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Going to Daytona Hilton

tingo — 2013-05-16T11:26:49 -05.00

...and to bust out of the neighborhood.

If there are waves I know what to do.

I see there is a water park across the street

anything else to do...............

Thanks

Puzzle

crankit — 2013-05-15T03:57:23 -05.00

http://www.youtube.com/embed/3PszMaZ5Ipk?feature=player_embedded

Monsanto moving overseas?

Pagerow — 2013-05-14T10:48:24 -05.00

Yahoo story here
(Reuters) - U.S. taxpayers are footing the bill for overseas lobbying that promotes controversial biotech crops developed by U.S.-based Monsanto Co and other seed makers, a report issued on Tuesday said.

A review of 926 diplomatic cables of correspondence to and from the U.S. State Department and embassies in more than 100 countries found that State Department officials actively promoted the commercialization of specific biotech seeds, according to the report...

Just insane...

Many countries ban planting of biotech crops or have strict labeling requirements.

"It's appalling that the State Department is complicit in supporting their (the biotech seed industry's) goals despite public and government opposition in several countries," said Ronnie Cummins, executive director of nonprofit organization Organic Consumers Association.

"American taxpayer's money should not be spent advancing the goals of a few giant biotech companies."

Road Bike Paved Trails in Brevard County

havanabama — 2013-05-13T13:09:45 -05.00

didn't want it lost in NSR political crap. I need a paved, no traffic trail to train on. I'm racing in a century ride soon and need a place to go fast without cars/ intersections and do around 40-60 miles. How is the 7 miles at Ulumay Widlife Santuary? Others? Thanks HB

Converting VHS and 8mm video to DVD format

Tomkat — 2013-05-13T08:54:05 -05.00

I have several VHS videos and alot of 8mm sony videos of the kids growing up (early/mid/late 90s) that i would like to convert to DVD. I would prefer to have someone do it, but if the equipment is cheap enough i wouldnt mind doing it.

Any help would be appreciated with a local, reputable videographer i can contact or leads on what equipment i would need to do it myself.

Thanks for any info.

Anyone Working for a Pharma Company?

GsusSurfs — 2013-05-11T19:28:32 -05.00

I'm considering an attempt to break into pharma sales and have heard it helps to have a connection. Shoot me a PM if you might be able to help. Thanks!

8 best beer towns in the USA

Central Floridave — 2013-05-11T14:54:17 -05.00

8 best beer towns in the USA
By Jordan Burchette and Lauren Passell, for CNN
updated 9:21 PM EDT, Tue May 7, 2013

http://www.cnn.com/2013/05/06/...s/index.html?hpt=hp_c4

Looking for Destin, FL area house rental in early August

pumphouse — 2013-05-10T05:04:37 -05.00

To sleep 17 or so....anyone know of anyone or had a good bad expierence on a house.....thanks in advance.

Court's news

carcar79 — 2013-05-09T13:28:16 -05.00

http://www.guardian.co.uk/life...s-swallowed-by-a-hippo

looty is alive and well

h2osurf921 — 2013-05-07T09:48:34 -05.00

figured i would have to share this .. lootie is alive and well living in ohio ..

Lootie is a Hero!

phreshmango — 2013-05-07T05:58:01 -05.00

Lootie saves the day

Looty rescues kidnapped girls

Marperro — 2013-05-07T05:10:00 -05.00

The better side of looty .... Glad it ended well. http://youtu.be/sBYwZAGFQn8

Orcas vs. sperm whales

ww — 2013-05-06T22:26:28 -05.00

Via New Scientist, Shawn Heinrichs, Blue Sphere Media.

Chicago Bulls steal game one from the heat.

Central Floridave — 2013-05-06T18:54:26 -05.00

I wouldn't believe it if I didn't see it!

Our Rivers in Peril

Pagerow — 2013-05-03T12:06:32 -05.00

Good read:

http://www.floridatoday.com/ar...st-column-Rivers-peril

Dorky Google Glass

dingpatch — 2013-05-02T16:43:51 -05.00

Dorky Google Glass

ear specialist

indowaver — 2013-05-01T17:40:21 -05.00

thanx

15-Foot Tall Beach Cruiser

TheShark — 2013-04-28T10:52:29 -05.00

Swimming 14 hours off St. Lucia

ww — 2013-04-25T18:14:45 -05.00

Tampa Bay Times. There was a surfing-related 27-hour swim recently, so this shorter fishing-related one might be of interest.

Flooring/Laminate installer?

RustyTruck — 2013-04-23T17:48:23 -05.00

I'm looking to replace carpet in a bedroom with laminate. Anyone know someone with experience that does a good job?

Melbourne Employment

surfcb — 2013-04-23T13:28:20 -05.00

Anyone on here work or know anyone who works at the Embraer facility in Melbourne, just wondering what they like, don't like, etc......

Crazy-good 14-year old baskdtball phenom Seventh Woods

McLean — 2013-04-23T11:30:49 -05.00

Let's hope UF recruits this kid. Just saying.

SEVENTH IS ON THE COURT

Richie Havens dead; Folk musician was 72

McLean — 2013-04-22T14:58:58 -05.00

He was a good man, a class act, and a mellow soul. R.I.P.

FlyBoards at Sebastian

ww — 2013-04-22T12:38:38 -05.00

Vero News.

Blood Rust

WG — 2013-04-22T07:33:22 -05.00

"You can tell it's blood," he says matter-of-factly, "because ordinary rust turns the grinding water brown. If it's blood rust it bleeds, it looks like blood in the water. Even 2,000 years old, it bleeds. And it smells like a steak cooking, like cooked meat. I've encountered this before with Japanese swords from World War II. If there's blood on the sword and you start polishing it, the sword bleeds. It comes with the territory."

