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Laser-induced damage in focus
January 17, 2014 8:49 am | News | CommentsThe most efficient way to convert light into different wavelengths for use in spectroscopy or laser applications is to use nonlinear optical crystals, but these tend to suffer crystal damage at high laser intensities. Oleg Louchev of the RIKEN Center in Japan and colleagues have discovered that such crystal damage arises from small localized temperature rises due to photon absorption and electric field effects within the crystal.
Scientists line up unruly gas molecules for x-rays
December 19, 2013 8:25 pm | by Glenn Roberts Jr., SLAC's Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) | News | CommentsIt's hard to study individual molecules in a gas because they tumble around chaotically and never sit still. Researchers in California overcame this challenge by using a laser to point them in the same general direction, like compass needles responding to a magnet, so they could be more easily studied with an x-ray laser. It's a key step toward producing movies that show how a single molecule changes during a chemical reaction.
Ultra-short pulse laser delivers controlled ablation to industrial settings
December 19, 2013 7:36 pm | News | CommentsUltra-short laser pulses provide a fast and precise way of processing a wide range of materials without excessive heat input. Scientists from Bosch, TRUMPF, Jena Univ. and Fraunhofer Institute in Germany have turned the ultra-short pulse laser into an effective series-production tool. This type of laser can remove, or ablate, tiny areas measuring just a few nanometers.
Sharpening the focus in quantum photolithography
December 17, 2013 8:52 am | News | CommentsPhotolithography uses light beams to design thin geometric patterns on the substrates of semiconductors used in microelectronic devices, but the phenomenon of light diffraction does not permit highly accurate patterns. A new quantum lithography protocol from a scientist in Russia now makes it possible to improve the accuracy of photolithography by addressing its physical limitations.
New terahertz generator features the highest signal quality
December 17, 2013 12:34 am | News | CommentsResearchers in Spain, working with the firm Luz WaveLabs, are developing an innovative terahertz generator that improves signal quality by one million times as compared to the best device of this kind currently on the market. They have achieved this level of quality through the use, in part, of a specialized optical frequency comb and modifications to the laser source.
Historic demonstration proves laser communication possible
October 28, 2013 3:12 pm | News | CommentsIn the early morning hours of Oct. 18, NASA's Lunar Laser Communication Demonstration made history, transmitting data from lunar orbit to Earth at a rate of 622Mbps. That download rate is more than six times faster than previous state-of-the-art radio systems flown to the moon.
Graphene can emit laser flashes
October 25, 2013 10:36 am | News | CommentsThe direct emission of terahertz radiation would be useful in science, but no laser has yet been developed which can provide it. A team headed of researchers have now demonstrated that graphene meets an important condition for use in novel lasers for terahertz pulses with long wavelengths: It permits population inversion, a key prerequisite for stimulated radiation emission.
NIST measures laser power with portable scale
October 24, 2013 12:41 pm | News | CommentsResearchers have demonstrated a new method for measuring laser power by reflecting the light off a mirrored scale, which behaves as a force detector. Although it may sound odd, the technique is promising as a simpler, faster, less costly and more portable alternative to conventional methods of calibrating high-power lasers used in manufacturing, the military and research.
Researchers develop compact, high-power terahertz source at room temperature
October 10, 2013 8:38 am | News | CommentsTerahertz radiation is gaining attention due to its many applications. Traditional methods of generating terahertz radiation, however, usually involve large and expensive instruments, some of which also require cryogenic cooling. A compact terahertz source operating at room temperature with high power has been a dream device in the terahertz community for decades. A team from Northwestern Univ. has now brought this dream closer to reality.
Laser spectroscopy helps measure progress in nanotech design
September 4, 2013 11:24 am | News | CommentsMeasuring the band offset faced by electrons jumping from one material to another is a key component of a nanoscale design process because it guides redesign and prototyping. Current methods don't work on the nanoscale, however. Using laser-induced current in a nanowire device and its dependence on the wavelength of the laser, a team at Drexel Univ. devised a new method to derive the band offset.
Space laser to prove increased broadband possible
August 29, 2013 12:07 pm | by Dewayne Washington, NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center | News | CommentsWhen NASA's Lunar Laser Communication Demonstration (LLCD) begins operation aboard the Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer (LADEE), it will attempt to show two-way laser communication beyond Earth is possible, expanding the possibility of transmitting huge amounts of data. This new ability could one day allow for 3-D high-definition video transmissions in deep space to become routine.
