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Lymphomas are cancers that start in a child's lymphatic system — the part of the body that works with the immune system to help fight infections and diseases.
There are two types of pediatric lymphoma:
- Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (also called NHL, non-Hodgkin's disease, or just non-Hodgkin's, for short) is the most common type of pediatric lymphoma. This type of cancer develops when there are too many white blood cells in the lymph nodes, bone marrow, spleen, and other areas. Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is usually diagnosed in children between the ages of 7 and 11, but older kids and adults can have it, too.
- Hodgkin's lymphoma (also called Hodgkin's disease) develops when abnormal B cells (called Reed-Sternberg cells) start to form in the lymph nodes, spleen, and other areas of the body. Although associated with progressive swelling in the lymph nodes (or glands), Hodgkin's lymphoma is often hard to diagnosis because symptoms can seem like the flu. Most kids with Hodgkin's lymphoma are diagnosed around age 15.
Each individual child's symptoms can vary, but common signs and symptoms of pediatric lymphoma may include:
- swelling (typically where lymph nodes are found such as the neck, chest, abdomen, underarms, and groin areas)
- fever
- sore throat
- bone and joint pain
- night sweats
- fatigue (more tired than usual)
- sudden and increased weight loss
- burning and itching skin
IMPORTANT NOTE: These signs and symptoms together or on their own do not automatically mean that a child has lymphoma. Any or all of these could be a sign of something else. And not all need be present to indicate lymphoma or any other kind of cancer.
Our pediatric cancer care experts will conduct a complete exam of your child and a medical history evaluation. Other diagnostic tests for pediatric lymphoma may include:
- X-rays
- blood and urine tests
- lymph node biopsy (taking a sample of cells or tissues for examination)
- CAT scan (which stands for computed tomography) — a painless test that uses a special X-ray machine to take black-and-white pictures of the lungs, heart, blood vessels, airway passages, ribs, and lymph nodes
- PET scan (which stands for positron emission tomography) — an imaging test that helps doctors see how the organs and tissues inside your child's body are functioning
- lumbar puncture (also called a spinal tap – when a thin needle is placed in the lower-back area of the spinal cord so we can take and then examine a sample of spinal fluid)
We know that tests can be scary – for you and your child. Whatever kind of tests your child might need, know that your Nemours pediatric cancer care team will do everything we can to make the experience as comfortable as possible – physically and emotionally. We'll give sedation or anesthesia as needed and offer support and guidance at every step.
Learn more about what to expect with certain medical tests »
Depending on your child's age, overall health, extent of the disease, and other factors, pediatric lymphoma treatment may include one or a combination of
the following:
- chemotherapy
- radiation therapy
- blood or bone marrow transplant (also sometimes called a BMT, BBMT, stem cell transplant, or cord blood transplant)
- medications/antibiotics
- blood transfusions
- surgery
- antibiotics
At Nemours, we know that getting a cancer diagnosis can be very frightening and overwhelming for your whole family. That's why Nemours' board-certified pediatric hematologists-oncologists, specialty nurses, cancer researchers, and other cancer experts are focused on helping not only your child, but your family, too.
From diagnosis to treatment (and beyond) we'll be here to help guide your family through your lymphoma journey – and to strive and hope, with you, for a better tomorrow.


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I have always been interested in programming languages. The first one I used, way back when I was at university, was FORTRAN [4, not 77]. I then moved on to do a bit of assembly, BCPL, a few flavors of Algol, Simula 67, SNOBOL 4 – just about everything that was around at the time, except COBOL. Later, in the course of my career as a software engineer, I came back to FORTRAN and assembly, then Forth, RTL/2, Pascal, C, C++ and a bit of Java. Of course, at various times, some kind of BASIC must have featured in my portfolio.
I have often mused upon which language is best for embedded. With the possible exception of assembly, there is no ideal language, as they have all been designed for other purposes. The best bet seems to be C, which, if used carefully, gives the right balance between capability/flexibility and productivity. C++ has fair potential too, but has had a lot of bad press. So, I was interested to see publication of the latest research on the topic by VDC …
Their results show that engineers are using, for their current project:
C – around 80%
Assembly – 35%
Java – 13%
The first 3 results sound about right to me. I suppose that Java is used around the periphery of embedded programming – for Android apps etc. – but I wonder if the users of the language really consider themselves to be doing embedded programming. The one that I do not buy is C#. As far as I know, this language is squarely targeted at the desktop and may possibly be used with Windows CE, but I cannot see how this gets it to 10%. It makes me question the true validity of this research.
Maybe I should do my own survey. What language(s) are you using [for real embedded programming]? Please comment or email.

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Beats Pro over-ear headphones are made for relentless, heavy-duty use in the studio or in the club. Delivering superb audio at all times, Beats Pro headphones give you deep bass response and sound across the spectrum. That's because they use no amplification or noise cancellation circuitry that adds other frequencies, colors the sound, or compromises bass response.
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Fantastic Quality but much too heavy
I actually have both the Studio and the Pro version and I have to say the Pros give a much crisper and clean sound. Over all perfo I actually have both the Studio and the Pro version and I have to say the Pros give a much crisper and clean sound. Over all performance is flat out better and with the aluminum frame and parts they are pretty bullet proof other than one thing I did find frustrating. If you choose to take off the ear cushions or pop one off accidentally they are one real pain to secure back on. I probably sat there for a solid 30 minutes trying different techniques before I got all the inner latches to click in place. I will admit there is probably a proper technique to this. I do like the option of being able to use the input port on either the left of right ear piece and really like the fact they don't take batteries. I can't even count the times I have put away my Studios with he power on to find them dead the next time (really a pain when on a long flight or trip).
There are two HUGE advantages the Studios DO have over the Pros and here they are. 1) The Studios are significantly lighter than the Pros . The Pros are actually so heavy that I can only take 30 min of them before I have to adjust the head piece to another spot on my head which usually compromises the ear cup seal a bit . 2) The Studio's noise canceling feature is very advantages when on a place or another setting where you really want to take yourself "away" a bit.
