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Coachella is streaming (with some notable exceptions) at YouTube all weekend, and this morning a couple of archived sets found their way to the web. Head below to watch Pulp's entire set, as well sets by Arctic Monkeys, Explosions In The Sky, Frank Ocean (which features a Tyler cameo and a Bob Dylan cover), and M83. Some notable sets streaming today (all times PST): Azaelia Banks (4:20 PM), tUnE-yArDs (4:50 PM), Andrew Bird (7:20 PM), St. Vincent (7:50 PM), the Shins (8:10 PM), Bon Iver (9:30 PM), SBTRKT (10:15 PM) and ASAP Rocky (11:35 PM).
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1 can plus 1 can (16 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup chopped onion
1 green pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable broth
1 cup plus 1 cup picante sauce
12 medium corn tortillas
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup reduced-fat shredded Cheddar cheese
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Preheat oven to 350°F and coat a 9″x13″ baking pan with vegetable cooking spray. Mash one can of the beans with a spoon or in a blender or food processor; set aside. Sauté the onion and green pepper in the vegetable broth until tender, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add 1 cup picante sauce, the mashed beans, and the can of whole beans. Stir the mixture and heat thoroughly. Spoon about 1/3 cup of the bean mixture down the center of each tortilla and roll it up. Place the tortillas seam-side down in the baking pan. Combine the remaining cup of picante sauce and the tomatoes; spoon over enchiladas. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with cheeses, and bake, uncovered, for 5 more minutes. To serve, place 1/2 cup lettuce on each plate and top with two enchiladas. Garnish with sour cream, if desired.
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Why wait until testing day to find out if you have covered the right stuff? If you'd like to know how your child may score on a standardized achievement test, Achieving Peak Performance is a great resource. It can help both you and your student be ready and confident on testing day! Read a review of this test-preparation resource.
Scoring High
Scoring High comes in a variety of versions designed specifically for different tests, including for the CAT, ITBS, and SAT.
Debra Bell's Home School Resource Center
250 Old Wilson Bridge Road, Suite 310
Worthington, OH 43085
Triangle Education Assessments
Triangle Education Assessments
Apex, NC 27502
Test for Success
Can use to prepare for any test; designed to teach testing strategies and reasoning skills. Available for grades K-8.
Bob Jones University Press
Greenville, SC 29614
Cost: $31
Triangle Education Assessments
Triangle Education Assessments
Apex, NC 27502
Cost: $30
Better Test Scores
Can use to prepare for any test; designed to teach testing strategies and to review material in order to discover any weaknesses.
Bob Jones University Press
Greenville, SC 29614
Cost: Ranges from $11 for individual subject to $30 for complete kit.
The Essential Guide to Test Taking For Kids
by James Gruber
How to Get Better Test Scores on Elementary School Standardized Tests
Published by Random House
This resource is out of print, so it is difficult to find. It contains many helpful suggestions and practical ideas and includes practice tests. You might try eBay, Half, AAABookSearch, or other used books resources.
Practice Tests
Previews or practice tests are also available for many tests. These tests, unlike other test preparation materials, focus mainly on introducing a particular test's format rather than on general strategies/content. They are not complete tests, but rather provide samples of the type/format of questions on the test. Many places that sell the test will also sell a preview or practice test (see suppliers below).
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Essential Learning Objectives Quick Assessment
Are you considering home education, but you're not sure where to begin with curriculum? Or are you taking your child out of school because he's struggling academically, and you don't know what level curriculum to purchase? Perhaps your child is advanced in one subject, but you think he may be behind in another subject–how can you find out?
If you want to know where to start with the basic-skill subjects, Essential Learning Objectives Quick Assessment can give you the information you need to start homeschooling at your child's level of success.
Sources For Tests
See also "Choosing Standardized Tests" and "Notes to Parents Administering Tests."
Basic Achievement Skills Inventory
Family Learning Organization
PO Box 1750
Mead, WA 99021
Cost: $30/student. Shipping is $5 an order, regardless of the number of tests ordered.
Norm Date: 2003
Triangle Education Assessments
Triangle Education Assessments
Apex, NC 27502
Cost: 65 per student. The BASI test is done on a computer in their testing center.
Brigance Diagnotic Inventories
540-338-5600 (ask for Betty Statnick or Faith Berens)
P.O. Box 3000
Purcellville, VA 20134-9000
Cost: HSLDA rents the Brigance to their members for $36, plus a $75 deposit to be refunded if the manual is returned on time and in good condition.
To Order: See instructions on the website. You must be a member of HSLDA to rent the Brigance from them; find out more about becoming a member (HEAV members save $20 on HSLDA membership).
California Achievement Test (CAT)/Terra Nova
Bayside School Services
137 Clipper Court
P.O. Box 250
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
Cost: Ranges from $45 to $60, depending on the time of year. Discounts available for groups.