Small chip to advance the art of drug testing
August 27, 2013 2:43 pm | by Kurt Pfitzer, Lehigh Univ. | News | CommentsStandard drug-testing methods have shortcomings. Animal testing is expensive and unreliable, and the static environment of cells and cultures don't mimic the behavior of the entire organism. An interdisciplinary research team at Lehigh Univ. is using microscopy and optical tweezers to develop a new finger-sized chip that can study the activities of cells at the nanoscale, possibly offering an alternative to traditional drug testing.
Bubbles are the new lenses for nanoscale light beams
August 14, 2013 5:33 pm | by Hannah Y. Cheng | News | CommentsBending light beams to your whim sounds like a job for a wizard or an a complex array of bulky mirrors, lenses and prisms, but a few tiny liquid bubbles may be all that is necessary to open the doors for next-generation, high-speed circuits and displays, according to Penn State researchers.
Diamonds are a laser scientist's new best friend
August 8, 2013 7:51 am | News | CommentsA U.K. team has developed a new type of high-performance, ultra-versatile Raman laser that harnesses diamonds to produce light beams with more power and a wider range of colors than current Raman lasers. Achievements by the team include the first "tunable" diamond Raman lasers, where the color of the light can be adjusted to meet specific needs, and the first continuously operating diamond Raman laser.
Taking the "random" out of a random laser
July 15, 2013 2:02 pm | News | CommentsRandom lasers are tiny structures emitting light irregularly into different directions, giving them a unique signature, like a fingerprint. Scientists in Austria have now shown that these exotic light sources, which differ greatly from conventional mirrored lasers, can be accurately controlled.
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July 15, 2013 1:45 pm | Product Releases | CommentsBuilt to handle oversized formats, the Trumpf TruLaser 8000 laser cuts sheet metal up to 52 feet in length. The machine is suitable for companies processing very large parts, or for job shops looking to expand their capacities and range of services.
New method visualizes material defects in thin-film solar cells
June 28, 2013 8:16 am | News | CommentsA team in Germany has, for the first time, succeeded in functionally characterizing the active layer in organic thin-film solar cells using laser light for localized excitation of the material. This method, which relies on a highly modulated focused beam, enables them to directly map the spatial distribution of defects in organic thin films.
Laser-guided codes advance single pixel terahertz imaging
June 26, 2013 8:06 am | News | CommentsMost existing THz imaging devices employ prohibitively expensive technology or require several hours to generate a viable image. Researchers at Boston College recently reported a breakthrough in efforts to create accessible and effective THz imaging. Using both optical and electronic controls, the team developed a single-pixel imaging technique that uses a coded aperture to quickly and efficiently manipulate stubborn THz waves.
Laser with "rainbow" buffer could allow subpicosecond pulses
June 4, 2013 8:46 am | News | CommentsResearchers in Munich, Germany, have recently published work that describes experiments in which inexpensive semiconductor lasers have produced high-energy light pulses as short as 60 picoseconds without the drawbacks of previous approaches in terms of power consumption and device size. They say the new technique, based on the use of a new Fourier domain mode-locked laser, could open the door to subpicosecond pulses.
Amplification scheme to give X-ray lasers more power
May 10, 2013 9:16 am | News | CommentsX-ray free-electron lasers (XFELs) produce higher-power laser pulses over a broader range of energies compared with most other x-ray sources. Although the pulse durations currently available are enormously useful for the study of materials, even shorter pulses are needed. Researchers at RIKEN have proposed a theoretical pulse-amplification scheme that allows for the production of ultrashort x-ray pulses at extremely high energies.
Study: Chaos proves superior to order
May 7, 2013 10:48 am | News | CommentsAn international team of physicists working at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology in Saudi Arabia has demonstrated that chaos can beat order—at least as far as light storage is concerned. The researchers deformed mirrors in order to disrupt the regular light path in an optical cavity and, surprisingly, the resulting chaotic light paths allowed more light to be stored than with ordered paths.
On-site asbestos detector IDs fibers in real-time
May 2, 2013 12:46 pm | News | CommentsAsbestos was banned in the many industrialized countries in the 1980s, but the threat lingers on in the ceilings, walls and floors of old buildings and homes. Now a team of researchers in the U.K. has developed and tested the first portable, real-time airborne asbestos detector. The device uses a laser-based light scattering technique to identify harmful fibers.
