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I think we're going to see two very different interpretations of Flamenco, each suited to the strengths of the skater. I can't wait!
I believe it could be a good idea for Joubert to try Flamenco. But I'm not sure he will do justice to this style. I think he will be ok, not worst than his previous interpretations, maybe even sligthly better because flamenco can be played the stiff way, with manly gesture and Joubert likes it. But I don't see him having the feeling, the dancing quality to push the interpretation to something really deep or strong like Lambiel did, not even close.
Ok, even though I've said myself that I don't actually see Joubert in a flamenco program, I think you people start being a bit too harsh on him (or just mean, take it as you wish). I mean, the guy obviously is trying to bring on something new and challenging, perhaps even take his interpretation to the next level, so this is what everyone has been expecting him to do right? I mean, yeah, we can be sceptical, I am myself, but not because I think Joubert is a robot who can't do anything but jump, but because it's kind of not his style (meaning might not suit his personality too well). And as long as I'm worried if it'll work, I will not laugh at it or mock it until I actually see it.
Same for Abbott actually - just give him a chance, perhaps he does have the fire within?
I find that it is although Brian changes music style that it is flamenco, the tango etc.. I am impatient to see this programme.
It would be "idiot"( je ne trouve pas d'autre mot pour le moment donc ne prenez pas mal mon propos) to compare both programmes of Abbott and of Brian, both skaters very differ and Najarro has talent to cook interesting programmes up..
But who said it was going to be flamenco ?
It could be any other dance Navajo likes... Like a TANGO
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Well, no flamenco ever could be as good as Stephanes. I agree that a Flamenco doesn't seem to suit Jeremy that well - I just don't see him as that kind of personality, but maybe I am wrong.
As to Brian, I am afraid that he will use the same moves he did on the rythm-orientated techno for the last couple of years to a rythm-orientated flamenco, and we will have to watch it for the next couple of years.
Exactly !
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I believe Jeremy will do Flamenco justice and I am sure it will worth the ticket prices to see him next season, Brian on the other hand only brings one thing to mind when it comes to Flamenco....
Without fear you cannot find courage
I understand Joubert has an engagement in Korea in July. Would it be possible that he showcases the new program, whatever it is, there? Love to see the program asap....
I doubt it.
He always presents his new programs in the French master....in September
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---- — Keith L. Rickert
OTTUMWA — Keith L. Rickert, 57, 568 S. Davis St., died at 6 a.m. March 22, 2013, at Ottumwa Regional Health Center.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Pentecostal Church; with Pastor Marty Schmidt officiating.
His body has been cremated.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.
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FAIRFIELD — E .Maxine Peck, 92, of Fairfield, died Thursday, April 4, 2013, at SunnyBrook Living Care Center in Fairfield.
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FAIRFIELD — Carol Elizabeth Nelson, 84, of Fairfield, died April 6, 2013, at SunnyBrook Assisted Living.
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BONAPARTE — Dean E. Wolfe, 92, formerly of Bonaparte, New London and Branson, Mo., died April 6, 2013, at Donnellson Health Center.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Pedrick Funeral Home in Keosauqua; with Pastor Larry Wallingford officiating.
Burial with military rites will be conducted by Sargeant-Osweiler American Legion Post, Bonaparte, in Bonaparte Cemetery.
Visitation will be open from 2-5 p.m. Monday with family present from 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, prior to the service.
Memorials to Bonaparte First Responders may be left at the funeral home or mailed to the family at 1005 E. Oak Brook Place, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa 52641.
Orvetta C. Conrad
OTTUMWA — Orvetta C. Conrad, 86, of Iowa City and formerly of Ottumwa, died April 1, 2013.
A memorial Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Iowa City.
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John McClellan was convinced the state prison intended to harm his family.
Prison staff allegedly recognized and documented that McClellan was delusional.
But the inmate's paranoia fueled a cycle of misconduct. Rather than treat his behavior as a symptom of his mental illness, staff allegedly repeatedly placed McClellan in solitary confinement for breaking prison rules.
After seven years, McClellan took his life in May 2011 at SCI-Cresson. McClellan's death and alleged treatment by staff leading up to his suicide is the centerpiece of allegations lodged in a federal lawsuit filed by the Disability Rights Network and the ACLU. The lawsuit describes the use of solitary confinement on mentally ill prisoners as a "Dickensian nightmare."
Robert Meek, an attorney for the Disability Rights Network, said that discussions with the state about a possible settlement in the case filed last month are due to begin today. It is the latest in a series of similar lawsuits filed by advocacy groups across the country alleging that state prison systems have not been providing adequate treatment to mentally ill inmates.
In all cases, the lawsuits were not seeking money, just changes in the way prisons respond to the mentally ill.
"In general, I can say, we just want them to provide the adequate care," Meek said.
In all cases, advocates spent years trying to get state prisons to make changes before finally resorting to lawsuits as a last resort, he said. Meek said his organization began trying to get the Department of Corrections to change its policies in 2006.
The lawsuit alleges that the mental health counseling that inmates in solitary confinement receive essentially consists of someone speaking to them through slots in a cell door.
The seriousness of the struggle to provide adequate treatment for the mentally ill has attracted the notice of lawmakers. The state House Judiciary Committee has forwarded a resolution to the full House that would ask a Joint State Government Commission to conduct a thorough review of the existing mental health system in the state.
The author of that legislation, Rep. Thomas Caltagirone, D-Bucks, said that Department of Corrections data suggest that as many as 20 percent of male prison inmates may have serious mental health problems. For female inmates, the numbers are worse: 40 percent may have serious mental illness.
Meek said that the lawsuit focused on the use of solitary confinement because that provided the best opportunity to demonstrate a violation of constitutional rights. There is also ample documentation of the detrimental effect of using solitary confinement for mentally ill inmates, Meek said. The issue has been repeatedly examined in lawsuits in other states, he said.
McClellan's case is likely not the only suicide that might be blamed on the state's approach to dealing with mentally ill inmates, he said. "We don't have a lot of data on suicides," Meek said. The McClellan case stood out as a "particularly egregious example," of how the state prison's approach has been harmful, he said.
Susan Bensinger, a Department of Corrections spokeswoman, said the department is working to rework the way it treats mentally ill inmates, but said she could not speak about the lawsuit.
But Bensinger said the allegations in the lawsuit did not have an impact on the state's decision to close SCI-Cresson. It is one of two prisons that are being shuttered in a move that prison officials say will allow the department to cut 500 jobs. A new prison, SCI-Benner, has opened in Centre County to replace the two older prisons.
Ultimately, one of the most effective ways to deal with mentally ill people in prison would be to do a better job providing treatment before people break the law and end up behind bars, Bensinger said.
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December 10, 2013
Robert Solorzano (Manahawkin, NJ), international business major, received a rare opportunity to intern in Hangzhou, China for one month during the summer of 2013.
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This marks the fourth year in a row that Murray has appeared on the list.
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Polling Institute Director Patrick Murray was featured in U.S. News and World Report on October 31.
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The independent Monmouth University Polling Institute conducts regular surveys of both the nation and New Jersey.
