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Next time you visit the Grand Canyon, stop in Flagstaff for a delicious Diablo burger made from locally raised organic beef.
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Retail vacancies at five-year low
The retail vacancy rate along the busiest shopping corridors in North and Central New Jersey dropped to 6.4 percent in July, the lowest rate in the region since January 2009 as the recession deepened, according to the latest vacancy report by The Goldstein Group, a North Jersey retail brokerage firm based in Paramus.
Heat can't keep North Jerseyans away from Labor Day festivities
Shirts drenched in sweat and $2 for cold bottles of water were the price North Jerseyans paid on Labor Day to walk along street fairs in Rutherford and Riverdale, take their children out for rides in Closter and finish a 5K run in Glen Rock.
Report: Jon Bon Jovi axed from group bidding for Buffalo Bills
November 13, 2011. Musician Jon Bon Jovi walks on the field before the NFL football game between the New England Patriots and the New York Jets in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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Rutherford Junior Football & Cheering is accepting applications for flag football players.
East Rutherford company sells weight loss brand
Health and beauty manufacturer and marketer CCA Industries Inc. said Thursday it agreed to sell its weight-loss Mega-T brand to a group formed by Casla Partners Capital Fund I LP.
Liberty Commons LLC filed complaint against East Rutherford, BCIA, Triple Five, Richard Allen
Liberty Commons, LLC, the former property owner of the police and court complex site, has filed a six-count complaint in Bergen County Superior Court against East Rutherford, developer Triple Five, Borough Attorney Richard Allen, and the Bergen County Improvement Authority - alleging breach of contract, conflict of interest, and unjust enrichment, ... (more)
Hopes by Kearny to secure a developer for the old Koppers Coke Peninsula Redevelopment site have taken one step forward and two steps back.
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SUPER BOWL: The Red Hot Chili Peppers and Bruno Mars perform during the halftime show of the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos Sunday, Feb. 2, in East Rutherford, N.J. The halftime performer for the 2015 Super Bowl has not yet been announced.
St. Peter's Prep Quarterback Brandon Wimbush runs past Paramus Catholic's Troy Gethers during the first half of the NJSIAA Non-public, Group 4 Championship at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford on Friday, Dec. 6, 2013.
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By Ken Schott Gazette Reporter Every year when the New York Giants and New York Jets play their NFL preseason game in East Rutherford, N.J., WNYT general manager Steve Baboulis receives phone calls and emails from fans asking if the game will be on his station.
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Commuters who utilize the Route 3 bridge over the Passaic River have a reason to rejoice - the replacement of the bridge, years in the making, opened to traffic for the morning commute on Aug. 15. The project, originally scheduled to end by autumn 2013, is presently $13 million over the initial budget, up from the original bid of $149 million ... (more)
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The Curling Club Apartments on Grand Street in Hoboken was bought by JPMorgan Investment Management Inc. in June for $125.5 million.
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- bedrooms 3
- baths 1½
- sleeps 6
- pool yes
- hot tub no
- pets allowed no
- type House
- community Oceanside Village
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Newly renovated in 2007, our home sits on a corner lot with a spacous front yard, and only a short
walk or golf cart ride to the beach. Home features (3) bedrooms, (1.5) baths, complete kitchen,
dining room, living room, laundry/mud room, and a beautiful front porch to take it all in.
Bedroom 1
Double Bed, with adjointing half bath, this bedroom is located off of the living room away from
other bedrooms.
Bedroom 2
Twin Bunk Beds, this room is located down the hall next to the full bathroom. (cute for the kids)
Bedroom 3
Queen Bed, this bed room is the most spacious of the three bedrooms, it is also located down the
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Our kitchen was remodled in 2010, and is fully equipt, with full size stove, and refridgerater. All amenities needed, coffee
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grill and patio furniture for your relaxation.
This house has new furniture and flooring, other renovations to the house are new
roof, siding windows and doors.
house rental amenities
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ocean front parking for the beach. The community of Oceanside Village is a family oriented
community with 24 hour security. The community offers an out door swimming pool, with kiddie pool,
an indoor heated swimming pool, tennis courts, basketball courts, playground, golf cart rentals,
community center, libary, and exercise center. Across the street at the beach, enjoy the Conch
Cafe. It's an ocean front resturant that serves lunch and dinner or just stop by for a cocktail
while you kick back on the beach. Private beach parking is for owners and there renters, it also
offers bathrooms with showers.
activities and attractions in Surfside Beach South Carolina
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long, water aerobics, cookouts, and other special events, just check it out upon check in. Our
house is about 15 miles away from Broadway at the beach, where you can shop till you drop or eat in
resturants like Hard Rock Cafe, Senior Frongs, or Jimmy Buffets Margaritaville. If thats not your
style, drive 3 mile to Murrells Inlet, where you can pick from a variety of resturants that sit on
decks over looking the bay, you can even watch the local fisherman and charterman return from a hard
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2011 Rates
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January thru April $775.00 a week
May thru September $900.00 a week
October thru December $900.00 a month
October thru December $775.00 a week
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manner as you found it.
Linens are included in the cost.
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Indians Opening Day outlook
Focusing on task at hand, Tribe expects dogfight with Detroit
The temptation to think ahead is natural.After all, the Indians did come within a whisker of the World Series last fall, and they have all the key pieces coming back from the '07 club that won the American League Central Division by eight games. Given this precedent, it would be easy for the Indians to enter April with thoughts of October. But the goal of '08, as always, is to focus on the more immediate demands of the regular season and, in particular, what should be a very difficult division. Manager Eric Wedge has stressed all spring the importance of not getting caught up in the good and the bad of the way last season ended and to place all focus on the task ahead. The players, unsurprisingly, have bought into that concept. "Everybody's on the same page, everybody plays the game hard, and we have the same goals," designated hitter Travis Hafner said. "It makes it that much easier to go out and play when everybody's goals are the same. When you put on a Cleveland Indians uniform, you know what's expected of you from fans, from teammates, from everybody." What's expected this year is a dogfight with the Tigers for AL Central superiority. An improved performance from Hafner, in particular, could go a long way toward the Indians winning that fight. If all goes to plan, the Indians could get a chance to take care of the unfinished business they left behind in the AL Championship Series last year. "We had a taste of the playoffs," third baseman Casey Blake said. "Our goal is to get back to it again. This is a new year, a new season, and we just know we've got to take care of our own backyard. The rest will fall into place."
Calling card
Unlike the Tribe's playoff teams in the 1990s, this club is built on a deep and potent pitching staff, not a juggernaut offense. With two 19-game winners (C.C. Sabathia and Fausto Carmona) fronting the rotation and everybody back from one of the big leagues' best bullpens in '07, the Indians are difficult to match up with.
