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Introducing MLUI Intern Zoe McAlear
Haverford student will work on MLUI communications
MLUI News | May 30, 2013 | By Zoe McAlear
Recent Comments
- Sharron May, The May Farm: You are correct if you are referring to industrial monocultures of animal or plant agriculture which are extractive, organic or not. Fortunately there are small farms pioneering more regenerative prac...
- LillyM: I've been fortunate enough to meet and work with Lianna and hope to meet Meghan. Every FoodCorps volunteer I have met over the years has been incredible. A phenomenal organization with dedicated and...
- Paul: Its a touchy subject. Animal agriculture generates more greenhouse gases than fossil fuel use. Will you encourage farmers to switch from animal to plant-based agriculture in Michigan?...
- Cathy Odom: Right on! Those are all the reasons I love the Farmer's Market, too. Plus, it's so colorful! Nice job, Rebecca....
- Emma Kelly: Thank you for this special little video. You do an excellent job highlighting what makes our TC market special. ...
Editor's Note: We are happy to introduce our new summer intern, Zoë McAlear! She'll be helping out in our communications department, so you'll be seeing her name pop up often over the next two months. Rather than let us tell you about her, here's a brief introduction in her own words. Welcome Zoë!
|Zoë McAlear is a rising sophomore at Haverford College outside of Philadelphia.
My name is Zoë McAlear and I'm a rising sophomore at Haverford College outside of Philadelphia. I'll be working with MLUI for the next 11 weeks, and I can't wait to learn more about this organization and Traverse City through various research and writing projects.
MLUI presents the ideal blend of environmental ideas and a connection to community development that I hope to pursue in the future. At Haverford I have plans to major in Growth and Structure of Cities with a minor in Environmental Studies. This combination appeals to me because both programs are interdisciplinary and allow me to pursue many interests that I've developed over the past few years.
I've spent the past nine years living in Ithaca, a college town in upstate New York that resembles Traverse City and the surrounding area in many ways. Both sit on beautiful lakeshores with a central downtown area that is the focus of the city, and have the benefit of surrounding populations who contribute to the community and the local economy.
My interest in urban development and its connection to the environment stems from living in Ithaca and watching it change over the past decade. I've seen the importance of a thriving downtown that supports local businesses, and a strong local economy that supports the surrounding farms. MLUI's programs concerning local foods, clean energy, and a focus on strong, centralized communities, connect directly back to the issues that I've watched my hometown struggle with as they try to develop viable solutions.
Living in Ithaca has allowed me to really connect to where I'm living and develop a deep interest in seeing my community succeed. I've been particularly interested in the local foods economy because my family has always been deeply invested in making choices about our food that are health-conscious, environmentally sustainable, and supportive of small farms in our community. Since living in Ithaca, we've grown a backyard garden, joined our local co-op, participated in vegetable, raw milk, and meat CSAs, and constantly supported our weekly farmer's market. I've learned the importance of making careful choices about where my food comes from, and I can't wait to learn more about the particular programs that MLUI has instated to develop a thriving local foods economy.
In addition to local foods, I've watched other battles take place in Ithaca that have to do with the expansion of public transportation and bike-friendly programs, supporting local businesses in order to help them survive downtown, and energy debates—particularly with the attempt to spread hydrofracturing processes into the area in order to extract natural gas. Many of these questions and attempts at solutions parallel issues in Traverse City that are being explored by the Michigan Land Use Institute.
My biggest hope for my time at MLUI? I want to develop a relationship with the Traverse City community so that I can leave here at the end of the summer feeling the type of connection and dedication that I do with my own hometown.
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Baseball: Wash. Twp.'s Tyler Frye gets a little help from his Sens
By Terry Turner Post-Tribune correspondent May 15, 2013 11:22PM
Updated: June 18, 2013 7:55AM
VALPARISO — Washington Township senior pitcher Tyler Frye spread out four hits, allowing one run in a five-inning, 11-1 win over Morgan Township.
Frye got a lot of support from his offense, especially in a seven-run third inning that broke the game open for the Senators in the Porter County Conference tourney opener.
The Senators (16-2) got off to a good start in the first inning, scoring three runs, with the first score coming on an RBI triple by Justin Landgrebe. A double from Troy Kwiatkowski set up another Washington Township score in the second inning.
The Cherokees (14-9) got their lone score in the third, with Connor Martin following up a Senators double play with an RBI single. But it didn't stay 4-1 for long.
"(Luke) Lipinski had a huge double," Roberts said about the two-RBI, extra base hit that started the landslide. And before it was over, the Senators had opened the door to shorten the game, as they went up 11-1.
Morgan starter Joe Doughtery left in the middle of that disastrous third inning, and reliever Austin Porter walked three more Senators batters and allowed a two-run single before getting out of the inning. He settled down in the fourth, but it was too late.
Roberts was pleased that the bottom of his batting order produced some runs.
Cherokees coach Jason Dorshorst said that his team had to regroup and get ready for the Senators next week, as they open the sectional against the PCC rival. He noted that their first meeting this year was a 3-0 loss.
"When you have a hard thrower like that (Frye)," he said, "you just have to have patience."


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5.0 out of 5 stars E-M5 review from a previous PEN owner
I've been invested in the m43 format since the launch of the E-P1 in summer 2009, successively moving up to the E-PL2, E-P3 and now the OM-D E-M5. Features have been added and the cameras tweaked with each generation, and it's safe to say that Olympus have produced their best m43 camera yet in the E-M5. But there is a lot of competition out there, and the robust E-M5 with...
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2.0 out of 5 stars Incredible photos, but numerous quality issues too
I have been using the Olympus OM-D E-M5 as my primary camera for about 7 months now, with the exception of the two months it was with Olympus for warranty service. I love the images that this camera produces, the size, the in body image stabilization (IBIS), and the excellent Olympus prime lenses. However, I have also experienced a number of serious quality issues in the...
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5.0 out of 5 stars E-M5 review from a previous PEN owner,
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This review is from: Olympus OM-D E-M5 16MP Live MOS Interchangeable Lens Camera with 3.0-Inch Tilting OLED Touchscreen and 14-42mm Lens (Black) (Electronics)
I've been invested in the m43 format since the launch of the E-P1 in summer 2009, successively moving up to the E-PL2, E-P3 and now the OM-D E-M5. Features have been added and the cameras tweaked with each generation, and it's safe to say that Olympus have produced their best m43 camera yet in the E-M5. But there is a lot of competition out there, and the robust E-M5 with built-in electronic viewfinder (EVF) may not be the best option for everyone. Let me walk you through my experience using the camera having upgraded from past models. (Note I'm based in Japan, which is why I have the camera early).
[Size and Weight]
My initial reason for choosing the mirrorless m43 (micro four thirds) format was a desire to have a high quality imaging sensor inside a compact camera body. I did not want to carry around the bulk and weight of a DSLR camera, but was tired of the poor performance from point and shoot cameras, especially in low light. The Olympus PEN series met my needs perfectly in this respect, and have retained their small form factor throughout the range, despite consistently improving and adding features.
The E-M5 is no exception - it is the same width as the E-P3, with a little extra height because of the EVF on top of the camera and 50g heavier, weighing in at 425g with battery. In pictures online, it can look rather large, but after holding the camera in my hands, it became clear just how small it really is. The E-M5 is certainly not a pocket camera (although it will fit into large coat pockets), but the form-factor and equally small, lightweight m43 lenses mean it is an excellent choice for hiking and travelling, especially if you value its robust body and weather sealing.
[Build Quality]
The E-M5 boasts a tough magnesium alloy shell and weather sealing. Videos posted online showing the camera having water poured on it and shooting out in the rain are testament to its high quality construction, although do note that `splash-proof' is not `water-proof'. You probably shouldn't submerge the camera in water, and note too, that you'll need weather-sealed lenses to fully utilise the benefits (as of today, only the 12-50mm kit lens is weather-sealed, with a 60mm weather-sealed macro lens on the way).
