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It gives great demo, but after a short period of time you start to fatigue, and after an extended period of time, your arm wants to fall off."This why Jobs says Apple's invested heavily in developing multitouch recognition for its trackpads, both for its laptops, on its current-generation Mighty Mouse and on its new standalone Magic Trackpad.Avi Greengart of Current Analysis agrees it's a smart move, borne out of wisdom gathered from watching mobile and desktop users at work."Touchscreen on the display is ergonomically terrible for longer interactions," he says. "So, while touchscreens are popular, Apple clearly took what works and is being judicious on how they are taking ideas from the mobile space to the desktop."But Apple didn't have to do its own user testing. They didn't even have to look at the success or failure of existing touchscreens in the PC marketplace. Researchers have documented usability problems with vertical touch surfaces for decades."Gorilla arm" is a term engineers coined about 30 years ago to describe what happens when people try to use these interfaces for an extended period of time. It's the touchscreen equivalent of carpal-tunnel syndrome. According to the New Hacker's Dictionary, "the arm begins to feel sore, cramped and oversized -- the operator looks like a gorilla while using the touchscreen and feels like one afterwards."According to the NHD, the phenomenon is so well-known that it's become a stock phrase and cautionary tale well beyond touchscreens: "'Remember the gorilla arm!' is shorthand for 'How is this going to fly in real use?'." You find references to the "gorilla-arm effect" or "gorilla-arm syndrome" again and again in the scholarly literature on UI research and ergonomics, too.There are other problems with incorporating touch gestures on laptops, regardless of their orientation. Particularly for a laptop as light as the MacBook Air, continually touching and pressing the screen could tip it over, or at least make it wobble. This is one reason I dislike using touchscreen buttons on cameras and camera phones -- without a firm grip, you introduce just the right amount of shake to ruin a photo.Touchscreens work for extended use on tablets, smartphones and some e-readers because you can grip the screen firmly with both hands, and you have the freedom to shift between horizontal, vertical and diagonal orientations as needed.On a tablet or smartphone, too, the typing surface and touch surface are almost always on the same plane. Moving back and forth between horizontal typing and vertical multitouch could be as awkward as doing everything on a vertical screen.This doesn't mean that anything other than a multitouch trackpad won't work. As Microsoft Principal Researcher (and multitouch innovator) Bill Buxton says, "Everything is best for something and worst for something else."We've already seen vertical touchscreens and other interfaces working well when used in short bursts: retail or banking kiosks, digital whiteboards and some technical interfaces. And touchscreen computing is already well-implemented in non-mobile horizontal interfaces, like Microsoft's Surface. Diagonalised touchscreen surfaces modelled on an architect's drafting table like Microsoft's DigiDesk concept are also very promising.In the near future, we'll see even more robust implementations of touch and gestural interfaces. But it's much more complex than just slapping a capacitive touchscreen, however popular they've become, into a popular device and hoping that they'll work together like magic. Design at this scale, with these stakes, requires close and careful attention to the human body -- not just arms, but eyes, hands and posture -- and to the context in which devices are used in order to find the best solution in each case. Edited by Olivia Solon Comments One important bit to mention: Apple has filed a patent that shows an iMac with flexible screen orientation, allowing it to be used as a standard vertical display, or a horizontal touch screen. This could be the way to go for them, giving people the option depending on the situation, without risking "gorilla arms". 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Kidney stones (also known as renal calculi) are stones of varying sizes, which form inside the kidneys, ureter, urinary bladder or the urethra. The kidneys are situated at the back of the abdomen and their function is to remove waste products from the blood and from the body in the form of urine, which passes down a tube called a ureter into the bladder.
If the concentration of a particular mineral in the urine is too high, crystals form which sometimes become kidney stone. Most kidney stones are only the size of a grain of sand but some may be large enough to fill the collection sack leading out of the kidney.
Kidney stones tend to form when the level of a particular substance in the urine is too high. This can either happen because the body produces too much of a substance due to a medical condition or because the persons diet is too high in that particular mineral therefore producing a higher concentration in the urine. Alternatively if the urine is very concentrated a stone is most likely to be produced. This is why a stone is most likely to occur in hot weather or in people who do not drink much fluid.
Kidney stones are not very common in children but however these stones are being discovered now with increasing frequency amounting for upto one in each 1000 childhood admissions. These stones are in the kidney in two thirds of reported cases and in the ureter in the remaining cases. Although urinary stones are uncommon in children less than two years old, older children are at greater risk independent of age and sex.
Symptoms: Very often it is possible to have a kidney stone without it causing any symptoms at all especially if it is lying stationary within the kidney. They may be related to recurrent kidney infections. However if a stone passes down the ureter towards the bladder it generally causes a severe colicky pain in the back just above the ribs and follows the course of the stone. Once the stone reaches the bladder, the pain subsides. Stone blocking the flow of urine must be removed (surgically or through sound/shock waves). Microscopic hematuria (blood in urine) and abdominal pain are the presenting symptoms in majority of the cases.
Causes: Although primary hyperabsorption (increased absorption) of dietary calcium is the most commonly detected metabolic abnormality in children with urinary stones, other conditions including juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, hyperparathyroidism, osteoporosis, gastrointestinal disorders and urinary tract infections carry enhanced risk for stone formation.
Types of stones: The types of minerals that create kidney stones vary. Many are made from calcium in people who have a very high calcium diet or who have a medical condition which causes them to have high levels of calcium in their blood, such as hyperparathyroidism. A substance called as oxalate can be found in some stones often in people who have a diet high in spinach, nuts, etc. Uric acid stones can occur as a result of gout or in certain metabolic disorders (where there is too much uric acid in the blood). A very rare component of kidney stones is a substance called cystine, which in some people can be leaked in high quantities into the urine.
In brief: Most stones contain |
calcium oxalate (60%) |
Calcium phosphate (9%) | |
Or a combination of both (11%) | |
Less common stones are composed of | |
Uric acid | |
Cystine stones | |
Struvite stones (also known as infectious stones) | |
Xanthine stones (rare*) |
Calcium oxalate stones:
Uric acid stones:
Table 1.1 Foods rich in calcium
Rich sources of calcium | |
1. | Cereals such as ragi,
whole bengal, gram(chana), moth beans(matki), Rajmah, soyabeans, horsegram (kuleeth) |
2. | All green leafy vegetables. |
3. | Oilseeds such as dry coconut, gingelly seeds (til), mustard seeds, asafoetida (hing), dry cloves, coriander and cumin seeds, poppy seeds. |
4. | Figs and all dry fruits such as cashewnuts, almonds, dried figs, etc. |
5. | All kinds of fish. |
6. | Snail, mutton muscle. |
7. | Milk and milk products such as milk, cheese, khoa, curds, skimmed milk powder, whole milk powder, and cottage cheese. |
Table 1.2 Foods rich in phosphorus
Rich sources of phosphorus | |
1. | Cereals such as bajra, barley, millet, jowar, dry maize, ragi, oatmeal |
2. | Soya bean. Moderate
sources of phosphorus are bengal gram (chana), Cowpea (chawli), rajmah, greengram and moong) |
3. | Almond, cashewnuts,
gingelly seeds (til), mustard seeds, pistachio, Cumin seeds poppy seeds. |
4. | Dry fishes |
5. | Milk powder, milk |
Table 1.3 Foods rich in oxalic acid
Rich sources of oxalic acid | |
1. | Horsegram (kuleeth), kesari dal |
2. | Almonds, cashewnuts, gingelly seeds, ripe chillies, amla, woodapple. |
3 | Cocoa, coffee, tea |
4. | Green leafy vegetables such as amaranth, curry leaves, drumstick leaves, mustard leaves, neem leaves, colocasia leaves, dry lotus stem, green plantain |
Table 1.4 Purine rich foods
The aim of this diet is to control or decrease the increased level of uric acid in your blood:
If you are overweight, it is necessary that you should reduce your weight. The following foodstuffs should be restricted.
