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DSCN0289 Game Boat accessory ideal for Kinect Adventures, perfect for the reality of your homeMicrosoft’s Kinect may have jettisoned controllers from the living room, but Atomic Accessories isn’t ready to be swept away in a sea change.

Microsoft’s Kinect may have jettisoned controllers from the living room, but Atomic Accessories isn’t ready to be swept away in a sea change. "Game Boat is de facto the first accessory for the peripheral which doesn’t need any," mumbles the product description, tasting the cold steel of a gun barrel. "Ideal to comfortably play in 2 gamers simultaneously, still without being clumsy in the living room."

Hey, Martha. I love what you’ve done with the place! It seems so elegant now, which is the opposite of clumsy. The giant dinghy centerpiece really ties it all together and — oh, are these stitched barnacle cushions on your whale couch? I love it.

Perhaps we’re being unfair and ignorant of the real genius behind the Game Boat — as a brilliant plan to save face. Remember when the head of product acquisition got drunk out of his mind because his cat choked on a stapler? "Sir, I don’t think we need that many. or any," Susan argued. but noooooo. "Shooshan, order the goh, goddamn boatsh! twenty twelf ish jusht around the bender. you shaw the mooovie."

Aside from the tenuous anchoring provided by Kinect Adventures (which features people standing in a boat as they hurtle through an unrealistic river slalom), the Game Boat is tethered to the "reality of your home" because, well, it’s so gosh-darn useful. It’s easily inflated within minutes with the included pump, compatible with any model Xbox 360 (and possibly other systems), supports two seated people, and is fully functional "at the sea or at the pool." why?

BECAUSE. IT IS. a BOAT.

Game Boat ‘accessory’ ideal for Kinect Adventures, perfect for the reality of your home


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1288371665 90 TV Commercial where father throws his son off a diving board when he sees a coin at the bottom of the pool?

This commercial ran a few years ago. I remember the father was walking his young son with life protectors on his arms to the edge of a diving board, sees a quarter and instantly throws his son in the pool to get at the coin. I remember thinking this is horrible! I sort of think of this commercial as the point when I realized that sponsors didn't care if they portrayed the people interested in the products as donkey orifices.

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I am looking for the simple plastic nose clips that the kids use in the swimming pool for sale in a bulk quantity.

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 PR CANADA.net   Field Trial Results in Key Relative Maturities Exhibiting Yield Advantages of Monsanto GenuityWith U.S. harvest continuing to progress rapidly, field trial results in key relative maturities demonstrate that corn hybrids with Monsanto Company’s (NYSE: MON) Genuity® SmartStax® trait are outyielding the industry’s leading triple-stack corn trait technology.  

In field trial comparisons, the Genuity SmartStax corn hybrid portfolio in the 90 to 105 relative maturity days is exhibiting an average yield advantage of approximately four bushels per acre across Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Minnesota in nearly 4,000 comparisons when compared with the YieldGard VT Triple® hybrid portfolio.  This figure excludes the whole-farm yield advantage that Genuity SmartStax may provide through reduced refuge, which can be estimated in a range of 1.5 to 3 bushels per acre, based on previous field trials and experience.  The majority of the Genuity SmartStax product offerings and volume of 2010 sales were in these shorter-maturity regions.  

“Even in a year where certain insect pressure is relatively low, these results validate that Genuity SmartStax can offer farmers a performance edge, providing even greater confidence under more typical insect pressure,” said Dr. Ted Crosbie, Monsanto’s vice president of global plant breeding.  ”Combine that with the industry’s most complete package of insect control and the ability to dramatically reduce the refuge requirement to 5 percent in the Corn Belt, and Genuity SmartStax offers a compelling package.”

Field trials indicate trait efficacy continues to be the industry standard, as evidenced by improved consistency of corn rootworm protection under heavy pressure.  Based on thousands of root digs over two years, more than 98 percent of the Genuity SmartStax roots that were rated for corn rootworm injury, scored below the threshold at which yield is adversely impacted, compared to just 70 percent for Herculex® Xtra.

Despite particularly heavy corn earworm pressure in many parts of the Midwest, the Genuity SmartStax trait package is delivering a consistent level of protection.  Early data indicate a 78 percent reduction in damaged kernels for Genuity SmartStax versus the refuge hybrid and a 70 percent reduction in damaged kernels compared to Herculex Xtra.  

Additionally, with U.S. soybean harvest nearing completion, early harvest results from key soybean growing states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin indicate that the top-performing 181 Genuity Roundup Ready 2 Yield soybean varieties tested across these states exhibit an average yield advantage of more than three bushels per acre, with a greater than 70 percent win rate, when compared with competitive Roundup Ready soybean varieties.  these preliminary data are based on 16,000 head-to-head comparisons in on-farm commercial and breeding trials.  The company will use its findings to select and deploy the best products for the 2011 season.