Germanium made compatible with lasers
April 22, 2013 9:27 am | News | CommentsBy introducing high tensile strain, a research group in Switzerland has rendered germanium, which is normally unsuitable for lasers, capable of emitting 25 times more photons than in its relaxed state. This change alters the optical properties of the material and is enough to allow the construction of lasers from this material. This is valuable because germanium is highly compatible with silicon.
Camera system creates high-resolution 3D images from up to a kilometer away
April 4, 2013 12:35 pm | News | CommentsA standard camera takes flat, 2D pictures. To get 3D information, such as the distance to a far-away object, scientists can bounce a laser beam off the object and measure how long it takes the light to travel back to a detector. The technique, called time-of-flight (ToF) has a relatively short range and struggles to image objects that do not reflect laser light well. A team of Scotland-based physicists has recently tackled these limitations.
Researchers build room-temperature electrically powered nanolasers
March 12, 2013 2:51 pm | News | CommentsElectrically powered nanoscale lasers have been able to operate effectively only in cold temperatures. Researchers in the field have been striving to enable them to perform reliably at room temperature, a step that would pave the way for their use in a variety of practical applications. Recently, Arizona State University scientists have made that leap.
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The inaugural Plumas County Senior Summit is scheduled for Monday, July 22, at the Quincy Senior Nutrition Site on Lawrence Street from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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The IA 2210 or IA 2210S is used to determine if an individual taxpayer paid income tax sufficiently throughout the year. This form also calculates if any penalty is due.
You may use the short method (IA 2210S) for 2210 penalty if:
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Note: If any payment was made earlier than the due date for that payment, you may use the short method, but using it may cause you to pay a larger penalty than the regular method. If the payment was only a few days early, the difference is likely to be small.
To find out if you owe 2210 penalty, complete the IA 1040 through line 72 or complete the IA 1040A, then complete the IA 2210 (45-007) or IA 2210S (45-012). You will need the amount of tax you paid Iowa in 2011 in addition to completing the 2012 Iowa return.
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Still out in south London. Access to some sites not others. No Xbox live is bugging me the most . And of course rogers just sent someone , that's how they do business .
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My VPN is giving me good results
Wind gets me unlimited. Although they reserve the right to throttle people after 5GB which is no biggy for me.
Commissioners and Adelaide here.. Sites working but can't play my sweet, sweet League of Legends of Path Of Exile.Rogers tech sent out hours ago to replace equipment and I'm guessing he can't figure it out or it wasn't the issue you thought it was.I understand this stuff happens but damnit I'm off today and work tomorrow!
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For example, between 2000 and 2008 age-adjusted death rates for heart disease and cancer fell by 28 percent and 12 percent, respectively. Survival rates for heart attack patients have improved by about 70% in that timeframe thanks to pharmaceutical and technological advances.
However, the success comes at a cost. Average inpatient Medicare spending per patient increased from $10,336 in 1999 to $14,009 in 2006, according to data cited by AHA.
Steinberg says the federal government has already taken back billions of dollars from hospitals "because what we call sicker patients they're calling a change in the documentation and coding. We are at the point where we are saying 'you need to stop. You've taken more than you should have taken. You need to refine your methodology to better assess the impact of rising patient acuity.'"
The government is challenging its own data comes as hospitals are already contending with sweeping changes in the way healthcare delivery is compensated. The shift away from fee-for-service payments and towards capitations and bundled payments has many hospitals "straddling two very different environments," Steinberg says.
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Cabins are small but comfortable and the Aqua-class amenities are nice but nothing exceptional. Our stateroom attendant (the wonderful Theresa) quickly sorted out our adjacent cabins and removed the divider on our balconies giving us extra room to stretch out.
Food and service in Blu was wonderful. We considered eating elsewhere but quickly realised that everywhere else would probably be a step down (except perhaps Murano). We did attend the MDR for the brunch on our last sea day which was absolutely incredible in terms of food but terribly chaotic from a service viewpoint - the staff didn't realise how overwhelmingly popular it would be and were run off their feet. The MDR looked nice enough but I much preferred the ambience of Blu.
There were 3 formal nights which was about 3 too many as far as I'm concerned which is why we booked Aqua class. Many people in Blu still dressed up but there were plenty of tie-less and jacket-less men and also a few polo shirts. Overall I think the majority of passengers made at least an effort to fit in with the formal theme but there was no sense anywhere on the ship of it being enforced and no one seemed bothered by those who dressed casually.