All and all they both have their pros and cons but considering the Pros are $100 more and have the weight problem I would definitely recommend the Studios. …- Written by Eric P from Los Angeles
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Beats Pro
These Beats by dr dre pro are amazing. The bass is SUPER deep. It goes down to around 8 Hz of bass. The build quality of these hea These Beats by dr dre pro are amazing. The bass is SUPER deep. It goes down to around 8 Hz of bass. The build quality of these headphones are great. They are made of metal, and have leather earcups and a leather headband. The sound is amazing on these. Well done Monster! …
- Written by G E from Wexford
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This pair of headphones are everything that I expected. They have superb sound quality and are impossible to break. Even for studi This pair of headphones are everything that I expected. They have superb sound quality and are impossible to break. Even for studio use these are the headphones to buy. Highly recommended that are worth the money. …
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I bought my Beats Pro for about 6 months now, I'm still very satisfied with the sound quality. I don't mind paying the high price I bought my Beats Pro for about 6 months now, I'm still very satisfied with the sound quality. I don't mind paying the high price for this headphone, but the poor thing is that they don't come with a good hard headphone case to protect it which makes it very difficult to travel around with this headphone. …
- Written by Juliana T from Subang jaya
Bog standard iPhone earbuds are just as good as these. Shocking price for something so average. Much, much better stuff on the mar Bog standard iPhone earbuds are just as good as these. Shocking price for something so average. Much, much better stuff on the market & cheaper too …
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Specs please?? Hz-Khz
- Asked by Stéphane C from Los Angeles
- Nov 22, 2014
Answer now (Specs please?? Hz-Khz)
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I know they are described as 'over-ear' but do the cans fully cover the ear or more 'on' the ear?
- Asked by Julia W
- Dec 3, 2014
they will slightly rest on the outside of your ears
- Answered by Victor J from Harwood Heights
- Dec 14, 2014
What is the difrence between beats and monster beats? And the difrence between beats pro and detox pro?
- Asked by Amin S from Shahriar
- Dec 22, 2014
is the headphone wireless and if it is, whats the limit?
- Asked by Abdulkadir J from New York
- Nov 16, 2014
Best Answer:
Nope. Pros are not wireless. You might be interested in Studio Wireless, which are pretty good, with Nope. Pros are not wireless. You might be interested in Studio Wireless, which are pretty good, with a 30+ feet connection over bluetooth. …
- Answered by Cristopher R from New York
- Nov 22, 2014
Are Beats Pro Over-Ear Headphones comfortamble for sport and running?
- Asked by Massimiliano M from Brooklyn
- Nov 13, 2014
They use to be very comfy. but I would recommend some Solos because the metal on these is heavy, and They use to be very comfy. but I would recommend some Solos because the metal on these is heavy, and may have your neck tired. …
- Answered by Cristopher R from New York
- Nov 22, 2014
Is this Headphone compatible with ipad air 2 ?
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- Oct 27, 2014
Yes sir, it is. Sorry about the missing iPad Air 2 on compatibility tab.
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A CE-based analytical system configured optimally for the quality assurance laboratory. With a focus on repetitive robust analyses, the system includes a P/ACE MDQ configured with a filter-based UV/Vis (200, 214, 254 and 280 nm included) detector, UV source optics, ambient sample storage module, large volume buffer reservoirs, and 32 Karat™ Software configured on an IBM personal computer. Installa...read more
A CE-based analytical system configured optimally for the quality assurance laboratory. With a focus on repetitive robust analyses, the system includes a P/ACE MDQ configured with a filter-based UV/Vis (200, 214, 254 and 280 nm included) detector, UV source optics, ambient sample storage module, large volume buffer reservoirs, and 32 Karat™ Software configured on an IBM personal computer. Installation Qualification, Operation Qualification 1 (OQ1) and documentation to aid in software validation is also included.
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Capillary Thermoregulation with Recirculating Liquid Coolant
Recirculating liquid coolants dissipate "excess" heat much more effectively than air-cooled systems. Efficient heat dissipation is critical in capillary electrophoresis to allow for the usage of higher conductivity buffers and larger I.D. capillaries. Your benefit is more flexibility in sample load and the ability to create better separation efficiencies with the use of higher ionic strength buffers. This allows methods to be easily transferred from a methods development laboratory to a routine use environment.
Multi-format Sample Introduction
Automation is certainly a means by which many laboratory bottle necks may be reduced. The use of 96 well plates as a sampling vessel not only increases system capacity but allows compatibility with automated sample preparation devices which utilize the 96 well plate format. Additionally, 2 ml vials (which are autosampler industry standards) may be used; or sampling can be achieved directly from PCR vials and microfuge tubes.
High Sensitivity UV Detector
Detector sensitivity in capillary electrophoresis is critical since small mass loads are introduced and small detection pathlengths are used (governed by the capillary dimensions i.e. 25 - 200 um). Fixed wavelength detection in a filter wheel assembly maximizes detector sensitivity yet still allows wavelength changes during a run. In a Q.C. or regulated environment it is beneficial to "lock-down" a method once it is developed in order to retain the integrity of the data. The P/ACE™ MDQ high sensitivity UV detector may be configured with a "single" wavelength from a filter traceable to NIST making both the instrument certification and method validation much simpler. Additionally the system employs complete fiber-optic technology bypassing the necessity of an optical bench. This lowers the noise on the detection system (by removing reflective surfaces where energy loss can occur) and simplifies the system making it more rugged for routine use. Diode array is an essential detection tool for methods development work, but will reduce the lifetime of a "coated" capillary. Therefore, once a method is developed and is in routine use it is beneficial to switch to a UV detector where the capillaries will last longer.
Multiple Separation Modes
Voltage gradient programming is beneficial for gel-sieving techniques improving separations over a wide range of fragment sizes. This is especially critical for the separation of nucleic acids. The application of simultaneous voltage and pressure is beneficial for the high efficiency mobilization of proteins during iso-electric focusing as well as detecting material not migrated off the capillary. Also, several CEC methods have specified the use of simultaneous pressure applied to both inlet and outlet reservoir. This system is compatible with those methods.
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Sample injections can be automatically spiked with reference standards for positioning or for positive identification. This is useful to help minimize errors resulting from sample matrix effects. Additionally, with high salt samples it may be necessary to do multiple injections within the same run in order to employ an electrokinetic salt elution step. Practical examples of this include the electrokinetic injection of PCR samples directly after amplification. The interfering salts and metals would need to be be removed through a sample handling step if one were not able to perform an electrokinetic elution from ddH20 prior to sample introduction. Additionally, once a sample table has begun the data that is generated may indicate the necessity to run new sample combinations. On the fly sample table editing may be accomplished with the 32 Karat Software allowing the addition of new samples to a running sequence.
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When a method is validated for routine use, one's need changes away from buffer type scouting to buffer capacity as a large number of samples are processed using a single condition. With P/ACE™ MDQ, the buffer array and reservoirs are interchangeable. Each buffer reservoir contains two 30 ml chambers for the inlet and outlet buffer and ten 2 ml vial positions for conditioning fluids. The large volume reservoir allows hundreds of runs to be facilitated from a single buffer tray alleviating the need to frequently change buffers.
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Sample Introduction In moving validated methods from a development lab to a routine use environment, the issue of compatibility of methods transfer is always present. The P/ACE™ MDQ is designed to operate with all commonly used sample introduction modes and has the capability to dial in the parameters (i.e. injection pressure or vacuum), allowing greater ease in transferring methods between instrument brands. Being able to inject from the short side of the capillary, offers the capability of high speed separations.