To Order: Call 800-723-3057 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
Norm Date: 1991
Family Learning Organization
PO Box 7247
Spokane, WA 99207-0247
Cost: $35 per student for CAT. Shipping is $5 an order, regardless of the number of tests ordered.
Norm Date: 1992
Piedmont Education Services
1629 Turfwood Drive
Pfafftown, NC 27040
Fax: 336-924-2494
Cost: Ranges from $48 to $58, depending on the time of year. Discounts available for groups.
Norm Date: 1993
Seton Testing Service
1350 Progress Drive
Front Royal, VA 22630
CAT Test Survey, Reading, Math and Language
Cost: $25 per student (Group discounts available)
Qualifications: No special qualifications required to order test
Norm Date: 1988 (Form E)
TerraNova, Second Edition, known as CAT 6
Grade Levels: Full Battery with Plus Tests K-12
Survey Battery with Plus Tests 2-12
Cost: $45 per student (Group discounts available)
Qualifications: No special qualifications required; signed test agreement form required by publisher.
Norms: 2005 (Form C)
Triangle Education Assessments
2521 Schieffelin Rd, Ste 102
Apex, NC 27502
Terra Nova/Cat 6: $55 per student
Norm Date: 2005
Comprehensive Test of Basic Skills (CTBS)
The Sycamore Tree
2179 Meyer Place
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Cost: $50/student plus shipping.
Tests are available to purchase between April 1 and May 5 and again between July 1 and August 5. Tests must be administered and returned to the company within three weeks to avoid a $25 late fee. The Sycamore Tree sends all tests out for machine scoring at the end of the testing period; if you need the test sooner, they can hand score it for an additional $30.
Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS; High School Version – ITED)
Bob Jones University Press
Greenville, SC 29614
Grade Levels: Available for grades K-12
Qualifications: Anyone can place an order for the tests, but materials will only be shipped to a qualified tester who must administer the test and return for scoring. The test scores will be returned to the person who initially ordered the test. Test administrator must have a four-year degree, be a certified teacher, or be a working teacher in a conventional school.
Cost: Depends on tests ordered. Call Bob Jones to order their testing booklet, which includes information on the tests and order forms, along with qualifications needed to order.
Also Available: The Test of Achievement and Proficiency (TAP), the Stanford Achievement Test, and practice tests/previews.
Norm Date: 1995
*Must provide proof of homeschooling in the form of a signature on the order form. Form available on the website.
Seton Testing Service
1350 Progress Drive
Front Royal, VA 22630
800-542-1066 or 540-636-1250
Grade Levels: Full Battery grades K-8 IOWA, Full Battery grades 9-12 ITED
Cost: $29- $39 (Group discounts available)
Qualifications: No special qualifications required to order test, but someone with at least a BA or BS must administer the IOWA. All information for ordering is on the website.
Norm Date: 2005 (Form A)
Also Available: Interest Explorer, CogAT, and test prep material
Summit Christian Academy
P.O. Box 2769
Cedar Hill, TX 75106
Grade Levels: Complete battery for grades 3-12
Cost: $50 (non-members)/$45 (Summit members).
Qualifications: No special qualifications required to order test, but someone with a college degree must administer. Tests in March on Iowa Basic, so orders must be in by the end of February.
Norm Date: 2000 (Form A)
Also Available: Placement testing; Wide Range Achievement Test (see Wide Range Achievement Test category below).
Triangle Education Assessments
2521 Schieffelin Rd, Ste 102
Apex, NC 27502
Iowa Tests Offered: ITBS, ITED, CogAT, and Interest Explorer. Practice tests also available. A bachelor's degree is now required to administer the IOWA. All information for ordering is on the website.
Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement (KTEA-II BRIEF FORM)
Piedmont Education Services
1629 Turfwood Drive
Pfafftown, NC 27040
Fax: 336-924-2494
Cost: $55/January through March; $65/rest of year. Administered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Stanford Achievement Test (SAT)
Bob Jones University Press
Greenville, SC 29614
Cost: $44/without OLSAT; $63.50/with OLSAT.
Qualifications: Only pre-approved Stanford administers can order; see website for details.
Norm Date: 2002 (Stanford 10)
Triangle Education Assessments
2521 Schieffelin Rd, Ste 102
Apex, NC 27502
All information for ordering is on the website.
Wide Range Achievement Test (WRAT)
Psychological Assessment Resources
Introductory kit (includes everything needed to test 50 children) is around $250 plus shipping. This source does not sell in smaller quantities.
Qualifications: To place an order, you will need to submit an application and be approved. To be approved, you must have, "A degree from an accredited 4-year college or university in psychology, counseling, speech-language pathology, or a closely related field, PLUS satisfactory completion of coursework in test interpretation, psychometrics and measurement theory, educational statistics, or a closely related area; OR a license or certification from an agency that requires appropriate training and experience in the ethical and competent use of psychological tests."
Other Options
Look in the list of Counselors, Testers, and Tutors for testers who mention this test, or call a tester in your area to find out if they own it.