The camera has a lovely heft to it when held in the hand and suitably good grip - certainly heavier than most point and shoot cameras, but lighter than most DSLR cameras. In contrast to the PEN cameras, the E-M5 has a slightly protruding thumb `hook' on the back that really aids stability, as well as a nice grip (with the option of an external grip and additional battery holder available separately to help when using larger lenses).
The biggest departure from the previous PEN models is undoubtedly the bult-in EVF and two dials on top of the camera. The EVF is similar to the VF-2 that Olympus sold separately to complement the PEN cameras and provides a bright and useful display. For users who like viewfinders, this is a long-awaited addition and most people will not be disappointed. The 100% field-of-view 1.15x EVF is, as current technology goes, one of the best (although the magnification is not as good as the GH-2 EVF with 1.42x, providing a larger image).
The two dials on top of the camera allow access to various functions, but most people will use them to change the aperture, shutter and exposure compensation. You can also assign functions such as manual mode or focus zoom to one of 3 function buttons on the camera. The rear control pad is also customisable, meaning it is finally possible to access all of the main settings without having to dive into the detailed menu system.
One of the most pleasing things for me was finally being able to use the camera while wearing gloves (something I could not do easily with the previous PEN cameras). Although it can still be difficult to use the rear control pad while wearing gloves, the main settings assigned to the dials and function buttons are easily useable. Another little tweak that I love is the offset tripod mount (to accommodate for the additional grip the E-M5 is able to use). This means that I can now change the battery while the camera is mounted to a tripod plate. Thumbs up!
The 9fps shooting speed mentioned is without AF and IBIS turned on, but it's certainly a welcome addition over previous PEN models. I've used it for bracketing shots when creating HDR photos. You can shoot a maximum of 7 photos in bracketing mode to capture the dynamic range of the scene and then combine them later in software. Using the 9fps speed, this is done in an instant, and it may even make handheld HDR bracketing possible. It's also worth noting that the E-M5 is compatible with 3rd party intervalometers such as the JJC TM-J that support the Olympus RM-UC1 remote to do timelapse shooting.
[Autofocus Speed]
The m43 cameras have made incredible progress in improving autofocus speed since their initial launch and are far better than the sluggish focus of the original E-P1. Previous Panasonic cameras like the GH-2 held the crown, but in the latest generation of PEN cameras and with the new OM-D line, autofocus speed matches the Panasonic models and even surpasses it in some tests. The bottom line is that the E-M5 can hold its own against consumer DSLRs in autofocus speeds, with perhaps two caveats: 1) that AF slows down in low light and 2) that AF tracking when shooting sports is still not quite as good as DSLR rivals. That said, the E-M5 has some big improvements in this area, and can quite reasonably track moving objects while shooting at a respectable 4fps.
[Sensor and Noise Performance]
One of the bigger criticisms of the E-P3 and other PEN cameras was the ageing 12MP sensor inside the camera. While it was still perfectly good for shooting at lower ISOs, its performance suffered when moving up, especially beyond ISO1600. The Panasonic GH-2 arguably had the best noise performance of a m43 camera up until now, but the E-M5 can be said to claim this crown. A new 16MP sensor inside the camera offers about 1 - 1.5 'stops' of improvement in noise performance. Basically this means that if you thought ISO1600 on the previous PEN cameras was acceptable, you will likely be happy with ISO3200 on the E-M5.
As usual, Olympus offer lovely Jpegs with gorgeous colours straight out of the camera for users who do not like to post-process their images in software. But for users who do, the Raw files offer more flexibility and noticeably increased dynamic range over previous PEN cameras (also about 1 - 1.5 'stops' improvement), allowing highlights and shadows to be pulled back. Practically speaking this means less white skies and richer colours! Noise is also very well controlled and easily reduced in software afterwards.
[In-Body Image Stabilisation (IBIS)]
The image stabilisation built into the camera body is, in my opinion, one of the strongest reasons for considering the PEN line or OM-D line over other mirrorless cameras like the Sony NEX series or Panasonic cameras. The previous IBIS system built into the PEN cameras was already good, but Olympus have found a way to improve it even further. Marketing tells us it's a 5-axis IBIS system that constantly stabilises the sensor, and indeed it does. You can see it kick in as the sensor moves into position when you power on the camera.
The biggest area this offers improvement in is the video mode (although naturally, still shots also benefit). The E-P3 was notorious for its rolling shutter and jellylike wobble when it received even the slightest bump. The E-M5 and its new IBIS system completely removes this wobble and significantly reduces the rolling shutter effect. What this means is that you can take very smooth videos handheld, so much so that you might even have been mistaken for using a steadicam in some cases. It isn't a substitute for a steadicam however, and walking with the camera will still introduce a minor amount of image `shifting' as the sensor compensates for the movement. But handheld panning and careful walking with the camera is as smooth as could be.
One of the most interesting and pleasing features of my E-P3 was the capacitive touchscreen. Perfectly implemented with just 3 `modes' - off, on to focus, or on to focus and take picture. Some might view this feature as a gimmick, but I found it exceptionally useful. Rather than focus and recompose the shot like in traditional cameras, you can simply compose your shot and lightly touch the screen to focus on your desired area and take the shot. I found it very useful for macro work, as well as general shooting when out with friends. The E-M5 continues this feature, and the beautiful OLED screen works like a charm.
[Lens Selection]
Another reason I chose the m43 format (supported by Olympus and Panasonic, as well as other 3rd party makers) over competing cameras such as the Sony NEX series is the large selection of lenses available. This still continues to be the case. Using a bright prime lens such as the Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 and coupled with the improved high ISO noise performance, I find the E-M5 to be formidable in low light. (If you are on a budget, consider the equally-excellent Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 pancake lens or Olympus 45mm f/1.8 portrait lens).
It obviously will not match a full frame sensor's performance, but the difference between the E-M5 sensor and the larger APS-C sized sensors like the one in the Sony NEX series is very small. A larger sensor means better noise performance (cleaner pictures), but a smaller sensor means smaller and lighter-weight lenses can be made for the camera. All things considered, I find the m43 system to provide the best balance between all these factors, with the E-M5 and GH-2 providing the best sensor performance among m43 cameras.
I do not have any serious criticisms of the camera, but rather a few niggling complaints that I will list below.
- The camera makes a low fan-like/humming noise when switched on that is audible in quiet environments. This is normal and a result of the always-on new IBIS system. Most users will not be able to hear it in regular shooting. Also note that the noise is lowered and essentially gone when in video mode, meaning it does not affect video. However, it is worth noting as many will be surprised when first turning the camera on and it may prove annoying for some people who shoot often in quiet environments.
- The position of the viewfinder and small size of the camera mean that for left-eyed shooters, you may find your nose slightly squashed against your thumb when holding the camera. If concerned about this, it would be best to check at a store first. I found using my right eye avoided this problem.
- No built-in flash. Although an extra mini flash unit is provided in the box, users who value having a flash built into the camera body may be disappointed. I used to value this feature until I realised I rarely use the built-in flash at all (and quite often it isn't powerful enough to improve pictures). For those occasions where I need a flash however, I can take the little flash unit with me.
- New battery. The battery used is not the same as previous PEN cameras, meaning you'll need to buy replacement batteries (I take 2 spares on a heavy day's shoot). Olympus are usually good with this though, and I think we can expect the new battery will be used across the OM-D line in future models.