Fluid Delivery with Variable Pressure and Vacuum
Conditioning of the capillaries is accomplished by moving specific volumes of electrolytes, regenerants and cleaning solutions through the capillary. The P/ACE™ MDQ is designed to operate with all commonly used rinsing protocols and the capability to regulate these parameters (i.e. magnitude of applied pressure or vacuum), allows greater ease in transferring methods.
GLP/CGMP Compliance Features
Many laboratories are mandated by law to follow current good manufacturing practices (CGMP) and good laboratory practices (GLP) The 32 Karat Software has many features which are geared towards the maintenance of data integrity. Sample data and methods parameters cannot be overwritten or overridden, ensuring the data that was generated was as described. To track instrument operation, all events including errors are logged onto the system. To provide security of operation users may be coded to different security levels with selected access to: system configuration, methods programming, data reprocessing, specific instrument operation and data comparison. All of these features can be used to "lock down" the system for regulated use.
Specialized CE Calculations
Capillary electrophoresis requires specialized data handling. Mobility calculations establish the identity of a compound independent from changes in electroosmotic flow, voltage, temperature and column dimensions. This can be very useful in compound identification and method validation especially when comparing data between different laboratories where analytical conditions may vary slightly. While normalizing the peak area to analyte velocity is important if quantitation is required. Intelligent system suitability, allows unattended operation for routine use environments.


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A marriage in baseball heaven
By Samantha Carr
Sometimes their neighbors get confused when they fly both a Yankees and Red Sox flag at their house, but it seems to work for Rich Kretser and Alison Moorby.
They even wore their opposing fan gear on Friday when they arrived in Cooperstown to do a walk through for their wedding – appropriately being held at the Baseball Hall of Fame on Saturday.
"We are huge baseball fans and members so it just made sense to have it here," said Moorby. "We started dating in 2004 and our first date was a Yankees-Red Sox game. Our whole relationship revolves around baseball and it is what we love to do together."
Kretser and Morrby live in Canajoharie, NY, about a 40 minute car ride northeast of Cooperstown. They emailed the Hall of Fame in April to see if it was possible to get married here.
"We are having about 50 guests and wanted a small place," said Moorby.
"Once we knew we could have it here, there was no question," added Kretser.
Kretser works for Pepsi and Moorby for Price Chopper and after meeting at work, a friend passed his number along to her.
"We were kind of on opposite sides at work and sometimes I would even avoid her. But when she called me up and asked me to a Yankees-Red Sox game, I wasn't going to say no," he said.
The game turned out to be a memorable one, for more than one reason.
"It was the best first date I've ever had. It was the game when Derek Jeter dove into the stands and came out with a bloody face. We had plenty of time to talk," said Moorby.
"And the Yankees won in 14 innings," adds Kretser.
Although Kretser could spend some time gloating on the way home, it has been Moorby who has done most of the celebrating in the playoffs during their relationship.
"It can get a little tense sometimes in the playoffs, but we bond because we are baseball fans in general," said Kretser.
This weekend, the happy couple will have something besides baseball to celebrate. Kretser, fresh of his team's 27th World Series win, has already requested a gift from his new wife.
"That's right, we have to pick up a new Yankees flag while we're here."
Samantha Carr is the media relations coordinator at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.


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On the heels of announcing the two-day Crossroads Guitar Festival at New York's Madison Square Garden, legendary guitarist Eric Clapton has announced that he will be stopping by the American Airlines Center for his 2013 tour. Clapton and his impressive long-time touring band will be accompanied by the The Wallflowers, led by Bob Dylan's son, Jakob. As the only three-time inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, expect all of the hits from his time with Cream, The Yardbirds, and as a solo artist. Clapton's influence on the rock world is unprecedented and has been named the number two guitarist of all time by Rolling Stone. Clapton has assembled an impressive band for the 2013 U.S. dates which will consist of long-time touring partners: Doyle Bramhall II (guitar), Steve Jordan (drums), Chris Stainton (piano and keyboards), and Willie Weeks (bass), along with newcomers Paul Carrack (organ and keyboards) and Greg Leisz (pedal steel guitar). Michelle John and Sharon White will join the touring band again as backing vocalists.
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Castor oil is a yellowish liquid often used as a lubricant and in laxatives. This article discusses poisoning from swallowing a large amount (overdose) of castor oil.
This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.
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Castor oil comes from the castor oil plant (Ricinus communis). It can be found in the following products:
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Normally, castor oil should cause few problems. Recovery is very likely.
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American biologist who identified the role of X and Y chromosomes in determining the sex of an organism. Stevens studied the chromosomes of mealworm beetles, first establishing that chromosomes are inherited in pairs. She later showed that eggs fertilized by X-carrying sperm produced female offspring, while Y-carrying sperm produced male offspring. She extended this work to studies of sex determination in various plants and insects. |
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DOVER — The Noble/Wells boys ice hockey team thought their season was over. Down and out in their locker room on Feb. 18 after losing to rival Marshwood/Traip, 6-2, in the season finale, the Knights were convinced it was time to look to the spring season.
"That second chance kind of thing gave us the push to keep it going," Kelly added. The Knights played in the first round of the Western Maine tournament last Saturday at the University of Southern Maine and won the program's first playoff game, an exciting 4-3 decision over No. 8 Bonny Eagle. "It was really good for the program," St. Cyr said. "The kids knew what was at stake. They did enough to win. Everybody was excited. I was excited." St. Cyr said there was a strong, partisan Noble/Wells crowd on hand, bolstered by the presence of the program's first middle school team and its parents, which played an earlier game and stayed to cheer on the Knights. Noble/Wells (11-8) advances to tonight's quarterfinal (8:50 p.m.) against No. 1 Scarborough (17-1) at the MHG Ice Centre in Saco. The Knights jumped out to a 3-1 lead over Bonny Eagle in the second period after a 1-1 first period. The Scots quickly tied it up before the end of the frame at 3-all. Dean Pratt, the team's leading scorer with 22 goals and 14 assists for 36 points, scored the game-winner with 2:38 to play on the power play, his second goal. Mik Ricker had a goal and an assist, while Noah Pease also scored. Connor Pease and Ryer Smith had two assists each. Wyatt Ricker made 26 saves in goal.
Ryan Marsh was the team's second leading scorer with 35 points (17 goals and 18 assists), followed by Smith (11-16-27), Connor Pease (10-15-25) and Kelly (10-11-21).
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Go Mobile: http://mobile.fosters.com Red Raiders break through against Oyster River
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ROCHESTER — Paul George figured his Spaulding High School boys hockey team was due.