Broad variety testing is an important annual process.  each year, Monsanto tests hundreds of corn hybrids and soybean varieties across thousands of research plots throughout the United States.  these tests result in tens of thousands of comparisons with the leading competitive corn and soybean products.  Analysis of these data enables Monsanto to identify and narrow the pool of varieties to be sold commercially in a given geography the following year.  

This update is part of an ongoing series of Monsanto reports throughout the harvest season, culminating with complete harvest results on November 8, 2010.  For additional information, please visit the following website at: monsanto.com/productperformance.  Farmers can also follow product news and performance online at: asgrowanddekalb.com and genuity.com.

About Monsanto Company

Monsanto Company is a leading global provider of technology-based solutions and agricultural products that improve farm productivity and food quality. Monsanto remains focused on enabling both small-holder and large-scale farmers to produce more from their land while conserving more of our world’s natural resources such as water and energy. To learn more about our business and our commitments, please visit: monsanto.com. Follow our business on Twitter® at twitter.com/MonsantoCo, on the company blog, Beyond the Rows at monsantoblog.com, or subscribe to our News Release RSS Feed.

Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Information:

Certain statements contained in this release are “forward-looking statements,” such as statements concerning the company’s anticipated financial results, current and future product performance, regulatory approvals, business and financial plans and other non-historical facts. these statements are based on current expectations and currently available information. however, since these statements are based on factors that involve risks and uncertainties, the company’s actual performance and results may differ materially from those described or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, among others: continued competition in seeds, traits and agricultural chemicals; the company’s exposure to various contingencies, including those related to intellectual property protection, regulatory compliance and the speed with which approvals are received, and public acceptance of biotechnology products; the success of the company’s research and development activities; the outcomes of major lawsuits; developments related to foreign currencies and economies; successful operation of recent acquisitions; fluctuations in commodity prices; compliance with regulations affecting our manufacturing; the accuracy of the company’s estimates related to distribution inventory levels; the company’s ability to fund its short-term financing needs and to obtain payment for the products that it sells; the effect of weather conditions, natural disasters and accidents on the agriculture business or the company’s facilities; and other risks and factors detailed in the company’s most recent Form 10-K Report to the SEC. Undue reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements, which are current only as of the date of this release. The company disclaims any current intention or obligation to update any forward-looking statements or any of the factors that may affect actual results.

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SUNY Delhi sets pool hours

SUNY Delhi’s pool hours for October are as follows:Monday-Friday: Lap swim, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; College team practice, 6-8 p.m.; Open swim, 8-9:30 p.m.Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: Water exercise, 4-5 p.m. ($6 per day; four-week options available)Monday, Wednesday and Friday: Dolphins swim club, 5-6 p.m.Saturday: Lessons, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.Saturday and Sunday: Open swim, 1-4 p.m.The pool will be closed during designated college breaks.

Colonial Ridge Golf to host tourneys

Colonial Ridge Golf in Laurens will host the following events this month.Saturday: The Frostbite Open captain-and-crew will begin at 10 a.m. Entry fee is $50 per player and includes greens fees, cart fees and prize money (gross, net, closest to pins, skins). this event features a 100-percent payout based on 20 teams. Projected payouts are $600 for first, $400 for second, $200 for third, $100 for fourth, $80 for fifth, $60 for sixth, $40 for seventh and $20 for eighth. Pinshots will be $50 each and $250 will be awarded in skins.Oct. 30: The Impossible Pin captain-and-crew will start at 10 a.m. Entry fee is $50 per player and includes greens fees, cart fees and prize money (gross, net, closest to pins, skins). this event also features a 100-percent payout _ projected at a total of $2,000 _ based on 20 teams. For more information, call the pro shop at 607-263-5291.

Disc golf set for this weekend

The Oneonta Rotary Club will sponsor Oneonta’s first disc golf tournament Sunday on a temporary course at Fortin Park.The weekend begins with a disc golf clinic Saturday. Starter sets will be on sale for $25, but free loaner discs also will be available.a 36-hole tournament for players of all skill levels will follow Sunday. The event will feature a special novice division with a lower entry fee and the option to play one round instead of two. Hole sponsorships are available at $30 each. all proceeds will benefit the permanent instillation of a course at Fortin Park and Rotary’s Youth Exchange program.For more information, e-mail David Coury at cdavidcoury@gmail.com.