- High cost and lots of customisability. This isn't really a negative so much as a realistic assessment. For many point and shoot upgraders, the E-M5 may be more than you need. Indeed, the camera is larger than other PEN models and offers lots of flexibility to customise controls (meaning the menus are suitably packed with features). Although you can just use the camera in P or iAuto mode, you can find much cheaper PEN cameras that will still offer great image quality in a smaller package. For those who want the best possible image quality and value the EVF and extra controls, the E-M5 will not disappoint.
[Final Thoughts]
I've never owned a m43 Panasonic camera myself, so it would be unfair of me to compare the E-M5 to the GH-2 (its nearest competitor), but for the image quality I've seen online, the two cameras are close, with the edge for the E-M5. You may also find the Panasonic G-3 a cheaper alternative that offers competitive image quality. Similarly, the Sony NEX cameras such as the NEX-5N and the Fuji XPro1 will give you better image quality than m43 cameras, but at the expense of a wide-ranging and small lens selection and at the expense of functionality.
There isn't a great deal I'm left wanting from the E-M5. Perhaps faster AF tracking for sports and full speed AF support for older 43 lenses when used with an adapter (there does not seem to have been much improvement here between the E-P3 and E-M5). Also, 1/8000 second max shutter speed and ISO 100 (the range begins at ISO200, like previous PEN models) would be welcome. A mic-out port for monitoring video using external headphones and 24p mode would also be nice.
It will be exciting to see what Olympus can innovate next to improve upon the camera. But for the time being, I feel happy awarding it 5 stars when compared to other cameras within the same class. If you feel the niggling faults are serious however, feel free to subtract one.
221 of 229 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing little wonder,
This review is from: Olympus OM-D E-M5 16MP Live MOS Interchangeable Lens Camera with 3.0-Inch Tilting OLED Touchscreen [Body Only] (Black) (Electronics)
First, who I am: I'm an avid street photographer who usually has 1-2 gallery showings a year and occaisionally gets my photos picked up by the papers--I've been into photography for alomost 50 years and teach it at the university level. While I bought the camera with the 12-50mm kit lens, most of my shooting has been with the Panasonic/Leica 25mm f:1.4 lens, as I just prefer shooting with a fast, standard focal length, prime lens. I'm just telling you this because some of the things that might wow me might be inconsequential to a novice photographer who just wants to point and shoot (although the camera does that as well).
All of that out of the way, this camera is just plain nuts (in a good way). Unless you're really splitting hairs, this tiny little camera can pull in virtually the same shots that a big, bulky, pro DSLR can. Honest. I've been getting stunning images in the most photographically problematic situations ever since I started shooting with this thing--If you don't believe me, go to [...] and do your own side by side comparisons. Did I say it was small? Not only can you carry it with you all day, but when you hold it in your hands you just know that the magesium frame is going to take all the abuse you can throw at it. This camera doesn't just look like the legendary Olympus OM-1 & 2 cameras from the 1970's it's inheritted the very same strong and sveldt spirit which made them so appreciated by both professional photojournalists and enthusiasts.
Aside from the size and image quality, this camera is also blistering fast with its autofocus--as in how can it do it that fast? But as frosting on the cake, the auto zoom-in of the EVF when manually focussing makes going that route a snap, even for somebody with poor eyesight, like me--way beyond what one can do easily on a DSLR. And while a mere 9 frames per second might just be so-so for a pro DSLR, it's plenty fast for more than 99% of the photographers out there. I could go on and on.
The worst part of owning this camera now is that every day I have to look at well over $10,000 in my DSLR gear which I haven't touched since getting this mighy mite.
If you're serious about photography and want a cary-with-you-anywhere-do-anything camera, and you can afford the serious money that Olympus is asking for this camera, just do it.
182 of 191 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars From a Fujifilm X100 Owner: 1 Month Use,
This review is from: Olympus OM-D E-M5 16MP Live MOS Interchangeable Lens Camera with 3.0-Inch Tilting OLED Touchscreen and 12-50mm Lens (Silver) (Electronics)
I took a leap of faith and sold my precious X100 to buy this camera. I've had the EM-5 for almost a month now and I just love it. To me it's almost the perfect camera. I enjoy using it every time and it makes photography fun for me again.
A small lightweight camera with great versatility for outdoor hikes, indoor portraits and low light photography. The X100 was charming and produced beautiful OTC jpegs, but it did not have the versatility of an all-in-one camera that I was looking for to replace my DSLR. Focusing was too slow for taking pictures of my nieces or any action photography, focal length was not ideal for portraits or wild life shots, and video recording features were limited. It did excel at street photography but I wanted more.
Since you can change the lens, the possibilities are endless with the EM-5. Especially when paired with an exceptional lens like the Olympus 45mm or Panasonic 25mm, the Olympus can produce some breathtaking results. There are more controls and settings for movie recording. With lenses that feature MSC, zooming and focusing is absolutely silent. You can also add external mic input with an adapter and there are custom settings galore! It is more of an investment than the X100 with all the lenses but that depends on what you want out of it. IBIS let's me slow down the shutter speed to 1/20 of a second hand held so I don't have to stick to 1/60th and crank up the ISO.
Although the EM-5 has a smaller the sensor, the image quality is very high. I would even say that the raw files from the EM-5 are equal or sometimes better than the X100. I still prefer the X100's beautiful jpeg engine but the EM-5 jpegs with noise reduction off and sharpening tone down are also superb. It's amazing how much detail you can get out of the raw files with the small 16MP sensor. I was initially worried that I would be sacrificing some image quality jumping into the EM-5 but my worries are non existent now. I don't hesitate cranking the ISO up to 6400 either, especially if I know it's not for prints. But do yourself a favor and get at least one tack sharp prime lens for the EM-5 (Olympus 12mm, 45mm, or Panasonic's 20mm and 25mm) so you can appreciate this camera.
With an MSC lens, focus is blazing fast and accurate. DSLRs might still have the advantage in extremely low light but the size tradeoff isn't worth it to me. X100 can not compete here at all. 3D Tracking only works with slow moving object but maybe a future firmware will make it more useful.
I wish the EM-5 was made in Japan like the X100 but the build quality is solid. What drove me crazy was dust getting into the viewfinder of the X100, but the EM-5 is dust proof and weather sealed. The paint is not impervious to wear but neither was the X100. They both feel like quality cameras in your hands.
The EM-5 feels more compact to me and has the perception of a more compact camera (unless you stick a giant telephoto lens on it). I like the layout of the X100 better and it feels less cramped. But with the optional hand grip or a half case, the EM-5 would be perfect. Buttons on the X100 feels a bit more responsive and I loved how you can add your own custom shutter button. However, the EM-5 camera setting don't get bumped around in your bag like the X100 since the dials are not notched to specific values. (There were times when I had exp compensation set to +/- 1 without noticing.) You can pretty much customize everything on the EM-5 which was something users complained about on the X100. (Took them a year to update the firmware just so you can set the raw button to something else useful.) Both the EVF and tilting OLED screens display images beautifully, and I'm usually not a fan of EVFs. The touchscreen is great advantage for selective focusing and quickly changing settings. The X100's hybrid viewfinder was extremely cool but the EM-5's EVF and tilting screen combo is much more practical. I do miss the X100's aperture ring on the lens, intuitive controls, and quiet leaf shutter with 1/2000 flash sync, but overall the speed and customization of EM-5 wins over the X100. Both of them have convoluted menus but with the EM-5, once you've customized everything, there's very little need to go back.
X100 is gorgeous and has a classic look but my silver EM-5 is a close second, especially with a silver lens... stunner. EM-5 has features out the wazoo! More than you'll ever need probably. I especially like the diorama art filter and being able to take 3D photos. X100 is simple and their classic film filters will be missed, but the EM-5's 5-axis IBIS and 9fps shooting is killer.