Foods with high Purine content. |
Foods with moderate amounts of Purine |
Foods with small amounts of Purine |
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Name that UFO (Unidentified Floating Object)
By Erika Check Hayden | February 22, 2013 | 10 Comments
In which we ask our enlightened readers to solve a household mystery.
Scene: The Check-Hayden kitchen.
Erika (opens the refrigerator): Hm, this apple juice has been in here for a while. I should probably just finish it off.
(Opens bottle, pours juice into glass.)
Erika (disgusted): What the….!
(Tom walks in)
Erika (points to juice glass): What on earth are these blobs in my juice? I think I'm going to be sick! Have you ever seen anything like this?
Tom: Wow! No, I don't think I have! Wait a second – let me take a look at that. (peers closer) I have! It was a long time ago, in a sewage treatment plant. But I think I've seen something like this before, and I think I know what it is!
Erika: I don't want to know – can you just get rid of it?
End scene.
Here's the part where you help us, dear reader: Can you help us solve our conundrum? What exactly has happened to our apple juice? Is Tom right – could you see something similar in a sewage plant?
And – most important – can we still drink the juice?
Photo credit: Thomas Hayden.
Tags: apple juice > food safety
10 Responses to "Name that UFO (Unidentified Floating Object)"
February 22nd, 2013 @ 5:18 amMost "fresh" juices, just like this one according to the label, are made from concentrates, i.e. the fruit pulp is reduced to a concentrate in the country of origin, often pressed into a tight mass by vacuum treatment. It gets shipped to the place where it is made into juice, water is added to the concentrate and there you have it.
Based on this, my guess is that in your glass the apple juice has separated itself back into concentrate and watery juice.
That is the benign attempt of explanation.
Could be an emulsifier, check out the "added ingredients" mentioned on your label. However, not all emulsifiers must be declared, depends on where the juice was made ("adulterated"). Only organic growers/producers declare all ingredients, usually.
I would not drink it any longer but mainly for reasons of taste and looks. -
February 22nd, 2013 @ 8:50 amThey look like little "mothers" to me. Symbiotic colonies of yeast and fungi that convert the sugar into vinegar (like kombucha). I wouldn't freak, but I wouldn't drink it.
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February 22nd, 2013 @ 9:01 amI have seen it before and I think scrytech, above, is right. I think where I've seen it is in apple cider after it's been around a while and just before it gets really interesting to drink. Don't take my word for any of this. I wouldn't drink it either.
February 22nd, 2013 @ 11:35 amYes, definitely a yeast contaminant. Here's a chapter for a food micro book on drink contaminats: http://www.123foodscience.com/food_microbiology/Microbiology_of_soft_drinks_and_fruit_juices.pdf
February 22nd, 2013 @ 11:46 amYep, definitely a yeast or fungal contaminant. These could have germinated from spores in the juice, or could have wafted in while the container was open. This is a really common sight in media in the lab (unfortunately). Oh, by the way, I wouldn't drink it!
Erika Check Hayden
February 22nd, 2013 @ 2:02 pmWow. Just, wow. This is why I love you, LWON readers – for offering us not just one, but *two* eminently plausible explanations, complete with references. Y'all are amazing!
February 22nd, 2013 @ 5:11 pmThey look like mangos. lol
February 24th, 2013 @ 2:31 pmI agree with the posters above that are talking about yeast or fungal contaminates. It is possibly bacteria too, but the UFO shape leads me to think yeast or bacteria.
Contrary to common thought beverages are not sterile, not even water in a jar. The low temperature keeps bacteria from growing and of course they are treated (usually heat) to kill off most of what is there. Since yeast and mold are more likely to grow at refrigeration temperature that is another vote for yeast or mold.
If you really want to know what it is you can send it off for testing to a local laboratory like Silliker or try on the cheap by going to your local university and seeing if someone will test it for you. A simple stain and looking under the microscope will tell you the gross "what" even if not the fine version with the genus and species.
Net: probably won't kill you but I wouldn't drink it. However, maybe you are lucky and it turned alcoholic.
Doc John
February 25th, 2013 @ 9:13 pmWill there be an answer to the mystery? Even without a stain, round yeast cells and/or branched hyphae ought to be visible…it that's what it is.
Back in olden days when I was a biology TA we grew yeast in apple juice and counted them using a microscope and a gadget called a hemocytometer. This is a calibrated chamber that holds a drop of liquid with suspended cells: red, white or yeast.
Using the lines carefully scored on the chamber its possible to count the cells. In fact in olden days, it was the ONLY way to count them. -
February 27th, 2013 @ 4:53 pmPlease, please send it off to a laboratory. It's the food safety equivalent of sending a saliva sample off to a genetics lab. Better yet, get a friend who works at a lab involved, and streak your own agar plates!
Also, take some of it (in case it is mother or mere) and put it in a dark non-reactive container with more apple juice to make apple cider vinegar.


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For f(x) = (2x + 5) / |3x - 4|, use graphs and tables to find the limit as x approaches infinity of f(x) and the limit as x approaches negative infinity of f(x)... Also identify any horizontal asymptotes...When i graph the function in my graphing calculator, it looks like y will never reach a specific value as x approaches pos or neg infinity.. i went to table and checked at x value or 20000000 and -200000000 and i get 2/3 and -2/3 respectivelyis this correct?limit as x approaches pos inf = 2/3limit as x approaches neg inf = -2/3I'm not sure about the horizontal asymptotes?would they be y = 2/3 and y = -2/3? I think? or is it something in between that?Thanks for the input.


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Possible causes of yellow soybeans
There are always some fields of soybeans about this time of year that are turning yellow. There are several possible explanations.
* Nitrogen deficiency. In fields that have been extremely dry (or extremely wet, although that's not a problem this year), rhizobial nodule development can be delayed resulting in nitrogen deficiency. As the soils receive rain (or dry out in wet years), the nodule forming bacteria will go to work and the deficiency symptoms will quickly disappear. With N deficiency, it is usually the lower leaves that are chlorotic or pale green. Within the plant, any available N from the soil or from nitrogen fixation within nodules on the roots goes to the new growth first.
Soybeans doublecropped after wheat can be N deficient for a short period of time until the beans become well nodulated. As the wheat straw decomposes, some of the soil available N will be immobilized, making it unavailable to the young soybean plants. Applying a little N at planting time to soybeans planted into wheat residue is the best way to avoid early-season N deficiency.
Hail damage can also cause N deficiency in soybeans at times. If the foliage is damaged enough so that the plant can't provide enough food for the rhizobia on the roots, the rhizobia will slough off the roots or become inactive for a while. If this happens, the plants may temporarily become N deficient. Plants normally recover from this as regrowth progresses and photosynthates are translocated to the nodules.
Nitrogen deficiency due to a failure of soybeans to nodulate properly has also been a problem at times as soybeans expand into new acres with no history of soybean production. Over the past three years "virgin" fields which had been inoculated before or at planting have failed to produce nodules, resulting in nitrogen deficiency. A quick examination of the roots system showed very few or no nodules. A rescue application of 90 to 120 pounds of N per acre gave good returns in these situations.
click image to zoomDoug Jardine, K-State Research and ExtensionIron chlorosis. The upper leaves become chlorotic. * Iron chlorosis. Soils that are too wet can also induce temporary symptoms of iron chlorosis. With iron chlorosis, the top most leaves will turn yellow, but the veins remain green. This problem is usually more serious in soils with highly alkaline pH. Additionally, soybean varieties have varying tolerance to iron chlorosis so certain varieties may show more of the symptom than others.
