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Dig deep enough and you'll find people who firmly believe that Warren Buffett's track record is nothing more than random chance. They argue that Warren Buffett exists because he must exist.
We know that if the stock market returned 10 per cent in any given year that some people matched the market return, some people underperformed and some people outperformed. We also know that a few people lost every penny (e.g. buying a single stock that went bust) and that a few people more than doubled their money.
The same line of thinking holds true for extended periods of time. There are some people who have had negative rates of return over decades. They will pile into the markets only after a strong bull run is evident and everyone is ebullient. Once their money is invested, a market correction leads to them pulling their money out. Always a step behind.
On the flipside, there are investors and fund managers who have outperformed the markets for decades. Efficient market theorists won't deny it's possible to beat the market. They do, however, believe it's really difficult to predict who is going to continue doing it, and who is going to do it next.
If some people earn below-average returns, there must be people earning above-average returns. The question is whether Buffett's performance is above "above-average" enough that we can definitively say it's skill rather than luck. Just how spectacular is his track record?
Well, let's put it into context using an analogy: According to Matt Koppenheffer and The Motley Fool, 95 per cent of men living in the U.S. are between 5'5" and 6'2". If you are familiar with normal distributions, you'll note that 95 per cent corresponds to a range of two standard deviations. He then cites the heights of Sean Bradley and Manute Bol (NBA basketball players) at 7'6" and 7'7", respectively, as falling within a 10 standard deviation range. Their heights have nothing to do with skill or manipulation, but rather the genetic hands they were dealt.
Warren Buffett's track record has been described as being a five-sigma event, or within five standard deviations away from the average. That would make him the equivalent of almost 6'9" if we relate back to our height analogy.
From this simple analysis, it would seem that Buffett's performance is certainly above average, but not unexplainable by random chance. But let's put the emphasis on "simple analysis." I doubt the distribution of long-term performance is a normal distribution across all investors. The dollar-weighted performance of Buffett may also be lower than we expect (early spectacular returns may have been easier to come by when he had less money to invest). And of course there is the "Buffett effect" now: When he buys stock, so does an army of copycat investors.
It would take at least a whole other column to describe why you can't neatly compare Buffett to the average active investor. Suffice it to say that while we probably will never be able to offer statistical evidence of his investing record being anything more than random chance, in the back of our minds, he's the equivalent of a 10-foot man.
Preet Banerjee is a senior vice-president with Pro-Financial Asset Management. His website is wheredoesallmymoneygo.com.


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Port of Camas-Washougal Encourages Life Jacket Use During National Safe Boating Week
Painted launch ramp messages and lifejacket loaners promote boating safety
The Port of Camas-Washougal joined the U.S. Coast Guard auxiliary today in a combined effort to promote boating safety with safety messages painted directly on the pavement of boat launch ramps adjacent to the port's life jacket storage box, filled with free loaner lifejackets in the marina.
"Our goal is to promote boating safety with our free life jacket loaners and a reminder message directly to boaters," said Mark Hamrick, port harbormaster.
According to Gay Sipes, with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 78, there is a concerted effort to avoid a repetition of last year's tragedy, when 13-year-old Jake Whitlock drowned in the Columbia River last Memorial Day Weekend. "We, as volunteer life savers were devastated by his loss."
"The key is to educate the boating public to wear life jackets at all times while on the water," said Sipes.
During National Safe Boating Week, May 18-24 (http://www.safeboatingcampaign.com) the port is one of three major launch ramps in Clark County that will highlight this safety message by painting permanent reminders, 'Life Jacket Zone,' on boat launch ramps. A photo of the stencil is here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Port-of-Camas-Washougal/169979590926.
Although the weather resistant yellow Krylon® pavement spray paint is durable, it will eventually fade after several years. The Coast Guard auxiliary will maintain and repaint the messages as needed.
The U.S. Coast Guard auxiliary teaches boating education classes monthly, in conjunction with the Clark County Marine Patrol Deputies.
"We try to educate boaters about the importance of using life jackets, and will continue to find ways to remind them to just wear it! Wearing a life jacket would have saved 90 percent of boating related drowning victims," Sipes added.
The port has offered life jacket loaners for several years and recently added a dozen new life jackets, in youth and adult sizes, courtesy of a grant received from the Washington State Parks boating safety program.
The port will continue the boating safety education at the port's August 17, 2013 Riverside Family Fun and Concert event, where the Clark County Marine Patrol will provide boater education and safety, along with a demonstration by a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter and rescue swimmer.
About the Port of Camas-Washougal:
The port brings jobs and recreational opportunities through a 400-acre industrial park, a 79-hangar general aviation airport and 350-slip pleasure boat marina. Grove Field is a small, general aviation airport with a state-of-the-art fueling station and 14 tie-downs in addition to the 79 hangars. The marina is the largest publicly owned marina on the Washington side of the Columbia River and has a floating restaurant, launch ramp, nearby hotel, fueling station, guest docks and is homeport to the Dolphin Yacht Club. Newly acquired and in the planning stages, are 13.25 acres of Waterfront Property connecting a 14-acre parcel of port-owned land to the east of the marina. The industrial park boasts a 90+ percent occupancy rate of more than 40 businesses with an annual payroll of $8.9 million and is adjacent to Steigerwald Commerce Center, 120+ acres of property currently under development. The port also manages Captain William Clark Park at Cottonwood Beach, the adjacent protective levee and Parkersville National Historic site. More information is found at www.portcw.com.


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WASHINGTON – House Budget Committee Ranking Member Paul Ryan (WI-01) issued the following statement in support of House Minority Whip Eric Cantor's continued efforts to combat Washington's pork-barrel spending:
"Earlier this year, House Republicans stood on principle with a self-imposed earmark moratorium to help combat Washington's pervasive culture of spending. I stand in strong support of Republican Whip Eric Cantor's call for an extension and expansion of this moratorium. House Republicans remain committed to rededicating Congress to the Founding ideas that make this nation so exceptional, applying these principles to the most pressing challenges of the day. An end to the abuse of earmarks is another step in the right direction."
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Tanzania's elephants are in crisis.
Fifty years ago, there were up to 300,000 elephants in Tanzania. In 2009, there were 109,000. Today, there are only an estimated 43,000 elephants left - a loss of 60% in 5 years (TAWIRI official census results).The reason for this drastic decline is the ivory trade, and a recent rise in the demand for ivory in consumer countries, particularly China. The elephant poaching crisis is destroying Tanzania's natural heritage, and poses serious threats to the wildlife tourism industry that is so important to the nation's economy.
This campaign aims to unite Tanzanian voices against the elephant poaching crisis and to urge for action at home to bring the crisis to an end.
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By prosecuting the major ivory traders, we remove locally the incentives and means to poach elephants. The prosecution of traders will break down poaching networks, and deter others from becoming involved in poaching and the illegal ivory trade.