IBIS humming is there and noticeable indoors. The EVF auto switch sensor is very close to the lcd screen so sometimes it switches when you're touching the screen. Left side ports are hard to get to without first tilting the lcd screen out. I don't mind these few quirks since the X100's list of quirks was much longer and annoying.
I do not regret selling my X100 or my Canon DSLR at all. With the right lenses, the EM-5 does everything I want/need it to. Image quality is superb and almost all the settings can be customized. Everything is packaged in a nice compact and weathersealed body that's reasonably priced for what it delivers. It lets you shoot photos without getting frustrated and gives you more creative freedom than most cameras on the market. I did not care for the m4/3 system before but the lens selection is awesome and is still growing. The EM-5 made me a believer that you can have everything you want in a camera without lugging around a 25lb kit. Unless you want to shell out for a Leica or need the quality of a medium format camera, I see no reason to get anything else until Olympus makes and EM-6.
P.S. I don't compare the EM-5 to the original OM series. I think it's irrelevant and snobby. They both great photographic achievements in compact photography during their time. I hate useless reviews like on DigitalRev.com where all they talk about is how it's not like the original OM series... rubbish. The EM-5 is like nothing else in it's market and should be commended for it. Yeah the Nex-7 and X Pro 1 has APS-C sensors but how many lenses are available for those systems? X Pro1 focusing is still slow and it's a clunky camera that's not really compact anymore. The Nex-7's EVF, although crispy, is quite laggy, not as enjoyable to use overall. The Panasonic GX1 might have a 16mp sensor but it's what you do with the sensor that counts. If you're looking at this camera, it's really a no brainer when you get features here that you only find in top of the line DSLRs.
47 of 48 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Incredible photos, but numerous quality issues too,
This review is from: Olympus OM-D E-M5 16MP Live MOS Interchangeable Lens Camera with 3.0-Inch Tilting OLED Touchscreen and 14-42mm Lens (Black) (Electronics)
I have been using the Olympus OM-D E-M5 as my primary camera for about 7 months now, with the exception of the two months it was with Olympus for warranty service. I love the images that this camera produces, the size, the in body image stabilization (IBIS), and the excellent Olympus prime lenses. However, I have also experienced a number of serious quality issues in the short time that I have had this camera, and I am considering other options now.
Within two weeks of receiving the camera, the paint below the Olympus logo and around the lens mount on the front of the camera started to flake off. I had not dropped or dinged the camera, so I believe that this was just a bad paint job. The flakes that were coming off looked like tiny black pepper flakes, which is the last thing that I want to see around the lens mount of an interchangeable lens camera. I also noticed that the bottom of the frame that surrounds the rear screen had a hairline crack near the center screw. After a little research, I learned that this defect was common in a certain batch of OM-Ds and mine was one of them. Apparently the cause was an over-tightened screw.
I sent the camera to the Olympus America repair facility in Hauppage, NY as directed by the Olympus America website where I filed an online repair ticket. What I did not know is that Olympus was in the process of moving their repair facility to Texas. It took Olympus almost two full months to repair the camera and return it to me, and for the first month and a half I could not even confirm that they had received my camera despite numerous emails and calls to customer service. I finally learned that my camera had been forwarded to the Texas facility where it was assigned a new repair ticket number, and I was finally able to track the repair online. However, I signed up for email notifications and never received a single one.
Since receiving the camera back from the repair center, I have had no further issues with the paint flaking off. However, one of the plastic textured grips popped off the front of the camera, and I discovered that it was only held on with double sided tape. The person who installed the tape had put a large crease in it, which meant there was less surface area to hold the piece in place. The repair center also lost the accessory port cover that prevents water intrusion when the accessory port is not in use. Finally, less than a week after I got the camera back, the hairline crack was clearly visible again near the center screw on the bottom the rear screen frame. After learning that the crack does not affect the integrity of the weather sealing, I opted to not send the camera back again after my first negative repair experience.
Yesterday, I was shooting some photos before work and noticed that each time I engaged the IBIS, I would see either green or magenta horizontal lines within the EVF. I have the IBIS set to engage with a half press of the shutter button so that I can stabilize longer lenses in the EVF for more accurate framing. I was also disappointed to see that the same green and magenta lines appeared in several of the photos that I took, completely ruining the photos. At this point, it looks like I have no choice but to send the camera back in for another repair.
When this camera is working, it is one of the best cameras that I have ever used and the image quality is exceptional. I love the small size, light weight, and tilting screen too. However, I have completely lost confidence in this camera, and have returned to shooting with my DSLR for the time being.
I cannot recommend this camera based on my experience with it, and with the Olympus America repair center.
59 of 63 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars I love this camera,
Kon Peki (Boston, MA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Olympus OM-D E-M5 16MP Live MOS Interchangeable Lens Camera with 3.0-Inch Tilting OLED Touchscreen [Body Only] (Black) (Electronics)
This is my fifth Micro 4/3 camera, having previously bought the G1, GH1, GH2, and E-P3. Full disclosure: Olympus gave me an E-PM1 as part of their Pen Ready promotion. However, I bought the OM-D E-M5 with my own money and in fact paid almost $150 extra to get one when all the stores were out of stock.
Pros (from my subjective point of view):
-Very fast AF
-Great image quality sensor
-Great available lens choices
-Good looking camera
-Great flip screen (I prefer to fully articulated flip and twist type)
-Great integrated viewfinder
-Best in-body image stabilization I have ever used.
-Subdued, pleasing shutter release sound and feel.
-Heavier than I would have liked.
-Small, mushy-feeling buttons
-Doesn't correct color fringing automatically like Panasonic cameras do
-Confusing menus
There are other Pros (like weather sealing and terrific in-camera JPEG engine) and Cons (like limited AF tracking ability and limited manual controls during video) which don't matter to me at all but might matter to someone else.
Bottom line is that I love the camera. Sure there are flaws, but it gets 5 stars from me because I prefer it to any other camera in today's market.
95 of 105 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Worth every penny.,
This review is from: Olympus OM-D E-M5 16MP Live MOS Interchangeable Lens Camera with 3.0-Inch Tilting OLED Touchscreen and 14-42mm Lens (Black) (Electronics)
Size - Smaller than I thought! It just feels so right on my hands. It feels solid. Not too light. Definitely not too heavy. I'm sure the extension of HLD-6 would make it even comfortable to hold... but I don't think it's worth $300 given my satisfaction over its ergonomics.
Buttons - Still getting used to the orientation. I've owned previous PEN series so the menu is not that hard to absorb.
EVF - Nothing great to write home about. It's OK... but not as great as the NEX-7's (drop by at your local camera store & compare). I'm not very picky regarding the feature since I don't use it as much as the 3-inch screen.
New IBIS - Just awesome. I actually have better pictures coming out of my Panny 100-300mm lens, on the long end of the zoom - handheld! (not 100% of the time though, but that's user-error due to handheld test).
Flippity screen - Very very useful. I prefer to take pictures of children at their eye level so this helps A LOT without having to kneel or bend down as much. Also very useful on over-the-head shots. I just wish it was the same articulating screen as Panny's G-series. Oh, well.
Touch screen - Another COOL feature. Great for stolen shots. Not fast enough for active children at play.
14-42mm Lens - Nothing special. But I prefer this over the 12-50mm lens since I don't care for videos & weather seal stuff. Not to mention $200 cheaper at half the size! I'm sure others would disagree.
Humming sound - Yeah, it's there. Only noticeable in a quiet room. I had some friends around our house to drool over the camera & none of them commented on the humming sound. I guess it only matters if someone is looking for it. Not about to consider this an issue.
Lugs - It has grown to be a pain. At such a small footprint for a camera, right hand tends to hit that annoying triangle coil (for the neckstrap). I read some suggestions regarding the matter, but I'm not sure if I'm ready to alter it... Yet.