The Red Raiders took the lead for good 21 seconds into the third period. Poisson competed his hat trick with a shot from the top of the slot to the right corner. Phillips assisted on the goal for his 100th point, and sophomore Kyle Carignan also picked up a helper. "I stayed up third man high because that's our system," Poisson said. "No one was around and he just found me and put my best effort into it and slapped it as hard as I could." Carignan and linemate Zander Allen each had solid games for the Red Raiders. Carignan had a goal and three assists, while Allen added two goals and one assist. OR talked between period about coming out and getting the first goal and the lead and then holding it from there. "But then they scored and we couldn't do that," said OR senior Patrick McDonough. "We were wearing down a bit too. We knew we could play with them but we couldn't stop them tonight."
Patrick McDonough led OR with a goal and two assists, while Trevar Delisle and Jordan Petrovitsis added two goals each. "Their big scorers came up big tonight when they needed to," said OR coach Griffin Richard. "We had a bunch of turnovers, unfortunately, in our own zone in tough areas and they were able to bury them. We ran our of gas and had some unfortunate turnovers." Young stopped 30 shots for the Bobcats. Derek Scott made 22 saves for Spaulding. Phillips followed with his only goal of the night, but it proved to be the game-winner at 5:20 from Brendan Colson (2 assists) to make it 6-4. He said it was a nice pass from Colson that he turned into an ugly slapshot that deflected in. Oyster River pulled to 6-5 at 6:41 on McDonough's goal off a rebound from the left post. That's as close as they would get.
Brian Chick's shot from the right point was initially saved by Young, but got the rebound got behind him and rolled in at 9:24 to get the lead back to two, 7-5.
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silvercover wrote:CrusaderRyuoki wrote:me glorify afterbirth? i dont. i honestly give each character the amount of respect i believe they deserve based off their contribution to the comic itself. i dont glorify any one character, all i tried to do with my question was to show others that mandy does have flaws just as everyone else does. and about me debating over one little part of the comic, its hard not to debate when someone else replies with their own idea and supports it. if no one cared about what i had to say then they just needed to not reply but everyone wants to voice their opinion so the debate continues. if you really look at it the debate raises more awareness in the comic than the post of people just saying they liked the new page because it broadens everyones understandings of the characters from a different point of view. i honestly have enjoyed every comment and post people have made directed at my question because its given me a greater insight on how they think and believe.
dont try to play the victim here. you started this by going out of your way to say that groundwolf was wrong for not providing evidence.
you could just post normally saying your thoughts that "mandy is not as powerful" as everyone says. your the one who dragged it out.
you sir/madam need a course in human sociological behavior. first off i'm not playing victim and nothing in my post indicates that i am. secondly i didn't go out of my way to do anything since asking for evidence to back up a claim was well within my way of doing things. thirdly "you could just post normally saying your thoughts that "mandy is not as powerful" as everyone says. your the one who dragged it out." who are you to say what is normal and what isn't. the social norm may apply to you and if it does then i'm sorry but you are a sheep. the ones who were able to debate with me are thinkers like me and i respect their insight. the narrow-minded view of people like groundswolf and you who speak without thought shows me i shouldn't waste my time trying to converse with you. if you had read this topic from the beginning then you would see nothing was "dragged out" the debate was ongoing with intellectual and articulate responses from all sides and even if you don't agree with it Ive received messages from people who do appreciate what i have to say because i am able to support what i say without losing control of my emotions so for you to say i'm trying to play the victim, you couldn't be further from the truth.


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If that was the direction they were taking Equestria Girls I probably would have seen that by now. I really like how Twilight and Spike complement each other to help the other one look even more bad-ass.
This. Which is really funny considering the original purpose of the show and targeted audience. That is one of the things that I really like with the fandom and appreciate of the tv shows. The shows were built in such a simple manner to explain the basics and hint at things, like the fate of Applejack's parents, that the world is pretty much a sand box where you can get away with just about everything. That is the appeal to me at least. Then there is the crazy talent that the fans have. Just jaw dropping artistic talent, riveting fan made stories, and some pretty good music too.


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PORTSMOUTH — It was a radio transmission 50 years ago that first alerted Norman Bower to the trouble on board the USS Thresher.
"I decided, 'OK, I'm going to do for other people what dad couldn't have,'" he said. Charron will attend a memorial service at Portsmouth High School this afternoon with his 89-year-old mother, two sisters and two brothers. U.S. Submarine Veterans Incorporated Thresher Base, the group organizing the ceremony, anticipates that hundreds of surviving family members will be on hand. The event is closed to the public, but the Defense Video & Imagery Distribution System is planning to broadcast the event live on the Internet. The ceremony, which starts at 1 p.m., is expected to be viewable online at http://www.dvidshub.net/webcast/2935. A separate service will also take place in Kittery, Maine, on Sunday morning. The Thresher Memorial Project Group will dedicate a new 129-foot flagpole in the center of Memorial Circle to the victims. Ship's bells will also ring every 10 seconds during the 9 a.m. ceremony.
The Thresher was conducting sea trials off the coast of New England with another ship when it sent a message at 9:13 a.m. stating, "We are experiencing minor difficulties, we have a positive up angle, and are attempting to blow. Will keep you informed." Only minutes later the other ship, the USS Skylark, received two garbled messages, followed by high energy, low frequency disturbance. The sound was the mangling of the ship, which had fallen below crush depth. One hundred and twenty nine men perished, including crew members, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard officer observers, civilian workers and contractor technicians.
A special inquiry later determined the submarine likely sank due to a piping failure, loss of power and an inability to blow ballast tanks rapidly enough. An extensive search found the ship some 8,400 feet below the surface. The dead included 16 officers, 96 enlisted men, and 17 civilians.
Arsenault's father, Tilmon J. Arsenault, was a World War II veteran who served as chief engineman on the Thresher. Lori Arsenault says her father was her mentor, and he got her interested in music and technology. She is now director of operations and concert manager for the School of Music at the University of Southern Maine.
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Stephen Strasburg faces Edwin Jackson today at Nationals Park.
The initial forecast for this afternoon didn't look so great, but things seem to be getting much better now. The tarp has been rolled off the infield, the sky is getting lighter and it appears the heavy rain will stay to our north, with the only real threat coming after 6 p.m. So it certainly looks like the Nats and Cubs will be able to get this game started on-time. (Full disclaimer: If my "expert" forecast is proven wrong, you're not allowed to hold it against me.)
Stephen Strasburg takes the mound for the Nationals, having made progress in his last start at Pittsburgh but still looking for his first win since Opening Day. He'll go up against a familiar face: Edwin Jackson, still looking for his first win with Chicago.
We're still waiting for Davey Johnson to post his lineup, but Bryce Harper is expected to be back after missing last night's game following a procedure to remove an ingrown toenail. Jayson Werth, meanwhile, should be officially placed on the 15-day DL any moment now, with Eury Perez recalled from Class AAA Syracuse. [UPDATE AT 1:35 P.M. — Harper actually isn't starting today, his toe still not completely healed. So Davey is going with his same lineup as last night, with Wilson Ramos catching instead of Kurt Suzuki.]