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Polling Institute Director Patrick Murray was interviewed on NJTV's NJ Today on August 13.
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As part of its commitment to community outreach, Ram Country of Mineral Wells will be providing fingerprinting and other services via Operation Kidsafe.
Parents can take part in the program beginning at 10 a.m. Wednesday and the program will be available during business hours from that point forth.
According to its website, Operation Kidsafe is a program developed through consultation with FBI, police, and fingerprinting authorities.
Children can have their fingerprints and photograph digitally captured and parents take home a printed copy of the results. Documents can be updated at a later date with current photographs.
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Just a review of the headlines in the past couple of months makes me wonder whether I missed the memo on the name change.
When did we change the name of our country from USA to USSA (United Socialist States of America)? The central government is exerting its power on free enterprise. Just check these news items: "Obama halves Chrysler's planned marketing budget," "Obama eyes bank pay overhaul; curbs compensation across finance," "The U.S. government has promised to buy up to 36 percent of Citigroup's common shares," "The Obama administration asked GM CEO Rick Wagoner to step down," "The majority party is sponsoring H.R. 676 that would create a single payer health plan in the U.S."
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CHECOTAH 81, MORRIS 64 – At Checotah, The Wildcats put on an offensive clinic Monday, as DeShay Bear poured in 23 points, Dayton Ellen had 18 points, Deshawn Jackson with 14 points and Cameron Pipe with 11 points in a victory over Morris. Checotah led Morris 45-25 at the half. Checotah (1-0) will face Claremore at 5:30 p.m. Thursday in the Hilldale Tournament.
MORRIS 44, CHECOTAH 31 – At Checotah, C.J. Camp led the Lady Wildcats in scoring with 7 points on Monday as Checotah fell to Morris. The Lady Wildcats (0-1) will face Roland at 4 p.m. Thursday in the Hilldale Tournament.
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OAKS 77, BRAGGS 67 – Despite the scoring efforts of Payton York with 25 points and Blaine Dunlap and Brody Igent with 12 points each, Braggs lost to Oaks on Monday. Braggs led 55-54 at the end of the third quarter before collapsing in the fourth quarter. Braggs (2-3) will play Kinta at 5:50 p.m. Thursday
HULBERT 60, KINTA 48 – Parker Taylor had 23 points, and Mason Fielder finished with 17 points as Hulbert defeated Kinta on Monday. The Riders outscored Kinta 17-9 in the second quarter as the Riders began to pull away. Hulbert (2-0) will play Oaks at 8:30 p.m. Thursday.
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BRAGGS 40 – Braggs fell to Webbers Falls on Monday. Jaycie Ray led Braggs with 16 points while Kristin Perry had 13 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Lady Wildcats in scoring. Although a close game throughout, foul trouble plagued Braggs late in the game contributing to the loss. Braggs fell to 1-4 on the season and will play Gore at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at 4:30 p.m. Webbers Falls plays Oaks at 7:10 p.m. Thursday.
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That's great news for him, and I'm glad he and/or the Italian Fed went for the exception. (I wonder why Papa Boris didn't go for one for Shelepen.). I didn't see a "decisions by the council" announcement, but that doesn't mean it didn't happen.
I don't think the Olympic Charter is unclear: "Games" are the Olympic Games, and "Championships" are the ones designated by the official governing body of the sport. Senior B's aren't ISU events, let alone championships, and the ISU defines championships as Euros, 4C's, Worlds, and Jr. Worlds. Even GP/GPFs don't meet the definition of championships.


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The picture on the front page of yesterdays News & Observer was more than an illustration of a Christmastime retail transaction. There, on a wall in a Wendell gun shop, were some heavy duty guns, which appeared to be military-style assault rifles. A customer stood in front of the wall examining an AR-15 assault rifle.
Across North Carolina and the United States, gun shops reported business beyond brisk. But, some retailers muted the availability of assault-style weapons. Such is the confusion in our feelings about firearms.
Weapons of the type that Adam Lanza used to murder 20 schoolchildren and six school staff members at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Conn., were flying off the shelves, along with ammunition magazines capable of holding 30 rounds or more. Lanzas large magazine enabled him to keep firing without reloading.
The question that came to the minds of other Americans was, Why? These types of weapons are not for hunting, and theyre not antique collectibles. Theyre intended for military use, but they have become wildly popular despite large price tags.(The AR-15 being looked at in Wendell cost over $2,300.) Thus, the only explanation of their potential use would be for personal protection. Thats a lot of protection.
And against whom? The Joneses next door? No. Against the government, when President Obama sends in the troops to confiscate all citizens weapons? That fanciful notion may indeed be on the minds of some. But it seems, from the interesting explanations of shoppers, that there is a fear of something even they cant really pinpoint. A threat of some kind.
The real threat
We know some threats: a military assault weapon and other high-power guns in the hands of disturbed people who shouldnt have them. Four times in his first term, the president has gone to places where gun violence took innocent lives.
The latest tragedy seems to have spurred a call to action. Avid hunter Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia, top-rated by the National Rifle Association as a pro-gun sort of fellow, says its time to talk about guns. There is a movement afoot to reinstall a ban on assault weapons, which expired in 2004 after 10 years. That should be done immediately. After all, the ban did not bring an end to gun-buying or collecting or result in a government assault on freedom.
Large ammunition magazines should be banned, period. They have a use in war, but not in a law-abiding society.
And Manchins right in suggesting that its time for discussion. The United States has more guns in the hands of private citizens than other countries where gun violence is not as serious a problem. More guns, less regulation. Does that make sense?
Just...good grief
And then there are folks like those in the Asheville Tea Party, who to benefit the groups political action committee, are raffling off a semiautomatic rifle and a handgun. Its hard to put into words the insensitivity and outrageousness of this act. This is nothing short of shameful.
The gun culture in the United States facilitates violence. It makes a disturbed person a highly dangerous person. It indulges the fears of people, who are spending their hard-earned money on powerful guns, that theyre under threat from the government or from groups that mean them harm.
We need to regulate firearms, but we also need to find out where these fears are coming from, and how they might be confronted without violence. Are the assault weapon fanciers, for example, uncomfortable with the fact that America is becoming more diverse in population? Are these stockpiles of weapons somehow seen as a protection against that change?
President Obama must seize this opportunity to protect citizens not just through new laws but to help them understand the reasons for them. Firearms advocates and those who believe in more limits need to understand each other, and seek common ground in the nations best interest. The children of Newtown deserve no less.


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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) -- The Denver Broncos have promoted Cory Undlin to secondary coach, replacing Ron Milus.
A person with the team who spoke to The Associated Press on Tuesday on condition of anonymity because the club doesn't speak publicly about coaches' contracts stressed the decision wasn't a result of Baltimore's tying 70-yard touchdown pass in the waning seconds of regulation Saturday night.
The Broncos went on to lose 38-35 in double overtime, ending their 11-game winning streak that had made them the odds-on Super Bowl favorites.
Milus' contract wasn't renewed. He was in his second stint with the Broncos, who hadn't allowed a 300-yard passer all season before giving up 331 to Joe Flacco last weekend.