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3.93/5 rDev +5.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.5
Poured from the 12oz bottle into an extra large pilsner glass.
Appearance is dark reddish cola brown with some light coming in at the bottom. Somewhat hazy. Head was amazing looking, light tan and sticks around a while.
Smell is much lighter than I imagined. Light bready sweetness with a citrusy twang in the the back. Some caramel.
Taste/Feel: Creamy and velvety smooth. Slight cocoa in the back somehow, bready, with a hint of sweetness. Toffee? This is really interesting.
Great beer, but a little much.
Serving type: bottle
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3.33/5 rDev -11%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
reviewed from old notes.
12oz bottle poured into a lager glass.
A: Burnt sienna color, good clarity. Creamy tan head retains well. Foamy lacing.
S: Bready and crusty. Toast. Hints of dark caramel and molasses. Soft grassy and floral hopping. Very clean. Simple and muted nose.
T: Crust. Nutty, brown cocoa. Molasses and caramel. Hints of currant and raspberry. Spicy alcohol. Sweet. Dry herbal hops stay in the background. Nutty, cocoa, caramel finish.
M: Large in body. Thick and chewy. Syrupy. Full and very rich. Low carbonation.
O: A very large beer that sits heavily on the palate. Rather one-dimensional and too simplistic.
Serving type: bottle
10-05-2013 15:46:51 | More by ryan1788a5
4.49/5 rDev +20.1%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
Appearance - caramel brown pour, a sticky light mocha head crests at about a finger. Lots of lacy residue.
Aroma - big, sweet caramel and malt. Reminds me of a barleywine but with more grain presence.
Taste - chewy, robust grains mixed with light citrus and raisiny flavor. A nice twangy syrupy bite, like a tangy orange. Mellow abv warming. Finishes lightly bitter and slowly but increasingly dry. Some delicious Kahlua-like notes as it warms.
Mouthfeel - very smooth for feeling so crisp in the mouth. Big, weighty beer, great fit for this one.
Overall - an ideal fall beer for the fireside, though a few too many will feel like a hammer to the head tomorrow. Too bad there's only two per sixer, I'd by a dozen of these.
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09-24-2013 02:24:53 | More by brewdlyhooked13
3.74/5 rDev 0%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Clear, very dark red beer with a dark beige cap. Good head retention, sticky lacing. Aromas of raisins, figs, malt, dried fruit, faint alcohol and grain. Mostly the same in the flavour, but with low bitterness, a caramel/buttery edge, and a dried fruit/alcohol character in the finish. Slightly dry with soft carbonation, a medium/full body and mild alcohol warmth. Although a little on the plain side, it was a pleasant beer and fruitier than expected -- everything came together quite nicely.
Serving type: bottle
08-18-2013 20:10:36 | More by DrJay
3.86/5 rDev +3.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
Sam Adams Longshot : Derf's Secret Alt
Boston Beer Co.
This review is my 1924th, and is dedicated to my grandfather who was born in that year. A Longshot to survive his battles in WWII, he still enjoys a good beer now and then.
LOOK: Pours a cloudy orange color, with a good bit of froth that laces a little then recedes to a ring. This looks the part of an imperial strength Altbier, an unfiltered one at that.
SMELL: Notes of caramelized malts, toasty bread, orange marmalade and some warming alcohol.
TASTE: Fully malty, with a small citrus and warming alcohol. Nutty malts, roast, mild licorice and grains are all detectable. Had a subtle fruity yeast note and a slight vinous quality. Hops lend a citrusy, solidly bitter flavor. Alcohol is felt more than tasted, but lingers around
FEEL: Medium bodied, well carbonated, surprisingly light for the alcohol range. Drinks with some heat, and has a hop/alcohol bite to it which dries it out a bit.
OVERALL: A solid strong lager that drinks smoothly and provides a good kick. The hops are a good touch, but I would have gone with a more noble variety here. Still a fine brew, made broadly in the vein of a strong German Alt. I thought this was a well made version of an Altbier with an American notion of extreme abv that could not be denied.
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05-11-2013 23:07:07 | More by Stinkypuss
3.15/5 rDev -15.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
(Served in a Sam Adams glass)
A- This beer pours a dense glowing garnet body with a light tan head of thick foam that last a good bit.
S- The slight sweet malt aroma has a soft dry hop finish.
T- The toffee note has a slight sweet green nougat hop note in the finish with a fruity hint and sweet malt note lingering. The sweet taste grows cloying as the beer opens.
M- The medium-full mouthfeel is creamy with a tight fizz and a soft alcohol heat warmth.
O- This beer is a bit thick like milk and the melanodin flavor is the strongest malt flavor with not a lot of grain character or hops for the alcohol level.
Serving type: bottle
04-30-2013 15:35:05 | More by rhoadsrage
3.56/5 rDev -4.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
I poured this into a tulip glass, it has a dark brown color body with a small tan head that quickly laid down to a thin lace. The smell has a very roasted carmal, raisin aroma to it. The taste has a bread, raisin upfront, and a little malt sweet in the middle and finishes with a little bitterness to it. The mouth feel is good and overall is a ok beer. Not one of my favorite styles but i will try it any way.
Serving type: bottle
03-20-2013 19:29:29 | More by chefhatt
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The mother of an 14-year-old boy who was last seen Friday walking out of his Long Island City school says she believes school staff may not have been fully aware of her son's condition. NY1's Vivian Lee filed the following report.
It's been almost a week now since 14-year-old Avonte Okwendo slipped out of the Riverview School in Long Island City. The building houses schools for general education and special needs students. And the lawyer working with the boy's mother to sue the DOE for failing to stop him says someone nearly did: A school safety officer who seemed unaware that Avonte is autistic.
"He passed by the security guard, she asked him, 'Where are you going?' And he didn't respond because he doesn't speak. And she let him go assuming he was just an ordinary child," said Family Attorney David Perecman.
And for a mother whose son has never spoken, can only read and write his own name, and tends to run from strangers, his disappearance is sheer agony.
"Your child is not with you at night. I can't see him; he's not looking at me, I'm not hugging him," said Vanessa Fontaine, Avonte's mother. "It's like a part of me is gone. I cannot imagine my son's out there alone. What do they do to make sure they protect these special needs children in an environment where there are also children who are not special needs children?"
Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott wouldn't talk about how Avonte might have slipped through the cracks. He says the time to look into that is after the boy is found but he expressed continued confidence in the current system.