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CHICAGO CUBS at WASHINGTON NATIONALS
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Gametime: 4:05 p.m. EDT
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- Harpo - May 11, 2013 at 10:24 PM
Perics other boy TylerMo does nothing.
- SCNatsFan - May 11, 2013 at 10:24 PM
Espinosa stays on script. Wonder what Rendon would have done there.And Tyler with yet another weak AB. We have too much talent to lay like his. You wonder if the 25 man being set as we went not spring doused some of the fire in some players. Sometimes fear is an ok thing.
- NatsJack in Florida - May 11, 2013 at 10:24 PM
Wow…..Espinosa ……just wow.
- Harpo - May 11, 2013 at 10:29 PM
Just typical Zimm, won't get his body in front of baseballs. Hard to believe he was once being compared to Brooks Robinson.
- Dave - May 11, 2013 at 10:29 PM
And let me add to that: wow…Zimm…just wow.
- David Proctor - May 11, 2013 at 10:30 PM
Not a good day for our 3B…
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- phil dunton - May 11, 2013 at 10:30 PM
Trade Zimmerman, if he has any trade value left, before his no trade clause kicks in!! He's downright awful.
- baseballswami - May 11, 2013 at 10:33 PM
You have to admit that Tyler Moore has come up in that situation waaay more than anyone else. Makes him look bad, but Espi folded right before he did. Many other Nats may have made an out also, but Tyler has been cursed with that particular situation over and over. I am so grateful for Desi. Ryan Mattheus is a gem, too.
- DJB - May 11, 2013 at 10:34 PM
Giving Zimm a contract like the Nats did is a hallmark of a losing franchise. He never earned it, and was injured. And now he is losing games. His bat has never woke up. Our top of the rotation is filled with head cases. Nothing changed over the five day streak. Zimm should have been traded two years ago.
- Harpo - May 11, 2013 at 10:34 PM
phil, while they should trade him, Rizzo never will. The guy needs time to get his head together. His hitting hasnt been great since he got back and his fielding is bad and his throwing just isn't crisp.
- ehay2k - May 11, 2013 at 10:35 PM
FP is reading this blog tonite!
- baseballswami - May 11, 2013 at 10:37 PM
In a weird way, after a five game win streak, this might not actually be a bad thing for some of these guys to get some playing time. Good to see Lombo back hitting on the ground. Too many fly outs lately.
- Manassas Nats' Fan - May 11, 2013 at 10:40 PM
stras needs to learn to handle when they have errors behind him as of now he can't. The answer is realky simple. Don't make errors behind.Zim's problem is all his errors are unforced. They not physical errors. He throws the ball fine when rush. Terrible when he has time. That is so easily fixable. Simply rush everything. That is a no brainer.
- baseballswami - May 11, 2013 at 10:41 PM
Ehay2k– I get the youth and lack of minor league experience. But then why was he put in this position two years in a row? Unfair to him? Or he needs to start growing the heck up?
- EmDash - May 11, 2013 at 10:43 PM
Everyone's not playing their best today, but the team's still been trending up lately. Blowing things up remains not the answer. Bullpen shakeup seems like the most likely, to me.
- Manassas Nats' Fan - May 11, 2013 at 10:43 PM
sebermetric guys what is Zim's WAR
- David Proctor - May 11, 2013 at 10:45 PM
WAR is a poor stat to use until the end of the season because it's fluctuates too wildly. His WAR last year was 4.1.
- Secret wasian man - May 11, 2013 at 10:46 PM
Its just a bad game. Lets hope. Still only 1 game back. Really am sick and tired of Zimm though.
- Manassas Nats' Fan - May 11, 2013 at 10:47 PM
Bullpen? Pitxhing not the problem.6 of 8 batters are under .240.eckstein's boys are the problem.Only 3 on tge roster doing tgei job on a consistent basis. He's not coahing them tgrough it.
- ehay2k - May 11, 2013 at 10:47 PM
Swami, I suspect one reason he came up so early was that he was the best they had at that point. Another reason would be that he put fans in the seats. But, Rizzo et all thought he was ready, at least from a game perspective. Maturity is something where he seems to lag behind even Bryce in some ways.
- realdealnats - May 11, 2013 at 10:48 PM
Put me down with the minority. I think Stras will settle down and dominate for the summer months. He'll figure the "head thing" out too. Time for everyone who's been calling him Jesus to give it a rest. Just let him be Stras, that's good enough for me. Guys like JZimm will be good models for him to be around. As for Zim, this will always be a nagging problem. Not as crazy as now, but what can you do but just let him play through this rough patch. Hope his red hot hitting comes sooner than later, and he forgets about having all the time in the world for a while.As for Harvey, sure he looks like the real deal, but so did Stras when he first came up. Baseball careers can be marathons too. Harp is a rarity.
- BxJaycobb - May 11, 2013 at 10:48 PM
What is the team doing to address the Ryan situation? Because it IS a situation. You can't have a third basemen who throws half of the routine plays away and ever expect to be a great team. You just can't.As for Stras, there just isn't an excuse. I'm starting to get tired of this. Has the team given him 3 run leads every game? No. But do you think Matt Harvey, Shelby Miller, or any other highly touted phenom (and by the way, they weren't half as highly touted as this kid) melts down when something goes wrong? The Nats have to be careful how they work with this kid, because this is starting to develop into a pattern here. If the wheels come off against the Chicago Cubs….man…
- Manassas Nats' Fan - May 11, 2013 at 10:48 PM
4.1 last year, not my question. I will take it with a grain of salt. Is it negative now?
- David Proctor - May 11, 2013 at 10:49 PM
Honestly, I think we win this game if the score holds at 4-1. If Zach Duke doesn't give up those 4 runs, I think we come back and win it.
- David Proctor - May 11, 2013 at 10:49 PM
It is .1 this year.
- Secret wasian man - May 11, 2013 at 10:51 PM
It has been shown this year that when things start to unravel Mattheus and Stammen are your best "fire putter outters."
- David Proctor - May 11, 2013 at 10:53 PM
We couldn't use Stammen because he threw almost 60 pitches yesterday. And Davey didn't want to exhaust the bullpen. I understand why he used Duke, but Duke isn't reliable. We need someone who can get the job done.
- EmDash - May 11, 2013 at 10:54 PM
By bullpen, I mostly just mean maybe Duke, I suppose.Hitting is a problem, it's true. Bench could see a shake-up. But in terms of starters…our best major-league ready starters are all here. Not much to be done but work on their swings and hope for the best, or trade. But a trade seems unlikely this early in the season.
- Secret wasian man - May 11, 2013 at 10:54 PM
BX jaycobb. WELL SAID
- baseballswami - May 11, 2013 at 10:55 PM
Nice to see Henry throwing 100 and getting outs. Five game win streak. These things happen. Start again tomorrow.