Although the prevailing demographic on the ship seemed to be middle-aged to elderly couples there were still plenty of children and younger people. A very good mix and everyone seemed happy no matter what their age.
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Other activities were well-organised and the entertainment staff were great. Friendly without being over-the-top and always on time to the activities.
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The ship is absolutely beautiful and it never felt crowded. Overall the ship feels like a luxury upmarket hotel but the atmosphere is never stuffy. On one formal night I saw some people in shorts and sandals stroll past a couple in evening gown and tuxedo and it just seemed perfectly natural. On the other hand the Solstice is the type of ship where some people dress up every night. The atmosphere of the ship seems to encourage elegance without enforcing it which I find very appealing.
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Shutdown Corner1 day agoKISS has long been a band known for its calm, staid manner and professional, by-the-books appearance, so it stands to reason that the football team named in its honor would wear equally conventional unis, yes?
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Behold, if your mere mortal eyes can stand the sight, the new uniforms of the Los Angeles KISS, the Arena League Football team set to rock your face off kick off in just a few days.
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Flames. Flames atop flames, with interwoven flames topped by still more flames. SO MANY FLAMES. There are flames on the freaking visor, which is going to make the LA KISS running backs feel like they're storming through burning buildings.
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Paralympian reunites with birth mother during Sochi Games
Fourth-Place Medal1 day agoTwenty years ago, Tatyana McFadden left an orphanage in St. Petersburg, Russia bound for adoption in Maryland. McFadden, then just four years old, was not expected to survive the spina bifida that forced her to walk on her hands for the first six years of her life.
But McFadden developed into one of the world's premier paralympic athletes, and is back in Russia, now competing for the United States. And along the way, she has reunited with her birth mother.
"I am very proud, it's amazing," Nina Polevikova said in Russian of her newfound daughter. "It's like a miracle."
McFadden is a spectacular athlete, having won 10 medals in the prior three Summer Paralympics in wheelchair racing. Last year, she won the "grand slam" of wheelchair marathoning, taking the Boston, Chicago, New York and London marathons. She used her winnings from those races to bring her birth family and the director of the St. Petersburg orphanage to Sochi for her competition.
Oscar Pistorius vomits in court during descriptions of girlfriend's autopsy
Fourth-Place Medal1 day agoOscar Pistorius, on trial in Pretoria, South Africa for the killing of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp,was overcome on Monday during testimony about Steenkamp's autopsy. Pistorius vomited during descriptions of the wounds she suffered when Pistorius shot her through a closed door on Valentine's Day 2013.
Pistorius is accused of murdering Steenkamp. He contends that he believed she was an intruder and shot through a closed bathroom door in self-defense.
The court prohibited journalists on the scene from writing or broadcasting in any detail as University of Pretoria pathologist Gert Saayman described in detail the mortal wounds Steenkamp suffered. Steenkamp was shot in the top right of her head, the right elbow, the right hip, and the webbing of her left hand.
Saayman himself had requested that the testimony be blocked from public view: "I think that it goes against the good morals of society for us to make information of this nature available in a manner that vulnerable or unsuspecting people in society may be exposed," he said.
Shutdown Corner Podcast 49: In which we discuss free agents and breakfast cereals
Shutdown Corner4 days agoWe're only days away from the start of the free agent period, and so this week we're talking speculation about free agents, as well as some fond farewells to necessary cap sacrifices. Adios, Champ Bailey and Devin Hester. We knew ye ... well, we knew ye pretty well, actually, but ye were making way too much money and so ye had to go. Others under discussion: Ben Tate, Jairus Byrd, Michael Vick, and many more.
Oh, and we begin with an extended meditation on breakfast cereal, so there's that.
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Sochi Problems, Part II? Paralympian gets locked in his bathroom at Sochi dorm
Fourth-Place Medal5 days agoHere we go again.
Remember those heady early days of Sochi, when pretty much everything in the hotels was breaking down and athletes were getting trapped in their bathrooms and nearly tumbling down elevator shafts? Well, the Paralympics are gearing up in Sochi, and guess what: they're having early-days problems too!
Check out Steve Cash, goalie for the U.S.'s sled hockey team, who found himself locked in a bathroom:
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Meryl Davis, Charlie White headed to 'Dancing With The Stars'
Fourth-Place Medal7 days agoThe Great Post-Sochi Wave continues, as ice dancing champions Meryl Davis and Charlie White will participate in Season 18 of "Dancing With The Stars."