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The photos and video clips from Derrick Rose's shoe promotional tour of Europe showed the light-hearted moments. The reality, according to Rose's older brother and manager Reggie, involved a bit more perspiration. "He was getting up at 6:30 every morning and working out with (Bulls' assistant strength and conditioning coach) Nick Papendieck," Reggie Rose said Monday. "He has a positive attitude. He's ready to go. Looking at his body, he's really strong. The only thing he has to work on is cardio and getting in game shape. But that will come. I have no concerns about him physically." Chicago Tribune
Reggie Rose, who is here watching his AAU team and catching the conclusion of the NBA Summer League, said the criticism his younger brother received for missing the season didn't surprise anybody in Rose's camp. "I knew he was going to get that backlash," Reggie Rose said. "You got Chicago Bull fans who are going to cheer the team no matter what. Then you have Derrick Rose fans who only want to come to the game when Derrick plays. You'll get the backlash, but I feel once he gets back on the court, all that stuff will stop and they'll be cheering for him." Chicago Tribune
Asked about the perception that his inner circle of older brother Reggie Rose and agent B.J. Armstrong has influenced his decision, Rose acted incredulously. "Who said that? If anything, it's up to me," Rose said. "My brother and them can't tell me what to do with my body. They give me control. I'm in control of the whole process. It's really all on me." Asked what the benefit of sitting the entire season is, Rose said: "Being healthy. Health-wise, if I do take the whole year off and don't play anymore, I know I'm going to come back a better player. I guess my body will be healed more but who knows? Chicago Tribune
The same day Derrick Rose had surgery to repair the torn ACL in his left knee, his older brother Reggie Rose told me how a similar knee injury adversely affected his college basketball career. No doubt Reggie's unfortunate experience is influencing Derrick's decision to be extra cautious about when to return to the Bulls. Reggie never has said he was or could have been as good as Derrick, but he was not too shabby. He led the city in scoring as a 6-foot-3, 180-pound senior guard at Hubbard High School. Reggie was set to accept a scholarship offer to play at Cincinnati, but poor entrance test scores ruled out that possibility, according to news reports. Miami Herald
"When (Derrick) jumped and fell down, I could see him pressing his knee like he was trying to push something back in," Reggie told me then. "I was with my friend and I looked at him. He said: 'What? He twisted his ankle?' I said: 'Naw, I think he tore his ACL.' As soon as he did it, I kind of figured that was what it was. Just looking and knowing what happened to me ... I tore mine in '94. "Now, today with the medical stuff they have now, I think he has better physicians, better equipment and everything so he can come back strong." Miami Herald
Reggie told me Derrick's friends call him "The General" because "when I come around I am always nagging and fussing." Reggie said he simply wants Derrick to take care of his body and watch what he eats. "You can't put 80-cent gasoline in a Ferrari," Reggie preaches. "I think sometimes ... he's young, he can do that. But now I think he is going to eat right and listen a little bit more and just come back bigger, faster, stronger." Miami Herald
Reggie's unexpected, critical comments overshadowed the Bulls' 86-67 loss to the Heat at the United Center and resonated so loudly that Derrick Rose felt compelled to issue a comment before tipoff. "I have always felt that the Bulls organization's goals have been the same as mine and that is to bring another championship to this city,'' Derrick said. The Bulls released the succinct, 25-word statement after team officials John Paxson and Gar Forman stopped Derrick in a hallway after a pre-game shootaround and ushered him into a private room. Five minutes later, D-Rose emerged but declined to comment as he breezed past reporters. Reggie Rose sat in his usual courtside seat behind the west basket and bristled when I approached him during a first-quarter timeout to discuss his inflammatory comments. Chicago Tribune
"Reggie, do you have anything you want to add to your comments today?'' I asked. "No comment,'' he answered. "Do you regret anything you said?'' "What would I regret?'' "That you put Derrick in an uncomfortable spot.'' "That's my brother. That's my brother who you say I put in an uncomfortable spot.'' Reggie's eyes widened and he paused. "Remember that!'' he said. "No comment.'' Chicago Tribune
With that, Reggie Rose turned away to watch his brother's Bulls teammates he disrespected get blown out by the defending NBA champs. It would be wrong to say Bulls players were distracted. It would be exaggerating to say Paxson or Forman were miffed; Paxson even tried making a joke. Frustrated or not, both officials stressed what everybody in the Bulls organization suggested: Those comments sound like Reggie but not Derrick, who Paxson said never has complained about the roster. Remember, Derrick was the guy who embraced the status quo enough to lobby publicly to keep Keith Bogans before the 2011-12 season. Keith Bogans. Chicago Tribune
Reggie Rose, the older brother of Derrick, did acknowledge the team's two all-stars, Deng and Joakim Noah, but suggested the Bulls should have made a move before the trade deadline. "I don't know if it did (distract any players), but we didn't talk about it as a team," Deng said. I don't think that was the problem." Arlington Heights Daily Herald
"Joakim Noah is a great player. Luol Deng is a great player. But you need more than that. You have to put together pieces to your main piece. The players can only do so much. It's up to the organization to make them better. … It's frustrating to see my brother play his heart and soul out for the team and them not put anything around him." Coincidentally, the Rose-less Bulls host the Heat tonight at the United Center after already beating them in their first meeting of the season, 96-89, back on Jan. 4. "We've had great communication with Derrick, and we've never heard anything like that from Derrick,'' Paxson said prior to the meeting with Derrick. "And that's all that matters. Chicago Sun-Times
As far as what Thibodeau felt about Reggie's comments, he dismissed them as one man's opinion. "Obviously Reggie and Derrick are very close, and we share the same concerns about Derrick's health,'' Thibodeau said. "So that's not anything new, and Reggie is entitled to his own opinion. "To me it's not a big deal. Hey, we all want the same things. We want Derrick's health and we're trying to pursue winning a championship, so we share that in common. That's his opinion. He speaks for himself, not a big deal.'' Chicago Sun-Times
"What have you pieced together? Have you made any moves? Have you made any trades to get better? You know all roads to the championship lead through Miami," Reggie Rose told ESPNChicago.com. "What pieces have you put together for the physical playoffs? "Joakim Noah is a great player. Luol Deng is a great player. But you need more than that. You have to put together pieces to your main piece. The players can only do so much. It's up to the organization to make them better." ESPN.com
The Bulls stood pat at Thursday's trade deadline. "It's frustrating to see my brother play his heart and soul out for the team and them not put anything around him," Reggie Rose said. ESPN.com
Reggie Rose said the Bulls have known all along Rose could sit out this season but the organization hasn't mentioned it because it would affect ticket sales. "Everyone is expecting Derrick to come back," Reggie Rose said. "If Derrick comes back, they're going to sell more tickets. Is the reason for Derrick to come back to win a championship or make money? Right now, I don't believe a championship. Everything in the NBA is financial." ESPN.com
Reggie Rose believes Derrick Rose is close to playing this season, but he has to be ready in all facets before that happens. "We can't give a timetable on it," Reggie Rose said. "It's up to Derrick. ... It's a possibility [he could miss the season]. It's about Derrick's career. If he plays in the first game and aggravates the injury, what are they going to say about him coming back too soon? "This isn't a quick decision. This is a career decision. It's not about just making the playoffs. It's about my little brother's career. He has to be ready physically and mentally. I want him to be in a position not to fail and let everyone down." ESPN.com
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MORGANTOWN - The proposed merger of West Virginia's MTR Gaming Group and Nevada's Eldorado Resorts creates opportunity for growth, and executives with both companies told investors Tuesday that they should expect to see the combined company play a role in the consolidation of the gambling industry.
Eldorado and Chester-based MTR announced plans Monday to create a new company, Eldorado Resorts Inc. If shareholders and regulators approve, the new company will be publicly traded, with Eldorado's Gary Carano serving as chief executive officer.
The partnership creates "a powerful combination" with a foundation strong enough for the companies to pursue opportunities they couldn't manage on their own, said Tom Reeg, Eldorado's senior vice president for strategic development.
In the past, he said, both were limited by size, lack of geographic diversity and balance sheets.
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That the new Bentley Mulsanne represents a fresh start for the British luxury automaker is well known. Starting with a clean sheet of paper, the designers and engineers in Crewe completely redesigned the company's flagship saloon from the ground up. But the Mulsanne isn't where it ends, as industry sources forecast that the new sedan will also form the basis for new replacements for the Azure convertible and Brooklands coupe, both of which are based on the outgoing Arnage platform which was designed back in the late 90's when the company was still owned by Vickers Aerospace.