Projected starting lineup
|1. CF Grady Sizemore
|2. 2B Asdrubal Cabrera
|3. DH Travis Hafner
|4. C Victor Martinez
|5. SS Jhonny Peralta
|6. 1B Ryan Garko
|7. LF David Dellucci
|8. RF Franklin Gutierrez
|9. 3B Casey Blake
Projected rotation
|1. LHP C.C. Sabathia
|2. RHP Fausto Carmona
|3. RHP Jake Westbrook
|4. RHP Paul Byrd
|5. LHP Cliff Lee
Projected bullpen
|Closer: RHP Joe Borowski
|Setup: RHP Rafael Betancourt
|Setup: LHP Rafael Perez
|Middle: RHP Masa Kobayashi
|Middle: RHP Jensen Lewis
|Middle: LHP Craig Breslow
The left-field platoon of David Dellucci and Jason Michaels was good for a combined .254 average, 11 homers and 59 RBIs last season, with Dellucci missing most of the year with a torn left hamstring. Combine that with the youth of Franklin Gutierrez, entering his first full season, in right, and the production from the corner-outfield spots is a potential concern.
You'll know they're rollin' if...
Hafner is back to his '06 form, driving the ball with consistency and changing the complexion of the middle of the order. And if the bullpen, which has unraveled some seasons past, is gelling as well as it did last year, with Joe Borowski closing the door in the ninth, all should be well for this team.
You'll know they're in trouble if...
Sabathia, Carmona and setup man Rafael Betancourt show signs of fatigue from their career-high innings totals of '07, Pronk continues to get flustered by the infield shift and Victor Martinez can't carry the lineup on his own.
Testing, testing
Pay particular attention to what transpires in consecutive two-game series against the Red Sox and Tigers at Progressive Field on April 14-17. If an early season litmus test exists, this toe-warmer with two of the AL's elite clubs is it.
Interleague Play
In addition to the usual Showdown of Ohio against the Reds, the Indians will face foes from the National League West this season. That includes a June trip to Colorado -- the trip the Indians had hoped to make last October -- as well as games against the Dodgers, Padres and Giants. In 2005, an 11-1 record against the NL West helped vault the Tribe into playoff contention, but the division has certainly improved since then.
The Bottom Line
The Tigers made the splashier headlines this offseason, no doubt, but the Indians' depth of talent, particularly in the pitching department, can't be overlooked.
Anthony Castrovince is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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We will hold a club meeting on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 from 12:30-1:30pm in the Student Recreation Center, Room 1009. All welcome, from no experience to seasoned triathletes! Hear from USA Triathlon Coach, Lt. Col. Ray Brown on Triathlon 101and get ready of the 2013 triathlon season. All meetings will include free raffles from East Coast Bicycles, Running Etc., Clif Bar, and TYR. Come see what it's all about! (See attached flyer for more information).
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My How To: Change Icons guide is perhaps one of my most popular posts I've ever made. It shows you how to change icons manually. However, lots of people complained about how it was time consuming to change all of your icons, and people were getting pissy about how the only application which does it for you automatically is CandyBar, which you must buy.
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How To: Change IconsPosted: March 5, 2007 | Author: Paul | Filed under: How To, Organization, Pimp My GUI, Tips | Tags: Change, custom, customize, Icons, Mac, Replace | 157 Comments
Surprisingly, lots of people don't know how to change the icons of folders and documents, so I've decided to post a lil' How To on changing icons :D
While there are various methods of doing so, I'll be explaining changing the icon of an item by downloading folders with the icon attatched (so its actually a folder which your are downloading, not a .icon file.)
Step 1: Go and download some icon folders! Suggested place are at InterFACELIFT and http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/icons_screensavers/. One of my favorite icon sets is Monoliff from the Panic Blog.
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It was a historic night at KeyArena on the day Seattle Storm fans remembered 9/11, which included Katie Smith getting her 6000th point, Brian Agler tying Van Chancellor for most coaching wins in...
Freddy Garcia was the starting pitcher against the Angels the day before the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and the starting pitcher against them on the 10th anniversary of the tragedy.
Bruins Nation checks in with a special September 11 remembrance edition of its bi-weekly Bruin Bites round up of news and notes from around the UCLA-iverse.
Today, if you've picked up a newspaper; turned on the TV or radio; or went to any news-related site on the Internet, then you know exactly what is being discussed. Ten years ago, four commercial...
The New England Revolution are set to take on FC Dallas tonight at Gillette Stadium, while an honorary ceremony for 9/11 will be held at the same time. Join our live thread and leave your thoughts...
Several players recently have said they plan on wearing red, white, and blue items, including cleats and gloves. Of course, in the NFL, uniformity is key and fines are fast-and-furious when players deviate from the norm - usually. The NFL has ssaid it will allow the special items this weekend. The NFL got this one right.
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Cardinals FB Broughton likely tore ACL
The Cardinals said that FB Nehemiah Broughton likely tore his ACL in their preseason win over the Bears Saturday night.
Searching for QB help next year?
PFW's Eric Edholm identifies the teams that are most likely to seek QB help before the 2011 season begins a year from now.
Cardinals' high draft picks lying low for now
When it comes to the Cardinals' depth chart, we hear looks are more than a bit deceiving in the cases of first-round draft pick Dan Williams and second-round pick Daryl Washington.
Cardinals to start Anderson at QB on Saturday
Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt said Derek Anderson will be the starting quarterback in Saturday's preseason game against the Bears.
Fitz's Four-Course Fantasy Feast
Pat Fitzmaurice examines two offenses going in opposite directions — the Cardinals' and the Redskins' — and provides other observations directed at fantasy football owners.
Cardinals' Fitzgerald has knee sprain
Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald has a sprain of the medial collateral ligament in his right knee, an MRI revealed Sunday. The injury may keep Fitzgerald on the sideline for the rest of the preseason, but it's not expected to ...
Young OLB Brown looking good for Cardinals
Our sources in the desert tell us second-year OLB Cody Brown, a second-round pick in 2009 who suffered a season-ending left wrist injury in training camp last year, is making good progress.
Cardinals RB Wells suffers rib injury
Cardinals RB Beanie Wells was carted off the practice field Monday after suffering a rib injury, the Arizona Republic is reporting.
Cardinals sign Maui'a, cut Ali
The Cardinals announced Monday that they have re-signed FB Reagan Maui'a and waived/injured FB Charles Ali, who has been sidelined by a hamstring injury.
Smith made it to Canton his way
Hall of Fame RB Emmitt Smith's rushing record might be the single greatest statistical achievement in football, but it's the way he achieved this near-unbreakable mark that was most impressive.
Cardinals sign CB Ford, release CB Barksdale
The Cardinals made some adjustments on the corners Friday, signing CB Trevor Ford while releasing CB Rashad Barksdale.
Cardinals sign LB Togafau, S Rouse
The Cardinals had a busy Tuesday on the transactions front, signing LB Pago Togafau and S Aaron Rouse, among other moves. In addition, the team waived/injured DE Dean Muhtadi (calf) and released LB Ali Highsmith and WR Deryn Bowser.