White and Davis opted for the show over a defense of their World Championship, scheduled for Saitama, Japan later this month. "Dancing With The Stars" premieres March 17, and the skating duo will be part of a "Stars on Ice" figure skating tour beginning in April.
This now marks 14 of 18 seasons of "DWTS" that feature Olympians, three of whom - Apolo Ohno, Kristi Yamaguchi and Shawn Johnson - have actually won the entire show. However, Davis and White will come in with a definitive advantage, as they've trained with one of the show's dancers in the past.
Other members of the cast include paralympic snowboarder Amy Purdy, former NHL player Sean Avery, and Diana Nyad, who swam from Cuba to Florida last summer.
NFL could make the extra point a 42-yard kick
Shutdown Corner7 days agoThe extra point in the NFL is a given, a virtual statistical certainty. As such, the NFL is considering methods to liven up the point attempt, and one method could involve moving the spot of the attemptall the way back to the 25-yard line.
In January, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell began hinting that the days of the extra point as we know it are numbered, in large part because the conversion rate is a staggering 99.6 percent. "Are there any plays in the game that really are not consequential?" Goodell said at the time. "You want to add excitement with every play."
The proposal floated then would have eliminated the extra point entirely and allowed for an attempt to go for an eighth point, with the condition that a failure of that attempt meant a team dropped back from seven to six points. If you find that confusing and annoying, you're not alone.
Check out this baby's reaction to the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue
The Turnstile8 days agoLet's face it: the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue is a thrill for a lot of readers, but it's the Holy Grail indeed for younger ones. Now, by "younger" we'd usually mean "males age 12-15 sneaking a look at their dad's issue before he got home from work." But Sports Illustrated's Ben Reiter has found a considerably younger lad with a similar reaction:
Baby's mind totally blown by @SI_Swimsuit. @MJ_Day @darciebaum @chrissyteigen @NinaAgdal @LilyAldridge pic.twitter.com/DsDGpU32MT
It's reminiscent of this other baby from a few weeks back, who was absolutely blown away by the flight of Superman:
Man! These kids have so much to look forward to. Or maybe not ... maybe they've already peaked before they've gotten out of diapers.
Tampa Bay's new uniforms are here, and they're ... something
Shutdown Corner8 days agoTampa Bay has introduced its new uniforms, and they're, well ... they're something, all right. Or, to quote the Buccaneers' news release: "The uniform is a completely integrated system of dress with a new design that honors the Buccaneers' rich tradition while boldly bringing the team into the future through a modern industrial design aesthetic."
Designed over the course of two years in connection with Nike, Tampa Bay's uniforms combine pewter, "Buccaneer Red" and "Bay Orange." Most dramatically, the numbers are outlined in chrome. Yes, chrome. In press-speak: "Tampa Bay also becomes the first NFL franchise to incorporate a revolutionary reflective chrome border around the numbers on the front, back and shoulders. The chrome border incorporates a technologically advanced reflective coating that adds a new dimension, increased readability and a unique glow to the numbers."


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Eros is a project that has undergone various modifications but the principal ideas of veteran Italian auteur, Michelangelo Antonioni, are very much engraved in the final product. Antonioni's original vision of a feature length title had to be re-evaluated due to concerns over his age – the artist had recently celebrated his ninetieth birthday. With the future clouded with uncertainty, additional help was provided from Wong Kar Wai and Steven Soderbergh – two critically acclaimed directors who have single-handedly redefined the independent cinema culture. At long last, admirers of erotica can indulge in a series of short films showcasing globally diverse perspectives on desire, relationships and passion.
The Hand, helmed by Wong Kar Wai, illustrates the tragic tale of apprentice tailor Zhang (Chang Chen) and his attraction with glamorous prostitute Miss Hua (Gong Li). He is responsible for Hua's exquisite dresses, which are crafted with exceptional detail and affection. Conversely, Zhang's fantasy woman merely sees her clothes as tools to obtain further clients. Over the years, Miss Hua plummets into bankruptcy and sickness, whilst Zhang expands his career and patiently aids the mistress wherever possible. Just as Hua approaches the dregs of society, she finds one way to repay her tailor for his years of invaluable service.