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If you were to order up a hunky slab of blond male hotness, Michael Anthony would fit the bill. There he stands, half naked with his fist clenched tightly around his cock, stroking the shaft faster and harder with each swipe. Chad Connors knows just how hot Michael is and like a crazed kamikaze pilot, he dives onto his thick dick, swallowing it whole and lapping it up. After getting his bunghole cleaned out with Michaelââ¬â¢s expert rimming, Chad bounces his blond bubble butt on the lanky studââ¬â¢s cock until they both shoot geysers of cum.
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Creating the Directory: Part I
November 1, 2012 by Good Sam Team · Leave a Comment
Each year nearly 15,000 campgrounds call on us to deliver a high quality directory. The challenge of creating the directory is daunting. It happens in an unbelievably short amount of time and with a lot less staff than you may think.
Planning The Future: 2 Years Out
Each fall team leaders get together and plan the details of the directory for the next year….as in what you will see in two years. We are currently planning the products and the directories for 2014. Planning for the future 2 years out can be challenging. Whether it's reading the tea leaves, going on a contemplative walk about or pondering the future while stuck in California traffic, leaders try to anticipate what is going to be popular and desirable for consumers 14 months from now. For instance….we know that Microsoft is going to be releasing tablets here in the next couple months. Will they be popular with our customers? Will they want an app for their tablets? Leaders must make hard questions and plan out the future in a short amount of time. Once we decide the features and what advertising we are going to sell, a marketing package is put together and everyone gets together to kick off the season. This "rep meeting" is the one chance each year for all of our teams get together.
Our Teams
January is the kick off time for all of our campground teams. A team usually consists of a married couple trailblazing in their RV from January until August trying to visit as many campgrounds as possible within their area. Teams come from all over North America and cover areas that closely align with state and provincial boundaries. With each new year they face a learning curve of new product offerings and new paperwork. In a lot of ways, it's like the first day of school for them. They are given binders of material and mountains of paperwork to dig through. While some of it looks familiar, most of it is new. Over the course of the year, these teams will blaze through every country, state and province in North America. They will visit countless campgrounds, RV resorts and RV Parks. On some days, they'll travel hundreds of miles to visit one park. On other days they'll visit dozens in a single day. At each park they will review the park according to our Good Sam Rating system. They will also see if the park would be interested in having a larger presence in the directory. All of this results in a massive amount of paperwork that needs to be filled out.
One challenge the teams have is that many parks are seasonal. Parks close by to each other might work different seasons. One might cater to snowbirds while while the other might cater to summer loving adventure couples. Teams end up having to criss-cross many of the same roads many times a year.
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Deadlines for the printed directory start appearing in August. The thousands of pages of our directory need to be laid out, approved and printed before December 1. With hundreds of thousands of copies set to hit the printer in November deadlines become tight and our offices become busy!
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Museum News
Last Chance to See "Set in Style" and "Color Moves" Exhibitions at Cooper-Hewitt, National Design MuseumWednesday, June 15, 2011Two popular exhibitions at the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum will close in the next few weeks. "Color Moves: Art and Fashion by Sonia Delaunay" is on view throughSunday, June 19, and "Set in Style: The Jewelry of Van Cleef & Arpels" is on view through Monday, July 4. Admission to the museum will be free of charge July 4 to mark the closing of "Set in Style." |
Cooper-Hewitt Announces Winning Schools in Community Design CompetitionFriday, June 10, 2011The Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum and Ford Motor Co. Fund today announced three winners from a design competition challenging students to identify an opportunity in their community that could be solved using the design process. A jury of design leaders reviewed the student-driven design proposals and chose the first-, second- and third-place winners, whose schools will receive prize money to implement the design proposal during the 2011-2012 school year. |
Cooper-Hewitt Launches "Get Set in Style" Facebook Application in Celebration of the "Set in Style: The Jewelry of Van Cleef & Arpels" ExhibitionWednesday, June 8, 2011The Smithsonian"s Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum today launched a Facebook application that allows users to virtually try on more than 25 objects from the "Set in Style: TheJewelry of Van Cleef & Arpels" exhibition, on view at the museum through July 4. Developed in collaboration with the digital agency Kettle, the "Get Set in Style" Facebook app is the first of its kind for the Smithsonian Institution. |
Designing Media, a New Book by Bill Moggridge, Explores New and Traditional MediaTuesday, December 7, 2010Designing Media, written by the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt Director Bill Moggridge and published by MIT Press Nov. 29, examines connections between old and new media. In his book, Moggridge describes the changing media landscape and the growth of new patterns of media consumption. The long-dominant forms—television, radio, newspapers, magazines and books—have had to respond to emergent digital media. Newspapers have interactive websites, television broadcasts over the Internet and books are published in both electronic and print editions. |
Bill Moggridge, Designer of the First Laptop and Cooper-Hewitt Director, Wins Britain's 2010 Prince Philip Designers PrizeTuesday, November 9, 2010Bill Moggridge, director of the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, was awarded the 2010 Prince Philip Designers Prize Tuesday, Nov. 9. The U.K.'s most prestigious design prize is awarded annually to recognize a lifetime contribution to design. As one of the pioneering designers of the 20th century, the jury, chaired by Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, determined that Moggridge has been central to how design helps people understand and use technology. "I am astonished to have been chosen when my fellow short-listed candidates have achieved such amazing work," said Moggridge. |
The Shop at Cooper-Hewitt Launches New Location in Grand Central Terminal for the Holiday SeasonThursday, November 4, 2010The Shop at Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum opens today in its first off-site retail location—the Graybar Passage of Grand Central Terminal. The kiosk, open from Nov. 4 through Jan. 31, 2011, will offer a selection of 25 design works from the museum's renowned shop, including decorative objects, jewelry, toys and office accessories, and will be outfitted with USM Modular Furniture's Haller system in orange, a color available for the first time in three decades. Cooper- Hewitt chose the USM Haller system—a 1963 design classic, which is created from a few basic elements that can be expanded or reconfigured as needed—to outfit its museum shop and now the kiosk. |
Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum and GE Present "Why Design Now? Solving Global Challenges" ConferenceThursday, September 23, 2010Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum and GE will present the "Why Design Now? Solving Global Challenges" conference Friday, Oct. 1, to explore the role of design in solving some of the world's most pressing challenges. Held in conjunction with the museum's "National Design Triennial: Why Design Now?" exhibition, the conference brings together diverse thought leaders, scientists and designers to share their expertise on how design can accelerate innovation and improve efficiency and scalability of solutions to address urgent global needs. |
David Rockwell Joins Cooper-Hewitt's Board of TrusteesWednesday, September 8, 2010The Smithsonian Institution's board of regents appointed David Rockwell to the board of Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum on June 21. |
Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum Awarded $800,000 Challenge Grant by The Kresge FoundationThursday, August 5, 2010Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum has been awarded an $800,000 challenge grant from the Kresge Foundation for its RE:DESIGN renovation project. To date, $51 million, or 94 percent, of the $54 million renovation goal has been raised. The Kresge Foundation grant requires Cooper-Hewitt to raise the remaining $3 million renovation funds by Sept. 30, 2011. |
Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum Joins with Nike and Make Something!! for a Series of Educational Workshops for Local StudentsTuesday, July 13, 2010The Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum will join with Nike and Make Something!!, an organization founded by artistic curator Aaron Rose to introduce kids to new creative opportunities in the arts, to present a series of educational workshops focused on creativity and design. Beginning July 12, local students will work alongside Nike designers and Make Something!! artists to design graphics, apparel, footwear and event activities in celebration of the World Basketball Festival taking place in New York in August. |


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Happy November! And Happy Anniversary to radio! Today commemorates the first radio broadcast from KDKA Pittsburgh in 1920. Thus, making all of my early Friday mornings possible. The station is currently owned by CBS Radio and broadcasts a talk radio format, branded as "The Voice of Pittsburgh".