- David Proctor - May 11, 2013 at 10:56 PM
Well the Braves are getting blown out for the 2nd straight now. They're down 10-1 and the Giants have RISP again.
- baseballswami - May 11, 2013 at 10:59 PM
I am really glad Stras will miss LA and pitch in San Diego. Out of the limelight.
- EmDash - May 11, 2013 at 11:00 PM
Haren had the wheels come off against the Marlins, which was worse, immediately following a Zimm error. His next few starts, he stepped it up. Stras can too.
- baseballswami - May 11, 2013 at 11:02 PM
That's the spirit, emdash!!!!!!
- ehay2k - May 11, 2013 at 11:02 PM
On a positive note (or two) : Henry got some work and looked good; the Barves are losing worse than we are; Eury Perez is up and if he plays well, we can use him in a trade.
- David Proctor - May 11, 2013 at 11:04 PM
Ian Desmond, Bryce Harper and Jordan Zimmermann are this team's MVPs. No doubt.
- Manassas Nats' Fan - May 11, 2013 at 11:05 PM
.1. Will be interested what it is after today.His fielding woyld be tolerable if he was hitting like Desi. However he is hitting as bad as his fielding.
- David Proctor - May 11, 2013 at 11:06 PM
I'm not the least bit worried about Zim's hitting. I've seen this before. He'll be fine. His throwing won't go away. That's concerning.
- NatsLady - May 11, 2013 at 11:08 PM
Thanks for the kind thoughts regarding my sister. Sorry if I seemed hard on Stras, but it's just very frustrating. You can say what you want, but he hasn't had a real dominating start since Opening Day.
- baseballswami - May 11, 2013 at 11:08 PM
Henry was really good!!!!!!!!
- Manassas Nats' Fan - May 11, 2013 at 11:08 PM
@David Proctor would add Soriano, and a runner up to Craig Stammen
- Manassas Nats' Fan - May 11, 2013 at 11:15 PM
Too many swing at balls and lets strikes go.The approach is pathetic.
- David Proctor - May 11, 2013 at 11:16 PM
Just gotta win series. Anything else is gravy. Got a chance to do that tomorrow.


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Why Crown CTs Amplifiers Sound Better
Crowns new CTs series of power amplifiers are remarkable for their loud, punchy sound; sustained, tight bass; and superior protection against overheating and overload. This paper explains the design features behind those advantages. After reading this information, youll know why Crown CTs amps sound better than the competition.
CTs amplifiers can provide large amounts of power into various loads, such as 2, 4, 8 ohms and 70V. With most power amps, the maximum output power tends to drop as the load impedance increases. But with the CTs series, the power stays the same at almost any impedance.
For example, the Crown CTs 2000 is unusually adept at providing significant power levels into various loads. In dual mode, it delivers 1000 watts into 2/4/8 ohms and into a 70V line. In bridge-mono mono, it delivers 2000 watts into 4/8/16 ohms, 2000 watts into a 140V line, and 2000 watts into a 200V line.
The power charts below show power vs. load of all the CTs 2-channel amplifiers.
Before we can explain how CTs amplifiers can provide so much power into various loads, we need to give a little background on the "V-I plane," a simple graph that displays amplifier power capacity at a glance.
Suppose you wire a load to the speaker terminals of a power amplifier. The amplifier will produce a certain amount of voltage across this load, which in turn produces a certain amount of current through that load. By Ohms law, the power provided to that load is voltage times current, which is power in watts.
Suppose an amplifier produces 100 volts peak across an 8 ohm load resistor. According to Ohms law, the current through that 8-ohm load is Current = Voltage/Resistance = 100/8 = 12.5 amperes. So 100 volts across 8 ohms produces 12.5 amps through the 8-ohm resistor. At 50 volts, the current through an 8-ohm resistor is Current = V/R = 50/8 = 6.25 amps. At 0 volts, the current throught the 8-ohm resistor is V/R = 0/8 = 0 amps. Lets plot those three data points on a graph of current vs. voltage (Figure 1) and draw a line through them. This gives whats called the load line (the current vs. voltage curve) for an 8-ohm resistor. |
Figure 1. Load line (I vs. V curve) for an 8-ohm resistor. |
Since voltage and current can be negative as well as positive, we need to show those values as well. The complete graph is shown in Figure 2. |
Figure 2. An 8-ohm load line including negative voltage and current. |
Similarly, you can calculate a load line for a 4-ohm resistor. At 0 volts, the current is 0 amps. At 50 volts, the current is V/R = 50/4 = 12.5 amps. At 100 volts, the current is V/R = 100/4 = 25 amps.
How about a 2-ohm resistor? At 0 volts, the current is 0 amps. At 50 volts, the current is V/R = 50/2 = 25 amps. At 100 volts, the current is 100/2 or 50 amps. Lets put the 8-ohm, 4-ohm and 2-ohm load lines on the same graph. We get the family of curves shown in Figure 3. |
Figure 3. Load lines for 2, 4, and 8 ohm resistors. |
Now lets take a closer look at the 2-ohm load line. Notice that at 100V, the amp is trying to put 50 amps through the load. But what if the amplifier can produce only 25 amps maximum? You get the V-I curve shown in Figure 4. It cuts off when the current produced by the voltage exceeds 25 amps (when the amplifier goes into current clipping). |
Figure 4. I vs. V at 2 ohms with a real-world amplifier (the current and voltage are limited to 25A and 100V respectively). |
Similarly, the voltage that the amplifier can produce is not infinite. It is limited by the voltage rails (the DC supply voltage) that powers the amplifier circuitry.
So the V-I plot of a real-world amp has boundaries or limits. The right- and left-side boundaries in Figure 4 are the amps rail voltage. The top- and bottom-boundaries are the maximum current the amplifier can deliver. Figure 5 is the same as Figure 4 with those boundaries added. |
Figure 5. 2-ohm V-I plot with boundaries added. |
So far weve seen a V-I plot for a resistive load. What happens when we hook up an amp to a speaker, which is a reactive load? Remember that a speaker voice coil has some inductance, so it has some inductive reactance. Because of this reactance, the current will be a number of degrees out of phase with the voltage at certain frequencies (Figure 6). |
Figure 6. Current and voltage are out of phase at many frequencies in a reactive load, such as a loudspeaker. |
Notice in Figure 6 that sometimes the voltage is positive while the current is negative, and vice versa. If you make a V-I plot of Figure 5, you get the ellipse shown in Figure 7. Its like the Lissajous patterns youve seen on an oscilloscope. |
Figure 7. V-I plot of the current and voltage |
Different frequencies have different phase shifts. So each frequency results in an ellipse with a different shape, ranging from very narrow to almost circular. Some frequencies will have little or no phase shift, resulting in an upward-sloping load line. If you plot the ellipses and in-phase load lines of all the audio frequencies, you get a big fuzzy ball in the V-I plane (Figure 8). This fuzzy ball is skewed along a diagonal line because several frequencies have V-I plots that are diagonal load lines. |
Figure 8. V-I plot of current and voltage at all audio frequencies. |
As we said earlier, a real-world amplifier has limits on the maximum current and maximum voltage it can produce. So if we take the fuzzball of Figure 8 and add those limits, we get a typical V-I plot of an amplifier driving a loudspeaker (Figure 9). The V-I plot is measured at a single load impedance say, a loudspeaker that is 8 ohms nominal. |
Figure 9. V-I plot of current and voltage into a loudspeaker at all audio frequencies, limited by the power amps maximum output current and maximum output voltage. |
The overall size of this V-I plot is set by the rail voltage on the left and right sides, and by the maximum current on the top and bottom. So, the higher the rail voltage, and the higher the maximum current, the bigger the V-I plot.