Report: Cardinals sign first-round pick Williams
The Cardinals have officially reached an agreement with first-round NT Dan Williams, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Terms of the deal have yet to be disclosed.
Grimm headed for 'Hog' heaven
For those of you relatively unfamiliar with "The Hogs," PFW's Dan Arkush and Hall of Fame "Hog" Russ Grimm himself present the following history lesson.
Cardinals sign second-round rookie Washington
The Cardinals have announced the signing of second-round ILB Daryl Washington to a four-year contract, leaving first-round DT Dan Williams as the only unsigned drafted rookie on the team.
The Arizona Cardinals have re-signed guard-center Mike Gibson and released defensive tackle Ricky Lumpkin. Monday's move comes after Lumpkin was promoted from the practice squad Saturday and Gibson was released.||||||| Before signing with Arizona last Wednesday, Gibson spent three seasons with the Seattle Seahawks, appearing in 20 games, eight as a starter. He was with the Philadelphia Eagles in training camp before being released on Aug. 31. Gibson was a sixth-round draft pick of Philadelphia out of California in 2008.
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The Tampa native whose voice caused an elated Adam Levine to do push-ups and grab her in a hug is flying high after last week's show.
Donna Allen's rendition of Joe Cocker's "You Are So Beautiful" caused Christina Aguilera and Levine to turn their chairs around in an attempt to coach her this season on the NBC show "The Voice." Related story: Former Bucs cheerleader on 'The Voice'
"When that first chair turned around - it was Christina. When she turned around I said 'oh my God!' I was excited," Allen said. "So I wanted to continue to project ... my voice so that someone else would turn around and Adam turned around. I was in heaven after that."
She's been wanting to try out for 3 years and always said she'd pick Levine if it happened. That's exactly what she did in an attempt to blend rock 'n roll, which she loves, with her R&B background.Related story: 'The Voice' coaches battle in week 2 of blind auditions
"I'm excited about him and I thank God for him - I do," Donna said. "His reaction was priceless when I chose him - it was crazy."
Allen, who turned 55 on Sep. 8, is the oldest contestant on the show but she feels like it was exactly supposed to play out that way.
"Wherever we are - there's where we're supposed to be...in the moment," she said back at home in south Florida. "I'm going to take this and enjoy my life and enjoy the ride."
Throughout her life, Allen has broken ground in different ways. She was the first black homecoming queen at Chamberlain High School and also broke the color barrier on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers cheerleading squad. She has since moved to the Miami area but still has family in the Bay area, including her twin sister Denise.
Donna didn't really start singing until she turned 18 when her friend Ruby Baker fell in love and asked her to be her replacement in her band.
From there, Donna moved to Miami Beach where she produced her first album in 1986 and sang background for Jon Secada and Gloria Estafan in the 90s.
Donna stopped touring when she was pregnant so she could raise her son, Marcus.
"I wanted to hear him speak his first word and see him ... take his first step," she said.
Marcus is now 17 as he watched his mom take the stage and, for the first time in front of a national audience, sing the lead on such a large stage.
"I just want to show people that whatever you believe in - whatever your goals are - whatever you are great at because God has given each and every one of us have talent - great talents," Donna said. "We have to manifests those talents - use it for the good."
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First Michigan Bank Reduces Rates On Existing CD's
First Michigan Bank Reduces Rates On Existing CD's
Monday, June 14, 2010 - 10:02 PM
Talmer Bank and Trust
First Michigan Bank has exercised its option to lower CD rates on
accounts it acquired via the (4-30-10) closing of Citizens First
Old 22 month CD rate was 3.11% (APY 3.15%)
New 22 month CD rate is 0.75% or 1.35% (APY 0.75% or 1.36%)
depending on the termination date.
Here's the letter from First Michigan I received in today's mail
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June 2,2010
Subject: Your Certificate of Deposit # nnnnnn at First Michigan Bank
As a depositor with First Michigan Bank, we are writing to discuss what we know may be a sensitive topic. First and foremost, we want to thank you for your continued support over the last few weeks as we continue to make the transitions required following the transfer of your accounts to First Michigan Bank.
In accordance with the FDIC Notice to Depositors mailed to you on April 30, 2010 the interest rate on your existing CD has been modified to 0.75%. (The APY will vary based on the terms of your Certificate of Deposit.) This rate change was effective as of June 1, 2010 and will remain in effect until the next maturity date of your CD. We do value your past support and loyalty and, as such, this new rate reflects a premium over the average rates that are offered by other financial institutions in our market area.
If this does not meet with your interest rate earnings objectives, we hope you will consider transferring your funds into one of our longer term certificates of deposit. Today's APY on 48 month and 60 month CD's are 1.61 % and 1.91 %, respectively. As we have mentioned in the past, you may withdraw all or part of your existing deposit without penalty unless the deposit has been pledged as collateral for a loan.
Lastly, you may have received more than one letter regarding this matter and we apologize for some duplication, however, we felt it was important for you to have a separate letter for each individual Certificate of Deposit that was affected.
As always, your Branch Manager, and his or her staff, will be happy to assist you in anyway regarding any questions or banking needs you may have. We have enclosed a copy of our branch locations and contact information to further assist you. We look forward to continuing to serve your financial needs.
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1. Monday, June 14, 2010 - 10:42 PM
Me again. In addition to First Michigan's rate reductions to not honor the original CDs, they make a couple of additional unfriendly moves:
1) The rate revisions took effect 6-1-10; the letter I received today, 6-14, had a 6-2 date on the header. The earliest I could possibly implement a close is 6-14. It would certainly have been more customer friendly to have the effective date of the rate change be AFTER customers receive the notification letter, say 7-1. This would offer customers the option to close BEFORE their rates are reduced.
2) Additionally First Michigan charges a $5.00 ''processing fee'' for mailing you an account closing check. (The only other option is to pay $20 for a wire transfer --- suppose if you live in Michigan you could visit a branch and have them hand you cash.) In my years of dealing with financial institutions I have never been charged a "processing fee" for closing an account!
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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) -- An Italian real estate group is suing to keep residents of a tiny town south of the Grand Canyon from putting a stop to its plans for major development that include hotels, 3 million square feet of commercial space and hundreds of homes.
A group of Tusayan residents critical of the plan gathered enough signatures to put rezoning and annexation agreements approved by the Town Council up for a vote in May. But Stilo Development Group USA contends the referenda are legally insufficient, and it sued the town Tuesday.
The lawsuit filed in Coconino County Superior Court is part of what's expected to be a hard-fought battle in the town where residents have long disagreed over how an area seven miles outside the Grand Canyon's park gates should be developed.
The lawsuit contends that petitioners didn't accurately describe the ordinances passed by the Town Council, nor do the referendum numbers match up to them. The lawsuit further also argues that a development agreement between Stilo and the town is an administrative action, not a legislative one, so it cannot be referred to the ballot.