Images - I'm coming from a previous user of the E-PM1 & E-PL2 & I must say that the images are just STUNNING! I will have to do more test shots with my panny 25mm 1.4 & oly 45mm 1.8 to compare.
I know that this is a brief review of the camera. I will update more about its functions in the future.
I just added some pictures, on Amazon's gallery, with some various lenses. For those in doubt if the silver prime lenses would not look good in the all-black E-M5, you may be surprise by its color-combo (or not).
28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome camera!,
Mom to 4 (Texas,USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Olympus OM-D E-M5 16MP Live MOS Interchangeable Lens Camera with 3.0-Inch Tilting OLED Touchscreen and 12-50mm Lens (Silver) (Electronics)
The prior reviews are already plenty detailed, so I'll make this short. This is my first m4/3 camera and I am very very happy with it.
Coming from a much larger DSLR, it was a bit of an adjustment in terms of ergonomics. I had to learn to be comfortable holding it, but that took a day or two at most. I am happy with the image quality and high ISO images are better than any digital Olympus camera I have seen. Now that Lightroom 4 supports the E-M5 and I can process the RAW files, I think the image quality is excellent. It's not perfect, but then what camera is?
The famous "hum" actually sound more like air from a tiny fan in the camera, or like when you hold a seashell to your ear. Most of the time I don't notice it- in fact I have accidentally left the camera on several times and forgotten about it. I don't hear anything. It might be audible in a completely silent room, but barely.
I am normally a bargain hunter- I rarely pay full price for anything. When the first PEN came out I thought it too expensive and passed on it. I was very nervous about paying over $1000 for a camera combo- I'd didn't even pay that for any of my DSLRs! That said, I have no regrets about paying full price for this camera.
My only complaint is that I really wanted the silver body but they seem to be quite rare right now. Seriously, after handling this camera I forgot all about color preferences.
59 of 64 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Pro photog giving up much DSLR gear for this!,
Itsme (United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Olympus OM-D E-M5 16MP Live MOS Interchangeable Lens Camera with 3.0-Inch Tilting OLED Touchscreen [Body Only] (Black) (Electronics)
The Oly OMD has to be one of the best cameras I've ever owned.
I've been a professional photographer for 25+ years traveling the world shooting for magazines and stock.
I own Nikon,Leica and Canon pro gear.In many situations the OLY aces past the Nikon D7000 in focus and image quality.
I mainly use the prime lenses 45mm 1.8,Leica 25mm 1.4,14mm 2.5 and only use zooms when I have no other choice.
By the end of the year,when I am confident the OLY can be used in all photo situations I cover,I will be selling off my massive collection of DSLR gear.
This camera really is that good!
55 of 60 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Gets most everything right...,
Ken (Baltimore, MD) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Olympus OM-D E-M5 16MP Live MOS Interchangeable Lens Camera with 3.0-Inch Tilting OLED Touchscreen and 14-42mm Lens (Black) (Electronics)
Well as of the time of writing this review it is rather hard to get one of these cameras, and as a highly anticipated camera I'm sure there will be many reviews better than mine soon. Here though is the quick early adopters guide:
- As an Olympus camera this thing is ridiculously configurable. You can swap dial functions, directions, many programmable buttons and so forth. This means from an ergonomic perspective you can get it to do nearly anything you want.
- It is most definitely a small camera. Some early adopters are finding that troublesome and prefer to add the optional grip. Personally I don't mind small cameras and so far have been very happy using it.
- The IBIS system does make a whispering noise. It is audible to the photographer in a quiet room. Still audible held at arms length in a very quiet room.
- The shutter is very quiet for a focal plane shutter. Certainly the quietest micro-four-thirds shutter so far.
- The IBIS system is very good, at least at the moderate focal lengths I've tested it at (45mm) it performs exceptionally with an easy 3 stop advantage. A quick test at around 150mm was less satisfactory, maybe two stops at best though is seems to be what the Panasonic OIS systems are doing at such focal lengths as well. More testing needed.
- Image quality is excellent. I'm still waiting for RAW support from Adobe, but interim tests by myself and others show it at least on par with the GH2 and G3 - perhaps a bit better in both high ISO noise and low ISO dynamic range.
- AF is very fast. Early adopters have discovered a rather interesting "feature" - you can make many AF functions perform even better by selecting higher contrast and saturation settings in the camera. It appears the CDAF system uses the JPEG engine output. Counter intuitive to be sure, but users are posting clear improvements in continuous AF mode especially if using high contrast vivid settings.
- One apparent gotcha so far - IBIS does not function in video mode with adapted MF lenses. They work just fine in stills mode, and IBIS works in video mode with native micro-four-thirds lenses just fine, but no luck with adapted lenses in video mode for IBIS. Multiple users confirm and I've tested this as well. So if you've got a bunch of adapted cine lenses you were hoping to use hold off until it is determined that this is a correctable firmware bug or a true limitation of the IBIS system.
- The OLED display on the back (LCD I suppose you could call it) has a fairly pronounced color shift when viewed even slightly off angle. This appears to be a limitation of this type of OLED display. Things go a bit green when viewed even 10 or 15 degrees off axis. A slightly annoying aesthetic issue.
Overall a wonderful camera. Excellent sensor plus great IBIS opens up lots of possibilities for low light shooting with primes that hasn't existed in this system so far. Either you got IBIS and a so-so sensor from Olympus or a good sensor and no IBIS from Panasonic. Best of both worlds with this camera.
Warnings would be that some folks find it "too small" to be comfortable and that it is not an inexpensive camera so consider the value proposition. For instance, the Panasonic G3 is significantly less expensive and has comparable image quality and many comparable features.
That's it for now, but definitely a five star product in my book.
Some further thoughts, some comparing to the GH2.
- There isn't a particularly quick way to change between bracketing and standard shooting on the OM-D (the GH2 has a nice dedicated switch). In theory you could use a "Myset" on the OM-D (the Olympus implementation of custom modes) but I really find the "Myset" implementation to be difficult to use and suspect I'll never use it. The OM-D does support a vast array of bracketing options.
- The GH2 has a "record" button right on the top of the camera that switches you to video mode and is easy to bump, a definite annoyance. On the OM-D you can program its similar button to do something actually useful which is much better.
- There is an excellent live view mode called "highlights and shadows" which displays highlight and shadow clipping areas in real time on the live view (highlights turn orange, shadows blue). You can even set the thresholds for the clipping indicators. This is an excellent feature, and more useful than a live histogram if you are attempting "expose to the right" kinds of techniques. Many cameras (GH2 included) can display clipping in playback, but of course it is most useful in live view. Of course the clipping indicators are based on the JPEG engine so if you would need to tweak the JPEG settings to better match RAW levels if you are a RAW shooter.
One more thought on the camera being small and the grip a bit "crimpy". It seems like from reading user reviews those that typically shoot with two hands (left cradling the body and lens, right controlling the camera) are likely to be happy. Those that often shoot with one hand are probably going to notice the tight grip and controls placement more.
36 of 38 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars My thoughts after a year of ownership.....,
LWM (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Olympus OM-D E-M5 16MP Live MOS Interchangeable Lens Camera with 3.0-Inch Tilting OLED Touchscreen and 12-50mm Lens (Silver) (Electronics)
My background.... I am a part time professional photographer and I own a range of canon cameras and lenses. I still use the canon for my work photography most of the time, but I am starting to use this olympus more and more.
Let me start by saying that I absolutely love this little camera. I clicked the "buy it now" button the moment it first appeared on amazon. I waited several months for the backorders to clear and I've now owned it close to a year. I have absolutely no regrets. As odd as this may sound, this camera makes me happy. Whenever I use it I imagine I have a dopey grin on my face.
