 a.m. this Friday at the Society For Information Display's 47th annual Display Week 2009 conference in San Antonio, Texas, when the developers will present their tightly titled research paper, "Active-Matrix PHOLED Displays on Temporary Bonded Polyethylene Naphthalate Substrates with 180°C a-Si:H TFTs".
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This super soft v-neck is the perfect t-shirt to wear any day of the week. Made from 4.5-ounce, 100% ring spun cotton, this tee will be your favorite for years to come.
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Beano Cook, an eminence grise of college football—the closest thing ESPN had to Andy Rooney—died in his sleep last night at 81. Cook went to Pitt and worked there for a decade in sports publicity. While he was at CBS in 1981, he uttered his most celebrated bit of wisdom. Bowie Kuhn had just given the Iranian hostages lifetime passes to MLB games. Cook: "Haven't they suffered enough?"
He bounced around in a number of other sports publicity jobs before joining ESPN in 1986, where he did that thing you see above, and became a fixture on every SportsCenter blooper reel (2:10 in this one). He was one of the good ones. RIP.
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Established in 1982 as one of the pioneering wineries of Washington State, Blackwood Canyon Vintners is one of the first established wineries on Red Mountain, Washington's premier American Viticultural Area.
Since its inception, acclaimed winemaker M. Taylor Moore, a graduate of U.C. Davis's famed oenology program, has insisted on only the highest quality wines, reminiscent of the great Burgundian wines of 50-150 years ago.
The winemaking process includes traditional winemaking techniques such as sur lies aging that are nearly lost to history due to the fact that these processes take longer to employ than most modern wineries are willing to endure. The result is a product uncompromised by impatience, and unmatched in quality, cellar-worthy wines that will age a century, but will also complement the food on many of the finest restaurant tables of today.
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PEARL HARBOR, HI -- With the rollout of new Navy-wide physical readiness intiatives, Naval Station Pearl Harbor is increasing its efforts to help keep its sailors in shape, and it seems to be paying off.
According to Naval Station Pearl Harbor Command Master Chief Perry Bonarrigo, the base's remedial program recently increased from three days a week to five, and it now includes not only a workout, but also diet information and individualized training opportunities.
"We went to five days a week so that people know that we're serious, and they should be serious," said Bonarrigo. "We had to do a round turn to get everybody involved, not by just doing remedial [physical testing], but also by offering them things at the remedial sessions that will help them, like diet and trainers."
According to recent Navy requirements, sailors who do not attempt to maintain physical fitness standards will be processed for administrative separation. Starting in January 2006, commanding officers and officers in charge will be authorized to begin administrative separation of those sailors who fail the physical fitness assessment (PFA) three or more times in the most recent four years and also fail the fall 2005 PFA.
"Our numbers of failures are coming down, but we want to keep that trend," said Bonarrigo."
Bonarrigo attributed the decrease to a focus on remedial training along with the impact of the Return to Readiness Program, offered by Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) at Pearl Harbor, as an additional tool to help Sailors stay fit.
"Return to Readiness is a program to get the sailors back into shape, so they can pass their PFA," said Lisa Hansen, fitness specialist at MWR. "And if they don't meet the standards for body composition, we try to help them lose the weight."
The daily program is based on providing sailors with comprehensive cardiovascular conditioning, muscular strength and endurance training. Each session aims to help the sailor burn as many calories as possible to aid body composition. It includes a variety of activities, such as running, cycling, push-ups and sit-ups, gym cycles and cardiovascular workouts.
"I think the program is a valuable resource for Sailors who need some additional help, because it helps to motivate them to get back into shape," said Hansen.
Cmdr. Douglas Holderman, Naval Station Pearl Harbor executive officer, said he hopes the changes and variety of programs augment awareness and underline the importance of physical fitness.
"The goal is to give our sailors the help and opportunities they need to maintain their physical fitness," he said.


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Shifting gears to a brave new world of Lycra
After riding for 25 years atop my old English 10-speed with the skinny steel wheels and tape-wrapped handlebars, I finally bought one of those fancy, 21-speed mountain bikes.
When I got the new bike home -- they don't call them bicycles anymore -- and leaned it against the wall in my garage -- where did the kickstand go? -- I sat and pondered this new world.
Hanging upside down by two hooks in the ceiling, my old bike stared at me reproachfully, cobwebs glistening. If rusty spokes could speak, they might have intoned, "Grasshopper, are you ashamed of your teacher?" In fact, I was. Ease had become my religion: Quick-release hubs, gel-foam seats, rapid-fire shifting, aluminum frame, all a technological stew simmered by corporate executives and served up as a modern bicycle. Bike, I mean.
The owner of our local bike shop will happily talk your ear off if what you want is information about riding. But when I asked him how expensive a new bike could run, he pointed toward a muddy specimen leaning against the counter and said, "That one runs about $4,000."
I looked at him again and swallowed hard. If a support group for naive mountain bikers exists out there, I had blurted out the words that qualify me for membership: "You must be kidding." He was not. I then toured the shop, trying to make sense of all the nouveau bike stuff.