Stilo has asked a judge to grant a preliminary injunction to keep any election materials from being printed and stop the referenda from being placed on the ballot. A hearing is scheduled Feb. 28.
"I don't think it's any accident that what's missing from all of the descriptions, in terms of being accurate, is that there would be housing and open land in the rezoning," Stilo attorney Keith Beauchamp said Wednesday.
The town's attorney, Bill Sims, said late Wednesday that he was still reviewing the lawsuit along with the mayor and council.
Some of Tusayan's residents and the town's neighbors say Stilo's plan is vague and would dramatically alter the character of the town and mar the beauty leading to the Grand Canyon. Specifically, they want to know how Stilo intends to deliver water to its developments and to what extent it would provide affordable housing for residents.
"Never once does it say anything about an amount, exactly what they are going to get," said Clarinda Vail, who is part of a committee named as a defendant in the lawsuit.
She defended the petitions as sound and said that Tusayan residents should not be denied a chance to vote.


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Combatants are lining up in the battle around blueberry cannons and whether to adopt tougher regulations around the use of bird scare devices in Abbotsford.
A host of supporters and critics were scheduled to appear on Monday before Abbotsford city council, which is considering a proposal by Coun. John Smith to develop a bylaw enacting stricter guidelines on blueberry cannons.
The 11 speakers set to present include cannon critics and upset residents, berry growers opposing the proposed bylaw, and representatives from the BC Blueberry Council and Ministry of Agriculture.
Smith has cited repeated complaints from rural residents across Abbotsford and is looking to modify the guidelines set by the Ministry of Agriculture.
He suggests the start time for propane cannons be shifted from 6: 30 a.m. to 7 a.m., and evening hours be cut from 8 p.m. to 7 p.m.
He also wants berry growers banned from using cannons or bird scare devices through weekends from noon Saturday until 7 a.m. Monday and on statutory holidays, and proposes cannon setbacks extended from 200 to 300 metres. Smith also suggests a hefty jump in fines from the regular noise bylaw of $200, following a free first warning, to a $1,000 fine for a second offence and a $2,000 fine for each successive offence.
Abbotsford resident Barbara Fischer, who has owned a horse farm in the 3800 block of Lefeuvre Road since 1980, told council that she is increasingly surrounded by blueberry farms.
Fischer has made repeated complaints to the B.C. Blueberry Council against an adjacent grower that she says has violated cannon guidelines including the 200-metre setback rule, quiet times between noon and 3 p.m. and the maximum 165 blasts per hour.
"It's important [the city] regulates cannons so they are an exceptional or emergency practice," she said Monday morning, suggesting hefty cannon licensing and violation fees would be effective to phase out the devices.
The B.C. blueberry industry, the bulk of which is in the Fraser Valley, boasts
around 20,000 cultivated acres that resulted in close to $90 million in sales in 2010, according to a ministry factsheet.
The BC Blueberry Council has a liaison officer that works with residents and farmers to resolve conflicts.
Bert van Dalfsen of the Ministry of Agriculture said the government implemented all the recommendations of the B.C. Farm Industry Review Board 2009 review of the cannon issue. Those recommendations didn't advocate a ban on cannons, van Dalfsen said Monday.
However, Abbotsford can develop a bylaw to tighten cannon guidelines.
"A key tool available is for the city to increase cannon setbacks on the farm side from 200 to 300 metres and promote compatibility around the Agricultural Land Reserve's urban edges," said van Dalfsen.
Diplomacy at the ALR edges would require cooperation from both sides of the rural/urban divide, he noted.
Such measures might include encouraging "farm friendly" subdivisions, with increased vegetation buffers and increased setbacks for homes adjacent to rural properties.


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Earth Week
From April 21-25 the Monterey Institute community will hold the second annual Earth Week event on campus. Most of this year's events will take place in a fully sustainable Ecodome space provided by the Eco-Infinity Group.
The idea for Earth Week was born from a group of environmental policy graduate students wanting to raise awareness about sustainability issues. Earth Week's mission is to catalyze the Monterey Institute community to be the sustainable solution, and the vision is to actively educate our campus and the wider Monterey community to cultivate environmental leadership, innovation, and cultural change.
The 5-day long event will consist of debates, presentations, workshops, and activities all focused on different environmental problems. The themes for each day are:
Energy & Transportation
Monday April 21
7:30-9 AM – Breakfast for carbon free transport in the OGT Garden
12-2 PM – Solar City, MBEVA, Commute Alternatives table in the Ecodome
6-9 PM – Movie Screening and reception in the Ecodome
Earth Day
Tuesday April 22
12-2 PM – Discussion with Michelle Magdalena Maddox, Pollinators Protection, in the OGT Garden
12:15 - 2pm - Pop-Up Lunch & Working Session - Innovating "Green Teaching" Practices, in the Ecodome (RSVP Required)
4-6 PM – Critical Mass! local garden bike tour
6-7 PM – Reception in the Ecodome
Wednesday April 23
7:30-8:30 AM – Water Run followed by breakfast, meet in the OGT Garden
12-2 PM – Aquaponics presentation and discussion in the OGT Garden
12 - 1 PM - Online lecture with Dr. Jason Scorse on The Future of California's Sea Otters: Sign up now >>
5-6PM Nor Any Drop to Drink? Wicked water challenge Pre-reception, Irvine Auditorium
6-7:30pm Nor Any Drop to Drink? Wicked water challenge team presentations and judging, Irvine Auditorium
7:30-8:30 PM – Nor Any Drop to Drink? Wicked water challenge selection of winner and reception, in the Ecodome
8:00-10:00 PM – Water trivia at the Mucky Duck (special MIIS discounts)
Thursday April 24
12 - 2 PM - Sustainable Diet panel in the Ecodome
4 - 5 PM - Vegan-minded tour of Whole Foods
5 - 7 PM - Vegan Cook-Off and sustainable potluck in the OGT Garden
Trash & Consumption
Friday April 25
10-12 PM – Plastic Challenge in the Ecodome
5-6 PM – Compost/teracycle workshop in the OGT Garden
7-10 PM – Movie screening and Earth Week reception in the Ecodome


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Kansas City firefighters and police officers are tangling for a good cause.
The Guns and Hoses Event on Nov. 17 at the Downtown Marriott will help raise funds for families of police officers, firefighters and emergency personnel lost in the line of duty. This is the seventh year for the event.
Within 24 hours of a death, the Surviving Spouse and Family Endowment Fund provides a $10,000 check to families to help them with their immediate needs.
Families of a Riverside police officer killed while helping respond after the Joplin tornado and an Atchison police officer killed during a call have benefited recently. SAFE has helped eight families since the program started.
Nine years ago this week, Kansas City, KS, Fire Captain Gary Boyert died while responding to a fire call.
"He lost control of his service vehicle, flipped upside down and was killed," said his wife, Debra Boyert.