Softball camp to start Sunday

The Oneonta Softball Pitching Camp for girls ages 8-18 will run on consecutive Sundays, beginning this Sunday and continuing through Nov. 21 at the Oneonta Boys and Girls Club.Session I is for players ages 13-18 and covers pitching mechanics to develop a fastball with accuracy and placement for experienced pitchers. It runs from 1-2 p.m. and costs $75.Session II is also for ages 13-18, runs from 2-3 p.m. and will focus on developing new pitches and game strategy. Cost is $75 or $125 for both sessions.Session III runs from 3-4 p.m. and is for ages 8-12. Pitching mechanics, fundamentals, drills and strategies for beginning players will be covered. Cost is $75.For more information, call Randy Brockway at 607-433-6626 or John Seedborg at 607-765-6837.

Section four to hold meetings

Section Four’s 2010-11 Winter Sports Rules Interpretation Meetings for girls and boys basketball continue Monday at the Holiday Inn in Oneonta. The girls meeting starts at 6:30 p.m., followed by the boys at 7:30 p.m.The meetings close Oct. 28 at Dryden High (girls 6:30 p.m.; boys 7 p.m.).Section four coaches of all levels may attend.

Tennis forum set for Tuesday

The Oneonta City Recreation Department will host an open forum to discuss ideas and proposed changes to the City Adult Tennis Tournament Program at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Laskaris Skatehouse in Neahwa Park.For more information, call Steve Andrews at 607-432-0680.

Kids safety webinar Wednesday

Safe Kids of Otsego County will host a free webinar about preventing youth sports injuries at 7 p.m. Wednesday.The webinar is open to players, coaches and parents. To register, visit the website media.xfactorcom.com/sd/20101027_sports.For more information, call Rich McCaffery at 607-547-5256 or e-mail .

Hall to host World Series Gala

The National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown will host its 14th annual World Series Gala on Oct. 30.The family event will feature a live broadcast of Game 3 of the 106th World Series, which will be played at the American League champion’s park and begin at 6:57 p.m. The Hall’s doors will open at 6 p.m. for the Gala, which will take place in the Grandstand Theater.Tickets are required and cost $10 for adults and $5 for children younger than 12. Museum members may reserve tickets today. Remaining tickets, if any, will be available to non-members Oct. 25 by calling the membership department at 607-547-0397.

Paintball tourney set for Oct. 30

Adrenaline Zone Paintball at 134 Forest way in Otego will host its Paintball Fundraiser 4 a good Cause from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 30.Rental plus 200 rounds of paint costs $20; 500 rounds of paint costs $15; and the field fee without rental is $10.Participants younger than age 18 must sign the required forms, which are available online at adrenalinezonepaintball.com/forms.htm.Proceeds will benefit a Main Street Baptist Church team of 20 adults and students from local high schools, Hartwick and Oneonta State that will leave for Nicaragua on Feb. 17 to help build a church and prepare a children’s program that will serve 150-250 youths in that area.For more information, call AZP at 607-432-7465, visit the website adrenalinezonepaintball.com, call Rick Myers at 607-437-6778 or e-mail .

Wrestling coaches clinic Oct. 30-31

The new York State Public High School Athletic Association will conduct the second annual Cliff Keen Wrestling Coaches Clinic from Oct. 30-31 at Johnson City High.The clinic will feature several workshops on drills, fundraising, nutrition and strength training, among other topics. Apple Valley High coach Jim Jackson, whose Minnesota-based team is ranked first in the country, and Binghamton University coach Pat Popolizio are among the featured guests.The clinic is free and open to the public, but participants must register at nysphsaa.org or wwsports.com/2010clinic.

Gun and knife show Nov. 7

The Midstate Arms Collectors and Shooters Club will host the Oneonta Gun and Knife Show from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Holiday Inn in Oneonta. Admission is $2. those who attend may buy, sell or trade.

OBGC to host lacrosse on Mondays

LacrosseOneonta will run its winter session at the Oneonta Boys and Girls Club on Mondays from Nov. 15 through Jan. 24.Boys and girls in grades 3-7 will play from 5-7 p.m., followed by grades 8-12 from 7-9 p.m.Participants must be OBGC members. The program is free and a limited amount of extra equipment is available for beginners. For more information, call Bob Leary at 607-433-0998.

Club to close during hunting season

The Gilbertsville Rod & Gun Club will lock its gates and close its range during the 2010 hunting season.Club members hunting on club property are asked to wear GR&GC badges (green logo button). Four-wheelers must be ridden on the edges of the Club property, which will be posted.During bow season, traps and the rifle range may be used. Driving will not be allowed during the first week of rifle season.

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rune lindblad Acision Secures Additional Investment to Support Growth Strategy and Address Market Opportunities in Mobile Data

READING, England, October 5, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — Acision, a world leader in mobile data, is pleased to announce it hasagreed a $100 million package of new funding to enable the company to takefull advantage of the opportunities created by the mobile data revolution.the new investment was led by existing shareholders Access Industries, withfunding also provided by co-shareholders International Investment andUnderwriting (IIU) and Atlantic Bridge.