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Harold W. Hoehner, Ph.D. is Professor of New Testament at Dallas Theological Seminary and is well known for his work on biblical chronology in the first century.
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By Ken Hamilton
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Niagara Gazette — "You ain't gonna change their minds," said the Yankee fan, as he sat in the dental office waiting for his wife. He was responding to the statement that both the governor's and the president's new gun rules would make the criminals very happy.
I didn't have time to clarify if it was the politicians or if it was the criminals that weren't inclined to change their minds about non-effective law-making or, in the criminals case, the intent to not follow the new law; and I can't understand why the politicians don't understand that.
If what one US Attorney said is true, then the politicians should understand it. The attorney said that, upon meeting most of the politicians in his district, he was convinced of but one thing, "... and that is that if they were not involved in politics, then they would be involved in some other criminal activity."
While I found his remarks humorous at first, I also understood that there were elements of truth in it. One has to wonder about the Senate, the Assembly and the governor's passing of what is hailed the toughest trampling of the Constitution in the country. Thus doing so, you would wonder if the politicians understood the criminal mind, or if they actually had what the attorney stated.
In all likelihood, the net effect will be that only law-abiding citizens will be following the more restrictive laws, as it only disempowers those who obey the law and empowers those who do not.
Do you really think that the criminal elements are going to register their guns and reduce the size of their magazines? In fact, if the intent of the legislation was to reduce the amount of guns that are in the state, even the earliest suggestion of so doing has had the opposite effect. There are likely more guns in the state today than at any time in history.
Coincidental to that, there is also the likelihood that, if compliance by good citizens is slow, the law will create more criminals in the state than ever before — all while not saving a single life — because the real criminals are not going to follow the law.
If politicians' thinking are indeed just a hair's breadth from that of a criminals, you would think that they would understand that. But, like the law's stated intent, they have failed at even that.
There's another segment in the public sector whose thinking is also similar to those of a criminal, and these people are not as exuberant about the new laws as are their political bosses. For you see, these are the people who have to go out, find and fight the actual criminals.
And not only is it alright for policemen to think like a criminal, it is what we want them to do. When my uncle once went to the woods to rung his beagles, his hopes were that those canines would think less like a dog and more like a rabbit when they were on the trail of those critters. Our hopes are similar to my uncle's when it comes to the cops chasing the robbers.
But, there is a difference between the police and the criminals. Most police officers are constitutionalist and believe in the sanctity of that document and they try to keep that document between their conduct and that of the criminals. They understand that with a free and moral society, their jobs become easier than it would be with a society that once knew freedom and now feel themselves sinking deeper and deeper into the sands of intransigency as their feet are washed with the constant waves of political expediency. They would rather that the politicians pass laws that keep criminals locked up, rather than the ones that bind a free citizenry.
No one wants to see a repeat of Sandy Hook, or a shootout of any kind — especially the police. There is little in it for them.
But, if a criminal decides that they want to shoot up something, there isn't a good cop out there who given the choice between filling out a report on a dead perpetrator or filling out one on a dead family would regret the latter more than the former. I do wonder, though, if politicians gain something from the reporting of both of those potential situations.
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In this article for teachers, Liz Woodham describes the criteria she uses to choose mathematical games for the classroom and shares some examples from NRICH.
Gillian Hatch analyses what goes on when mathematical games are
used as a pedagogic device.
Not all of us a bursting with creative game ideas, but there are
several ways to go about creating a game that will assist even the
busiest and most reluctant game designer.
This article, the second in the series, looks at some different types of games and the sort of mathematical thinking they can develop.
This article supplies teachers with information that may be useful in better understanding the nature of games and their role in teaching and learning mathematics.
Basic strategy games are particularly suitable as starting points
for investigations. Players instinctively try to discover a winning
strategy, and usually the best way to do this is to analyse. . . .
Everthing you have always wanted to do with dominoes! Some of these
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There are nasty versions of this dice game but we'll start with the nice ones...
Who said that adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing
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A collection of games on the NIM theme
An old game but lots of arithmetic!
A game to be played against the computer, or in groups. Pick a 7-digit number. A random digit is generated. What must you subract to remove the digit from your number? the first to zero wins.
A number card game for 2-6 players.
Match the halves.
A game to make and play based on the number line.
Work out the fractions to match the cards with the same amount of
Take it in turns to make a triangle on the pegboard. Can you block your opponent?
A train building game for 2 players.
A game for 2 people using a pack of cards Turn over 2 cards and try
to make an odd number or a multiple of 3.
Take it in turns to place a domino on the grid. One to be placed horizontally and the other vertically. Can you make it impossible for your opponent to play?
Players take it in turns to choose a dot on the grid. The winner is the first to have four dots that can be joined to form a square.
A game for 2 or more players with a pack of cards. Practise your
skills of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to hit
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A game for 2 or more people. Starting with 100, subratct a number from 1 to 9 from the total. You score for making an odd number, a number ending in 0 or a multiple of 6.
A game for 1 or 2 people. Use the interactive version, or play with friends. Try to round up as many counters as possible.
A game for 1 person to develop stategy and shape and space awareness. 12 counters are placed on a board. Counters are removed one at a time. The aim is to be left with only 1 counter.
All you need for this game is a pack of cards. While you play the
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In this game, you can add, subtract, multiply or divide the numbers
on the dice. Which will you do so that you get to the end of the
number line first?
A game for two players on a large squared space.
The game uses a 3x3 square board. 2 players take turns to play,
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This article invites you to get familiar with a strategic game called "sprouts". The game is simple enough for younger children to understand, and has also provided experienced mathematicians with. . . .
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This is a game for 2 players. Each player has 4 counters each, and
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A game for 2 players. Can be played online. One player has 1 red
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other side, and the blue needs to trap the red.
Here are a collection of games from around the world to try during the holidays or the last few weeks of term.
Advent Calendar 2010 - a mathematical game for every day during the run-up to Christmas.
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Design your own scoring system and play Trumps with these Olympic Sport cards.
Many natural systems appear to be in equilibrium until suddenly a critical point is reached, setting up a mudslide or an avalanche or an earthquake. In this project, students will use a simple. . . .
Take turns to place a decimal number on the spiral. Can you get three consecutive numbers?
In this game for two players, the idea is to take it in turns to choose 1, 3, 5 or 7. The winner is the first to make the total 37.
In this game for two players, the aim is to make a row of four coins which total one dollar.
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In this game for two players, you throw two dice and find the product. How many shapes can you draw on the grid which have that area or perimeter?
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It was the kind of history that ignites the imagination of humanity.
On July 20, 1969, hundreds of millions of people around the world watched or listened as the lunar module Eagle carried astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin to the surface of the moon. Armstrong got on the radio to let them know "the Eagle has landed."
Almost seven hours later, Armstrong stepped off the ladder in his bulky white space suitand said those famous words: "That's one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind"
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NEIL ARMSTRONG: That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.
SULLIVAN: Astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon. He died today at the age of 82 after complications from a heart procedure. He was the first of just 12 Americans to step on the moon from 1969 to 1972.
James Fallows of The Atlantic joins us as he does most Saturdays. Jim, let me get your thoughts on the passing of Neil Armstrong.