Initially I fought with this olympus to get sharp shots. If, like me, you are coming from a DSLR camera, you might have some difficulty adjusting to the balance of the camera. It is very light (which is one of the great things about it) but that means that it is a bit more prone to camera shake if you don't have it on a tripod and if, like me, you don't have rock steady hands. I stuck with the camera through my initial frustration and I'm so glad I did. I learned my own best way of holding it in order to keep it steady.
If you are thinking of buying this camera I think its important to hear some thoughts on what it can and cannot do. There are already so many good solid reviews here on amazon that I am only going to hit the high and low points as I see them. These might not be the same highs and lows that everyone else has so just keep in mind that these points are my OPINIONS.
- WEIGHT/SIZE Light as a feather and beautifully constructed. I can carry this camera in a small bag with 2 or 3 or 4 lenses all day and not feel any strain. I used to carry a camera with one lens with me EVERYWHERE, but after several years the dslr around my neck or on my shoulder started to take a heavy physical toll. Now I can go back to having a camera with me at all times.
- IMAGE QUALITY can be outstanding. I have taken some stunning photos with this thing. Punchy colors, Creamy bokehs. Good photos taken with this thing rival good photos taken with any DSLR. The olympus 45mm f1.8 lens is a relatively inexpensive thing of beauty.
- MENU SYSTEM. The super control panel is, hands down, one of the best and most intuitive menu systems I've ever used on a camera. Changing settings is effortless and takes only seconds to accomplish. You might not think this is all that important, but when you need to get your shot, you will be endlessly grateful for this brilliant super control panel. I've gotten shots with this camera that I wouldn't have gotten with my higher end DSLRs because I would have been fidgiting with the settings and the moment would have passed.
- FOCUSING Super quick focusing and enough focus points to keep anyone happy. With the grid system they use in this camera it is absolutely effortless to switch focus points. The touch screen is amazing. Touch any place on the LCD and the camera can instantly focus on that spot and take the shot before you can blink. I know the iphone can do this but it is my first experience with that touch focus. Focusing is accurate. Gone are the days of shutter lag. Reviewers more scientific than I am can tell you relative to other cameras whether the focusing is faster or slower, but for my purposes it is fast enough and tremendously accurate.
- UNOBTRUSIVE This might not be an issue for some people but for me it is. When I pull out a DSLR to take a shot it can draw a lot of unwanted attention particularly if I have a large lens attached. If I am photographing an outdoor event with a long white canon L lens, inevitably several people will come up to me to discuss just how big my lens is. So, this camera really doesn't attract attention to itself. I can get the photos I need to get without making folks self conscious and without ending up in long discussions about the length of my equipment. Seriously, unobtrusive is a good thing.
- this is a matter of personal taste, but I find this camera to be a thing of beauty
- this little camera just puts the fun back into photography. I can't say that enough. Fun Fun Fun. I love taking pictures.
- HIGHER ISOs - I have several friends who are very good or excellent photographers who also own this camera and we debate this point heavily. I have not found this camera to be reliably noise free at ISO 800 or higher. My feeling is that you need to shoot wide open in darker settings and if your lens doesn't open up wider than f4, I think you will struggle with noisy shadow detail. That said, I have gotten some beautifully low noise images at ISO 800 or even 1600 when I use f2 and even with f8. I should say for the record that I do like some noise in my images at times particularly if I am going to convert them to black and white. But not all noise is created equal and I just don't like some of the noise visible in the backgrounds or shadow detail with this camera at higher ISO. Many of my friends disagree with me completely so this is up for grabs
TRACKING OF MOVING OBJECTS - I photograph active dogs a great deal and so far I have not been successful in using the focus tracking of this camera to get good shots. In fact, I am terrible with it. But I have seen shots from other photographers which are very good at this. I don't know what their secret is. I am guessing the majority of people will have problems with this the way I do and there are probably a handful of folks who can nail the focus tracking. So many reviews site it as a weak point of the camera so if sports is your thing and tracking moving subjects is your thing, this is not the camera for you. But lets put it in perspective... if you want to capture your baby's first steps or your childrens' antics, this camera would be quite capable.
Did I mention this camera put the fun back in photography for me? I can't stress that enough. If you are an experienced photographer coming from a dslr you may be frustrated at first and you may not relinquish all of your photo chores to this puppy. I still do not trust it quite enough to bring it as my only camera for very important photo shoots. Or maybe the camera is trustworthy but I don't trust myself quite enough to coax the best out of it every time. If you are coming from a point and shoot you will be in camera heaven. Make sure you get yourself a couple of really good lenses to cover a range of situations. I can't stress enough how gorgeous that 45 mm f1.8 is. The 12-50 kit lens isn't half bad either. I also own the panasonic 45-200 lens. For the money, you can't beat it and I use it often, but there are better longer range lenses out there.
So why not 5 stars? I was tempted to give it 5 stars but I try to save those 5 star reviews for near perfect items. The grainier high ISO shots and the so so focus tracking keep me from pushing in that fifth star.
I get asked about this camera all the time and I lend it out often to prospective buyers. I am thinking of putting up an OMD-EM5 gallery on my website so people can see shots at different ISOs taken with different lenses. If it turns out that there is enough interest, I'll probably put the gallery up and I will edit this review if I do.
If you do get this camera, ENJOY and HAVE FUN!
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You have now entered the 13th week of pregnancy. Your body has been feeding the baby for the last 12 weeks. This week is the beginning of the second trimester of pregnancy. During this time, you will begin to experience a variety of changes and new symptoms may develop. For most women, this is a time to celebrate. At this stage of pregnancy the risk of miscarriage is much lower. Isn't this good news? If you have carried your child safe until now it is generally accepted that you can carry your child safely for the rest of your pregnancy as well. If you want to know what to expect at 13 weeks into your pregnancy, this is a brief review of the data.
During this time you may notice new symptoms that have not been experienced until now. The first weeks of pregnancy were probably a little 'complicated'. You may have had a lot of fatigue and nausea. But this week is likely to have brought all these to an end. You should now begin to experience a new level of energy, despite the fact that you started to gain a little weight.
Your stomach is continuing to grow. There is enough space in your uterus to keep your baby easily. However, your fetus so far has been quite small. But the uterus has begun to develop more space so it can keep your growing baby comfortably. You should expect to have less trouble in the mornings. And for most women, their appetite increases. The new stomach will let even strangers in on the secret that you will be giving birth soon.
The child is at the stage of rapid development. The baby is now approximately 2.5 cm in height and its weight has increased by about 7 grams. This rapid growth is observed around the thirteenth week and by the end of this period the child begins to look more like a human and less like a foreigner. The baby's head is more prominent and the body and organs are beginning to develop more quickly. Their small intestine is starting to perform all of its normal duties in the second quarter. Insulin from the pancreas helps the baby maintain proper levels of glucose in the body.
Stretch marks can be expected in the breasts, hips, buttocks and abdomen. However, stretch marks can be avoided by gradually adding small amounts of weight. This can be achieved with regular exercise and eating a well balanced diet.


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Magina the Anti-Hero
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Each attack dissipates mana based on spell level. Orb Effect.
Level 1 - Burns 28 mana and deals 17 damage.
Level 2 - Burns 40 mana and deals 24 damage.
Level 3 - Burns 52 mana and deals 31 damage.
Level 4 - Burns 64 mana and deals 38 damage.
Deals 0.6 damage per point of mana burnt.
Mana Burn is blocked by magic immunity.
This skill is an Orb Effect.
You can lifeleech the damage dealt by this skill with a Lifesteal aura.
Mana Cost: N/A
Cooldown: N/A
Comment: Very nice skill for basic Anti-Mages. Since it also gives bonus damage, it can help you kill stronger enemies and disable them faster than Silencer.
Short distance teleportation that allows one to move in and out of combat.