Debra Boyert was in shock and, before she had time to even process what happened, benefactors came to her aid.
"They came out within 24 hours and presented me with a check with no strings attached, to be used to get through the tough times ahead," she said.
The money came from the Guns and Hoses Event, an annual charity boxing fundraiser. The money raised there goes to SAFE, which was established locally in 2003 when Gary Boyert died. His family was the first to receive funds.
"It was really overwhelming that people I didn't know would come and cared enough about helping my husband's family," Debra Boyert said.
She said she will be at the fundraiser as she is determined to pay it forward.
Those competing in the event said they are doing so because they want to assist others and it provides peace of mind knowing their families will be assisted if the worst happens.
"People need to buy tickets," Riverside firefighter Wayne Gray said. "It's a great show. A lot of fun. Obviously a great cause. These guys are putting their lives on the line for their community, and it's a nice way to be able to give something back."
The VIP party starts at 5 p.m. and the main event is at 7 p.m. Tickets range from $25 to $100. Call 816-285-8661 for more information and to purchase tickets.
Copyright 2012 KCTV (Meredith Corp.) All rights reserved.
Raising a child born in 2013 will cost parents just over $245,000, according to a recent government tally.


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Perfect for traveling professionals. Quite charming complex in a Great North Central Phoenix location: 10 minutes from Down Town Phoenix, 15 minutes to the airport. Flexible 1 to 4 month leases available.
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Excellent North Central location - close to everything. Traditional southwestern style gated resort condominiums located across the street from The Pointe Resort. This roomy ground floor unit has brand new tile floors, granite countertops and cabinets. Nicely appointed.
1320 square foot split floor plan sleeps six comfortably with queen-size beds in all bedrooms.
Located just off the SR 51 & Northern Aveue, this location is minutes from everything. 6 minutes to downtown Phoenix, 10 minutes to the airport, 15 minutes to Scottsdale. We have two pools and spas for you to enjoy. North Mountain Preserve nearby has numerous hiking and biking trails and there are ten golf courses are within a seven mile radius! Close to lots of great restaurants, every major sports venue and several upscale shopping destinations.
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Full cable HDTV and Wi-Fi are provided. Unit is fully furnished with all the linens, towels and kitchen stuff you would expect.
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Post Office May Issue 'Forever' Stamp
WASHINGTON - The next hike in postage rates could be ameliorated by the introduction of a "forever" stamp that would cover first-class postage despite future increases.
The independent Postal Regulatory Commission scheduled a Monday morning briefing to announce its ruling on the Postal Service's requests to raise first-class rates 3 cents to 42 cents and to establish the permanent stamp.
If the commission agrees, the matter goes back to the board of governors of the Postal Service, which is expected to schedule any rate changes in May. The commission can also reject or modify the rate proposal and send that to the postal board for a response.
A key part of the plan is the so-called forever stamp, which would allow consumers to hedge against future rate increases.
The stamp, which would not show a denomination, would sell for the first-class rate at the time of purchase and would remain valid for mailing permanently, even if rates increase.
That means folks who stocked up on forever stamps could say goodbye to those annoying 2-cent or 3-cent stamps that have to be added to letters every time rates go up.
For the average consumer, the most visible change would be the proposed increase to 42 cents for mailing letters, although the broad-ranging rate proposal covers a multitude of types of mail.
Letters, cards, bill payments and other first-class mail items have been declining in recent years as people turn to the Internet. At the same time, there has been an increase in advertising mail.
And Postmaster General John E. Potter has pointed out that "the Postal Service is not immune to the cost pressures affecting every household and business in America."
For example, each penny increase in the price of a gallon of gasoline costs the post office $8 million, and the post office cannot simply add a fuel surcharge to its rates.
Proposed rate changes included:
_While the first ounce of a letter would rise 3 cents to 42 cents, additional ounces would cost 20 cents instead of the current 24. That means a saving on heavier items such as wedding invitations. The cost to mail a 2-ounce letter would drop from 63 cents to 62 cents.
_Express Mail, flat rate up from $14.40 to $16.25.
_Two-ounce barcoded bank statement, down from 54.5 cents to 48.6 cents
_Bulk-mailed weekly newsmagazine, up from 17.9 cents to 20 cents.
_Presorted catalog, up from 32.1 cents to 33.6 cents.
_Postcard, up from 24 cents to 27 cents.
The cost of a first-class stamp went from 37 cents to 39 cents in January 2006. Before that, the price had been unchanged since 2002.
02-26-2007, 03:21 PM #2Jersey Retired
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The postal service should be sold to a public entity.
It is inefficient and a tax burden that besides us paying for stamps and postage we finance with or tax dollars.
Sell it for billions to a public company and let them make it cost efficient and save the tax payers billions of wasted dollars.What we've got here is failure to communicate.
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Anne struggles to rebuild her life after Kenya's civil unrest has killed her husband, gravely injured her son, and left her isolated farm in ruins. Joseph, a quiet and troubled young gang member who took part in the countrywide violence, is drawn to Anne and her farm, seemingly in search of connection and redemption. This powerful story of forgiveness and reconciliation presents an intimate look at the aftermath of violence on both perpetrators and victims.
Swahili with English Subtitles 85
In this brooding, sharply written drama, long estranged brothers Marten and Volker reunite at their abandoned childhood home. Hoping to convince his still angry younger brother to reconcile with their imprisoned mother, Marten finds his efforts to reunite the family thwarted by Volker's deep-rooted resentments. Steadily paced and saturated with intriguing twists, Nordstrand tracks the troubled history and painful present of a family torn apart.
German with English Subtitles 89
In this deeply unsettling psychological thriller, A-Chuan, a quiet young chef, unexpectedly collapses one night and becomes catatonic. When he finally awakens in his childhood mountain home, he doesn't seem quite like himself, as if he is possessed. As he evinces unstable and even dangerous tendencies, his father grows more and more wary until A-Chuan's strange, violent behavior sets off a sequence of chilling events in the remote, hazy alpine locale.
Mandarin with English Subtitles 112
Newly released from a psychiatric hospital after a bout of severe depression brought on by the death of his pet fox, truck driver Mahmood Kiyani Falavarjani returns to his family, work, and favorite hobby - filmmaking. Having previously won awards for his short films starring his beloved, lamented fox, he sets out to film his most ambitious project yet: a love story between two donkeys. Arash Lahooti's sympathetic documentary captures Mahmood's fascinating life as family man, eccentric animal lover, and artist.
Farsi with English Subtitles 78
Writer-director Emir Baigazin announces himself as a major new voice with this startling, ecstatically received debut feature. 13-year-old Aslan lives with his grandmother in rural Kazakhstan, where young thugs run the local schoolyard like an extortion racket, systematically bullying children for their money. After a humiliating incident during a medical examination, Aslan becomes a social outcast, growing increasingly isolated until he decides to take grim revenge on his tormentors. Warning: contains scenes of animal violence.