Blood, Sweat, and Steel

Al Neuharth died.

ww — 2013-04-19T19:05:49 -05.00

Washington Post has the AP obit.

Lakers make the playoffs.

Central Floridave — 2013-04-18T05:17:05 -05.00

...NOT...

Boston Marathon Relief Run

riceandbeans — 2013-04-16T10:39:43 -05.00

Join us to show support for Boston, and America.

More info here

explosions at boston marathon

TONYlookaround — 2013-04-15T15:31:06 -05.00

http://www.cnn.com/video/?hpt=hp_c2#/video/us/2013/04/15/nr-boston-marathon-explosion.cnn

Boston Bomb Squad personnel search site of bomb blast near Boston Marathon finish line, as source tells Fox News that a 'person of interest' admitted to a hospital with severe burns is under guard — though police say have no suspect. The two bomb blasts left at least 2 dead and more than 70 injured.

tornado warnings in Sat Beach

TONYlookaround — 2013-04-14T19:06:19 -05.00

tornado watch further north.

but it's just heavy rain, a little lightning, and minor wind in Indialantic...

being 10:05 we are fortunate so far...

There is an S6 cell passing Keenanville and will go through palm bay heading ENE that is clocking 62knot winds but no risk of hail at this time. Ceiling is only at 10,000'.

Statement as of 9:56 PM EDT on April 14, 2013

... The Tornado Warning for central Brevard County will expire at 1000
PM EDT...

The severe storm that prompted the warning had weakened and exited
the warning area... thus the warning has been allowed to expire.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT Sunday evening
for eastern Florida.

Lat... Lon 2843 8057 2836 8060 2818 8058 2818 8063
      2820 8065 2818 8065 2817 8079 2834 8079
      2841 8073 2842 8073 2846 8070 2848 8065
      2847 8064 2841 8065 2843 8061 2849 8061
      2852 8055 2845 8052
time... Mot... loc 0156z 264deg 30kt 2831 8032

Canon PowerShot camera lost on Maui, drifted to Taiwan.

ww — 2013-04-10T16:36:52 -05.00

HawaiiNewsNow. With video.

The camera's memory card was undamaged.

Airboat Rides

dirtysanchez — 2013-04-08T17:41:05 -05.00

Hey folks...I was looking to take the lady out on an airboat ride and the only place I've actually seen driving around is the place off of 520 (Twister Airboat Rides). They seemed pretty pricey but after looking on their website, it looks like fun. The fact that I can eat gator, frog legs and catfish on one lunch plate is pretty enticing! Does anyone have any experience with these folks or suggestions on other places? Any input will be appreciated. Thanks!

Apple software job in Melbourne

dingpatch — 2013-04-08T16:47:01 -05.00

From Appleinsider
Monday, April 08, 2013, 12:01 pm

Apple's US-based chip development expanding in Florida, could be related to fingerprint tech
By Neil Hughes

Apple's domestic development of custom chips continues to grow, as a new job listing references a mysterious "Melbourne Design Center" in Florida, likely connected to the company's interest in fingerprint scanning technology.

AuthenTec's U.are.U 5160 Fingerprint Reader. The company, bought by Apple last year, is based in Florida.

The newly available position for a Software Engineer in Melbourne, Fla., was spotted by AppleInsider on Monday. It seeks a candidate who will work on software called "LabTool" that is used for sensor integrated circuits developed at Apple's "Melbourne Design Center."

Apple's new Melbourne Design Center may be connected to its purchase of AuthenTec, maker of fingerprint scanning technology.The city of Melbourne is located on Florida's Space Coast, named for being located near the Kennedy Space Center where NASA launched Space Shuttles until the program's retirement in 2011. The presence of NASA and various U.S. military installations has led to a number of high-tech jobs in the region.

The job listing gives no indication as to exactly what type of integrated circuits the software engineer might work on. But it's possible that the position is related to Apple's acquisition of AuthenTec, a Melbourne-based company that was purchased for $356 million last year.

There are no other job listings on Apple's site located in Melbourne, further suggesting the new hire would be a part of AuthenTec's existing operations on the Space Coast.

Apple's purchase of AuthenTec is believed to have been driven by its custom fingerprint sensor technology. That's fueled speculation that Apple could include an integrated fingerprint scanner in a future iPhone, potentially as soon as this year.

Analyst Ming-chi Kuo of KGI securities, who has a strong track record in predicting Apple's future product plans, first reported in January that Apple plans to launch a so-called "iPhone 5S" this year with a fingerprint sensor featuring AuthenTec's technology. According to Kuo, the sensor will be located under the home button on the handset, and it will allow users to bypass password entry and potentially authenticate e-wallet transactions.

Apple's new Software Engineer vacancy in Melbourne seeks a candidate that will write low-level control firmware for "sensor ICs" built at the Melbourne Design Center. These "sensor functions" will include array control, gain control, calibration and security.

Qualified candidates for the newly available job must have a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or computer science.

Fail to build, Build to Fail

TyroneShoelaces — 2013-04-06T06:30:38 -05.00

And to think the inspector dinged me for having my fire extinguisher mounted a couple inches too high out at the shop...

I'll just leave this here:

Epic Shed build

For the lazy pictarz on pages 1,5,7,11,17

Cthulhu

WG — 2013-04-05T07:22:05 -05.00

"UBC researchers have discovered two new symbionts living in the gut of termites, and taken the unusual step of naming them after fictional monsters created by American horror author HP Lovecraft."

Where did all the sharks go?

ww — 2013-04-04T13:29:34 -05.00

PLOS 1

Gilbert Islanders, a century or more ago, made impressive shark-tooth weapons. The teeth are from sharks no longer present anywhere near.

Via a news story at Science.