A few labels showed I was in the province of a subculture, if not a cult. One pair of sleek black shorts reasoned, "This features the capillary action and the fast moisture-transfer capabilities of microsensor and ultrasensor fabric." A simply jersey postulated, "We designed an innovative 50 cm zipper that eliminates the bulky look of exposed zipper teeth." Clearly, this was high-tech wear with a jargon all its own.
Back in my old bicycling days, I never had to worry about what to wear. If the weather felt cool, I wore a jacket. If the sun was out, I wore my cutoffs. If there was thunder and lightning, I pedaled like hell and felt lucky to get home with just a muddy stripe up my back. I had no image to defend; I was simply a guy out for a ride.
Riding back then brought to mind the image of John Wayne, cowboy boots, blue jeans and cowboy hats; no Ultrasuedefleecechamois shorts with Hydrofil Lycra liners.
It's all changed. I stood in the bike shop and stared into the vortex of complexity, wondering if those olden times were somehow better. Was it more genuine when I borrowed my mother's clothespins to attach baseball cards along the fenders that would flap against the spokes as I rode? To think today of how many collectible baseball card fortunes I squandered back then makes my head buzz.
No, it wasn't better, just different, and now it was past time to join the modern world. So I chose a specialized brand. It cost as much as my first car. As I gingerly led it out of the store, I could envision the entire line of mountain bike equipment that yearned to follow me out to the street: A roof carrier for transporting my bike into the mountains, thorn-resistant inner tubes to reduce the hassle of flats, an air pump for emergencies, some better pedals and biking shoes, insulated water bottles, a light-weight indestructible helmet, gloves with the fingers amputated at the first knuckle, mirrors for assessing the traffic, lights, "panniers," as bike baskets are called, maybe even a kickstand, and not least, a pair of those pricey little bike pants with the padded bottom.
What had started as a simple desire to adapt to the modern world wanted to bloat into a major investment. I could have gone right back inside with my credit card and joined the legions of cyclists who take their equipment oh-so seriously. Instead, I stuffed my shiny new machine into the trunk and cinched it down with good ol' bungee cords and headed for home. Perhaps I am still cheap.
That was last week. What I haven't done yet is go for a ride. So today, I rode. But rather than head for the miles of rugged Western mountains or canyon trails, I initiated my new bike by putting on my jeans and boots and riding it a half-mile to the county dump. There, my bike and I paused before those enormous steel gates and gazed into that final place where all new things eventually rest. The view was chastening, but I have to confess that the ride seemed effortless.
David Feela is a contributor to Writers on the Range, a service of High Country News (hcn.org). He is a former teacher who lives in Dolores, Colorado.


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For Biohazard (Resident Evil) Outbreak File#1 and File#2 (NTSC-J JP version) you can see who's online here : http://obsrv.org/status.php (you must create an account athttp://www.obsrv.org in order to see all the people playing). At this right moment I write 38 players are online, playing 1 of those 2 games. You can play those 2 games with the japanese versions and translation patchs exist to translate japanese to english.teamR@@K!E wrote:I didn't know that Hunk91 and if you say those are the most played ps2 games online, i hope you speak from experience and have played and connected to others online on all those games you just speak of.
What are the dns numbers for all those games you speak of Hunk91 and what days do more people show up?
I find it hard to believe what you say except swbf2 i heard that Friday's use to be good and people use to play cod3 a bunch, but that was months ago, same with area 51, no one schedules or talks about those games in the after game lobby part anymore. I'm only going off the information i get from this forum and i don't want to know what the most played ps2 online games are.
If i was new here, i would want to know the most recent and successfully games scheduled, played, and connected to others online in the past month that was talked about on this forum or let me know about other forums were people talk about experiences playing other ps2 games online compared to here.
The most recent and to me most popular, successfully scheduled, connected to other players, playing ps2online games in the past four months, and that are talked about in this forum are
Gundam vs Z-Gundam, which is in another language and i don't own it, but still looks amazing
Hot Wheels Stunt Track Challenge, was fun to try out and it worked
Jakx racing << uses xlink kia and i have not played it online, but online or off, it is a incredible game, ok this game was a couple of months ago
Tribes Aerial Assault, which is a game you can find for cheap and is very reliable online
Crash n Burn << another awesome looking game i don't have
Twisted Metal Black << i'm mad because i lost my copy
SWBF 2, << any players on there are good, but still worth getting because they use to have a decent turn out and i bet they still do.
Mortal Kombat Armageddon used to be played often as well, but i think you still can't get online with it, well currently.
The DNS used is : 18.104.22.168 more informations at : http://wiki.obsrv.org/index.php?n=Server.FAQ
For Call Of Duty 3 (NTSC-U US version) I usually connect daily at 2pm CST and there are usually 2-3 players (not always the same)
DNS used is : 220.127.116.11 (xcritihanx DNS)
For Star Wars Battlefront 2 (NTSC-U US version) I check at https://www.gametracker.com/server_info ... .170:3658/ for Dracula's server. You can see in real time who's connected. As I live in France I can't play those awesome games which take place on Friday's night!