2. To use Tanzania's long-standing friendship with China to close the Chinese ivory markets.
Up to 90% of Tanzania's ivory goes to China, where a legal domestic trade in ivory acts as a cover for the illegal ivory trade that is the ultimate cause of Tanzania's elephant poaching crisis. We urge the Tanzanian government to convince China to close all its ivory markets now, and thereby win long-term security for the country's elephants. As the leading consumer of ivory, a ban in China would lead to the rapid collapse of the ivory trade in the rest of the world.
3. To publicly destroy Tanzania's ivory stockpile – the largest in the world.
Bound by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), Tanzania cannot currently sell its ivory stockpile. In 2014, Tanzania signed up to the Elephant Protection Initiative, placing a moratorium on selling ivory for 10 years. However while the stockpile exists, it provides encouragement to illegal ivory traders that trade will resume. The sale of ivory stockpiles is incompatible with a global ivory trade ban, and past sales of ivory stockpiles have driven the illegal ivory trade. Destroying the stockpile sends a strong message to elephant poachers, ivory traders, and consumers that ivory has no monetary value, and that the poaching of elephants is an unacceptable crime.
Tanzania's stockpile is expensive to maintain and secure – to store this ivory indefinitely is a drain on the national budget.
Many African countries have shown their commitment by destroying stockpiles. They were widely applauded for doing so, and destruction of the stockpiles catalyzed donor support for conservation and anti-poaching.
Many more conservation dollars can be won through wildlife tourism – a revenue source that is growing, sustainable, and beneficial to many Tanzanian citizens in the long-term – than through the one-off sale of the nation's ivory stockpile, which would only fuel more poaching and accelerate the extinction of elephants in Tanzania.


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KNOXVILLE (WATE) – Some young students at an East Knoxville school took a stand Friday against drugs in their neighborhood.
Green Magnet Academy celebrated Red Ribbon Week with their inaugural Steam Rolling Over Drugs march. Fourth and fifth graders marched from their school to Vine Magnet Middle School to hold a parade together. The event was all about encouraging kids to grow up and say no to drugs.
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Game On Dude Captures Record Third Big 'Cap
Experts thought Game On Dude had lost a step, but the gallant old gelding proved them wrong with a history-making third victory in the $750,000 Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) March 8 at Santa Anita Park.
Experts thought Game On Dude had lost a step, but the gallant old gelding proved them wrong with a history-making third victory in the $750,000 Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) March 8 at Santa Anita Park.
Favored California Chome proved he belongs on the Triple Crown trail with a front-running stampede to victory in the $300,000 San Felipe Stakes (gr. II) March 8 at gleaming Santa Anita Park.
Florida-based Judy the Beauty heads a field of five for the $100,000 Las Flores Stakes (gr. III) March 9 at Santa Anita Park, her first start since the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (gr. I) last fall.
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Bayern should draw most of the attention in the $300,000 San Felipe Stakes (gr. II) March 8 at Santa Anita Park following his dazzling 15-length allowance win for trainer Bob Baffert.
Mucho Macho Man has been installed as the 9-5 morning line favorite for the 77th renewal of the $750,000 Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) March 8.
Mucho Macho Man was on the Santa Anita Park main track between races March 2 for his final timed workout before the $750,000 Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I), a drill jockey Gary Stevens termed "a little romp in the park."
California Chrome worked five furlongs in 1:00 2/5 at Los Alamitos March 2 in preparation for the upcoming San Felipe Stakes (gr. II) at Santa Anita Park. Jockey Victor Espinoza was aboard.
Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) winner Mucho Macho Man has been assigned top weight of 124 pounds for the $750,000 Santa Anita Handicap, one more pound than Classic runner-up and 3-year-old champion Will Take Charge.
Awesome Baby earned her second straight graded stakes win with a front-running score in the $100,000 Santa Ysabel Stakes (gr. III) March 1 at rain-soaked Santa Anita Park.
Mike Lakow, who served for 12 years as director of racing for the New York Racing Association, has been hired as racing director at Santa Anita Park, the Southern California track announced Feb. 28.
Awesome Baby, wire-to-wire winner of the Santa Ynez Stakes going 6 1/2 furlongs, stretches back out to 1 1/16 miles against seven other 3-year-old fillies March 1 in the $100,000 Santa Ysabel at Santa Anita.
Affirmed, Spectacular Bid, and John Henry starred in the golden era of the Santa Anita Handicap (1979-89).
Breeders' Cup Classic winner Mucho Macho Man arrived Feb. 23 at the stable area at Santa Anita Park in advance of a rematch with Classic runner-up Will Take Charge in the Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) March 8.
Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) winner Mucho Macho Man put in his last local work Feb. 22 at Gulfstream Park, going five furlongs in 1:02.56 on the main track at the South Florida oval. He will leave for California Feb. 23.
Santa Anita Park gained approval for its first spring/summer meet from the California Horse Racing Board Feb. 21 and presented a stakes schedule for the nine-week stand that looks quite a bit like Hollywood Park's.
Lee and Susan Searing already have one formidable West Coast contender for the Triple Crown trail in Candy Boy. After winning the San Vicente Stakes (gr. II) in handy style with Kobe's Back, they have a second as well.
Graded stakes-placed four times previously in her career, Iotapa broke through with a front-running tally in the $200,000 Santa Maria Stakes (gr. II) Feb. 15 at Santa Anita Park.
Egg Drop starts her 2014 campaign in the $200,000 Buena Vista Stakes (gr. IIT) on Presidents' Day Feb. 17 at Santa Anita with a three-race winning streak trainer Mike Mitchell credits in great part to jockey Martin Garcia.
The NTRA announced Feb. 14 that Santa Anita Park, site of the Breeders' Cup World Championships for the third straight year in 2014, has earned re-accreditation from the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance.
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Following a 2-year-old season that ended disappointingly, Kobe's Back returns to action in the $200,000 San Vicente Stakes (gr. II) Feb. 16 in his debut on dirt at Santa Anita Park.
Multiple graded stakes winner Fiftyshadesofhay heads a field of seven older females entered for the $200,000 Santa Maria Stakes (gr. II) on Feb. 15 at Santa Anita Park, seeking her first win of 2014.
Favored Vagabond Shoes uncoiled a torrid outside rally and powered clear to win the $200,000 San Marcos Stakes (gr. IIT) Feb. 8 on the turf course at Santa Anita Park.
Candy Boy stamped himself as the top contender for the Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) when he overpowered a pair of well-regarded Bob Baffert trainees in winning the $200,000 Robert B. Lewis Stakes (gr. I) Feb. 8 at Santa Anita.
Blingo came from off the pace for his first graded stakes score as heavily favored Game On Dude and Blueskiesnrainbows flamed out in the $300,000 San Antonio Stakes (gr. II) Feb. 8 at Santa Anita Park.
Increasing purses and reducing costs were primary topics at the Thoroughbred Owners of California open forum held at Santa Anita Feb. 8.
Jockey Martin Pedroza sustained a leg fracture and is to be sidelined for an indefinite period after a starting gate mishap aboard first-time starter Sargentina in the eighth and final race Feb. 7 at Santa Anita Park.