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Former astronaut Neil Armstrong, known for his words, "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind," has died. The first man ever to walk on the moon was 82.
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IRVING, Texas — Putting a ton of stock in bowl games is a bad investment. No matter what happens in the season finale, there's no guarantee — good or bad — that it will carry over into the next season. Nor is it a true validation of the regular season.
However, 12th-ranked Oklahoma can alter a perception problem with a winning performance against 10th-ranked Texas A&M tonight in the AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic at Cowboys Stadium.
The identity crisis OU faces is simple. There's a swelling perception that the Big 12 Conference isn't the dominant football power it once was. The Southeastern Conference is where the great players and great teams have landed.
"I don't look at it that way. That's propaganda, that's what media does," OU coach Bob Stoops said. "We need to win for other reasons. I'm not worried about the media war. I'm sure they've lost some games already. I don't get into that stuff. That's for everybody else."
He may not want to participate in the debate, but everyone else — most importantly, the players he's recruiting to OU — are taking part in the discussion.
With the Aggies now playing in the SEC, there's a team in Texas' lush recruiting grounds selling the gospel of the nation's alleged top conference to any player willing to listen.
The Sooners can't afford for that perception to take absolute hold.
The SEC has earned that reputation. It has won the last six national championships. It's also made a habit of beating up on Big Ten teams and rolling over Big 12 foes at the Cotton Bowl.
Perhaps the tide is turning.
The SEC has lost some bowl games over the last week. Florida's loss to Louisville in the Sugar Bowl was a hit. Mississippi State getting run over by Northwestern in the Gator Bowl was another. The next chance to chip away belongs to OU.
"I think it's a big statement game, especially for our defense," Sooner safety Tony Jefferson said. "It's the No. 1 offense in the SEC and it's a huge opportunity for us to showcase our ability."
It's ironic that chance comes against a team OU dominated when they were conference rivals from 1996-2011, going 11-5 against the Aggies in the Big 12.
Nonetheless, though the Sooners enter tonight's game 10-2 with their only losses to No. 1 Notre Dame and No. 7 Kansas State, they are 31⁄2-point underdogs to the Aggies.
The reason is Texas A&M went 10-2 in its first year in the SEC. Freshman quarterback Johnny Manziel won the Heisman Trophy. OU has won five straight games, but the Aggies' five-game winning streak includes a victory over No. 2 (and then-No. 1) Alabama.
The Sooners believe they're facing the same team they faced last season. Manziel has obviously changed the Aggie offense. A&M's defense has different scheme but mostly the same players.
"We've basically played all the personnel they have on defense last year. They're running a different defense with a new scheme and a new coordinator," OU center Gabe Ikard said, "but it's familiar faces on the other side of the ball and guys we've played against before."
What's changed is the conference affiliation. OU's is the same. Texas A&M's is different.
Cowboys Stadium is expected to be packed with 90,000 fans and a college football nation will be watching.
"It's the only game on TV that day, so we're gonna have the stage all to ourselves and the eyes of the whole country on us," OU defensive end David King said. "We're gonna have to rise to the challenge."
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Where I live, my school's alumni seem to have multi-class reunions on a regular basis. Everybody who graduated anytime near a particular class meets up at one of the bars or clubs in our hometown. So far, I haven't attended any of these gatherings or any of the more formal, official reunions. I've stayed in touch with a couple of my closest high school friends and I've found others more recently on Facebook. I had lunch with one old friend I hadn't seen in awhile, but I'm not really up for a large reunion of any kind.
I just came back from my class reunion and had a wonderful time. We went to a small high school where everybody pretty much knew everybody. Enough time has gone by that all the old cliques are no longer important; I saw people talking to people they never would have spoken to in high school.
The first night we met at a restaurant/club, and we closed the place down. Nobody wanted to leave because we were having too much fun. Our high school has an annual alumni dinner so our class met there the next day and talked for hours. We toured the school with a high school senior who showed us all the changes. She quickly learned that she had to shout to make herself heard and that we had a lot of crazy stories. In the band room, one classmate sat down at the drums and played a solo; she said she hadn't played in over 20 years but it came back quickly. In the business department, some of us remembered the time my sister came to visit me in class--outside on the ledge. She danced around 2 stories up, whacked her head on a window frame, and windmilled her arms wildly to keep from falling off.
After the dinner, we went to a club and stayed until they threw us out. We voted to have another reunion in 5 years and to try to get together more frequently in the years in between when somebody comes home for a visit. Some of us are on Facebook and plan to stay in touch there, too. I've gone to several reunions, but this was the best one yet.
When I'm old, I don't want them to say of me, "She's so charming." I want them to say, "Be careful, I think she's armed."
Fact of Life: After Monday and Tuesday even the calendar says W T F
I'm planning on going to 3 twenty year reunions (my parents moved me around alot). They start the last weekend of July. I can't wait. I went to a 20y reunion for the class ahead of me this past year and loved it. It's great when you don't really look different from high school and haven't gained weight or aged. I will lurve the reunion tour....
Moto- That is wonderful! Sounds like you had a reunion experience the way it's supposed to be. We've got our second planning meeting tomorrow evening, and I hope we have a good turnout.
Mine starts this Friday evening, 5/21/10 & runs until breakfast/brunch on Sunday, 5/23/10. I'm driving to it on Saturday, about 250 miles +/-, and will leave after all the scheduled festivities that are happening that night. Before going I'll take the nickel tour of the town since I've not visited it for over 40 years. I'm actually looking forward to seeing these many people, about 140 are expected to attend, I've not seen for 50 years. I'm a bit nervous, apprehensive and excited. I can't wait until Saturday morning...
Moto, I'm glad that your experience was so good.
It sounded fabulous!
We had 55 classmates show up which was not bad, considering the short time planning the reunion. The organizers threw it together in about six weeks. I wish I could say I hadn't gained weight since high school, but I have. There were quite of few of us carrying more weight. On the plus side, I'm not gray and wrinkled and people generally think I am younger than I am.
NeilJLeonard, no need to be nervous or apprehensive; I'm sure you'll have a blast! The class of 1960 was having their 50th reunion that same weekend, and they seemed to be having as much fun as we were. Nearly 400 people came to the school's annual alumni dinner. Somebody did a roll call of years and had class members stand as their year was called. The oldest attendees graduated in 1936! In some instances, three generations of graduates were there.
When I'm old, I don't want them to say of me, "She's so charming." I want them to say, "Be careful, I think she's armed."
Fact of Life: After Monday and Tuesday even the calendar says W T F
I did a bit of detective work online & was actually able to contact one of my best buddies from 1959/1961. I hadn't talked to him since 1965 or so. He's invited me to spend Saturday night with him instead of driving back the same day. I can attend the Sunday Brunch then and take a daylight return trip afterwards. Sounds like an offer I can't refuse...
I'll report on the weekend on Monday. No matter what, it looks like it's going to be an interesting couple of days....
So excited... mine 20th is in 2 weeks from tomorrow. We have a roster of who is coming, and I am stoked! There are a few who I would love to see that are missing, but
I just don't get it.