Also on this day in 1963, The Beach Boys released "Be True To Your School". The song appeared on Little Deuce Coupe as well as Endless Summer. The song features the fight song of the University of Wisconsin, "On Wisconsin". It was most likely a tribute to Hawthorne High School, which the Wilson brothers as well as current Beach Boy Al Jardine attended. The school's fight song used the same melody as "On Wisconsin". The band recorded two versions of the song, one of which was featured on the album which was in a higher key and played at a slower tempo than the version in the single. The version on the single also features The Honeys chanting various cheerleader yells throughout the song. The track is also parodied by Twisted Sister in their version, "Be Crool To Your Scuel".
Finally, today in 1974, for the first time in eight years George Harrison headed out on tour. His voice was unfortunately in bad shape after extensive rehearsals and recording sessions. The tour started in Vancouver and was his first solo venture after the break-up of The Beatles.
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Car Amplifiers Reviews & News
Pioneer GM-A6604, A5604, A5602, A3602 Car Amplifiers
Brian Mitchell - November 21, 2013
Pioneer just released four new GM-A series car amplifiers priced from $80 to $160, which offer convenient features such as a turn on/off input sensor, bass boost and low/high-pass filters for quick and easy installation. The GM-A series amplifiers have been completely redesigned to be more compact in every dimension, including height, to increase physical → Read More
JVC DRVN Car Amplifiers for 2013
Brian Mitchell - January 15, 2013
JVC's new lineup of DRVN amplifiers are 10 percent more compact than previous models, and has been broadened with a 5-channel version for this year. Cosmetic appeal has been enhanced with a sleeker shell with red DRVN badging on the chassis of each amplifier. MOS-FET Output stages provide better sound quality while dissipating less heat → Read More
Pioneer GM-D9601, GM-D8601 and GM-D8604 Car Amplifiers
Brian Mitchell - October 30, 2012
Pioneer announced its new line of high-efficiency "GM Digital" series Class-D automotive amplifiers, consisting of the GM-D8604 4-channel model and GM-D9601 (pictured) and GM-D8601 mono models. Pioneer's digital amplifiers can produce the same power output as conventional amplifiers more than twice their physical size through improvements in their Class-D amplifier technology and design. The new → Read More
Rockford Fosgate Prime R250-1D, R500-1D, R125-2, R250-4 Car Amplifiers
Brian Mitchell - February 11, 2012
Two New Class D and Two New Class A/B Amps Designed for High Power with a Small Footprint for Installs that Require Big Output From Little Space Rockford Fosgate announced four new affordable Prime Series car amplifiers, which include R250-1D and R500-1D mono block amps and the new R125-2 2-channel and R250-4 4-channel Class A/B → Read More
Rockford Fosgate PBR300X2 and PBR500X1 Car Amplifiers
Brian Mitchell - February 11, 2012
Boosted Rail Technology (BRT) Design Allows for the Ultra Compact, Ultra Efficient Amps to Provide Big Power for Audio Systems that Require Little Space Rockford Fosgate announced the 300-Watt PBR300X2 2-channel and the 500-Watt PBR500X1 mono block car amplifiers to their Punch BRT amplifier line. "The PBR300X2 and the PBR500X1 Punch amplifiers have been designed → Read More
Clarion XR2420, XR2220, XR2120 Car Amplifiers
Brian Mitchell - February 11, 2012
For 2012, Clarion announced the XR series Class AB entry level car amplifiers with black piano lacquer finish aluminum heat sinks. The XR amplifier line offers powerful balanced sound with high mass heat sink for longer playing time, high current, fast switching power and audio transistors for dynamic transient peaks. Multi-stranded windings on its power → Read More
Pioneer PRS-D800 Car Amplifier
Brian Mitchell - February 10, 2012
Pioneer Electronics announced the reference quality PRS-D800 Class D 2-Channel Full-range amplifier, which features design elements and superior componentry from Pioneer's Stage 4 ultra high-end car listening system, bringing superior sound quality to a broader range of consumers and vehicles. The PRS-D800 is a Full-range Class D, bridgeable 2-channel amplifier. The product is unique due → Read More
JVC DRVN KS-AX5101D, AX5102, AX5104 Car Amplifiers
Brian Mitchell - February 2, 2012
For 2012, JVC has updated its DRVN Series with three new step-up car amplifiers designed for ease of use offering easier installation, upgrade and control with the brand's patented dynamic audio delivery circuitry. All terminals are mounted a single side of the chassis with covers so mounting holes are covered with a clean look. Parallel → Read More
JL Audio JX500/1D Car Amplifier
Brian Mitchell - January 31, 2012
JL Audio announced the affordable JX500/1D 500-watt monoblock, Class D car amplifier that is 43% smaller without sacrificing power or performance of the prior JX500/1 amplifier. "By shifting the JX500/1D from traditional Class A/B technology to the more efficient Class D design, we were able to significantly reduce the size of the amplifier, while still → Read More
JL Audio Slash v3 Car Amplifiers
Brian Mitchell - January 31, 2012
In 2012, JL Audio is introducing the Slash v3 car amplifiers featuring an all-black look. The patented Class D output circuitry in the monoblocks has been enhanced to deliver 20% more power than the previous generation v2 amplifiers. On-board signal processing includes a parametric equalizer and highly advanced crossover controls. The companion four-channel amplifier is → Read More
Boston Acoustics GTA Series Car Amplifiers
Brian Mitchell - May 25, 2011
Boston Acoustics is now shipping six new models for its GTA Series of car amplifiers. These new models deliver an impressive increase in power over their predecessors (up to 25%), while maintaining the same footprint. Performance Features Boston GTA amplifiers employ a host of performance-enhancing features not commonly found in amplifiers at their price points. → Read More
JL Audio XD500/3 Car Amplifier
Brian Mitchell - March 3, 2011
JL Audio has expanded its XD amplifier line-up with the XD500/3, a three-channel, 500-watt car amplifier designed to power a component speaker system plus a subwoofer system. JL Audio's highly efficient NexD switching amplifier technology allows the XD500/3 to produce huge power from a very compact package. The main channels produce 150-200W total, giving high-quality → Read More
Phoenix Gold i-Series OEM Car Amplifier and Subwoofer Combo
Brian Mitchell - December 29, 2010
Phoenix Gold announced the i-Series "OEM integration" amplifier/subwoofer kit. Designed in conjunction with the Pacific Accessory Corporation (PAC), the Phoenix Gold i-Series amplifier represents a synergy of state of the art engineering and applied technology philosophy. Installing an amplifier into today's technologically complex vehicles is not an easy task. One not only has to deal → Read More
JL Audio JX Series Car Amplifiers
Brian Mitchell - November 5, 2010
JL Audio has unveiled a new series of mobile audio amplifiers, dubbed "JX", aimed at entry-level customers seeking high quality audio. JL Audio will begin shipping to authorized dealers in November, 2010. Two full-range models (JX360/2 and JX360/4) offer well-proven Class A/B designs with rugged unregulated MOSFET power supplies and high-mass heat sinks to effectively → Read More
JVC KS-AR8001D/2D/4D Arsenal Digital Car Amplifiers
Brian Mitchell - February 3, 2010
Three new true digital power amplifiers produce less heat and more power with crystal clear output Continuing in 2010, both the 7000 and 8000 series will still be available. After a successful year in 2009, the high-end 8000 series has been awarded with the CES Design & Engineering Honors for 2009. The 8000 series contain → Read More
JVC KS-AR9501D Arsenal Digital Car Amplifier