Kazakh / Russian with English Subtitles 115
With a new generation of African musicians, we see once again, that there is always something new out of Africa. This program includes work that mixes regional forms with hip-hop and R&B, and reflects the intense cultural pride of musicians whose lineage in music can be traced back 1000 years.This is a FREE event. Tickets must be obtained from the box office.
Between performances of an Ibsen play in Calais, actress Alix (exquisitely played by Emmanuelle Devos) travels to Paris for an audition. On the train, she meets a mysterious, stoic Englishman (Gabriel Byrne). Played out over the course of a day, the film beautifully chronicles the blossoming of an all-too-brief love affair between the two, a momentary romance that brings hope and passion into Alix's harried life, and comfort to her lover.
English, French with English subtitles 105
A gritty gangster film set in the outskirts of Copenhagen, Northwest follows small-time thief Casper. Still only 18, Casper's self-serving ambition leads him to abandon the neighborhood boss, Jamal, for his rival Björn, who promises him more - more money and more responsibility. Tensions are high between the two gangs, however, and Casper soon finds himself and his family at the center of a conflict that threatens to destroy them.
Danish with English Subtitles 91
The lives of several couples intertwine through a complex web of love and infidelity in this intimate exploration of race and contemporary relationships. At the center of this romantic network is blogger Dark Mark, whose profile as a writer is growing as his penetrating essays on race relations earn him a regular magazine column and a book contract. When he leaves his girlfriend Vanessa for his white editor, a twisted, tragic fate awaits him and those he loves.
Forced to join a convent against her will at 16, Suzanne describes, in a series of letters written in secret, her yearnings for freedom and her persecution and mistreatment at the hands of her fellow nuns - including Isabelle Huppert in an electrifying performance as her Mother Superior. Her tragic life of suffering and her confrontations with hypocritical church authorities are chronicled with raw, powerful emotion in this moving adaptation of Denis Diderot's treasured novel.
French with English Subtitles 114
When the self-assured Kuba, a promising swimmer who lives with his gorgeous girlfriend, meets shy young student Michal, he finds himself falling in love. But his family's overwhelmingly negative response to his new relationship compounds his own deep-seated internal conflicts and insecurities. Kuba attempts to find peace and fulfillment while keeping one foot in the closet in this moving depiction of the psychic turmoil wrought by homophobia.
Polish with English Subtitles 93
Hard-working architect Ryota spends his days meticulously planning his family's future. His plans are turned upside down when he and his wife discover that, due to a hospital mix-up six years earlier, their young son Keita is not their own. The foundations of their identities as loving parents begin to crumble as they must negotiate their newly complicated circumstances, as they meet their biological child and send Keita to live with his new family.
Japanese with English Subtitles 130
A Thousand Times Good Night follows driven war photographer Rebecca (Juliette Binoche in one of her most powerful performances), known for her willingness to tackle risky subjects. While photographing suicide bombers, she is badly hurt in an explosion. When she returns home to Norway, her husband (Game of Thrones' Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) and daughter are tired of her risking her life on dangerous assignments. They give her an ultimatum, making her choose between her work and her family.
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By turns beautiful, brutal, and eye-opening, Rodrigo Reyes's documentary offers a thoughtful portait of the US-Mexico border. His wide-ranging aesthetic inquiry incorporates interviews with border-crossers, coroners, dog-catchers, police, and others on both sides, tying these disparate stories together through stunning imagery that depicts the border as an almost mythic place. Purgatorio is less concerned with polemics than it is with considering the human implications of defining and enforcing a line between two nations.
English and Spanish with English Subtitles 80
Learning that his cousin Mohsen has left Iran illegally, filmmaker Kaveh Bakhtiari travels to Athens, a common middle ground for undocumented migrants hoping to reach other European countries. Stop-Over captures the constant tension of these immigrants' everyday lives in the shadows, where every trip outside a crowded safe house is fraught with the danger of arrest and deportation, in a powerful first-person account of life lived under the radar.
French, Farsi with English Subtitles 104
Labor Day centers on 13-year-old Henry Wheeler, who struggles to be the man of his house and care for his reclusive mother Adele while confronting all the pangs of adolescence. On a back-to-school shopping trip, Henry and his mother encounter Frank Chambers, a man both intimidating and clearly in need of help, who convinces them to take him into their home and later is revealed to be an escaped convict. The events of this long Labor Day weekend will shape them for the rest of their lives.
Dedicated to Roger Ebert, The Unknown Known offers a mesmerizing portrait of Donald Rumsfeld, the larger-than-life figure who served as George W. Bush's Secretary of Defense and as the principal architect of the Iraq War. Rather than conducting a conventional interview, director Errol Morris has Rumsfeld perform and explain his "snowflakes" - the enormous archive of memos he wrote across almost fifty years. The memos provide a window into history - not as it actually happened, but as Rumsfeld wants us to see it.
One of the world's most prominent documentary filmmakers, Errol Morris has directed such films as Gates Of Heaven (1978), which Roger Ebert named as one of the 10 greatest films ever made, The Thin Blue Line (1988), Fast, Cheap And Out Of Control (1997), the Academy Award®-winning The Fog Of War: Eleven Lessons From The Life Of Robert S. McNamara (2003), and Tabloid (2010).Errol Morris will present his newest film, The Unknown Known, with Q&A to follow.
After a series of devastating events, the beautiful young Augusta leaves Italy for Brazil to work as a missionary among the indigenous peoples of the Amazon. When her dissatisfaction with the Church reaches a breaking point, she settles with a family in a port favela hoping to lead a more authentic life, far removed from her painful past. Filled with astonishing imagery, this gorgeous, meditative film follows Augusta's spiritual quest in search of meaning and solace.
Italian and Portuguese with English Subtitles 109
Driven by the authorities from his underground hideout, the enigmatic Camiel Borgman is on the run. Covered in dirt, he arrives at Marina and Richard's large suburban estate asking to use their shower, thus beginning a game of sly calculation as he insinuates himself into their home. He soon starts to manipulate the family with almost preternatural charisma as his more sinister plans make themselves known in this chilling demonic tale.
Dutch with English Subtitles 113
Winner of the Cannes Film Festival's prestigious Un Certain Regard prize, this highly personal, moving account of director Rithy Panh's own experiences of the Cambodian genocide addresses the lack of images of the government's atrocities by creating its own. Intricately detailed clay figurines are employed to represent young Panh, his family, and many others brutally victimized by the Khmer Rouge in this inventive yet rigorous approach to a haunting subject.
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SAN DIEGO (CNS) - A counselor for a North Park continuation school was on compulsory paid leave Thursday following his arrest on suspicion of having sex with a minor, authorities said.
Lucas Jubb, 35, was taken into custody Wednesday morning at ALBA High, where he has held the post of mental-health clinician for six years, according to San Diego police and school officials.