The California Horse Racing Board suspended jockey Patrick Valenzuela indefinitely Feb. 7 for failing to appear before stewards at Santa Anita Park over charges that he failed to fulfill his riding agreement.
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Fourteen horses have been entered for the San Marcos Stakes (gr. IIT) on the Santa Anita Park turf Feb. 8, led by recent San Gabriel Stakes (gr. IIT) winner Jeranimo.
Sham Stakes (gr. III) winner Midnight Hawk takes his next step on the Triple Crown trail for trainer Bob Baffert when he faces six other 3-year-olds in the $200,000 Robert B. Lewis Stakes (gr. II) Feb. 8 at Santa Anita Park.
The Thoroughbred Owners of California is holding an open forum for horsemen Saturday, Feb. 8, at Santa Anita Park.
Wild Dude scored his first stakes triumph Feb. 2 when the 4-year-old colt took advantage of a duel by the frontrunners to win the $200,000 Palos Verdes Stakes (gr. II) at Santa Anita Park.
Game on Dude covered four furlongs in 48 seconds flat in preparation for the Feb. 8 San Antonio Stakes (gr. II), while Midnight Hawk worked five furlongs in 1:00 3/5, also with Garcia aboard.
Racing fans will want to take a short break from pre-Super Bowl hype Feb. 2 to check out the Palos Verdes Stakes (gr. II) at Santa Anita, where Eclipse Award sprint finalists Secret Circle and Sahara Sky are set for battle.
Suggestive Boy, who went to the sidelines with a splint injury last spring, returns from an 11-month absence to defend his title in the $200,000 Arcadia Stakes (gr. IIT) Feb. 1 at Santa Anita Park.
Hollywood Starlet (gr. I) winner Streaming puts her unbeaten mark on the line when she returns in grade I company for the $300,000 Las Virgenes Stakes Feb. 1 at Santa Anita Park.
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Vagabond Shoes is scheduled to make his first start since finishing fifth in the Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT) when he runs in the $200,000 Arcadia Stakes (gr. IIT) for older horses Feb. 1 at one mile on the Santa Anita turf.
Sahara Sky, nearing his first start since winning the Metropolitan Handicap (gr. I) last spring, worked six furlongs in company Jan. 26 at Santa Anita Park for trainer Jerry Hollendorfer.
Weewinnin, emerging at the rail in the stretch, ran away from his rivals to win the $250,000 California Cup Turf Classic at 21-1 odds by 2 1/4 lengths at Santa Anita Park Jan. 25.
Big Macher, always traveling well in his stakes debut in the $125,000 Donald Valpredo California Cup Sprint, took command nearing the furlong mark and won comfortably Jan. 25 at Santa Anita Park.
Scherzinger, given a crafty ride by Mike Smith in her stakes debut, registered a one-length victory in the $200,000 Santa Monica Stakes (gr. II) Jan. 25 at Santa Anita Park.
There was no immediate word from trainer Jerry Hollendorfer's camp on the status of unbeaten Triple Crown contender Shared Belief, who had been slated to work at Santa Anita Park Jan. 24 but did not.
Summer Hit is the clear standout in a field of 14 entered for the $250,000 California Cup Turf Classic, one of three races for older horses included in the Sunshine Millions/California Cup lineup Jan. 25 at Santa Anita Park.
Grade I winner Teddy's Promise attempts to end her racing career successfully with a repeat victory in the Santa Monica Stakes (gr. II) Jan 25 at Santa Anita Park.


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Event organiser: Mountain Trail Sports Club
Race distance: 155 km (duo race) / 105 km / 50 km (30 km also available)
Elevation gain: 7600 hm (155km); 3700 hm (105km); 1930 hm (50km)
Highest altitude: TBC
Start time: 3.00 a.m.
Cut-off time: 40 hours (155km); 32 hours (105km); 13 hours (50km)
Asia Trail Master finisher points: 100
Max ATM performance points: 400 (105 km); 200 (160 km)
Grandmaster Quest: Yes (155km & 105 km)
Event website: Link
Event registration: Open
International gateway: Novosibirsk
Travel package: TBC
2016 Male Champion: Mikhail Kozyr (RUS) 105km in 15:46:41
2016 Female Champion: Sofia Beizel (RUS) 105km in 19:58:54
ALTAI ULTRA-TRAIL® is the first mountain trail ultramarathon in Siberia.
If you take part in the 105 km race, you will enjoy the run following a popular hiking route of Altai: start along the valley of the river Akkem and go uphill to the foot of Mt. Belukha (the highest point of all Siberia); then cross the ridge and descend to the lake Kucherla to return following the valley of the Kucherla river. There is quite some rugged terrain at the altitude of 850 through 3060 m, while the total expected positive ascend is up to 4000 m. Along the trail you can expect heaps of fallen trees, stone runs, marshes, log crossings and fords, and chances are, you will get snow on the mountain pass.
The 50 km race isn't much easier either: you get to run all the way up to the ridge that separates the valleys of the rivers Akkem and Kucherla, to reach Kara-Turek, the highest mountain weather station of all Russia built at the altitude of 2600 m.
In addition to the individual 30, 50 and 105 distances we offer you to try to experience a 155 km distance that is intended for teams of two runners only. A three-days race with obligatory overnight stops (camp&food provided by organizers), approx. distances 64km first day + 38km second day + 53km third day, with elevation gain 7580m.
Please read through these regulations before signing up for the event.
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How to get to the race:
The race takes place in Ust`-Koksa district of the Altai Republic (Russia), the starting point being near the Tyungur village.
The closest towns/cities are:
Gorno-Altaisk: 450 km (7-8 hrs. by car). There is a bus station and a small airport (flights to/from Moscow once daily).
Novosibirsk: 900 km (12-14 hrs. by car). International Airport, railway station and bus station available. There you'll find direct connection to/from Moscow (14 flights per day) and other russian cities, as well as international connection with China (Beijing, Urumqi, Shanghai, Harbin), Germany (Frankfurt, Dusseldorf, Munich), Turkey (Istanbul), Kazakhstan (Almaty, Astana), Thailand (Bangkok), Hong Kong, South Korea (Seoul) and Chech rep. (Prague).
A shuttle bus will be organized from Novosibirsk to the starting point of the race and back (on request, need to fill in an application form when registering for the race). The cost is 2400 rubles (~ 40$) one way. Estimated dates: 27/06, 28/06, 29/06, departure at 21:00-22:00 from the city center, travel time 14-15 hours approx. Other options available upon request.
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CES 2016: Thermaltake Launches Core X71 and Core X31 Cases
Subject: Cases and Cooling | January 6, 2016 - 03:12 PM | Tim Verry
Tagged: thermaltake, mid tower, full tower, atx
The new Core X71 and Core X31 computer cases adorn the Thermaltake booth at CES this week, and are the latest in the company's Core series. Both cases are built using cold rolled steel and are aimed at enthusiasts looking to overclock using high end air or liquid cooling.