As expected from maestro Wong Kar Wai, his selection is another eventful accomplishment – an exhibition of suppressive tension with divine uses of colour, music and atmosphere. His ability to extract immense sincerity from the predicament, as well as the characters, is certainly made lucid. As such, a wealth of emotions is evoked and previously redundant senses are on alert whilst watching The Hand. The fundamental source of eroticism originates by highlighting the importance of touch and its methodology in harnessing affection. In fact, this is far more effective than if the characters were to result in a one night stand. Sometimes the anticipation is far more revealing than the act of sex.
Masterful cinematographer, Christopher Doyle, collaborates with Wong Kar Wai to help capture the seductive lighting and suave camerawork. His striking use of calm monochromes and moonlit shades make Christopher Doyle one of today's finest colourists. It is no surprise that The Hand looks undeniably delicious; long, silent shots of walls and corridors help underline details that the common viewer would negligently ignore. Moreover, this reflects on the director's favourite tradition – using the power of suggestion to emphasise moods and density as opposed to following an orthodox structure.
The two leads, Chang Chen and Gong Li, have a well established history in Chinese cinema, where the latter possesses phenomenal acting talent and is now globally recognised. The chemistry between them is radiant, stressing the torment of the two characters with incredible firmness. Chang is a relatively young actor but effortlessly adapts into such a mature role. Pay attention to his performance as he stitches the next dress, the sheer warmth and level of concentration on his face is enough to indicate his yearning for the mistress.
If one were to insist on a fault then it would be that The Hand is hardly groundbreaking material; most will perhaps recognise it as a condensed adaptation of Wong's previous works. A hint of In the Mood for Love lingers throughout the film, from the appearance of the central characters to the romantic setting of 1960's Hong Kong. In fact, the film was originally intending to set the story during 1930's Shanghai but the SARS epidemic forced major production alterations. As it is a concise premise, the title also suffers from chronological issues, as the events supposedly occur over several years. Nevertheless, this is still a delightful piece of work from the Chinese director. Just as we all love the taste of chocolate, regardless of how many times we have had it before, likewise the world will always welcome a Wong Kar Wai title, simply because we recognise what he is capable of.
Steven Soderbergh's Equilibrium is set in 1950's New York, where a troubled alarm clock maker (Robert Downey Jr.) reveals his recurring erotic dream to a psychiatrist. However, the doctor appears to have voyeuristic intentions of his own and is constantly distracted by distant figure from another building. As the two characters determine the source of the patient's problem, it would appear that the solution is far more abstract than either of them had intended.
The Hollywood approach is a lot more accessible for those who prefer something a little more mainstream. On the other hand, it still retains a layer of complexity that requires some thought. Soderbergh presents a light-hearted comic situation between psychiatrist and patient, which unexpectedly evolves into a refreshingly intellectual riddle. Symbolisms and connotations are plentiful but ultimately rewarding, validating the American director's love for experimental filmmaking.
Interestingly however, the story is not in the least bit erotic and barely sustains any connection with relationships or sexual references. The contrast between The Hand and Equilibrium is startling – one filmmaker manages to surpass the stereotypical ideas associated with erotica, whilst the other thinks that a brief appearance of a naked woman automatically makes a film arousing, which emphasises the somewhat shallow approach that Hollywood has towards sex in general. If the industry were not so conservative, people would perhaps appreciate that certain titles are exclusively made for mature audiences, providing an intimate profile of situations that many partners have to face.
Despite any confusions over the genre, Equilibrium is still entertaining to watch – Soderbergh's delicate, cerebral message that boldly delves into the realm of human dreamscape with amusing consequences. The excellent Robert Downey Jr. and Alan Arkin help provide a buoyant mood thanks to some witty conversations and punch-lines.
Lastly, Michelangelo Antonioni concludes the series of shorts with The Dangerous Thread of Things. A married couple bicker over their troubled sex life, desperately craving the meaning of a redundant relationship. As they explore visually ravishing locations, they begin to examine the petty details that pushed them apart. In order to remedy his sexual frustration, the man befriends a dynamic young woman in her bedroom, only to face the consequences of his actions.
The final chapter is by far the most contemporary; implicit themes and messages dominate a non-existent plot, allowing the audience to interpret the premise as they wish. Antonioni manages to secure desolate landscapes and agriculture, indicating that the couple are too busy fighting to appreciate the grand splendour of the Italian countryside. Certain shots are so mesmerising that the characters remain silent; much of the film comprises of simple background photography. It is interesting to note that the central characters are depicted as wealthy people leading a lavish lifestyle. Upon closer examination however, it is apparent that wealth cannot guarantee happiness. In fact, it is so easy to be blinded by greed than to follow the source of true pleasure.