Brian Mitchell - February 3, 2010
1 ohm stable and produces a staggering 1800 Watts RMS x 1 channel at 1 ohm The KS-AR9501D Arsenal Amplifier offers a slightly curved main unit for smooth design with multiple installation options. The illuminating panel and smoke controlled cover assist in easy under seat installation and other hard-to-see installing areas of your car. Encased → Read More
Boston Acoustics GTA Car Amplifiers
Brian Mitchell - September 17, 2009
Delivers Innovative Features, High Performance, and Great Value Boston Acoustics, a longtime leader in premium sound components for aftermarket mobile audio systems, introduces the GTA Series, an entirely new line of high-performance mobile audio amplifiers comprising six models ranging from 50Wx2 all the way up to an 800W monoblock. "The new GTA amplifiers offer a → Read More
Infinity Kappa One, Four and Five Car Amplifiers
Brian Mitchell - March 31, 2009
New Amplifiers Provide All the Necessary Power with Small Footprint Infinity Systems, a Harman International company and maker of high-performance loudspeakers for home and car audio, today announced its innovative new line of Kappa One, Kappa Four and Kappa Five amplifiers. Those itching to customize their car audio systems can now do so with assurance, → Read More
Pioneer GM-6400F and GM-5400T Car Amplifiers
Brian Mitchell - January 15, 2009
Pioneer Gives GM Series Amplifiers Cosmetic Boost Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. gave two of its car amplifiers, the Pioneer GM-6400F 4-channel and GM-5400T 2-channel, a cosmetic makeover, providing consumers with an amplified car audio listening experience that looks as good as it performs. Both amplifiers were treated with a splash of red on each side → Read More
JL Audio HD600/4 Car Amplifier Ships
Brian Mitchell - May 15, 2008
JL Audio has shipped the first model in their much anticipated HD Amplifier series to U.S. dealers–on time and as promised! Introduced at the Consumer Electronics Show in January, the HD Amplifiers were greeted enthusiastically by JL Audio's dealers for their compact size and impressive performance capabilities. The HD600/4 amplifier is a Class D, 600 → Read More


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Sweet Droid Domepiece: R2-D2 Snowboarding Helmet
So we've already seen Burton's line of Star Wars snowboards, and here comes the perfect accessory: an R2-D2 crash helmet. Would I get shot out a cannon wearing one? Yes. Would I get shot out of a car wearing one? No, because I always buckle up. BOOM -- holiday safety PSA outta nowhere. But seriously, folks: drive safe this holiday weekend -- I can't have you getting hurt on my watch. *pounding on your chest in hospital bed* WHY GOD -- WHY?! He was such a great...commenter. *booming voice* "He was a troll, GW." He wa-- really?! *pulls the plug to charge my phone*
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Thanks to bb, who takes taxis everywhere when she's been drinking so she can make out in the back. HELLO! -- split a fare?
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This is a small gallery of Star Wars creature taxidermied head mounts. They're all just mediocre Photoshop jobs though, they're not real. Of course, for the right amount of money I'm sure somebody would be more than happy to make them real for you. Me -- I'm talking about me... / Continue →
This is a $25 Severed Wampa Arm Ice Scraper from ThinkGeek. It looks like a wampa arm, but no wampas were harmed in the making of the product. OR WERE THEY? I could tell you no humans were harmed when I made coffee in the breakroom this morning, but I know for a fact I hurt ... / Continue →


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Rigaku Innovative Technologies (RIT) will introduce MaxEuv technology at Booth #304 at the 2014 SPIE Advanced Lithography Conference and Exhibition in San Jose, California February 23rd - 27th.
Auburn Hills, MI (PRWEB) February 06, 2014
Rigaku Innovative Technologies (RIT), a leading global supplier of multilayer optics for EUV lithography (EUVL), will showcase their new MaxEuv technology at the 2014 SPIE Advanced Lithography Conference and Exhibition in San Jose, California February 23rd - 27th.
Located at Booth #304, RIT will introduce MaxEuv to the North American Marketplace. The primary focus of their MaxEuv technology is on high-efficiency multilayer optical elements for use with 13.5 nm, 6.x nm and XUV wavelengths in applications that include Collector, Illumination and Imaging systems. RIT will provide a select assortment of custom multilayer mirrors, available in any size, shape and wavelength, all of which can be individually optimized to meet specific customer requirements.
In 2013, RIT began major renovations at their Auburn Hills, MI location to construct a state-of-the-art multilayer coating facility which supports world-wide Engineering, Manufacturing and Sales activities. The showpiece of the expansion is their custom built Inline coating tool, optimized for high throughput, precision coatings for optics up to 750mm in diameter. With over $9M invested, RIT continues to refine their EUV expertise, expand manufacturing capabilities, increase quality control, shorten time to market and provide customers with cutting edge innovative products. RIT is positioned as the Industry leader for advanced optic manufacturing and as the premier provider of EUVL Collectors, Illumination and Imaging Optics for Lithographic applications.
About RIT
RIT is at the forefront of Multilayer optic technology for EUV Lithography. Formerly Osmic Inc., RIT was the first commercial supplier of multilayer optics for X-ray Sciences. Since 1993 RIT has been a global leader in the development and supply of EUV optics thus shaping the vision of EUVL for high volume manufacturing. With hundreds of major innovations to its credit, Rigaku and its subsidiary companies are world leaders in the fields of small molecule and protein crystallography, X-ray spectrometry and diffraction, X-ray optics, as well as semiconductor metrology. Rigaku employs over 1,100 people globally and its products are in use in more than 70 countries supporting research, development, production control and quality assurance activities. Throughout the world, Rigaku continuously promotes partnerships, dialog, and innovation within the global scientific and industrial community. For additional information about RIT and its EUV related products, please visit: http://www.rigaku.com/products/optics/euv.
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Special Operations Speaks DEMANDS
an Investigation to Uncover Potential
High Crimes and Misdemeanors in Benghazigate
Dear Fellow Americans:
Today, Special Operations Speaks PAC released the following statement along with a petition demanding an independent investigation into Barack Obama's administration and its actions that may constitute High Crimes and Misdemeanors by the President, regardless of the outcome of the November 6th Presidential Election.
"It remains uncertain if the tragedy in Benghazi was caused or compounded by Obama's reckless inaction, gross negligence, or incompetent leadership," said Joe Stringham, BG, USA (Ret), Special Forces/Ranger and Chairman of Special Operations Speaks PAC. "What is clear is that the deaths of Ambassador Stevens, Sean Smith, and former Navy SEALs Tyrone Woods and Glen Doherty are on Obama's bloody hands," said Chairman Stringham.
"The President and his administration told outrageous lie after outrageous lie to the American people and at the United Nations for weeks after the 9-11-12 attacks. He will never be trusted again to speak the truth. That is why it is essential to appoint an independent prosecutor to investigate the scope of Obama and his administration's culpability and total incompetence if not complicity with regard to these grave losses," said Dick Brauer, Col, USAF (Ret), Air Commando.