The Core X71 is a full tower case clad in all black with a mesh front panel and a clear side panel window on the left side. It uses a dual chamber design that separates the power supply, cooling, and storage from the main heat generating components (motherboard, CPU, and graphics). The case is practically all ventilation and can support fans or radiators on all sides with everything but the rear fan covered by removable dust filters.
Users can install up to an ATX motherboard and all manner of high end graphics cards thanks to the removable drive cage. Water cooling grommets are positioned on the rear panel and cable management grommets run along the motherboard tray and through the floor of the main chamber into the power supply chamber.
Three drives can be installed behind the motherboard tray in addition to two 3.5" drives in a moveable drive cage and the two 5.25" bays. Cooling can be air or water with up to three 140mm fans in front, three 140mm on top, and three 120mm fans on both the left and right sides of the bottom chamber. Further, there is room for a single 140mm fan on the bottom and the rear panels.
The Core X31 is a miniature version of the X71 bringing it's modularity and emphasis on cooling to a smaller package. Sitting on rounded feet, the X31 has the same black exterior with mesh vents on the front, top, and rear (but not on the sides). A large side panel window takes up the left side and shows off most of the interior. The X31 comes with a black cover to conceal the power supply and give you space to store the inevitable rat's nest of cables to keep the rest of the system looking neat and tidy.
This mid-tower case can support Mini ITX, Micro ATX, and full size ATX motherboards along with graphics cards up to 420mm long and 180mm tall CPU heatsinks. Storage support includes two 5.25" drive bays, three 3.5" drives in drive racks, three 3.5" drives behind the motherboard tray, and two 2.5" SSDs on top of the power supply cover. The case comes with three fans (and in the case of the Core X31 RGB Edition variant three Riing 12 RGB high static pressure fans with a fan controller) and users can install fans (or water cooling radiators) in the following configurations:
- Front: 2 x 140mm
- Top: 3 x 140mm
- Rear: 1 x 140mm
- Bottom: 2 x 140mm
The Core X71 and Core X31 have two USB 3.0, two USB 2.0, and one HD Audio port along the top edge of the case. Both cases will be available next month in the US as well as the UK, Germany, Australia, and New Zealand shortly. The Core X71 is currently priced at $150 at Newegg. The base model Core X31 costs $100 and the RGB Edition is $130.
PC Perspective's CES 2016 coverage is sponsored by Logitech.
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Thermaltake Water 3.0 Riing RGB 240 and 360 Announced
Subject: Cases and Cooling | December 8, 2015 - 07:01 AM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: water cooling, water cooler, thermaltake, cpu cooler
Thermaltake has announced the Water 3.0 Riing RGB, which is a water cooler with multi-color LEDs. Two SKUs will be available, which differ in radiator size. As the title of this post suggests, your choice will be between double-wide (240mm) and triple-wide (360mm) radiators. The lights surround the fan in a ring, and can be modified by a remote into a few different settings. Thermaltake notes that these settings persist after a reboot. I would think that's expected, but the wording sounds like a subtle reference to something. Over my head regardless.
I should note that there appears to be a typo in Thermaltake's specification sheet. On the Water 3.0 Riing RGB 360, it claims that its dimensions are 326x120x27mm. 326mm is the same length as its rubber tubing and, to say the least, it seems very unlikely that they intend to fit three, 120mm fans (360mm total) into a length that's 326mm long (plus fit the hosing off one side). The 240 model is listed as being 270mm long, which leaves 30mm for spacing and tubing, and that seems about right. I assume that they accidentally wrote the tube length as the radiator length. I have attempted to contact Thermaltake PR for clarification. I'll update the post if I get through and receive a response. This should be fine for most users looking to install a triple-wide radiator, but you should hold off if a few centimeters make or break your build.
No pricing or availability has been released yet.
MSI & Thermaltake Make Motherboard-Specific Water Block
Subject: Cases and Cooling | November 29, 2015 - 07:01 AM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: thermaltake, msi, CPU Water Block, cooler
Normally a water block presses against the CPU heatspreader, but this one is a bit different. MSI and Thermaltake decided to team up and make a motherboard-specific cooler that pulls heat away from the CPU and the motherboard's VRM MOSFETs. This way, water chills both the CPU and its power delivery, which could be a bottleneck when overclocking.
Specifically, the Thermaltake Pacific M3 motherboard water block is designed to be used with the MSI Z170A Gaming M5 motherboard. This is a Skylake / DDR4 platform with USB 3.1 and SATA Express.
Note that this is not a closed-loop cooler. It is designed to be embedded in a custom cooling loop, which means that the user (or a small business computer store that maintains their PC) is responsible for routing water and preventing leaks. That said, users who are looking for a high-quality cooler for their power delivery system should expect a little commitment to their build (and a little risk).
Also, since the product is designed for a specific motherboard, the user shouldn't expect to keep it hanging around from build to build. You will almost definitely use it while you have it and leave it when you move on. On the other hand, you shouldn't worry about it covering your RAM or anything -- you can be reasonably assured that it's built for your setup. (That is, unless you buy the wrong motherboard or something... d'oh!)
Thermaltake would like you to "Get to the Suppressa!"
Subject: Cases and Cooling | November 27, 2015 - 03:04 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: thermaltake, Suppressor F31
The Thermaltake Suppressor F31 is significantly smaller than the F51, 497x250x515mm (19.5x9.8x20.3") and so cannot fit an eATX motherboard like its bigger sibling. On the other hand that size is much more manageable for many and is still large enough for radiators, Morry-sized heatsinks and full sized graphics cards. The simplicity of the exterior will appeal to many as will the many removable filters over fan intakes. As you might expect from the name, the case is designed to quiet the components running inside and did not disappoint when [H]ard|OCP tested the case. Check out their full review if your PC components need a new home.
"Thermaltake is upping its computer case game with the new Suppressor F31 chassis. It is nice and wide at 250mm and has plenty of features. "Leading-edge sound reduction panels on all sides, expand your cooling options with removable panels for the perfect balance in silent operation and cooling performance."
Here are some more Cases & Cooling reviews from around the web:
- SilverStone ML08 Mini-ITX Slim Case @ Benchmark Reviews
- SilverStone Tundra TD02-Lite AIO Liquid CPU Cooler Review @ NikKTech
- EKWB EK-XLC Predator 240 All In One Watercooler @ Kitguru
Even more keyboards, check out Thermaltake's Poseidon Z RGB
Subject: General Tech | November 23, 2015 - 03:16 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: poseidon Z RGB, thermaltake, mechanical keyboard, input
The keyboard market has changed drastically over the past year with the introduction of mainstream mechanical keys and improved LED backlighting features. Where once the market was not that competitive and only a few major players were offering products we now have a wide variety of brands to choose from. This makes it hard to stand out in the market without adding extra features to your keyboards, which leads us to the Thermaltake Poseidon RGB. This particular keyboard has an integrated 32-bit processor which allows you to choose between 16.8 million colors for each key. The keys use Kailh Brown RGB switches, a less expensive clone of the Cherry MX Brown switches more commonly found on these types of boards. Find out if they are good enough over at Benchmark Reviews.