The few people from my school I would like to be in contact with, I am.
The rest I really have no desire of ever seeing again.
My high school's alumni office mailed the class photo taken at reunion (20th) a few weeks ago (which I did not attend), along with the obligatory annual fund end-of-fiscal year push letter (I already gave). Looking at the photo is scary - there are people I can't even recognize, lol. And our class was relatively small - 124 people - so I knew everyone at the time. Some (guys) are nearly bald, and some (guys and girls) gained a lot of weight.
Aren't I too young to not recognize high school classmates?
We had a reunion with my school's class year, that of the ones below and above us, and also the same from four other schools nearby, just about everyone we knew, complete with a band from our era with some of our best friends in it. Fabulous people and music. We did it 10 years and 5 years ago, and will definitely do it again one more time in another 5 years before we all get too old to dance.
Interesting, hell! It was a blast. It was a hoot. I haven't laughed so much in ages or had as much fun. The old town has certainly changed a bit in 40 years but that just made it that much better. Great location for it & great people at it that all showed up just to have a good time. We did....
The plan now is to have another one in 2 years. I'm going...
How many people showed up? I'm glad you had so much fun and are already thinking about the next one.
When I'm old, I don't want them to say of me, "She's so charming." I want them to say, "Be careful, I think she's armed."
Fact of Life: After Monday and Tuesday even the calendar says W T F
I went to my 10 year reunion, it was horrid.
All the bitches in my graduating class were even worse bitches ten years later.
At least 20 people had become physical therapists and were handing out business cards, trying to drum up business.
Whoever organized the thing arranged with the DJ to play all the hit songs from our senior year. As I graduated the year "Saturday Night Fever" was released, this didn't go over very well.
As I said, it seemed like everyone attended with the idea of having as much fun as possible. I'm fairly certain that they did...
Two drove a fair distance, Kansas & California, to get there. Many still live locally. Only 3 of us live in SE Florida and we've vowed to keep in touch. Since we now have EMail and all that it should be easier to do.
Evidently the next planned event is a graduate picnic for any and all that graduated from the school since it's founding in 1914 to attend on October 16, 2010. That may be worth the trip, but driving for 4 hours both ways makes it an overnighter because the drive exhausted me. Even crossing the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, one of the most remarkable and beautiful few miles of roadway on Earth, doesn't diminish the wearying effect of the miles driven.
I'm getting more news about this, and the event in 2 years, later on this summer. I'm looking forward to it.
ETA: Actually, I found 5 of us that live in SE FL. I only met two of the young ladies I had crushes on way back then...
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My mother went to her 60th class reunion, but it was the last one her class held. She says only 3 of them are still alive now, and she stays in touch with the other 2. She skipped 2 grades and had just turned 16 when she graduated.
When I'm old, I don't want them to say of me, "She's so charming." I want them to say, "Be careful, I think she's armed."
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"While the act burdens the plaintiffs' Second Amendment rights, it is substantially related to the important governmental interest of public safety and crime control," U.S. District Judge Alfred V. Covello writes in his 47-page decision, upholding the legality of the state's law.
The law, which is considered among the toughest in the nation, was enacted last year in response to the shooting at Sandy Hook School that left 20 students and six educators dead.
In a statement issued late Thurday, Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy said, "The court made the right decision today. The common-sense measures we enacted last session will make our state safer, and I am grateful for the court's seal of approval."
The office of Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen provided the arguments in defense of the constitutionality of the law.
"We are heartened by Judge Covello's ruling that has reaffirmed consistent rulings in other jurisdictions that banning military style assault weapons in the interest of public safety does not constitute an infringement of Second Amendment rights," Ron Pinciaro, executive director of Connecticut Against Gun Violence (CAGV), said.
CAGV, along with its partner group March for Change, lobbied for the law in the wake of the shooting in Newtown.
'This is a Long Way From Over'
Brian T. Stapleton, a New York-based attorney who represented the plaintiffs, told the Hartford Courant:
"This is a long way from over. We respect Judge Covello, but respectfully disagree with him. An appeal was anticipated in this case. There are findings that we can work with and we are going to do everything we can to get this overturned."
In his statement, Malloy said, "Let's not forget that this has happened before. In prior instances when Connecticut has passed related firearms laws, there have been similar challenges and they have all been unsuccessful."
A Renewed Call for Stricter Federal Gun Laws
U.S. Rep. Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) applauded the court's decision, too. In a statement released Friday, the Congresswoman said, "Connecticut led the nation by enacting comprehensive legislation that respects Americans' Second Amendment rights and makes our communities safer. This decision is an important step forward in addressing the epidemic of gun violence."
Earlier this week, Esty joined U.S. Reps. Mike Thompson (CA-5) and Alan Lowenthal (CA-47) in introducing a resolution that calls for renewed congressional action to address what she characterized as "the ever-growing impact of gun violence on American communities."
Congress failed to enact new gun laws last year, despite a push from President Barack Obama, who visited Newtown in the days after the shooting.
"When more than 30 people die every single day by gun violence, our country needs to do more. It's time for Congress to listen to the overwhelming majority of Americans who support reform and pass comprehensive gun violence prevention legislation," Esty said. "The price of political inaction is unacceptable and inexcusable."


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Gather up your books, magazines, CDs, DVDs, or VHS tapes and bring them to the library for the used book sale. The sale runs Aug. 6-10 and all proceeds benefit the library. Please donate materials during library hours but the library cannot accept Reader's Digest books, encyclopedia sets, homemade videos, or textbooks.
Info about the sale or the Friends of the Library: 724-458-7320 or www.grovecitypalibrary.org
Run For Your Library 5K
The Grove City Community Library staff will join the Cranberry Public Library for the 2nd annual Run For Your Library 5K. Last year they hosted 297 runners/walkers and raised over $4,000 for 15 different Pennsylvania libraries.
With this year's 5K event, on July 14 at Cranberry Community Park, organizers are hoping to raise funds and awareness for struggling public libraries during these financially trying times. A goody bag and an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast hosted by the Cranberry Lions Club are provided and there is also a Kids 1 Mile Fun Run.
Registration form and flyer are available at the library or on www.ctcchest.org
Adult summer reading
The adult summer reading program at the Grove City Library will run until Aug. 31. No sign up is necessary. To participate, simply fill out a bookmark with 10 titles (magazines, books, ebooks, or audiobooks) and enter to win a fabulous prize. Bookmarks are located at the front desk. Check out a recommended title, write a book review, or borrow a "title unknown" and it counts as two titles on your list.
Libraries in Lawrence, Armstrong, Mercer, and Butler counties now offer download audiobooks and ebooks, best-selling and classic titles available anytime, anywhere.
Grove City Community Library has expanded its services with audiobooks and eBooks available to download from the library's website. This service is made possible through the New Castle District Library Center. Library card holders can check out and download digital media anytime, anywhere by visiting http://lamb.lib.overdrive.com
Users may browse the library's website, check out with a valid library card, and download to PC, Mac®, and many mobile devices. Users will need to install free software. For audiobooks: OverDrive® Media Console™. To read eBooks, users will need Adobe® Digital Editions. Titles can be enjoyed immediately or transferred to a variety of devices, including iPod®, Sony® Reader™, and many others. Some audio titles can also be burned to CD to listen on-the-go. Titles will automatically expire at the end of the lending period. There are no late fees.