"We're tired of watching as President Obama authorizes his Executive Branch to bypass Congress, such as the EPA's destructive regulatory actions which have neutered US domestic energy production. We're tired of watching as they put guns into the hands of drug cartels in Mexico, resulting directly in the death of border agent Brian Terry. We're tired of watching as they leak proprietary military information to Hollywood, endangering our future Special Operations missions as well as the lives of our troops and their families." said Larry Bailey, CAPT, USN, (Ret) SEAL
The question remains, do these actions constitute High Crimes and Misdemeanors? SOS PAC believes that an independent investigation with a special prosecutor is the only way Americans will learn the truth.
If Obama is guilty of High Crimes and Misdemeanors we implore Congress to take every action in their power to hold this President and his administration accountable – up to impeachment and/or indictments.
"No matter how November 6th plays out, Obama must be held responsible for his actions as a failed Commander in Chief," said Joe Stringham, BG, USA (Ret), Special Forces/Ranger and Chairman of Special Operations Speaks PAC.
Signed below by Members and Supporters of Special Operations Speaks:
Jim Hobson, MG, USAF (Ret), Air Commando
Joe Stringham, BG, USA (Ret), Special Forces/Ranger
Larry Bailey, CAPT, USN, (Ret) SEAL
Dick Brauer, Col, USAF (Ret), Air Commando
Tom Bradley, Col, USAF (Ret), Air Commando
Stanley E. Shaneyfelt, COL USA, (Ret), Ranger
Roland D Guidry, Col, USAF (Ret). Air Commando
Don Panzenhagen, Col, USAF (Ret), Fighter Pilot
John Harbison, Col, USAF (Ret), Air Commando
George D. Burgess, Col (Ret), USAF, Fighter Pilot
Ronald L. (Ron) Jones, Col. USAF, (Ret) Air Commando
George Acree, Col, USAF, (Ret) Fighter Pilot
Jim Kyle, Col (Ret) USAF, Air Commando
Daniel W. (Jake) Jacobowitz, Col, USAF (Ret)
Lee Hess, Col, USAF (Ret), AF SOF
Wayne Pullen, Col, USAF, (Ret) DC
James Hale, Col, USAF (Ret), Fighter Pilot
George Ferkes, Col, USAF (Ret), Air Commando
Bill Langley, LCDR, USN (Ret) SEAL
Gary C. Crawford, LtCol, USAFR (Ret), Air Commando
Ken Benway, LTC, USA (Ret), Special Forces
Richard Cunningham, LtCol, USAF (Ret), Viet Nam FAC
E. Max Friedauer, Lt Col, USAF (Ret), Air Commando
Dennis Haney, Lt Col, USAF (Ret), F-4C/G Wild Weasel
Jim Lawrence, Lt Col, USAF (Ret), Air Commando
Geoff Barker, LTC, USA (Ret), U.S. Army Special Forces
Curtis R James, Lt Col, USAF (Ret) Fighter Pilot
Tom Hanton, Lt. Col. USAF (Ret), Vietnam POW
Rod Bennett, LtCol, USAF (Ret), Air Commando
Jim Bush, LTC (R), USA, Special Forces, Ranger, Delta
JVO Weaver, Lt Col, USAF, (Ret), Air Commando
Bill Bramer, CDR, USNR (Ret) Supply Corps, Logistician
Steve Dehart, CDR, USN (Ret), LDO EOD
Mike Kaufhold, USAF, Lt. Col (Ret.)
Jim Smith, LTC, USA (Ret)
Jim Thom, USN, SeaBee
Jim Grimshaw, MAJ, USA (Ret), Special Forces/Ranger
Caesar Civitella, MAJ, USA (Ret), OSS, Special Forces, CIA
Steven James, Major, USAF, JCS-J2 ANMCC
Keith Danskin, former USAF Captain, F-4 Pilot
Diane M. Sendlenski, Veteran USAF
Donald R. Williams, SMSgt, USAF (Ret)
Jan Benz, MSgt, USAF (Ret), Air Force Missileer
Bruce Meister, PO1 (SS) US Submarine Veteran
Mike Melton, TSgt, USAF (Ret), Air Commando
Richard N. Rose, SGT, USASF, Special Forces
Stuart T. Wheeler, SP 5, USA, Disabled Veteran, Vietnam
Bob Wilkinson, RD-3, USN, Ret
Beverly Perlson, The Band of Mothers
Roger Hughes, SOS Political Advisor, Citizen Patriot
Linda Eddy, SOS Graphic Artist, Citizen Patriot
Patricia Baker, Concerned Citizen Patriot
Rev. Benjamin Grace, Minister, Citizen Patriot
Rita Grace, CCTP Leader, Citizen Patriot
Vearl Bible, Concerned Retired American
Join our Special Operations Veterans -Sign the Petition
to Demand an Independent Investigation to Uncover
Potential High Crimes and Misdemeanors in Benghazigate [2]
Larry Bailey
Captain (SEAL), USN (Retired)
Co-Founder, Special Operations Speaks
P.S. With Election Day days away, your support counts now more than ever. Please consider making a donation of $25, $50, $100, $250, or more [3], to Special Operations Speaks today.
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TASCAM iXZ Interface is a pocket sized Mic/Instrument Input for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch. This powerful little gadget turns your device into an instant recording studio.
Plug in a microphone, guitar or bass to interact with the latest guitar amp, sampling, recording and DJ apps. Tascam will also make available a 2-track recording app that will be available for free from the app store.
The iXZ supplies phantom power for condenser microphones and input setting sets the gain. There is also a headphone output to monitor from your iOS device.
The iXZ retails at $39.99 USD.
For more information, and to find a retailer near you, visit www.tascam.com
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WANTED: Tyrone Draper
Updated: Saturday, August 3 2013, 01:12 AM EDT
COLUMBUS -- A suspected gunman wanted for a shooting a bar has landed on the Fighting Back Wheel of Justice
Tyrone Draper, 23, is accused of shooting someone during a fight outside Desiree's Bar in October.
Draper is 5'8", weighs 135 lbs, has brown eyes and black hair.
If you know where police can find this guy, call Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS.
Reporter: Steve Levine
Web Producer: Ken Hines


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Greetings everyone! As of March 11th,2014, pickups at the Capital hill UPS store will no longer be accepted. Feel free to drop your knives off at our new storefront location of Seattle Knife Sharpening and Supply at 7421 Greenwood ave N. The hours are Tues-Sat, 10-6 and sundays noon-5, closed mondays. In addition to the sharpening I've been doing for the past 4-5 years, I'll be selling 4 lines of beautiful knives and a variety of knife related accessories like stones and steels. So come on by and check us out! It's great to be a part of the awesome Greenwood community. Thanks to all of you who've posted nice comments on all the various websites like yelp, etc. It makes a difference when folks share their positive experiences with others. Also, check out the KING5 story about Seattle Knife Sharpening!
Greetings. My name is Bob Tate and I sharpen knives. I currently sharpen knives for a number of restaurants here in Seattle as well as for many home cooks throughout the Northwest and beyond who appreciate a sharp knife. The knives go through a 6-7 step process which leaves them razor sharp.
I learned my sharpening technique from master Bladesmith Bob Kramer www.kramerknives.com. Bob sharpened my knives for years when I cooked for a living and recognized my passion for the craft. He generously taught me the sharpening techniques that he has perfected over the last 20 years.
Knives can either be shipped to me or dropped off at two shipping & drop-off locations. I will also pick up and deliver to restaurants with orders of 10 or more knives. Knives that are dropped off must be both wrapped and in a box with your contact info inside the box and on the outside of the box.
Please don't hesitate to contact me by email or phone with sharpening questions.
For chefs or culinary students: I'm available to come to your restaurant or school and show you examples of my sharpening technique and answer any questions you or your staff may have.
Read about Seattle Knife Sharpening in the Wall Street Journal.