"Just a few months ago, full RGB mechanical keyboards were rare beasts, and the inclusion of full per-key RGB lighting commanded a very high price, with some keyboards selling for almost $200.00. Now, prices are coming down rapidly and vendors are starting to compete on features, but how many more features are there left to add?"
Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
- TT eSports Challenger Prime @ Kitguru
- G.Skill Ripjaws MX780 RGB Laser Ambidextrous Gaming Mouse @ eTeknix
- Razer Mamba Chroma Mouse Review @ Hardware Canucks
- Corsair Gaming Scimitar RGB MOBA/MMO Gaming Mouse @ eTeknix
Thermaltake Toughpower Grand 1200W, for when you need 8 PCIe power connectors
Subject: Cases and Cooling | November 3, 2015 - 01:34 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: PSU, Toughpower, thermaltake, ToughPower Grand 1200W, modular psu, 80 Plus Gold
The Thermaltake Grand series has been around for quite some time and has just been refreshed with a new model and a new price. The PSU has a single 12V rail, capable of delivering 100% of the wattage at 100A which makes sense for a kilowatt class PSU which has eight 6+2 PCIe connectors. It is rated at 80 Plus Gold which [H]ard|OCP's testing showed was essentially accurate, their test bed just snuck under the rating at 100% load. With a 7 year warranty and a $240 price tag it is right in the middle of the pack for PSUs of this power, not perfect but certainly OK.
If you don't need a 1000+ watt PSU then you should revist Lee's review of the Thermaltake Toughpower DPS G 850W PSU.
"Thermaltake is back with a new 1200 watt fully modular PSU. We have used Thermaltake power supplies on our test bench literally for years with excellent results. However the Toughpower line has not always been the best value out there, but today we see a 1200 watt PSU with revised pricing."
Here are some more Cases & Cooling reviews from around the web:
- Thermaltake Toughpower DPS G 650W @ [H]ard|OCP
- Thermaltake ToughPower Grand Platinum 850W Power Supply Unit Review @ NikKTech
- Zalman ZM1000-EBT 1000 W @ techPowerUp
- EVGA SuperNOVA 650 P2 @ Kitguru
- EVGA SuperNOVA 650 G2 @ techPowerUp
- Chieftec SFX 500GD-C 500w @ eTeknix
Introduction and Features
Thermaltake is expanding their Digital Power Supply (DPS) lineup with the introduction of the new Toughpower DPS G Series, which includes six models ranging from 450W up to 1050W. We will be taking a detailed look at the Toughpower DPS G 850W PSU in this review. Note: the new DPS G Series is a new line and is different than the Toughpower DPS 750W/850W/1050W models, which use the basic DPS App software. All DPS G Series power supplies support Thermaltakes new comprehensive suite of Smart Power Management (SPM) software. Thermaltake has also introduced four DPS G power supplies in their Smart Series, the Smart DPS G 600W/650W/700W/750W
Thermaltake's new DPS G Series power supplies incorporate an embedded digital controller, which enables them to communicate with the Smart Power Management software to monitor and record various functions of the PC and power supply. Some of Thermaltakes competition (notably Corsair) has offered "digital" power supplies for some time. Even though Thermaltake may be coming a little late to the party, they appear to have done their homework and continue to expand the software, which now includes a full suite of digital monitoring, recording and analysis software to support the Toughpower DPS G Series power supplies.
(Courtesy of Thermaltake)
The Toughpower DPS G 850W power supply features fully modular, flat-ribbon style cables, 80 Plus Gold certification for high efficiency, is Haswell and ErP Lot ready, and supports multiple graphic adapters with six PCI-E connectors.
Thermaltake Toughpower DPS G 850W PSU Key Features:
• 850W continuous DC output (up to 50°C)
• Embedded digital controller communicates with Thermaltake's SPM software
• 80 PLUS Gold certified, at least 90% efficiency under 50% load
• Fully modular cables for easy installation
• Flat ribbon-style, low profile cables for a clean installation
• Single high-current +12V output (70.8A/249.7W)
• Dual ball bearing 140mm fan for reliability and long life
• High-quality Japanese made electrolytic capacitors (105°C)
• ErP Lot and Haswell ready
• NVIDIA SLI ready with six 6+2 pin PCI-E connectors
• Active Power Factor correction (0.99) with Universal AC input
• Safety Protections : OVP, UVP, SCP, and OPP
• 7-Year Warranty
• MSRP for the Toughpower DPS G 850W: $199.99 USD
Please continue reading our review of the Toughpower DPS G 850W PSU!!!
Thermaltake Releases Core P5 Wall-Mountable Case
Subject: Cases and Cooling | October 5, 2015 - 09:01 AM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: wall mount, thermaltake
Personally, I would like to see at least an option for plexiglass on the perimeter. I feel like some might want a bit of protection from things like sneezes, or rogue squirt-gun blasts. The "case" is basically a plate with a clear acrylic pane in front of it. It can stand upright, be rotated horizontally, or even screwed into a wall if you want to show off a custom liquid coolant loops or something.
Interestingly, Thermaltake is providing "3D Printing Accessory Files". I somehow doubt that this will be the CAD files required to lasercut your own Core P5 case, but it's designed to allow makers to create their own accessories for it. As such, this sounds more like guides and schematics, but I cannot say for sure because I haven't tried it... and they're not available yet.
The Thermaltake Core P5 will be available soon for an MSRP of $169.99, although it's already at a sale price of $149.99. This could be just a pre-order discount, or a sign of its typical price point. We don't know.
Need to fake a signature? Perhaps you should try ThermalTake's new Posiedon keyboard
Subject: General Tech | September 1, 2015 - 07:18 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: input, thermaltake, Poseidon Z Forged
At $100 the ThermalTake eSPORTs Poseidon Z Forged keyboard is a little less than most LED bearing mechanical keyboards. It has 10 programmable keys, five to a side, which caused Techgage some consternation. but they did get used to the placement of the Enter key eventually. The model they tested used Blue switches, Brown are also available if that happens to be your preference. The onboard DAC amplifier for S/PDIF headphones makes the keyboard an even better value compared to the competition, Techgage like how it performed but wonder if another lower cost version could be offered without the DAC. Check out the full review here.
"Thermaltake was once known only for its chassis and cooling products, but over the years, the company's branched out tremendously. Through its Tt eSPORTS brand, it caters to those who take their gaming seriously. On the test bench today is a perfect example of a "serious" gaming peripheral: the Poseidon Z Forged keyboard."
Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
- Corsair Strafe Mechanical Keyboard Review @ Madshrimps
- Tesoro Excalibur Spectrum Keyboard Review: Fun Fury of Fancy Fingering @ Modders-Inc
- Das Keyboard 4 Professional Review @ NikKTech
- EVGA TORQ X5 @ Bjorn3d
- Azio MGK1 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review @ Neoseeker
- Logitech G303 Daedalus Apex RGB Mouse @ Kitguru
Killing those end of summer blues
As we approach the end of summer and the beginning of the life of Windows 10, PC Perspective and Gigabyte (along with Thermaltake and Kingston) have teamed up to bring our readers a system build guide and giveaway that is sure to get your gears turning. If you think that an X99-based system with an 8-core Intel Extreme processor, SLI graphics, 480GB SSD and 32GB of memory sounds up your alley...pay attention.