Level 1 - 200 - 1000 Range Teleportation.
Level 2 - 200 - 1075 Range Teleportation.
Level 3 - 200 - 1150 Range Teleportation.
Level 4 - 200 - 1150 Range Teleportation.
If you used Blink to teleport to a distance over the maximum range, you'll be teleported 4/5 of the maximum range instead.
You can use Blink to dodge incoming projectiles.
Blink has a 0.33 seconds teleportation delay.
Mana Cost: 60
Cooldown: 12/9/7/5
Comment: One of the coolest skill for sneak attacks and escaping. Once the cooldown becomes shorter, the skill itself becomes more effective.
Magina learns to protect himself with an anti-magic shield. Increases his resistance to magic damage.
Level 1 - Reduces magic damage by 26%.
Level 2 - Reduces magic damage by 34%.
Level 3 - Reduces magic damage by 42%.
Level 4 - Reduces magic damage by 50%.
Stacks with spell resistance items.
Mana Cost: N/A
Cooldown: N/A
Comment: A skill essential when against spellcasting heroes and also as based on some forums, it is said that If it is stacked with 2 Aegis' of the Immortal, Anti-Mage won't get much damage from spells.
Creates a powerful void in an enemy unit caused by a lack of mana. For each mana point missing, the unit takes damage.
Level 1 - .6 damage per mana point missing.
Level 2 - .85 damage per mana point missing.
Level 3 - 1.1 damage per mana point missing.
Damage type: magical
Stuns target for 0.1/0.2/0.3 seconds.
Damage is calculated based on the primary target's mana, but applied to all enemies within 325 AoE of the target.
Stun works on magic immune units.
Mana Cost: 125 / 200 / 275
Cooldown: 70
Comment: The most powerful Anti-Mage weapon. This skill synergizes to Mana Break and while your enemies' mana is very low, use this skill when both their HP and Mana are low! It also slows them down for a split second.
Skill Build:1. Mana Break
2. Blink
3. Mana Break
4. Blink
5. Spell Shield
6. Mana Void
7. Mana Break
8. Blink
9. Mana Break
10. Blink
11. Mana Void
12. Spell Shield
13. Spell Shield
14. Spell Shield
15. Stats
16. Mana Void
17. Stats
18. Stats
19. Stats
20. Stats
21. Stats
22. Stats
23. Stats
24. Stats
25. Stats
Item Build:1.
Wraith Band (485)
6 Agility
3 Strength
3 Intelligence
3 Damage
Slippers of Agility + Circlet of Nobility + Wraith Band Recipe Scroll
Planeswalkers Cloak (550)
15% Spell Resistance
Power Treads (1400)
60 Movement Speed
30 Attack Speed
8 Selected Attribute
Active: Switch Attribute
Switches the attribute that receives a bonus. From Strength to Intelligence, Intelligence to Agility, and Agility to Strength.
Note: Can only carry one. Movement speed bonus doesn't stack with Boots of Travel, Phase Boots, Power Treads, or Boots of Speed.
Boots of Speed + Gloves of Haste + Boots of Elvenskin or Robe of the Magi or Belt of Giant Strength
Gauntlets of Ogre Strength (150)
3 Strength
Cranium Basher (2950)
40 Damage
6 Strength
Passive: Bash
25% chance for melee heroes (10% for ranged) to bash on attack. 1.4 seconds stun. 2 seconds cooldown. Does not function with other Cranium Bashers, Abyssal Blades, Troll Warlord's Bash, Slithereen Guard's Bash, Faceless Void's Time Lock or Spiritbreaker's Greater Bash
Belt of Giant Strength + Javelin + Cranium Basher Recipe Scroll
Aegis of the Immortal (0)
Passive: Reincarnation
Brings you to life with full health and mana 5 seconds after you die at the location where you died. Item is removed from your inventory after reincarnating you once. Item is also removed from your inventory when Roshan respawns (10 minutes after he was killed).
Note: 1 charge. + Drops from Roshan
Linken`s Sphere (5175)
10 Damge
6 HP Regeneration
150% Mana Regeneration
15 All Attributes
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Start off by getting Mana Break, and head on to any zone (either mid, west, or east.) and kill and deny as efficient as possible. If you have the Blink skill, use it to harrass your enemy(ies) until they go home or waste a flask/lesser clarity. Once level 6, try to kill heroes and attack them until HP and Mana of your prey is low and.. MANA VOID all the way!
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As a first time student at Cooper U, I was wowed by Cooper's Design Collaboration & Communication workshop. I was able to dive back into the product development process and carefully examine how the way teams communicate directly informs what kind of experience is created. Here are highlights of what I'll be using for my projects going forward.
I have been through the grinder with teams of very capable, intelligent people. Sometimes, we ended up feeling confused, shot down, angry, and stuck even though all the elements of productivity seem to be right in front of us. So, what went wrong? In Cooper U's Design Collaboration and Communication session, we learned that these issues usually are not solved just by changing the meeting stakeholders or the design. The challenges are often in making ideas heard and effectively receiving information from others – the fundamentals of communication. Our teachers, Kendra Shimmell and Stefan Klocek taught us how to deal with conflict, stop communication gaps, and eliminate misunderstandings in tangible, useful ways.
Lesson 2: Never Ask "So, What Do You Think?"
Feedback can easily become a haphazard free-for-all about every aspect of the work. Here are a few strategies out of this tangential abyss:
• Keep feedback on user flow and visual language separate. Asking people to think about both at the same time is cognitively difficult and reduces the overall quality of their feedback.
• Make sure your team knows the questions you would like answered from the start. Sounds simple, but that's often not often specifically clarified.
• Keep user/interaction flows conceptual and sketch-like to focus stakeholders on these elements and minimize the distraction of visually-rich examples.
• When visual elements are in review, start with parts and pieces like the buttons, color palette, and icons, as individual elements focus stakeholders attention on details like color, mood, and shape.


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Gay educator says he was told he could save job if he divorced
In a video interview with a former student of his, the Eastside Catholic High vice principal terminated from his job because he had married his male partner, said the school's president offered him the option of a divorce as a way to keep his job.
Seattle Times staff reporter
The former vice principal of Eastside Catholic school, who was terminated last month after school officials found out he had married his male partner, said in a newly released video that he was told he could keep his job if he got a divorce.
Mark Zmuda, 38, a well-liked swim coach who was vice principal of Eastside's middle and high schools until Dec. 20, said the school's president told him he could keep his job if he divorced his husband of five months and had a commitment ceremony.
Zmuda's termination from the school of 935 students drew global attention and triggered a sit-in by Eastside Catholic high-school students and at other area Catholic schools as well as ongoing rallies and protests.
In emails to faculty members and parents, Eastside Catholic's president, Sister Mary Tracy, said students who don't report to class Monday, when classes resume after the holidays, would be considered unexcused and their parents notified.
During the 16-minute interview with one of his former students, Catrina Crittenden, Zmuda said, "Apparently the fact that I have a same-sex partner and (am) having a same-sex marriage ... they are against that.
"But I also thought another teaching they were against was also divorce. I'm a little shocked that was even on the table to have me keep my job. They also offered for me to have a commitment ceremony if I were willing to get a divorce."
On the video, which was posted on YouTube Saturday, Zmuda also said he didn't resign but was terminated — contradicting a persistent claim by the school's attorney, Mike Patterson.
Tracy referred calls to Patterson, who said Zmuda's statement about the divorce was untrue.
Patterson acknowledged he was not present for that particular conversation but said Tracy raised the idea of divorce with Zmuda only as a hypothetical question, along the lines of "would you consider a divorce ... I don't even know if that would work."
Tracy did so, Patterson said, without legal counsel and Zmuda said it was not something he would consider.