As the pioneer in mobile messaging and the global market leader in SMSsolutions[1], Acision will use this additional funding to underpin its growthstrategy and build on its position in the mobile data market, whilecontinuing to provide innovative solutions which enable mobile operators tocontrol, optimise and monetise mobile data traffic. in recent months, some ofthe world´s largest operators have turned to Acision to help them to delivertheir mobile data services, with strategic wins at Telus, Mobilink, VideoconTelecommunications ltd, VimpelCom, MTS and Tata Teleservices ltd.

Rory Buckley, Chief Executive at Acision, said: “We are delighted to havesecured this additional investment from Access Industries and other existingshareholders at a time when the telecoms industry is still feeling theeffects of the economic downturn. this commitment provides us with theopportunity to capitalise on the exponential growth in mobile data, but isalso testament to our robust business model, operator track record andgrowing footprint in fast-paced, high-growth markets such as mobilebroadband.

“Leading research forecasts that global mobile data traffic is set toincrease 39 times between 2009 and 2014[2]. this new backing ensures Acisionis positioned to service this growth market by delivering cutting-edgenext-generation mobile data solutions to mobile operators. It is also furtherevidence that our investors share our vision for the business.”

As a world leader in mobile data, Acision powers innovation andprofitable growth in mobile data services. As the pioneer of mobilemessaging, Acision´s real time mobile data solutions support its customersworldwide to drive new revenues with innovative services while controlling, optimizing and monetizing data traffic. for more information, visit Acisionat acision.com.

About Access Industries

Access Industries is a privately held, U.S.-based industrial group withlong-term holdings worldwide. Its industrial focus spans three sectors:

– Natural Resources and Chemicals – Media and Telecommunications – Real Estate

Incorporated in 1986 by Len Blavatnik, an American entrepreneur andphilanthropist, Access is an international industrial concern with strategicinvestments in the United States, Europe and South America. Access hascorporate offices in new York, London and Moscow. Its holdings include anumber of market-leading companies. accessindustries.com

About International Investment and Underwriting

International Investment and Underwriting (IIU) was founded in 1995 byDermot Desmond. It is located in Ireland´s International Financial ServicesCentre (IFSC) and is regulated by the Irish Financial Services RegulatoryAuthority.

IIU is Dermot Desmond´s private equity company with a focus on key sectorareas including technology, leisure, transport and food. iiu.ie/

About Atlantic Bridge

Atlantic Bridge is a unique private equity firm with a differentiatedstrategy focusing on European Middle Market Technology investments. the teamhas exceptional operating, entrepreneurial and exit backgrounds from Parthus, Goldman Sachs and Microsoft. the portfolio consists of companies in thecommunications technology, semiconductor and software sectors.abven.com

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[1] Source: Informa Global Messaging Forecasts (March 2010) and InformaMobile Internet & Mobile Broadband Data (March 2010), which claims SMS islargest data service

[2] Source: Cisco_Visual Networking Index Global Mobile Data TrafficForecast 2009-2014_09 Feb 2010

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1288112510 29 What's the best way to winterize an above ground pool?

I'm planning to close my 6800-gallon, above ground, vinyl-lined pool in mid-to-late September. How many air pillows do I need to prevent ice damage? last winter, I used one but didn't tie it in the middle so the winter cover collected a lot of water and leaves. I read you can also float beach balls on the water to create a tent, but I'd like to know how other people successfully avoided ice damage.

Try the link below. it has complete, step by step pool closing instructions for above ground pools. This website also has a chart to let you know how many air pillows you will need per the size of your pool.

You can have a look at the link below it might help you out just scroll down to above ground pools ok.

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    drugcompsvsdrugdealers 03 Vacancy for the Project Assistant II in Chemical Oceanography, NIO, Goa

    Job for the Project Assistant-II in Chemical Oceanography / Marine Science / Environmental Science in National Institute of Oceanography, Goa

    Vacancy no- SIP1306/356-10

    Name of the Position- Project Assistant-II

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    Project Title and code Role of the Equatorial Indian Ocean processes on the Climate Variability (EIO-CLIVAR). — SIP1306

    Position required to be filled for period of months 12

    Essential Qualifications –  M.Sc. in Chemical Oceanography / Marine Science / Environmental Science

    Desirable – Experience in phyico-chemical and/or biological analysis of sea water and sediments from the marine environment.

    Job requirement – Selected candidate should be able to go on cruises, handle the field trips for sample collection in the coastal and open ocean regions and their analysis for physico-chemical & biological parameters in the Laboratory. Candidate also will be required to help the project leader in data processing and report preparation

    Maximum age as on date of interview-28

    Consolidated Stipend per month-Rs. 12000 Posting atGoa

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