Deep in thought...
Even with the dawn of Skylake nearly upon us, there is no debate that the Haswell-E platform will continue to be the basis of the enthusiasts dream system for a long time. Lower power consumption is great, but nothing is going to top 8-cores, 16-threads and all the PCI Express lanes you could need for expansion to faster storage and accessories. With that in mind Gigabyte has partnered with PC Perspective to showcase the power of X99 and what a builder today can expect when putting together a system with a fairly high budget, but with lofty goals in mind as well.
Let's take a look at the components we are using today.
|Gigabyte X99 System Build
|Intel Core i7-5960X - $1048
|Gigabyte X99 Gaming 5P - $309
|Kingston HyperX Fury DDR4-2666 32GB - $325
|Graphics Card
|2 x Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 960 2GB - $199
|Kingston HyperX Savage 480GB SSD - $194
|Thermaltake Core V51 - $82
|Power Supply
|Thermaltake Toughpower Grand 850 watt - $189
|CPU Cooler
|Thermaltake Water 3.0 Extreme S - $94
|Total Price
|$1591 - Amazon Full Card (except CPU)
$1048 - Amazon Intel Core i7-5960X
Grand Total: $2639
Continue reading our system build and find out how you can WIN this PC!!
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March 22, 2011
On March 22nd, members of Stewards and about 160 other State Park advocates went to Sacramento to tell our legislators how important our State Parks are to our communities and to advocate, or express concern, for upcoming bills being taken up during this legislative session. There are bills being authored by the California State Parks Foundation that will make it easier for nonprofit organizations to enter into operating agreements with their State Parks (AB 42 - Huffman) and provide added protection for our parklands (SB 580 - Wolk). Organizations, like Stewards, might take on some aspect of operating our parks in order to keep them open. This means that we will need broad community support, just like the community in Jenner is helping Stewards keep the Visitor Center and restrooms open now. At Park Advocacy Day we asked our legislators to encourage the Governor to release the park closure list so we can start working on solutions now that will affect our parks in 2012.
January 12, 2011
Governor Brown announced his budget plan on Monday, which includes another $11 million cut for State Parks. The projected general fund cuts for State Parks are expected to grow to $22 million. We are already experiencing seasonal park closures and service reductions so this could mean greater cuts in the months ahead. State Parks are not alone, of course, and many State departments will be feeling the pain. The Govenor is also pushing for a revenue generating tax measure on the June ballot. It's very hard to say at this time how things will play out if the measure should pass or be defeated. I encourage you all to consider attending Park Advocacy Day in Sacramento on March 22nd. It's a wonderful opportunity to visit our elected officials and remind them how important our State Parks are to us.
Park Advocacy Day - March 22, 2011
Stewards has been a proud supporter of Park Advocacy Day for the past eight years. This year we will again take a group of people to Sacramento on March 22nd to advocate for our endangered State Parks. All the information that you need is on the California State Parks Foundation website. You need to register by February 12, 2011. Also contact Annie Cresswell to let her know that you are planning to go. We will arrange carpooling as needed.


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A fabulous family home with something for everyone.
Offered for the first time in 55 years, this home has been well loved but now it is time to move on and let another family enjoy this lovely residence.
Featuring 4 good sized bedrooms, 2 living areas, 2 bathrooms, plus a study area and situated in a quiet cul-de-sac but with every amenity at your door, this home ticks so many boxes.
Starting with the recently renovated kitchen with Miele appliances, there is still plenty of opportunity to put your own mark on this house to make it your home.
The private, fully fenced, north facing backyard features a double fully insulated workroom/artist studio, lovely established gardens and covered patio area for entertaining all year round. The garden enthusiast will love the dual green houses to while away the afternoons.
Boasting easy access to the Mount Gravatt reserve and short walking distance to the popular Mount Gravatt showgrounds for sporting events, Saturday Marketta and Sunday markets. Local eateries and convenience shops are just a stroll away. An excellent bus service including an express into the city and routes to both PA and Greenslopes hospitals. Shopping is easy with Westfield Garden City, Big Top, Bunnings and the recently refurbished Mount View complex only minutes away. A stone's throw from access to the Freeway for trips to the City in 10 minutes and the Gold Coast beaches in 45 minutes.
With excellent primary and secondary schooling, both private and public in close proximity as well as Griffith University and Mt Gravatt TAFE only moments away. Many church denominations are also catered for in the surrounding area. This is truly a family friendly pocket of Mount Gravatt with every amenity at your doorstep and with the benefit of cul-de-sac living, what's not to love?
A fabulous family home everyone will love.
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* Modern Kitchen with Miele appliances
* Combined, air-conditioned lounge/dining
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* Enclosed front patio with French doors
* Lots of cupboards and storage throughout
* Separate, fully insulated studio/hobby/workshop room with power
* 1.5kw solar power with expansion options
* Solar hot water with electric backup
* 2 X 5,000l water tanks
* Recently resealed concrete tiled roof
* Crimsafe security screens to most doors
* 2 X green houses for the garden enthusiast
* Well established gardens
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Monthly Mash: Customer Experience Tools and Epic CustServ Fail
Volume 3: December 2011 Mashup
Welcome to the Monthly Mash, a mashup of tools, tales and tips on customer service and the customer experience from around the blogosphere.
The Month in Customer Service Blogging
A collection of the best posts about customer service and the customer experience I read this past month.
- The Problem with "No Problem" – Inevitably, the words we choose help define us. A look at how two words should be removed from the customer experience.
- 5 Tips for Dealing With Negative Online Comments – Strong advice on how to approach negative online comments. Good discussion in the comment section as well.
- The Customer is the Customer. Adapt or Die – "The customer is not always right. But the customer is always the customer. I was the one who had to adapt to survive and compete."
- Connection, Engagement, and Value — Buzz Words or Realities – A great discussion of the difference between a transactional and a relational approach to customers.
- Super Opportunity to Improve Every Customer Experience Survey – I'm currently working on a big project with customer surveys, and I love the point in this one about how a survey also is a reflection of the business.
- Secret to Amazing Customer Service: Be Better Than Average – I just had to include Shep Hyken again, since we both wrote posts about average customer service within a few days of each other! And because his post was great.
- My Letter to Tony Hsieh – I'm really cheating on this one, as it was from Jan 2011. But I discovered it reading a December roundup and just loved it!
Two New Blogs in the CustServ Sphere
- My Passion for Customer Service – A great beginning to a new blog in the customer service space from Richard Shapiro. Technically, from November, but I didn't learn about it until December.
- Introducing Social CRM (And Why Your Business Needs It) – A new blog on a topic that is ever-increasing in relevance. From Jugnoo (Danny Brown's new gig), and featuring the talented Joey Strawn.