An amp with a large V-I plot sounds louder and punchier than an amp with a small V-I plot. In other words, an amp with a large V-I plot can produce higher peak voltage and current. High-voltage, high-current peaks sound louder, resulting in punchier transients. Thats part of the Crown sound.
The area of the V-I plot is directly related to the size of the amplifiers power stage. If you want to know at a glance how big an amplifiers power stage is, compare its V-I plot to those of other amplifiers.
Hidden Power
Under certain conditions, Crown CTs amps can produce power levels far above the published specs. The specs shown in data sheets are very conservative. The data sheet power spec is the rated maximum power per channel with all channels driven with a sine wave.
But in the real world, not all channels might be playing the same program. You might be playing Disco music on channels 1 and 2, while channels 3 and 4 are inactive except for announcements. In that case, CTs amps can generate significantly higher power than the published spec. That Disco music will really kick.
Whats more, if you drive the amp with a signal having a short duty cycle (a short transient like a kick-drum hit), the peak output power is much higher than the specified sine-wave rating. You get all this extra power for no more money.
Lets show where this extra power is hidden in the V-I plane.
Figure 10 shows a simplified V-I plot for a typical amp designed for constant-voltage applications. Its high-voltage and low-current. Note: The actual load impedance of a distributed speaker line, containing many speakers with step-down transformers in parallel, is about 4 to 8 ohms. |
Figure 10. V-I plot of constant-voltage amplifier. |
Figure 11 shows a V-I plot for a typical amp designed for 2/4/8 ohm loads. Its low voltage and high current. |
Figure 11. V-I plot of amp designed for low-Z loads. |
Figure 12 shows a V-I plot for a CTs amp, shown with the two preceeding V-I plot. The CTs V-I plot has enough voltage and current reserves to handle both high-Z and low-Z loads. Also, notice the shaded areas in the four corners of the V-I plot. Those areas represent power capabilities that the other two amplifier types dont have. CTs amps operate in those high-power areas when not all channels are driven, and when signals are short duration. |
Figure 12. V-I plot of CTs amp, shown with V-I plots of high-Z amp and low-Z amp. |
High-Current Design In The CTs Series
High power is the result of high-voltage rails and high current capability. How do CTs amplifiers achieve such a high output current?
CTs 1200 amplifiers use six 250W output devices per channel, for a total of 1500W per channel. The competition uses eight 150W devices for a total of 1200W per channel. So the CTs amps can produce more watts of power. Note that those wattage ratings are taken at 25 deg. C.
Also, the output devices (power transistors) in CTs amps have metal cases. In competitive amps, the output devices have plastic cases. Metal cases permit device heat up to 200 deg. C, while plastic cases permit device heat up to 150 deg. C. Since Crown devices are not as limited by heat, they can pass higher currents without meltdown of the junctions. At 100 deg. C, a device with a plastic case can handle 60 watts; a device with a metal case can handle 142 watts!
If a device can handle a lot of power, it can handle a lot of current. Thats why the output transistors in CTs amps can produce the high current needed for low-impedance loads.
An amplifiers maximum output current is determined by the number of output transistors and their current capacity. So CTs amps, by design, can generate high current in almost any load. This helps the amp produce high-voltage, high-current transient peaks that sound amazingly punchy.
Supperior Power Supply
So far we explained the V-I plane, and we showed how the CTs circuit design (high rail voltage, high current capacity) results in bigger V-I plots than the competition. Bigger V-I plots equal louder sound.
Whats more, CTs amps can deliver rated power into almost any load, partly due to their power supply design. Lets explain.
1. CTs 2-channel amps have regulated (stiff) power supplies whose power does not sag with low-impedance loads. Thats because the power supplies themselves are low impedance, thanks to the large semiconductors, efficient switching and regulating control.
2. CTs amps use huge electrolytic filter capacitors to store energy received through the AC power cord. This stored energy helps the amp deliver sustained high power.
Lets explain. AC power is not continuous, like DC is. Thats because power is voltage times current. Since the AC voltage is approximately a sine wave, twice per cycle the voltage is zero, and so is the power (Figure 13). The amplifier needs some energy storage to draw on during those brief periods of no power from the AC mains. |
Figure 13. Power vs. time of the AC mains. |
Amplifiers with small, cheap electrolytic capacitors have little energy storage. They also provide poor filtering, so the power supply will have a fairly high ripple voltage. If you drive such an amp with a tone burst, the level of the tone burst will drop over time, and will show some power-supply ripple (Figure 14). |
Figure 14. Tone-burst response of competitive amp. (Graph is simulated. Actual data will be coming in the future.) |
In contrast, Crown amps use large electrolytic capacitors with lots of energy storage. When you drive a Crown amp with a tone burst, the level of the burst stays constant over time, with very little ripple (Figure 15). Same for a sustained bass note. Thats why bass sounds so awesome through Crown amps. |
Figure 15. Tone-burst response of CTs amp. (Graph is simulated. Actual data will be coming in the future.) |
Overheating and Clipping Prevention
CTs amplifiers, and some other Crown amps, have built-in signal-management circuitry that protects the amp from overheating and from clipping. This signal processor is called TLC or Thermal Level Control.
How does the TLC know how hot the output devices are? Its impractical to put a thermometer inside the output transistors to measure their junction temperature. In the CTs 600/1200/4200/8200, the junction temperature is simulated with a circuit called a JTS or Junction Temperature Simulator. It predicts how hot a transistor is, based on the power it is producing. In the CTs 2000/3000 which use BCA design, the heatsink temperature is measured.
In addition, another circuit senses the short-term average power in the power supply, and converts that to a DC voltage which controls the TLC circuit.
In summary, the TLC signal processor is controlled by
The Junction Temperature Simulation (JTS)
The Input/Output Comparator (IOC)
The power in the power supply.