Admittedly, this is my first experience with one of Antonioni's titles. European cinema in general is somewhat of an uncharted territory, due to their hypothetical approach to filmmaking that may leave a bitter taste for some. The performances in The Dangerous Thread of Things felt horrendously mundane, with more sophisticated lines being said in a Vin Diesel movie. Whilst the title expressed immense beauty alongside oppressive views of a long lost passion, the cringe-worthy dialogue and the lack of definition left this particular reviewer cold.
Eros is presented in an anamorphic widescreen format, maintaining an aspect ratio of 1.85:1. This is an interlaced NTSC transfer, immediately exhibiting a high amount of combing throughout all three films. Considering the diversity of the titles, each one maintains its own individual pallet. Whilst the Wong Kar Wai opts for filters to emphasise lush tones, Antonioni prefers a much more natural scheme with realistic shades and skin tones. Either way, the colours remain solid with no evidence of smearing or digital manipulation. Likewise, the details remain consistently sharp with the exception of Equilibrium, which appears to have been subjected to deliberate grain to coincide with the 50's look. Soderbergh's contribution is also filmed in black and white but thankfully exhibits nourishing deep blacks.
Overall, Mei Ah have done a splendid job with the transfer, keeping the contrast and saturation levels well balanced and cleaning up any unnecessary dirt and speckles. The only concern is the interlacing issue; the combing destroys much of Antonioni's intended vision, particular with the scenery.
Viewers can choose to hear the audio in either Dolby Digital 5.1 or DTS 5.1 format, where the original soundtrack is Mandarin for The Hand and English for the remaining two titles. There is little to differentiate between the two mixes, both are near enough identical if the volume is turned up for the DTS option. The rears remain silent apart from the musical interlude in between titles and a few other instrumental sections. Both tracks are very disappointing in terms of execution, there is no ambient noise whatsoever but The Dangerous Thread of Things certainly presented ample opportunities. The entire audio is originated from the frontal array with very little in the way of directional effects.
The optional English subtitles are of excellent quality. The only issue is that they remain onscreen throughout all three films unless they are turned off manually. The Dangerous Thread of Things has a little Italian dialogue; therefore the subtitles need to be selected again for these particular chapters.
The bulk of the supplementary materials comprise of three interviews with Wong Kar Wai, Gong Li and Chang Chen that last approximately ten minutes each, although the actual length may be shorter if it were not for the inserted clips from the film. The discussions are extremely in depth; Gong Li in particular reveals a thorough description on how she prepared for a complex role in a short period of time. Both performers provide mature answers on the chemistry between the two characters, despite the age difference between them. Wong Kar Wai's fascinating interview highlights the origin of the project, as well as the various changes he endured during production. In addition, he also addresses his interpretation of Eros and what erotica means to him.
Two trailers, a photo gallery and text information (synopsis and cast and crew details) finish off supplementary materials. The extras only really cover one third of Eros, it would have been nice to have had contribution from the other two directors.
Eros is a remarkable journey from three diverse filmmakers, each one offering their own perspective on the meaning of erotica. The titles surpass perverse stereotypes and innuendos to create intelligent, stimulating tales of sincere passion and intimacy. Whilst some stories are dependant on personal taste, Wong Kar Wai's effort stands triumphant as a bite-sized romantic tragedy marinated with handsome photography and music. Quite simply, this is a collection not to be missed.
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Construction of the ISS began on November 20, 1998, with the launch of the Russian-built module called Zarya ("Dawn"). The addition of two more core modules, Unity and Zvezda ("Star"), paved the way for the arrival of the first crew in November 2000. The U.S. laboratory module (Destiny), a large array of solar panels, and the Canada2 mobile robotic arm were added in 2001. From these modest beginnings, the ISS has continued to grow. An interesting collection of images that show changes in the configuration of the space station is on NASA's Human Spaceflight website.
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(Pub. L. 95–557, title VI, § 602,Oct. 31, 1978, 92 Stat. 2115.)
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I was in dispair of ever finding this one as a rare. So, I went to the little islands between the Jade Forest and Krasrang Cove. There I found a Mom and a pup. So I figured I would take on the pup and just wait for the respawn since the mom was still up. With luck, the pup was a rare. So might want to look for the mom here w/ just take on the pups.