For anyone who missed it, one of the worst examples of customer service on digital record blew up during the last week of December. I considered writing about it myself, as I really did not find anyone with a customer service focus opining, but at this point, the thing has been done to death.
The story really shows how outrageously bad customer service can turn into a PR nightmare. Below are a few of the better pieces I read on the subject.
- A PR Nightmare to Make You Shudder — The first piece I saw on the debacle. Make sure to read the links to the original email exchanges.
- How to Completely Destroy Your Career With One Master Customer Service Fail – An excellent one page synopsis.
- Avengers, Controllers and Games PR in the Wild West of the Superfan – A really good piece even though the metaphors were a bit forced.
My Key Takeaways from this Epic CustServ Fail:
- When dealing with customer service, check your pride at the door.
- The single best way to understand the dark side of the Internet is to reread William Golding's Lord of the Flies. Not joking.
Someone Was Listening
Sometimes the most popular post from the previous month; sometimes just the one I am most proud of.
- How This Blog Will Change in 2012 – Big changes on the horizon for this blog. In case you missed it…
Thoughts on the Customer
In 1969, the Rolling Stones released the album Through the Past, Darkly (Big Hits Vol. 2), a compilation record released after the death of original Stones member Brian Jones. The album had a very cool octagonal album cover (which I used to have), and on the inside flap was an epitaph to Brian Jones that has always stayed with me.
"When this you see, remember me,
and bear me in your mind.
Let all the world say what they may,
speak of me as you find."
The sentiment is appealing — for who does not want to be judged individually and not through the colored perceptions of others? But in business, the sentiment is also a pipe dream.
In today's information-soaked marketplace, your customers come to you preconditioned and prepared for the experience they expect.
Whether their perceptions were formed through social media, your own marketing, or their best friend, almost no one enters your business as a blank canvas on which you can write the story you wish to tell.
Your customer might arrive with a positive view, in which case there are unknown expectations you have to meet (and hopefully exceed). Or the customer might arrive with a negative view and for whatever reason (convenience, morbid curiosity, etc.) have decided to give you a chance anyway, meaning you now have to overcome being judged through a lens that tints everything with a negative light.
Customers will judge us through their own experiences, but those experiences are already being shaped long before the customer gets to us. There is little we can do to change that fact, but we can recognize it as a truth of the customer experience and adapt to its reality.
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"Black Cats chairman Niall Quinn is still sifting through more than 30 applications and is hoping to cut the number down to around 10 by the weekend." – Steve Brenner of The Sun, December 11, 2008.
"Sunderland's search for a new manager will be discussed in earnest for the first time at the club's monthly board meeting today, when the 35 meaningful applications they have received will be culled to a more manageable number." –, December 11, 2008.
"Houllier, 61, has indicated he would be willing to move to the North-east to take over at Sunderland and the board will today start the process of developing a shortlist from the 40-plus applications." – Niall Hickman of the Daily Express, December 11, 2008.


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The two Savannah Sand Gnats pitchers who did most of the heavy lifting in Sunday's 1-0 victory over the Columbus Catfish both bent over backward to praise catcher Devin Ivany's work behind the plate.
But while the servings of humble pie were tasteful and graceful, starting pitcher Daryl Thompson and closer Brett Campbell must know they are doing some things right on their own.
Thompson (2-1, 1.75 ERA) pitched six innings without allowing a run, extending his scoreless innings streak to 12, dating back to his last appearance on April 26.
Campbell continued to bewilder batters, earning his sixth save in six chances by retiring both Catfish hitters he faced to tidy up a ninth-inning mess left by middle reliever Ben Cox.
The victory was the Sand Gnats' first shutout of the season and improved Savannah's record to 12-11 only two weeks after the team suffered through an eight-game losing streak. The Gnats have now won six of seven games, and the team's record is above the .500 mark for the first time since the fifth game of the season.
Cox took over in the seventh inning and pitched two perfect frames before allowing singles to Lucas May and Dan Batz with one out in the ninth. Campbell replaced Cox and coaxed Ryan Russ to tap back to the mound, then watched as Savannah right fielder Egardo Baez almost misplayed Gabriel Gutierrez's flyball before sprinting forward at full tilt to make a basket catch to end the game.
"I'm not going to stand here and say there is no pressure," said Campbell, who has pitched almost 12 innings this season out of the bullpen without allowing a single run. "I just try not to think about that. The pressure comes along with the job of a closer, so I just go out there and try to get guys out."
Both pitching staffs recorded plenty of easy outs on Sunday. While the Catfish were swimming upstream against Thompson, Cox and Campbell, Columbus starting pitcher Scott Elbert returned from the disabled list and only allowed two hits in three innings before Brian Akin and Chris Malone limited the Sand Gnats to a measly three hits in the game's last six innings.
The only run of the game was scored in the first inning when Savannah third baseman Ofilio Castro walked and was eventually driven home by first baseman Luke Montz's single to left field.
"It's incredible to lose eight straight like we did and get back to being over .500 in such a short amount of time," said Savannah manager Randy Knorr. "It shows you what kind of ballplayers these guys are. They love being out there and competing."
Thompson, in his second year with the Sand Gnats, sent the first six batters of the game back to the dugout and threw four perfect 1-2-3 innings. His only hiccup came in the fourth inning when he allowed two base hits and walked two batters before striking out Columbus third baseman Blake Dewitt to stop the threat.
"I think I pitched pretty well, but I could have done better and gone one more inning if not for the big fourth inning," said the 19-year-old Thompson, who allowed five hits and struck out four batters. "I hung a few pitches, but I'm improving on that as the season goes along. I'm just out there pitching, and we've got really good catchers who call a great game and make me look good."
The teams play a doubleheader today, starting at 5:35 p.m., with Collin Balester and Steven Cook scheduled to start for the Sand Gnats.
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Hoffman cf|3|0|0|0|Castro 3b|3|1|0|0
DeWitt 3b|4|0|0|0|Bernadina cf|2|0|1|0
Denker dh|4|0|0|0|Baez rf|3|0|1|0
May ss|4|0|1|0|Montz 1b|3|0|1|1
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FAW, First Auto Works, did the iconic American Schoolbus for the Beijing Auto Show. The machine loox absolutely ready for production, but why? FAW is not exactly known as a copycat and Chinese children don't go to class with a schoolbus. So I guess it's a stunt to get some extra attention for the brand. Well done, here you got it.


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Every theater is a laboratory, every play an experiment -- a methodical attempt to create the precise conditions where thought and action fuse and time becomes malleable; to create new worlds built in and of imaginary space. Michael Frayn's LONG, math-centric drama Copenhagen begs for experimentation. Its formal conceit: turn traditional dramatic structures into scientific proofs, each aimed at determining the uncertain mechanics of a private meeting between Niels Bohr, the Jewish father of quantum mechanics, and Werner Heisenberg, Bohr's former pupil and the chief scientist in charge of creating Hitler's atomic-weapons program. The play's content, being entirely hypothetical, is by turns chaotic, frustrating, contradictory, and terribly, terribly moral. At Circuit Playhouse, its form is sluggish, uncertain, occasionally honest but generally overwrought. It is excessively talky and rather low on action. The verdict: "Oh, my aching butt!" They can build an atomic bomb, but they can't make a theater seat that cushions the blow.