The TLC manages the output power of the amp. The TLC works by programming a window detector, which adjusts the allowable output signal. When the amplifier is cool, the window is wide open, allowing all signals within the V-I operating space to play at full level (Figure 16). |
Figure 16. When the amp is cool, the window of allowable output signal is wide. |
If the signals exceed the V-I space and overload (clip), a compressor/limiter will reduce the signal, causing audibly distortion-free amplification. The signal is kept inside the window.
When the amplifier gets hot, the window progressively closes to reduce the output signal to where the amplifier can run continuously without shutting down or distorting (Figure 17). The show goes on where lesser amplifiers would have shut down and waited to cool. |
Figure 17. When the amp is hot, the window of allowable output signal is narrow. |
Part of the TLC processing is compression. Some competitive amps use built-in compression that is controlled by the temperature of the amplifier. This scheme is unusable for live sound. Heres what happens:
1. The amp starts to overheat, so the compressor kicks in and makes the sound quieter.
2. To compensate, the mixer operator turns up the mixer level.
3. Due to the higher signal levels, the amp heats up again, adding more compression.
4. To compensate, the mixer operator turns up the mixer level, and so on.
During a pause in the show, the amplifier cools off, so it stops compressing, and the system goes into feedback!
In contrast, the compressor in Crown amps is driven by the signal not by the amplifier temperature. Temperature is used only to set the window of signal voltage and current limits.
The TLC compressor is normally driven by IOC overload outside the V-I space. If the signal is outside the temperature-set window, the compressor gently comes on to control the signal level and prevent overheating.
If the amp gets very hot, the window will start to come into the V-I space (Figure 17). The compressor keeps the signal in the window, which varies with temperature.
Amps without any compression shut off if they overheat. But with Crown amps, the show goes on.
Some competitive amps use outmoded V-I limiters that dont do the job nearly as well as Crowns sophisticated JTS/TLC system.
Whats more, the competitions old-style V-I limiter results in a smaller V-I plot that is pinched in the middle (Figure 18). |
Figure 18. V-I plot of competitive amplifier, showing pinching near 0 volts. |
Figure 19 shows an actual V-I plot of a Crown CTs 2000. A special signal was used to drive the amplifier (sawtooth waves of two different frequencies).
In the top-left and bottom-right corners, the plot is truncated diagonally because of the way the amplifier was measured. Note that the CTs 2000 can produce over 40A at 160V peaks. By Ohms law, R = V/I or 160/40 = 4 ohms. This shows that 4 ohms is the best load for getting the most bang for your buck on these units. The power produced at 40A, 160V peaks is 40 x 160 or 6400 watts of unadvertised power! The average power would be 3200 watts. |
Figure 19. V-I plot of a Crown CTs 2000 amplifier |
In contrast, Figure 20 shows the V-I plot of the nearest competitive amplifier. Note that the V-I plot is smaller because its peak voltage is not as high as in the CTs 2000. Smaller V-I plot equals smaller peak levels less punch. |
Figure 20. V-I plot of competitive amplifier. |
Heres why Crown CTs amps sound better than the competition:
LOUDER SOUND due to a bigger V-I plot. That bigger V-I plot is a result of higher-voltage rails and high current capability. The high output current is due to well chosen output devices with high-temperature metal cases.
For the BCA versions, high-efficiency switch mode operation reduces the heat that contstrains high output levels.
SUSTAINED POWER on long-duration signals due to regulated, stiff power supplies with incredible energy storage (huge filter capacitors).
EXTRA HIDDEN POWER during high-level transients and during incomplete use of all the channels.
OVERHEATING AND OVERLOAD PROTECTION thanks to the sophisticated TLC circuitry which compresses the signal only when needed. Compression is controlled not by temperature, but by signal voltage. This keeps the loudness up during compression more than with competitive amps.


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Contact Sports Desk: Call: 603-516-2949 / E-mail: email@example.com Marotta, Merrimack stifle Wildcats
Sunday, February 3, 2013
DURHAM – With league-leading Boston College idle Saturday night, the University of New Hampshire hockey team had a chance to move into a first-place tie with the Eagles in the Hockey East standings by beating Merrimack.
Despite outshooting the Warriors, 32-17, over the first two periods, including 20-9 in the second, UNH trailed 3-1. "I thought we played pretty good," said junior forward Dalton Speelman. "Consistency and momentum are key, but we worked hard. We put up 50 shots. That's pretty good shooting in a game. We're playing pretty well, we've just got to figure out a way to get the puck in the back of the net." Shawn Bates scored twice for Merrimack to give the visitors a 2-0 lead by the 8:50 mark of the second period before Silengo put the Wildcats on the board with an extra-attacker goal at 12:52. UNH capitalized on a delayed penalty to Merrimack's Brendan Ellis for holding with Silengo tipping in Scott Pavelski's shot from the right circle for his second goal of the season. Nick Sorkin also assisted. The Warriors got that one back on a power-play goal by Vinny Scotti with 3:58 remaining in the second period and UNH's John Henrion in the box for high-sticking.
"We had a ton of chances," Block said. "A few questionable penalties hurt us. Their goalie played well and we didn't find a way to get it past him."
"Marotta played a very good game," Umile said. "Some shots I believe he didn't see, but he was in position to make the save."
Goalies: M-Marotta (51 saves on 52 shots); NH-DeSmith (20 saves, 23 shots). |


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quote:I heard some rumors that 4 of the 8 GB will be used for the PS Eye.
quote:I just can't justify droping 1200+ on a PC when its ever changing tech and would be out of date compared to the new specs you can get in less than a year. I work in comm with plenty if nerds and pc gamers. But one of guys was talking shite on us ps3/xbox guys talking about he just dropped 1500 on a pc that will be good for 3 years. One of our Sgt's goes so you are basically paying 500 bucks a year to game whie we drop 400 and thats it.
quote:This post is so stupid it makes Baby Jesus cry
quote:I am saying that you don't have to drop $1200+ to build a gaming PC. You can if you want but you don't have to.
quote:considering the vast other things you use a PC for.
quote:lots of nerds do


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when I was young, following my father to public bath, and after bath, drinking choco milk with happiness.
It is easy way to familier with who not familier person by sauna together.
To see the naked body, may develop more loyalty to each other and make happiness and sense of kinship.


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Blizzard drops "Glimpses" screenshot with 3 unknown NPCs -- possible patch or expansion hint?
We don't know where this is from, and the picture is presented by Blizzard with the comment, "Interesting." So we know it's a glimpse at something coming up. What could that be? It's possibly related to patch 4.3 or the next expansion. And on that note, it wouldn't be outside the realm of possibilities for Blizzard to start dropping hints for the next expansion now.
Our staff picked up that it's a generic Stormwind building right away. In fact, the NPC and layout looks very similar to Cordell's Enchanting in the Mages District in Stormwind; that's pictured below. Obviously, the doodads and room decorations are different, but the layout and NPC spacing are the same.
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