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04/25/13 — Oral O. "Mac" McKinney, 77, of Franklin, Ohio, died Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, at Hillspring Nursing Home.
Oral was born in Grayson on Jan. 21, 1935, to Fred Louise and Mary Magdeline (Rupert) McKinney.
Oral was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the U.S. Army, a member of the Masonic Lodge and retired from Dayton Public Schools in 1985 following 24 years of teaching. He was a member of the Springboro Baptist Church and a lifelong resident of Waynesville. Oral was an avid fisherman and loved sports.
He is preceded in death by his sister, Opal McKinney, and his parents, Fred and Madgeline McKinney.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Betty (Cooper) McKinney; his son, retired Lt. Colonel Bryan D. McKinney and wife Amy; his daughter, Cathy M. Lawson and husband Kevin; two brothers, Earl McKinney and Harold McKinney; and six grandchildren.


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Super Audio CD playback brings the action home
To deliver high-performance playback of advanced Super Audio CDs (SACD)s, the C-S5VL incorporates Onkyo's VLSC technology, along with high-end Wolfson DACs, ensuring a pristine conversion of the audio signal from digital to analog. Meanwhile, a high-precision crystal oscillator and jitter-cleaner device work together to stabilize the clock frequency. You get meticulous timing for all digital signals and hence beautifully clear separation of musical instruments. So, if you want to get serious about the digital audio offered by SACD, open your ears to the C S5VL. Of course, the CS5VL also offers precise playback of CD, WMA, and MP3-encoded audio, too.
VLSC: Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry
In conventional digital-to-analog conversion methods, it's impossible to completely remove noise. This noise taints the analog signal and ultimately degrades the sound emitted from your speakers. With Onkyo's VLSC, though, data is continuously sampled between two discrete points — via a signal comparison generator — and the difference is joined with analog vectors in real time to produce a smooth output waveform. The VLSC digital-to-analog conversion method results in an accurate, virtually pulse noise-free audio signal that faithfully reproduces the acoustic detail and subtle nuances of all your audio sources, and breathes life into digital media.
Precise clocking mechanism
The C-S5VL boasts an extremely precise clocking mechanism that controls and coordinates the timing of all digital signal processes — a bit like how a conductor directs and coordinates the individual instruments of an orchestra. The C-S5VL uses a state-of-the-art crystal oscillator that achieves a frequency deviation much lower than that achieved by a conventional oscillator. As the circuitry is designed to stay at a constant temperature, the oscillator frequency remains stable at all times. Stability is also aided by a special "jitter-cleaner" device that works to reduce the effects of jitter in the master clock. Thanks to the C-S5VL's precise clocking abilities, you get to enjoy an accurately realized sound field and clear separation of individual musical instruments.
Wolfson Microelectronics
The C-S5VL features a high-performance Wolfson 192 kHz/24-bit digital-to-analog converter with DSD bit-stream support for the advanced digital audio of Super Audio CD. This DAC incorporates multi-bit, sigma-delta architecture to optimize the signal-to-noise ratio and maximize tolerance to clock jitter. On the C-S5VL, the WM8742 has been configured to support a Digital Filter Control function, which lets you select from five different modes for CD and four modes for Super Audio CD (plus DSD Direct). With this DAC on board, you are guaranteed a pristine conversion of digital signals into analog audio output.
High-grade build quality
When it comes to parts and construction, it's just not in Onky's DNA to cut any corners. The C-S5VL, naturally, is no exception. Build quality starts from the ground up with a highly rigid, 1/16" (1.6 mm)-thick chassis that provides excellent protection against shelf-borne vibrations. A heavy-duty inlet cord, meanwhile, delivers a reliably smooth power supply. And 3/4" (19 mm)-pitch audio terminals are specially designed to accommodate high-grade cable.
Great Value Player (January 24, 2013)
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Reviewed By: Anthony - Northern CA, CA
Ive owned this player for two years now and still thoroughly enjoy its sound quality and flawless performance. After owning players that cost a lot more than this unit, this has become my default preferred player. Reliable, solid, sonically accurate, and dependable. I never thought Id see this level of performance from an Onkyo product, but I was proven wrong. Highly recommended.
Returned (September 21, 2012)
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Reviewed By: Greg G. - mission viejo, CA
Upon delivery, no matter what disc I put in the tray, the display read no disc. Also odd inconveniences No power button on remote. When unit is off, pressing tray button does nothing 1st have to power on than open tray. When tray is open, pressing power off button shuts down player with tray open 1st have to close tray, then power off.
Onkyo-CS5VL (June 04, 2012)
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Reviewed By: Phillip T. - Alliance, Ohio
I think this is a fine product that is well made with great sound when listening to regular CDs or SACDs. I so like the fact that it is a metal component rather than plastic. Not to mention the fact that the price was great being a returned product from Vanns. This is the second SACD player I have purchased.
C-S5VL (August 24, 2011)
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Reviewed By: Peter C. - Billerica, MA
I compared the Onkyo C-S5VL over a few listening sessions in a week's time to a Marantz SA8004 and also a Pioneer Elite DV-58AV purchased from Vann's a while back. For what it's worth, the Pioneer player retailed for about the same price as the Onkyo and received a class B rating in Stereophile magazine. I used a Parasound JC2 preamp and A21 amplifier with Dynaudio Audience 72 speakers.
These comments apply mostly to SACD listening in direct mode. I found the Onkyo to have more desirable top-end extension than either the Marantz or the Pioneer. Perhaps this accounts for the Onkyos greater sense of freshness and in-the-room presence than either of the other two players. The Onkyo did not give up any detail to the Marantz and sounded somewhat more detailed, focused and smoother than the Pioneer.
However, the Onkyo's overall presentation was lightweight and bass-shy compared to both other players. You could still feel the bass from the Onkyo, but the frequency spectrum was definitely shifted upward. Although the Onkyo was a smooth performer most of the time, there was some glare, especially on crescendos. In fact, the Onkyo tended to be somewhat fatiguing after listening for a while – the Marantz and Pioneer were not fatiguing.
The Onkyo's soundstage was not even close to what the Marantz is capable of, and the Pioneer was more spacious, as well. The Onkyo's soundstage was compressed within and between the speakers, with little depth and ambiance.
The Onkyo was also colorless. This may be desirable to some folks, but the lack of harmonic richness detracted from the enjoyment of the music for me. For instance, strings on my James Taylor disc have a "chimey" quality that is lost with the Onkyo. The Onkyo has a kind of light gray, cardboard-bland quality, overall.
I tried the different filters. They are interesting but do not really ameliorate the problems without creating new ones. For instance, DSD filter 1 results in a grainier quality, filter 2 sounds kind of hard and metallic. Filter 3 was sweeter, but voices were a bit strident. Filter 4 mellowed things out, but the desirable top end extension was decreased.