Copenhagen is not good. That makes no sense at all, because it should be good. It should be great, in fact. The script is talky but still fantastic. The play's three actors -- Jonathon Lamer, Dave Landis, and Christina Wellford Scott -- are known, highly valued commodities. They aren't exactly strangers to difficult material, and, generally speaking, these guys tend to get better when they are presented with a bit of a challenge. Copenhagen could have been a cakewalk. For these three, it should have been a cakewalk. But it wasn't a cakewalk. It looked like hard, hard labor. Vocally, the acting often resembled the kind of breathless dialogue you hear in commercials for cosmetics. The movement was wooden, uncertain, and, worst of all, unmotivated. It felt choreographed. Combatants got chest-to-chest and screamed with their faces very close together. Either that, or they turned their backs and crossed their legs in perfect sync, like they were ending a chorus of "Let's Call the Whole Thing Off."
Even when dealing with cold mathematical equations, Frayn's dialogue is designed to create heat on stage. But there is no heat in this production, only posing and self-indulgent emoting. And then some more posing. And then a little more emoting. And so it all goes. The life of the play lives only in the actors' heads, not in their hearts, or any other part of their bodies for that matter.
When Copenhagen was first released it garnered as much criticism as it did praise. It was reviled for being so talky and so full of math. It also took a number of hits for playing fast and loose with known historical facts. But in spite of the criticism, it racked up award after award, taking audiences by storm everywhere it opened. Why, you might ask? Because it is a classic story of a good man confronting his dark side and a not-so-good man struggling to find redemption. It is a play built on ideological conflict and personal ambition. Like all classic tragedies, it has more than its share of hubris. All the math and physics is almost beside the point.
Christina Wellford Scott, known for stealing nearly every show she participates in, seems almost extraneous in her role as Bohr's wife Margrethe. Jonathon Lamer (Heisenberg), looking for all the world like Dick Tracy minus the cool gizmos, puffs anachronistically on Marlboro Light 100's and overacts whenever he gets a chance. Dave Landis (Bohr) comes the closest of the three to finding the humanity and conflict in his character. He is the most-surefooted actor here, and, generally speaking, he carries the show, though the burden is way too much for one man to bear.
As the play grinds to a close, we find Bohr suffering the pangs of guilt. Because of the small but necessary part he played in the Manhattan Project, he has the blood of everyone who died in the blasts at Hiroshima and Nagasaki on his hands. Heisenberg, on the other hand, failed in his efforts to produce a bomb for Hitler, so he professes a clean conscience. Now, what's wrong with this picture? If you said, "Heisenberg worked for Hitler, so he's implicated by association in the death of at least 6 million Jews," you are correct. If Frayn's little experiment with the Uncertainty Principle had ever gained any momentum, this curious paradox might have had some resonance. Instead, it just seems like a terrible mistake in Mr. Frayn's logic.
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One in 68 Children has Autism
The Astoria-LIC Kiwanis Club and local banks step in
SingSOS/Songs of the Spectrum is an autism awareness project that combines the power of music and the appeal of celebrity musicians. An album of original songs about autism has being released in time for the holidays, featuring performances by artists like Jackson Browne, Dar Williams, Marshall Crenshaw and other top names. The music is packaged with a small bookshelf's worth of handpicked autism resources, including excerpts from books by leaders in the field. The songs convey what's so hard to convey in words alone: the experience of a family facing this baffling disorder, its unexpected joys as well as heartbreaks. You can support QSAC by buying the album at singsos.org and selecting us on the "Choose a charity" page. We will receive 90 percent of proceeds from your purchase/donation. Give the gift of understanding this holiday season, while supporting a cause and organization dear to you. For more information to preview the songs or to purchase, go to singsos.org. Don't forget to choose QSAC as your charity.
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QSAC is a New York City and Long Island based nonprofit that supports children and adults with autism, together with their families, in achieving greater independence, realizing their future potential, and contributing to their communities in a meaningful way by offering person-centered services.
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Cost of House Painters
Pricing information correct as at September 2017.
The average cost and quoted rate of a standard house painting job is $40/hr, generally excluding the cost of paint and materials. For simpler work, painters charge around $35/hr. Meanwhile, more complex jobs are priced at approximately $45/hr.
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Daniel of Nova Renovations Painting says that an interior painting job for a three-bedroom house can cost $6,500. This price includes materials, and the service covers ceilings and doors as well.
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Painters consider several things when quoting, one of which is the size of the place. How big or small your house is can greatly affect the overall cost of your job as it influences other factors as well — the quantity of paint required, the other materials needed, and the time it takes to finish the job.
Aside from quantity, you'll also need to take the quality of the paint into account. High-quality paints are more expensive, but they'll surely last for years.
The difficulty of the task is a key element too. Included in this area are accessibility, texture of the wall, and complexity of the paint design.
Victoria the Cheapest Australian State to Hire a House Painter
Now is a good time for Victoria residents to give their home a fresh coat of paint as painters in the state only charge $39.27/hr on average. This is the lowest hourly house painting cost across Australia.
Queensland homeowners can expect to pay $40.43/hr to have their home painted. It's a bit higher than the average rate in Victoria but is still more affordable than the average painting rates of $43.04/hr in Western Australia, $44.07/hr in New South Wales, and $44.11/hr in South Australia.
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Nice one, tutorgirl!
I knew you were a fast learner, but this is ridiculous. You've found the formula for success that some of us have taken years to track down. Why couldn't you have told us sooner!!!!!
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Omigosh, hey. "Years of research"? That's would be Fergusc's department. I'm pretty new at this. I bumbled around for months until I figured out carbs are bad for my blood sugar. Fergusc suggested Dr. Bernstein's book and I ran out and bought it in the spring. I'm also due to see my doctor again at the end of September or early October and if my lab tests are as good as or better than the ones in May, I'm going to give my dear doctor an education in diabetes nutrition. She's a GP, a very good doctor, but not an endocrinologist. I will respectfully inform her how my lab results are so much better. (And then what will she do with all the literature from the ADA and the AHA?) Oh well.That's fantastic news, Tutorgirl
Good Luck with that Lanie!
I find that most of them aren't interested in being educated about nutrition, and will try and justify your results according to their own beliefs. I think an endo would give you a harder time about this than your GP. The one I got referred to was so rigid, he could break in two during a strong wind. im sure he hit my file with the big red non compliant patient stamper as I walked out the door -lol


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The Two Faces of War Trailer (2007)
19 October 2007 Factual 105 mins
A documentary shot in Guinea-Bissau, Cape Verde and Portugal that includes a series of interviews and testimonies of people who lived through the period of the anti-colonial war and liberation in Guinea-Bissau. This documentary, directed by Diana Andringa and Flora Gomes, sets the tone for a debate around the themes of reconciliation and historical memory in the post-conflict period of the Portuguese colonial war.
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