Jubb was booked into county jail on suspicion of two counts of sexual intercourse with a juvenile, and was released on bail this morning, SDPD sex-crimes Lt. Chuck Kaye said.
Kaye declined to say if the alleged victim is a student where the suspect works.
The school serves special education students or those with behavioral issues that may have led to suspensions or expulsion, school district spokesman Jack Brandais said.
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Aviation International News » December 2009
The alphabet organizations that champion the cause of aviation to elected officials and government agencies can't do it all alone. That was the message at a recent Westchester Aviation Association (WAA) meeting held at Westchester County Airport in White Plains, N.Y.
Tai Ping Carpets of Nanhai in the People's Republic of China hit a luxury note at the NBAA Convention with its custom recycled yarn lamps and "fabric" stools of silks and wools. The highlight of the exhibit was a richly colored Yukata area rug from the company's new Haiku collection, inspired by the beauty of the Japanese poetry form and traditional Japanese ornamentation and decorative arts.
To mark Canada's hosting of the 2010 Winter Olympics, Bombardier's Flexjet subsidiary is offering a special edition of its Flexjet 25 jet card. The Olympic Gold Edition card will include the opportunity for customers to experience some of the most sought-after events of the Vancouver games.
The board of directors of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association has elected Robert Wilson, president of Honeywell Business and General Aviation, the association's new chairman. John Rosanvallon, president and CEO of Dassault Falcon Jet, was elected the association's vice chairman. Rosanvallon will also continue to serve as chairman of the Security Issues Committee throughout
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Emteq recently unveiled what it is calling "Easy HD" for its SkyPro cabin management system (CMS). It provides high-definition components that work independently of an aircraft's existing CMS and "requires little or no modification of the CMS."
At the NBAA Convention in late October, airborne communications provider Aircell announced a major contract with Hawker Beechcraft. The OEM has selected two new Aircell connectivity systems for its line of midsize Hawker business jets. Customers taking delivery of new Hawker 750s and Hawker 900XPs next year can equip their new jet with Aircell high-speed Internet or Aircell SwiftBroadband as part of the completion process.
DRB Aviation Consultants, an aircraft interior design firm based in San Antonio, has announced an expansion of services, including completions management, interior planning, turnkey interior kits and vendor management.
Innotech Aviation of Quebec has received a supplemental type certificate for its new Sky Berry, a system that offers business aircraft operators a "low-cost way to wirelessly receive and transmit data on their PDAs."
Sky Berry uses a router provided by International Communications Group (ICG) of Newport News, Va. The first system was installed in a Hawker 800.
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Nikon Announces the D5200, a New DSLR Featuring 1080 60i (Not 60p)
Nikon just announced a brand new DSLR, the D5200. While this camera should be a replacement for another in the lineup, it actually seems as if Nikon will continue selling the D5100 for some time. The externals between the 5100 and the 5200 are virtually indentical, but most of the changes have been to the internal hardware. This new camera features a 24 MP sensor and for the first time on a Nikon DSLR, 60i. Now, I got slightly excited for a moment, but read on for what this really means.
Here are the specs of the D5200:
- 24 MP DX-Format CMOS Sensor, EXPEED 3
- 3″ 921k dot Vari-angle LCD
- ISO 100-6400 (extendable to ISO 25600) (ISO 200 in Movie Mode)
- 1920 x 1080, 60i (59.94 fields/s)/50i (50 fields/s)
- 1920 x 1080, 30p/25p/24p
- 1280 x 720, 60p/50p
- H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
- Maximum clip time: 29 min 59 sec
- D-Movie AF modes: Live View autofocus works when shooting movie clips
- 39-point AF system with nine cross-type sensors in the center
- 5 fps continuous shooting
- 2,016 pixel RGB metering sensor
- Wireless Mobile Adaptor WU-1a can transmit images from the camera to an Apple or Android device
- 1/4000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb, time (requires optional ML-L3 Remote Control)
- Availability January 2013 in the US
- Estimated price: $800-$1000 with kit lens
So what's the deal with 60i? Well, it's actually a bit of marketing, since you'll never be able to get 60p from a 60i signal. In fact, 60i is really a 30fps mode, since you have 2 fields which must be combined, therefore giving you 30 actual frames. This was a slight letdown when I first saw the specs, as I had thought for a moment that this was the first Nikon DSLR to give us 60p – which is great for slow motion.
Either way, this entire camera is a huge step up more in the photography aspects than the videography aspects. It does feature autofocus in video mode, but I would not expect it to be much better than the autofocus on the Canon T4i, which certainly leaves something to be desired — even with Canon's new quiet motor lenses.
Since this is a world camera, the record time is still limited to 30 minutes internally. I would imagine the video encoding has not improved tremendously, but it does feature the same type of internal processing engine, EXPEED 3, as its bigger brothers, as well as a brand new 24 MP sensor. We are reaching a point where the increase of megapixels will start to seriously diminish the quality of the picture at lower ISOs. The more pixels the better for image quality, but at higher ISOs that image quality requires a ton of internal hardware noise reduction to match what the previous camera (which was 16 megapixels) has done. Nikon has actually been very good about this, so I would be surprised if this new camera wasn't at least in the ballpark of the old one.
US pricing is unknown at the moment since the camera was only actually unveiled in the rest of the world so far, but it will most likely slot right above the old model, which is currently going for under $600 with a kit lens. This would probably put the new D5200 right at $800-$1000 with the kit lens, depending on what they do with the old model.
Still interesting for video, but it will likely need manual Nikon lenses for full aperture control just like the previous model. You've also got a brand new menu interface, which may or may not mean anything for actual use. If you want to check out some of the stills from this camera, you can see them below (click for larger versions).
Link: Nikon Imaging — D5200
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TehRandax on 11.6.12 @ 2:34PM
In terms of photography, this is a great camera for the price (and it competes well with the t4i).
But in terms of video…..not so much. On paper, at least.
Robert on 11.6.12 @ 2:43PM
This is ultimately inconsequential unless you're a low to mid-level photographer. Plus, it seems strange to use interlaced video as a tool to market this camera. Very strange indeed.
Will ther be clean HDMI out?
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Joe Marine on 11.6.12 @ 5:24PM
It does not feature a clean HDMI out.
Gabe on 11.6.12 @ 4:53PM
You can get 60p from 60i by interpolating fields…you lose half the resolution though obviously, so I'm not sure there's any advantage over 720 60p (you have more horizontal resolution, but less vertical resolution). I used to use After Effects to turn DVX 60i footage into 60p…I'm really glad cameras support actual 60p now.
Joe Marine on 11.6.12 @ 5:23PM
Yeah, it's really kind of pointless, the quality isn't really better than 720 in the end, and that doesn't include the time you spend on it. You're better off just shooting 720 60p.
The problem with the D5100 is that there is no control in video mode … unless they changed that its not really for video use
and it sounds like they did
Kevin on 11.10.12 @ 5:33AM
I'm looking into buying a DSLR, mainly for video, and on a not so big budget. the D600 is on my wishlist but D7000 is the one I'll buy.