I did listen to a little Redbook. I think the Onkyo is a better Redbook player than SACD player. Other than still being light in the bass and a bit glaring on the crescendos, it beat my Pioneer in just about every other way. I quickly toggled-through the different PCM filters but did not notice a lot of difference.
I feel like I have been kind of hard on this Onkyo. It is a good-sounding player. It is an interesting machine and a good value with the discounts typically available not if you pay retail, however. I am not even sure what else you can get in the mid three-hundreds these days that plays SACD. It's really just a matter of what kind of sound qualities you can live with.
Further notes after reading my review above and listening some more… This Onkyo is a fatiguing, dry-sounding player. Both the Marantz and the Pioneer have richer tone. The Pioneer is sweeter, as well. Sorry, but will have to send back the Onkyo… Glad I bought the Pioneer from Vann's.
I have a new CD collection! (June 01, 2011)
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Reviewed By: David C. - Grant, AL
I was told by a high end home theater installer to not worry about a cd player, just get a Blue ray player and you are covered. Two years later after upgrading other parts of my system I discover the radio sounds better than my cds??? What is up with that??? I have a large cd collection with many remastered gold cds and SACDs and the sound quality was just not there! So I do a little research, actually a lot and decide to pop for the C-SVL5. Best investment I made in my system yet!!! I am a happy CD listener again!!! My wife likes to listen to music and appreciates good sound but does not car to get involved in the whole equipment thing. The evening after I got the new player I put in one of her favorite CDs and she stopped what she was doing and asked what had I changed with the speakers. My speakers are DIY and I constantly make changes I said nothing it is the new CD player!!!
So the short story is a good dedicated CD player is much better than your average Blue ray player for stereo music!!! I am using the analog outs.
Now I am going back and playingrediscovering a lot of my old CDs and it is like having a whole new collection.
By the way Vanns service is awesome!
For the price this is a steal, dont think about it just get it if you are looking!
Onkyo C-SLV5 CD player (February 14, 2010)
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Reviewed By: Reggie H. - Detroit, MI
Very smooth operation, clear and pristine sound, a very good replacement for my Technics SL-PG450. I would recommend highly, especially for the sale price.
Great Quality (August 31, 2009)
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Reviewed By: Sebastian - Los Angeles, CA
The clarity of the sound of this cdsacd player is awesome, you can listen to your old and new cds and can be blown away.
Comparison Specifications
- High-grade Wolfson 192 kHz/24-bit D/A converter (WM8742) with DSD bit-stream support for Super Audio CD applications
- Plays Super Audio CD, Audio CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3 CD, WMA CD
- 2 digital outputs (optical/coaxial), digital out On/Off, 0.75"-pitch audio terminals for high-grade cable
- RI-compatible remote control
Additional Specifications
- VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)
- Thermally regulated crystal oscillator and jitter-cleaner device to stabilize clock frequency
- Digital filter control (CD: 5 modes, Super Audio CD: 4 modes and DSD direct)
- Phase control
- Repeat modes: Super Audio CD and CD: Disc/Track/A-B Repeat, MP3 CD and WMA CD: Disc/Track/Folder/A-B Repeat
- Headphone jack with volume control
- 4-mode display dimmer (normal/dim/dimmer/off)
- Hi-rigidity, anti-resonant flat chassis
- Aluminum front panel
- Heavy-duty inlet power cord
Manufacturer Specifications
- Frequency response: Super Audio CD 4Hz-50kHz / Audio CD: 4Hz-20kHz
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 114 dB (CD), 110 dB (SA-CD)
- Audio dynamic range: 100 dB
- Power supply: AC 120V, 60Hz
- Power consumption: 15W
Dimensional Specifications
- Dimensions: 17.06" W x 8.06" H x 17.75" D
- Weight: 15.4 lbs
Onkyo C-S5VL Warranty Details
One-year warranty


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So I just received this shirt, and maybe it's just me but does the printed design seem a lot smaller than it should be going by the preview copypasta? It also seems to be ever so slightly off level but that's not a big deal
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There's no doubt that Seattle musicians are breaking new ground every day, and Vancouver, WA, native Rachel Wong is another Northwest artist rockin' our radar. She recently reached the final twelve out of more than 2500 musicians chosen in Ford's "Gimme the Gig" nationwide search for the ultimate independent musician. She's also just released her second album called Letters to You. Today she performs her new single "Center Stage" from the new album.
Rachel has several upcoming appearances, starting with Wing Luke Museum's JamFest this Thursday, July 18, at 6:30pm at World Pizza. Click HERE for more info about JamFest.
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FN* Defendants argue that plaintiffs in fact voluntarily dismissed all of the remaining causes of action, and not just their claims for economic damages. Defendants urge this Court to rule that plaintiffs' two claims for noneconomic damages are now moot because the case no longer includes any underlying cause of action upon which to claim damages-economic or noneconomic-aside from the NIED cause of action dismissed in toto by the trial court's judgment on the pleadings. We are not persuaded by this argument. The superior court's judgment on the pleadings dismissed plaintiffs' claims for noneconomic damages, but the noneconomic damages were not dismissed in a vacuum, they were dismissed insofar as the court concluded that they were not supportable as an element of plaintiffs' causes of action. As virtually, if not expressly, acknowledged by defendants-responding in opposition to what they perceived as a selective motion to dismiss by plaintiffs, and insisting on an �all or nothing� dismissal-plaintiffs clearly intended to dismiss their remaining causes of action for economic damages so that they could appeal the court's Rule 12(c) dismissal of their noneconomic damages and NIED claims as the sole outstanding, and final, judgment in the case. Absent any demonstrated substantial prejudice to defendants, and despite plaintiffs' arguably inartful and unintended dismissal of �all remaining claims,� plaintiffs' voluntary dismissal of their remaining claims left the previously established partial judgment on the pleadings denying the claims for noneconomic damages, and the causes of action of which they were an element, preserved for appeal.


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By LARRY HYPES
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
TAZEWELL, Va. —
Three of a kind beats two pair.
Taylor Catron, Haley Christian, and Whitney Saunders refused to fold under pressure and dealt a big Southwest District victory for Tazewell as the Lady Bulldogs held on for a 55-38 triumph over visiting Carroll County Tuesday.
Tazewell (8-6, 1-0) grabbed a 14-point halftime lead but Carroll surged to within five, at 42-37, with just over five minutes to go before the Lady Dogs returned to form and won going away over the cold-shooting Cavaliers (7-6, 1-1).
Catron fired in successive treys, and popped in a first quarter lay, keeping Tazewell even after one, as Michala Hash did the work for Carroll in the early going. The Lady Cavaliers jumped out to a quick 5-0 lead before Tazewell got untracked in the battle between fierce district rivals.
In the second stanza, Christian's long-range shooting helped propel the Dogs to a 21-7 run, helping to overcome the loss of Saunders, who had to miss some action with foul problems.
That hurt Catron, as well, saddled with four personals early in the second half. With her and Saunders in limited action, the Lady Cavs began to chip into a 15-point Tazewell advantage.
From a 37-22 Tazewell lead at the 1:25 mark of the third quarter, Catron picked up her fourth personal and had to take a seat while Hash & Co. made a determined run and finally cut the margin to just five points, 42-37, in a little less than five minutes.