DNS used is : 18.104.22.168 (xcritihanx DNS)
For Gundam VS Z-Gundam the lobby page is here http://zdxsv.net/ but I usually see nobody connected (only once in 2 month)


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Are you looking for a Roof Repair contractor in your area? Whether you need new tiles, tar, shingles, or a simple patch repair for your roofing project these 3 tips will show you exactly what to look for when selecting a good roofing repair service in your area. From experience, licensing, and a proven track record you will be set to call for your roofing project bid.1. Make sure that the roofing company that you choose has years of experience and are familiar with the different types of roofing repairs and construction. You can ask the contractor how long they have been doing repairs and if they have before and after photos or other examples of past jobs. Flat tiles, felt materials, slate materials, and other types of roofing examples should be available with an experienced roofer. 2. Is the company certified, licensed, and insured to do roofing work? Roofing jobs can be very dangerous and there is always a chance of a worker slipping and injuring themselves so be sure they are insured! Along with being licensed you will want to make sure the roof repairs being completed will pass fire code specifications for your buildings safety.3. What type of warranty or guarantee can the roofer provide to you with your purchase of their services? This is important because your roof is the main protection and preventative measure towards any future interior damages and deterioration. These damages can cause many dollars of damage! If you live in South Dakota there are many storms, rain, snow, heat, and extreme temperatures so make sure when selecting a Sioux Falls Roof Repair company they can assure you your roof repairs will hold up overtime through these conditions. By being aware of your locations weather conditions in Sun City Center, getting a warranty to best suit your location, and by having an experienced and certified roofing service you can be sure your Tampa Bay Roof Repair needs will be completed in proper condition for a favorable price.
Roof Repair Cost - How to Hire the Right Roofing Contractor
Does your roof have several leaks? Are the asphalt shingles starting to break, wrinkle or lift? Does the roof have moisture damage? If so, your roof may be beyond repair, and need to be replaced.Asphalt shingle roofs are by far the most common type of residential roofing in North America. And for good reason. Shingles are easy to install, require little maintenance and are easy to repair. Fiberglass asphalt shingles are very fire resistant. They have a UL Class A fire resistance rating, which is the highest, although organic asphalt shingles have a UL Class C rating, which is the lowest. Asphalt shingles are also quite attractive, and come in a variety of colors and styles.Several factors determine priceAsphalt shingles last many years, and are relatively inexpensive, starting at around $0.80 per square foot installed - although several factors determine the price, including height of the building, slope of the roof, ease of access to the premises, complexity of the project, the particular type of shingle and geographical location. Use the Cost Estimator to help you estimate the cost of your new roof.The American Society of Home Inspectors estimates the life expectancy of asphalt shingles at 15-30 years, with the variation due to weather conditions, quality of the installation, quality of the materials (thicker and heavier shingles generally last longer), and level of care and maintenance.What type of warranty does the roofer offer to covers leaks, flashing failure and other labor-related defects. You should get at least one year, but two or three is preferable.What type of shingles will be used? What grade? Get the highest-rated, longest-lasting shingles your budget will allow.How will trash be disposed of and nails picked up? Make sure they put thick plywood under dumpsters and truck wheels to protect your lawn and driveway. What is the payment schedule? It should be acceptable to pay one-third up front, then the remaining two-thirds once the roofing job and cleanup are completed to your satisfaction.Who is responsible for damaged plants or bushes? How will they be protected?Does the plywood decking beneath the shingles need to be replaced? How much will it cost? Do not pay for replacement if the decking is in good condition. Also have the roofer check pipe boots and roof jacks to see if they need replacing.Have the roofer (or an HVAC contractor) check if you have proper attic ventilation. Now is the time to install ridge and soffit vents which alleviate excessive heat in the summer and moisture buildup in the winter that can rot wood sheathing.Follow these tips to help you cover all the bases when hiring a professional roofing contractor to install or replace your asphalt shingle roof
At some time or another most people will be encounter a leaky roof on their home. Knowing roofing repair is a fairly easy task, especially if you are somewhat of a handyman. If not, it is still possible to do this on your own. There is no need to hire a expert. Since you have a leaking roof, it does not mean that it is time to change the entire roof, it simply means that one spot came loose. If you have a flat roof, where water is permitted to sit and rot away at the shingles, you are going to have more leak problems.The initial thing you'll need to do is determine if you have a shingle that is missing. It is usually easy to see, other times, it is not so easy. Look and see if the roof caulk is missing, this would be a good indicator of where to begin your roofing repair. If you can't tell exactly where the leak is coming from, you can go inside your home and try to estimate where exactly the leak is coming from, and go straight up from there. Of course there is no guarantee this will work.And just because you call a roofing repair company this doesn't always mean you'll end up having to get your whole roof repaired. Beware though, many local roof repair companies will try to get you to replace the whole roof when it may not really be necessary. Some of these roof repair companies are what I call "storm chasers". They will come into town after a big storm and pressure people into getting their roof replaced. The problem is that many of them do shoddy work and then when there are problems, the roofing company is not around as they have moved on to the next town.
Overview of Working with A Roofer
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