I got mine, a poor, as a second to a sifang otter rare right next to Succula - the giant spider in The Heartland (51,27) at the gilded fan. the coords for the otter are (52,27). i saw several others, all poor quality, as adds when battling everything at the gilded fan.
i think this must be my most hated pet to catch as a rare maybe casue im stubborn after 2 weeks i found one had to exit match to heal pets and a dam add came up and killed it, i went thru every pet in ks wilds and did not find another rare, they are ery hard to get, and come as a secondary to all of the wild pets there as well, if you kill the pet upon exit the respawn timer on the pets is pretty fast
All the comments about the Jungle Grub out in Zhu's Province are good. I just got a poor and the achieve due to the great advice. Thanks all :)
Thanks for the info! Got one as a secondary to the first jungle grub I clicked on in Krasarang Wilds.
Found one of these around Zhu Province in Krasarang Wild as a secondary with a Jungle Grub. Poor quality but it got me my Pandaria Safari achieve :)
Just found one of these in Karasong wilds. Right on the edge of the forest near the wall of the dread wastes. It was mixed with a Jungle grub but there was the grub and 2 otter pups. one poor and one uncommon.
Found on Kilrogg at 3:40 am ST. Good luck all my fellow pet collectors
I couldn't find one anywhere, where the add on was telling me they'd be, so I decided to leave it alone, continue on (had my fill of camping these days, just got my baby ape, lol) And found a rare as a 2nd on a Jungle grub in Krasarang wilds!
Finally found one of these I could tame!! None in Valley of the four winds, and I couldn't find any in Krasarang, even as 2nd/3rds. I did see some around Lions Landing, but as soon as I landed they disappeared :(
38:87 Paw'don glade, Jade Forest. On one of the islands near the boats, a small group of 2 otters and 2 otter pups.
Its common but I really don't care at this point!!
I got my rare one as a second while I was catching my Sumprush Rodent at horde base. I noticed that this pup whas coming with the rodent, and I keep fighting them until I got my blue one!! Hope it helps!
Found at Garrosh'ar Point on an island near the ship following a regular otter. Was a poor but not complaining.
I actually DID see one in the Four Winds as a secondary to a Shy Bandicoon, but from the comments here and on WoWhead, they must be incredibly rare there.
I found a lot of Sifang Otter Pups as adds while pet battling in Krasarang Wilds. Quite a few were rare.
i got mine on the coast between the jade forrest and karasang wilds. first one was rare.
Mine came as the 2nd pet when I initiated combat with the Juncle Gribs in KW by Krasari Ruins.
38.93 Jade forest, its a little island between Jf and Kw. You CANNOT find these in Valley, I fought 20 of the regular otters hoping for second/third. I don't think it happens. However, on this little island was 4 of them, never got anything besides poor =( oh well.
Little pocket of Otters around 86.41 10.22 in KW. I found mine following around a regular otter, others say it apears as a 2nd or 3rd
Agree have not seen this in Valley of the Four Winds, but rather I found mind in K Wilds on the shore near turtle beach. The one I caught was one of the 2 pets connected to the Sifang Otter.
haven't seen this one in valley of the four winds at all. Encounterd him in Krasarang wilds several times as second or third.


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(AP) - As of Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, at least 2,173 members of the U.S. military had died in Afghanistan as a result of the U.S.-led invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, according to an Associated Press count.
The AP count is one fewer than the Defense Department's tally, last updated Tuesday at 10 a.m. EST.
At least 1,794 military service members have died in Afghanistan as a result of hostile action, according to the military's numbers.
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The AP count of total OEF casualties outside of Afghanistan is two more than the department's tally.
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Since the start of U.S. military operations in Afghanistan, 19,650 U.S. service members have been wounded in hostile action, according to the Defense Department.
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_Master Sgt. Aaron C. Torian, 36, of Paducah, Ky., died Feb. 15, while conducting combat operations in Helmand Province, Afghanistan; assigned to 2d Marine Special Operations Battalion, Marine Special Operations Regiment, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
_Two soldiers died Feb. 12, in Kapisa Province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when they were struck by enemy small arms fire; killed were: Spc. John A. Pelham, 22, of Portland, Ore., and Sgt. First Class Roberto C. Skelt, 41, of York, Fla.; they were assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C.
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"You don't change coaches in the middle of the playoffs, even if the coach isn't running the team the way you'd like," explained Rep. John Campbell, R-Calif., one of the hard-liners.
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