It was not enough, as Catron and Saunders both came back in to help save the day.
"Coach (Jason) Southworth told me to be patient, stay down on 'D' and do my job there in the second half," grinned Catron, who played with a fever and took cold medicine to take the floor at the beginning of the game. She and Hash tied for game scoring honors with 17 points apiece.
"We have been working on free throws, too," noted Catron, who finished with a 9-of-11 effort at the line as Tazewell made 19 free throws to help seal the verdict.
"We were all fired up tonight," said Saunders, who popped in 14 points, "because it has been a long time since we have beaten Carroll County.
"People said we were going to be last in the district so we wanted to come and prove something in this game. We played well as a team and that made the difference."
In a close contest early on, Christian's ability to hit the outside shot was a pivotal factor in helping the Lady Dogs to build their lead.
"My teammates found me, and let me have an opportunity while I was in a zone," she said of her 15-point game. "We made some big free throws, and worked together. Teamwork always makes things better.
Carroll County coach Mark Motley sighed, "We just did not shoot well.
"I know it's hard to believe but we shot 28 times in the second half, Tazewell had 14 shots, and we got outscored. There is not much else to say."
Carroll hosts Pulaski tonight and Tazewell entertains Marion Friday in SWD action.
At Tazewell Middle School
Michala Hash 17, Maycee Cain 4, Hayden Caldwell 6,Taylor Martin 5, Rylee Haynes 2, Crysta Guynn 4, Cassidi McCann0, Kaitlan Farmer 0, Rachel Sellers 4, Brittany Willard 0, Sami Reece 0.
Taylor Catron17, Whitney Saunders 14, Haley Christian 15, Kate Snapp 3, Kaley Holloway 0, Essence Brown 6, Bri Sparks 0, Alley Lee 0.
Carroll County.......................13 7 4 14 — 38
Tazewell................................13 21 6 15 — 55
Three-point goals --- C, 3 (Hash – 3). T, 6, (Christian –3, Catron –2,
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People tend to lose perspective in any discussion of Apple shares. Somehow we are all experts, but we really have no idea what is going on behind the scenes.
Apple's recent earnings announcements and product releases serves as a perfect example of how irrational investors have become. I will concede that Apple's Q4 was not on par with what I have come to expect (and I'm long the stock.) We can also agree that the macro climate has not exactly been favorable to even the best tech companies.
Amazon reported a loss of $274 million and Google didn't necessarily excite anyone with its report, accidentally released as it was. On a similar note, Microsoft missed both its top and bottom line estimates of $18.11 billion and $0.65 per share, which ended its streak of revenue growth spanning four quarters.
Nonetheless, Apple's results are what everyone remembers. It was a reminder that the company is led by humans, not magicians. Was the "disappointment" (if you can call it that) a onetime blunder or a sign of something worse? During the quarter, Apple generated revenue of $36 billion and $8.2 billion in profit, or $8.67 per diluted share. Those figures in 2011? Revenue: $28.3 billion. Profit: $6.6 billion. Per share earnings: $7.05.
The iPhone saw an impressive year-over-year unit growth of almost 60%. Ipad sales were up 26%. The company saw tremendous growth across all of its entire product lines, but critics scream "cannibalization" at every turn. It doesn't make sense.
Apple cares more about how it is executing its business than it does about what we think it should be doing. That's the way it should be. Expectations were so high (and continue to be) to the extent that 30% revenue growth was not enough to keep the street happy. Competition may be catching up a bit, but it is catching up because Apple is leading. The gap may be narrowing a bit but they will never have the logo and what it stands for.
An operating system is Android. Chrome is an Internet Browser so I'm not stepping over my toes at all.
The only system that is closed is Apple
Stop protecting Apple. They failed in Safari. Admit it.
Apple Safari is the 2nd lowest used internet browser. Do you know why? The customers dislike the speeds it runs at, the bugs are constantly glitchy and Apple never did anything to make Safari better. I'd say that it has failed.
The business of protecting intellectual property is so people don't steal it. Google comfortably puts out its intellectual property for free, because they embrace the integration of minds. The internet was created to increase the integration of minds. Why by placing a price, are you inhibiting the growth rate of the future?
There is absolutely no comparison between iTunes and YouTube. YouTube is consisted of original content. Something iTunes will NEVER have. It is merely acting as an online Blockbuster. Big WOOP. ANYBODY can be that. Amazon Prime, Google Play, Redbox, Sony Crackle. Why would you want to be in an industry with multiple competitors when you can monetize the whole industry by being a monopoly? I'd buy more Google shares because of this.


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Availability: Jupiter Hotel
Hotel with a restaurant, in Portland (Convention Center - Rose Quarter)
With a stay at Jupiter Hotel in Portland (Convention Center - Rose Quarter), you'll be minutes from Imago Theater and Norse Hall.
This hotel is within close proximity of Stark's Vacuum Museum and Architectural Heritage Center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 81 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a nightclub and bicycles to rent. Additional features include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Grab a bite to eat at the hotel's restaurant, which features a bar, or stay in and take advantage of room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Portland? This hotel has 3000 square feet (279 square meters) of space consisting of conference/meeting rooms and small meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
Jupiter Hotel Amenities
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The hotel offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/café. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access. Event facilities measuring 3000 square feet (279 square meters) include conference/meeting rooms and small meeting rooms. For a surcharge, a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) is offered to guests. This business-friendly hotel also offers a nightclub, multilingual staff, and a picnic area. Concierge services and wedding services can be provided. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.
Jupiter Hotel has designated areas for smoking.
- Concierge services
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Total number of rooms - 81
- 24-hour front desk
- Number of floors - 2
- ATM/banking
- Bar/lounge
- Coffee/tea in lobby
- Free Wi-Fi
- Meeting rooms
- Nightclub
- Picnic area
- Restaurant
- Room service (limited hours)
- Conference space size (meters) - 279
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Coffee shop or café
- Conference space
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Designated smoking areas
- Laundry facilities
- Multilingual staff
- Year Built 1962
- Conference space size (feet) - 3000
- Number of meeting rooms - 3
- Number of buildings/towers - 2
- Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
- Wedding services
- Internet
Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
Self parking (surcharge)
- Room Amenities
- Access via exterior corridors
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Free local calls
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Designer toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Cable TV service
- Desk
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Free Wi-Fi
- Private bathroom
- Shower/tub combination
- Down comforter
- Dining
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.
Doug Fir Rest and Lounge - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
- Recreation
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Bicycle rentals on site
Jupiter Hotel Policies & Fees
- Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Minimum check-in age is 21
- Check-out
Check-out time is 11 AM
- Payment types
Accepted at this hotel: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Pets
Pets allowed
- General
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
No elevators
Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
- Fees
- The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
- Self parking fee: USD 10 per day (in/out privileges)
- Pet fee: USD 35 per room, per stay (maximum USD 35.00 per stay)
- Kitchen/kitchenette fee: USD 25 per night
- Additional Details
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Awards & Affiliations
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- This property is affiliated with the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) guests.