Do I need to consider the D5200 instead?
Thanks !!!
Arjun on 02.4.13 @ 3:07PM
Maximum Clip Length=29 min 59 sec
Does That Mean Only A Single Clip Can Be Recorded Upto 29min 30s,That Is Multiple Clips Of 29:59 Mins Can Be Recorded,Or Total Video Length Is 29:59 Mins??
Please Help I am a beginner in videography and want to buy the camera.
Skeptikal on 02.13.13 @ 8:37PM
Yes it has clean HDMI out. I've been testing the D5200 with my Ninja2 …and the image quality is superb! The new Toshiba sensor is amazing. Even though its 24mp there's virtually no aliasing/moire.
Excellent DR, color and resolution. Even the AF (AF_F) is significantly improved and almost as good as the GH2/GH2.
Looking at the Prores HQ 4:2:2 from my Ninja has convinced me that this humble little newcomer's video image quality is better than my D800, hacked GH2′s (by a long shot in terms of noise and color) and even the GH3.
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FORT MYERS, Fla. - The No. 28 Florida Gulf Coast baseball team's scheduled gamed against the 10th-ranked University of Miami baseball team Wednesday night at Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field has been postponed due to inclement weather in the area. A make-up date has yet to be determined.
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The hot news in Lucerne, Switzerland, is a world-class symphony orchestra hall with crisp contemporary architecture by Paris-based French architect Jean Nouvel, who also designed the new opera house in Lyon, France. Russell Johnson of Artec Consultants in New York is responsible for the hall's acoustics, which have received endless accolades. The new home of Lucerne's renowned orchestra festival, the hall opened in August 1998 with a performance by the Lucerne Symphony Orchestra.
Sitting along the edge of Lake Lucerne, Nouvel's building looks as if it is floating on water. Its stark straight lines contrast nicely with the curlicue style of Lucerne's traditional architecture, buildings that reportedly inspired the design of Main Street, Disneyland. Built with a budget of over $150 million, the official German name of the project is the Kultur und Kongresszentrum Luzern, or KKL. In English, this translates to Lucerne Culture and Congress Center, of which the 1,840-seat concert hall is the piece de resistance.
The building, which at one point was designed to actually dive (architecturally speaking) into the lake, is divided by long pools of water. These are covered with six-story glass atria filled with bright natural light. The south and west facades combine flat planes of glass and metallic green mesh. The north and east facades, which face the lake, are comprised of textured building blocks in saturated tones of blue, green, and red. A massive cantilevered roof stretches 115' toward the lake, where reflections of the building dance on the water.
Nouvel is not normally known for using much color, but in this case he opted for a very striking combination of red, white, and blue in addition to warm wood tones in the concert hall. The red begins in the lobby, where surprising red walls give way to the stark white interior of the audience chamber. "The original color scheme was all black and dark blue with tiny touches of red," says Artec's Johnson. "There was no white in the room. When the model was put on public view, the color choice became controversial." After much thought over a period of two years, Nouvel selected a new color scheme: white. "One wall had already been painted dark blue and they had to repaint it to look like the original white plaster," Johnson recalls.
At this point, the architectural lighting in the room also changed to the current configuration of blue gel behind clouded white glass in the cove lighting in the balcony soffits. "They look white when off, but blue when on," says Johnson, "but oddly enough, they don't 'color' the audience." Cold cathode wall washers add a bright white light to the room. "As the concert master comes out, the white light goes off, and when the conductor comes out, the blue light fades, leaving just a warm incandescent glow," Johnson says.
The concert hall itself has a dramatic design--very tall and narrow (based on the classic shoebox shape), with three balconies wrapping around the walls. A few rows of seats behind the stage can be used for a chorus or additional seating. The floors, stage, seat backs, and concert ceiling are made of blond wood, adding warmth to the mostly white interior. The front pipes of an organ yet to be fully completed have also been installed and these too are in warm wood tones. The ceiling is dark blue studded with twinkling lights. Yet, the biggest surprise in the room's design is the bright red of the walls in the reverberation chamber which embraces the entire room.
When the doors to the reverb chamber are open, the red walls can be seen by the audience. Alain Bony, the man responsible for the decorative paint colors, painted red clouds with frames around them on the chamber walls. "Lighting fixtures with red gels shine on the red paint, so that when the doors are open, there is quite a bit of red light shining in the room," explains Johnson. It can be dimmed down to a rosy red glow during a performance.
"This is a pure concert hall, so the acoustics were the most important," says Johnson. "The goal was excellent acoustics for everything from unamplified guitar to early music, a string quartet or an orchestra of 150 with a chorus of 20. Musicians assume that a large concert hall cannot satisfy them as soloists or for a quartet. They can't believe that this room can be so hospitable to so many different kinds of music.
"Each room has a distinct acoustical palette," he continues. "Dozens of factors go into it to create a signature sound. In Lucerne, the most important variable is that it is a very narrow room. Also, the reverb chamber is very deep and comes down into the body of the room more than usual."
Since it is a pure concert hall, not intended for lyric or theatre performances, there is no proscenium arch. "If concert halls have prosceniums at all, they are vestigial, like at Carnegie Hall or in Dallas [at the Meyerson Symphony Center, whose acclaimed acoustics are also by Johnson], where there are large columns to imitate the idea of an arch," says Johnson. In Lucerne, there is none of this imitation, just long unbroken lines sweeping toward the stage.
The acoustic treatment is an important part of the visual design of the room. First, there are 52 curved white reverb doors spread out on three levels around the balconies. Each door measures 8' wide, and varies in height from 10' to 20' tall. The doors operate using special hinges; the motorized movement was engineered by Ernst Schultzheiss of the German company Theatre Planning AB.
The doors and adjoining walls are covered with white plaster sound-diffusing tiles. As required, the doors can open to any angle up to 90 degrees. When the doors are closed, the room's reverb time is 2.2 seconds (perfect for chamber music) and it can be extended to a thundering five or six seconds with the doors open. The side walls can be covered with computer-controlled curtains to deaden the sound of the room for meetings or rehearsals.
"There is a central computer that runs all of the stage machinery," explains Eckhard Kahle, an acoustical consultant for Artec, who served as the firm's onsite project manager. "The stage floor is highly adaptable with motorized gliders and podiums."
Hanging over the stage is a large, two-section cherrywood acoustic canopy that has computerized, motorized control to move it as needed to meet various music requirements. There are actually a series of preset positions for the canopy and the reverb doors for conductors to choose from if they do not request customized settings. A "tonemeister" is on staff to tweak the acoustics.
Musicians and conductors alike have praised the room, calling it everything from a temple of music to having the most truthful sound quality you can get. While there is no simple formula for the success of a concert hall, Lucerne is a winner that combines Swiss precision with Nouvel's French flair and Johnson's all-American acoustic excellence.


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