And Zmuda, he added, never brought up the issue during a conversation he had with the attorney.
Patterson dismissed any further questions on Zmuda's claims, including about the commitment ceremony, and hung up.
Zmuda and his husband, Dana Jergens, who were married in July, have not spoken publicly since Zmuda lost his job Dec. 20. He reached out to Crittenden, one of his former students at Eastside, because of the wide support he's received from students.
On social media, Eastside students, alumni and a widening pool of supporters have continued to rally for him.
On Saturday, they held a rally outside the offices of the Seattle Archdiocese and are planning other events, including something they are calling nationwide "Z" day, asking students and others across the country to wear orange, one of the school colors, on Jan. 31 in solidarity with Zmuda.
"We will continue to write letters, lobby Church officials, and use any other means at our disposal to respectfully work toward our ultimate goal of changing the discriminatory attitudes regarding homosexuality in the Church," local students said in a statement.
In her emails to faculty and parents, Tracy said Eastside Principal Polly Skinner will meet with students this week to begin planning a workshop to bring about change at the school, where about 60 percent of the 654 high school and 281 middle school students are Catholic.
Eastside is also prepared to contract with professionals to work with students "to effect progress in a meaningful, positive and impactful way," she wrote.
Tracy hosted a meeting Sunday evening with staff and faculty members to talk about "the plan we will use moving forward" and invited parents to meet with her to address questions they might have.
Meanwhile, as Zmuda's replacement, she said the school has brought in Tom Lord, recipient of the 2013 Archbishop's Award for outstanding contributions to Catholic schools, who has served in leadership positions at several area Catholic schools, including Eastside. For a time he was interim Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese.
On the video, Zmuda, who is Catholic, said he's heard from well-wishers from across the globe.
Before moving to Washington last year, he and Jergens lived in Florida's Broward County, where Zmuda worked at a private Catholic high school and the two were registered as domestic partners.
They said they wanted to wait until they lived in a state where same-sex marriage was legal before getting married.
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UPDATE: All have posts have now gone up, and can be browsed via this link. I've included YouTube and Spotify links just in case you find them useful. Thanks in advance to any of you that read any of the short posts. BIG thanks to those that read the big ones.
Hopefully you'll come across something new to enjoy!
And now, I guess I'd better get on with drawing something, right? Right.
Original post:This series has been an annual tradition on my blog (plugplugplug), but for some reason I've never mentioned it here on DA. Weird.
Anyway, every December I write a series of blog posts detailing my favourite music of the year, and this year is no different.
My first post has just gone up (dontlookdown.tumblr.com/post/6… ), and I'll be making a new one each day leading up to the 31st. So, if you're in the mood for reading more stuff by me, or want to discover some great songs that might have passed you by, do check it out!
And if you don't fancy checking the site every day, I'll update this journal once the whole shebang's up and done, so you can click through the complete list at your leisure!


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December 21, 2014
ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) - D. Wayne Lukas, a high-school basketball coach in Wisconsin before turning to training horses, is well-versed in the old cliche that records are made to be broken.
The Hall of Famer knows that his Breeders' Cup records will someday fall, even though he has set the bar pretty high.
The 77-year-old Lukas has won 18 Breeders' Cup races, double the total of Shug McGaughey, his closest pursuer. His horses have won over $20 million in the season-ending championships. Bill Mott is next with $14.4 million.
Lukas hasn't surrendered yet. He has four horses running this weekend in the Breeders' Cup at Santa Anita and would love to lift his marks further out of reach.
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We Want Trader Joe's In East Lansing!
WE, the citizens of the Greater Lansing/East Lansing/Michigan State University communities, desperately and sincerely desire the presence of a Trader Joe\'s in our area. We are a stable community who could financially sustain and support a store in this area. We are committed to quality, healthy food at a good value. Currently, we have to drive over an hour to reach any of your closest stores. This makes shopping at Trader Joe\'s on a regular basis an impossibility. Please let daily shopping at Trader Joe\'s become a REALITY for the people and students living in this area!
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Please come to east Lansing. I love trader joes and I really want one here. You would do great as all of my friends and others would go.
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After a lengthy, sometimes controversial process, the Small Business Administration (SBA) recently created a central registry for franchises, the system by which franchisees would be deemed eligible for SBA-guaranteed financial assistance. Previously, franchisees would apply for loans with SBA attorneys in district offices, which resulted in problems including delays and inconsistencies in the approval process.
The new procedure should be faster and more efficient than the old way, says Ronald Matzner, SBA's associate deputy general counsel. "Instead of waiting weeks for an eligibility decision," he says, "the franchisor and franchisee will get a response within hours."
The registry is the result of an almost yearlong debate between the SBA and franchisors, franchisees and lendors, which was spurred by the SBA's initial proposal: that franchisors sign a supplemental agreement to their loan application addressing eligibility issues.
Though the registry, which should be up and running this month, is different than the SBA originally envisioned, Matzner is satisfied with the results. "The industry really did come up with a better program than we started out with," he says. "It streamlines the process, which is all we really [wanted] to do. I think it will certainly benefit franchisors and franchisees mutually."
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Mitsubishi Electric Corp. (Tokyo) has established a sales company in Indonesia to handle sales of air-conditioning systems, home appliances, and factory automation (FA) starting in March 2013. The combined sales from these three businesses under the new company, named Mitsubishi Electric Indonesia, as well as existing manufacturing and sales of automotive equipment and elevators/escalators, are expected to help Mitsubishi Electric Group raise consolidated annual sales in Indonesia to some 23 billion yen (approx. US$300 million) by the fiscal year ending in March 2016.
Indonesia has the world's 18th largest GDP and is the largest ASEAN economy. It has the world's fourth largest population at 240 million, with more than 40% of its people under 19 years of age. Domestic demand is expected to spur high rates of growth due to large-scale infrastructure projects and commercial building construction.
Mitsubishi plans to focus on expanding appliance sales networks in Indonesia, in addition to providing shop-front support for sales agents and strengthening sales channels with enhanced training programs. Two- and three-door refrigerator models will be marketed to middle- and high-income households.
Demand for residential air-conditioners is expected to grow due to rising personal incomes, and Mitsubishi will target middle- to high-income Indonesians. It will focus on value-added models offering high energy efficiency. Commercial demand is also growing due to a boom in construction of office buildings and hotels; Mitsubishi will offer efficient City Multi air-conditioners.
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Reader photos from the sci-fi and pop culture convention Dragon*Con 2009, Sept. 4-7.
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- Miss Klingon Empire 2009 at Dragoncon, Atlanta, GA.
- It's not easy being a witch, that's why you gotta bring backup.
- I am not sure what characters these ladies are supposed to be, but they were selling 'Vixen' outfits for $40.
- A Klingon drops his guard long enough to pose for a photo.
- The bright sun of a Saturday afternoon in downtown Atlanta clearly depresses this vampire (or perhaps Jedi knight?).


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Sword Girls is a (mostly) free Card Battle Game. It originates from Korea, and had English and Japanese versions before both were shut down.The game's setting is a world with an Improbably Female Cast. There are four factions: Vita, a high school; the Royal Academy, a private school for aristocrat girls, and their maids; Crux, a theocratic country; and Darklore, a catchall name for dark forces rejected by Crux, including vampires, Heretics and witches. The game's backstory is mostly pieced together from the flavor texts of cards.Its gameplay is also known for being very dependent on the Random Number God. Followers, the cards you use to fight with, are AI-controlled and can sometimes make decisions against the player's wishes, making every battle a Luck-Based Mission depending on how dumb your cards feel like being.The game is also filled with truckloads of Fanservice.There is an ongoing series of light novels published by Novel Engine, which compiles the scattered in-game lores together (albeit in an Alternate Universe) and a Manhwa adaptation.
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