Woodcock-Johnson Test of Achievement – (WJ3)
This test can only be administered by someone certified on the test; look on the list of Counselors, Testers, and Tutors for testers that mention the Woodcock-Johnson.
Triangle Education Assessments
2521 Schieffelin Rd, Ste 102
Apex, NC 27502
Grade Levels: Available for grades K-12. Woodcock-Johnson administered on-site for any age; prices vary, but the basic test runs about $95.
All information for ordering is on the website.
Qualified Evaluators and Private Testers
Local support groups are the best source for information about evaluators and testers in your area. For a listing of local support groups, visit www.heav.org/support, or call HEAV at 804-278-9200. You may also wish to view HEAV's listings of Counselors, Testers, and Tutors.
Other Assessment Options
There are other ways to show educational growth and progress besides using a nationally normed standardized achievement test. Parents may choose to put together a portfolio of their student's work, have their child evaluated, or use some other form of evaluation that their local superintendent accepts. Summary of § 22.1-254.1(C) of the Virginia Code states that "The parent who elects to provide home instruction shall provide the division superintendent by August 1 following the school year in which the child has received home instruction with either (i) evidence that the child has attained a composite score in or above the fourth stanine (23rd percentile) on ANY nationally normed standardized achievement test or (ii) an evaluation or assessment which the division superintendent determines indicates that the child is achieving an adequate level of educational growth and progress." [Emphasis added]
For more information on a portfolio, see "What Is a Portfolio?" Below is information on a test that, while not nationally normed, some superintendents may accept. Check with your county superintendent to see if is an acceptable method of evaluation before ordering.
Personalized Assessment Summary System (PASS; High School Version – ITED)
Hewitt Homeschooling Resources
Washougal, WA 98671
800-890-4097 or 360-835-8708 (M-Th, 8 a.m.–4 p.m., PST)
About This Test: Hewitt Research Foundation offers a special test that is accepted in some areas. (Superintendents must accept ANY nationally normed test, but since this test is not nationally normed, it is subject to approval. Check with your county superintendent to see if is an acceptable method of evaluation before ordering.) According to the publishers, the test was "developed specifically for homeschoolers." It is not timed, can be administered by parents at home, and includes a placement test, allowing children to be tested at their actual level instead of forcing them to take a test with problems both above and below their level.
Grade Levels: 3-8
Cost: $26 per student. The test fee pays for a placement test to determine which test level is needed, the actual PASS exam, scoring, and a detailed analysis and suggestions for dealing with areas of difficulty.
More Information
Visit www.heav.org/testing for more information on testing.
About This Page
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Subject: General Tech | September 15, 2014 - 03:00 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: idf 2014, sony, Panasonic, Samsung, cameras
At IDF there were a few new cameras on display which caught The Register's attention in amongst the smart appliances and other gadgets. For the highest quality selfies try the Panasonic HX-500 4K activity cam which is good at depths of up to 3 metres for up to 30 minutes. Perhaps you would prefer to pair your Galaxy Note 4 with the Samsung Galaxy VR headset to give you an Occulus like look at the world; a 96-degree view which is intended to look like a 175-inch screen seen from 2 metres away. Samsung users could also pick up the Olloclip for Android, giving you fisheye and wide angle lenses for your Galaxy S4 or S5. There is more in the article, check them all out here.
"Image is everything - or so it has been said, and if the gadgets at the recent IFA techfest in Berlin are anything to go by then manufacturers certainly seem to think we're image obsessed. With selfies being a global compulsion, perhaps they know us better than we know ourselves."
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Stanford & Berkeley Announce Tiny, Signal-Powered Radios
Subject: General Tech, Networking, Mobile | September 15, 2014 - 02:24 AM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: radio-on-a-chip, iot, internet of things
Tiny and passively-powered radios would make for some interesting applications. One major issue is that you cannot shrink an antenna down infinitely; its size is dependent upon the wavelength of EM radiation that it is trying to detect. Researchers at Stanford and Berkeley have announced "ant-sized" radio-on-a-chip devices, fabricated at 65nm, which are powered by the signal that they gather.
The catch is that, because their antenna is on the order of a few millimeters, it is tuned for ~60 GHz. There are reasons why you do not see too many devices operate at this frequency. First, processing that signal with transistors is basically a non-starter, so they apparently designed a standard integrated circuit for the task.
The other problem is that 60 GHz is an Extremely High Frequency (EHF) and, with its high frequency, is very difficult to transmit over long ranges. The 57-64 GHz region, in particular, is a range which oxygen resonates at. While it is possible to brute-force a powerful signal through a sensitive antenna, that defeats the above purpose. Of course, the researchers have been honest about this. Right in their IEEE abstract, they claim a current, measured range of 50cm. In their Stanford press release, they state that this is designed to be part of a network with units every meter (or so). Current bandwidth is a little over 12 megabit.
Simply put, this will not become your new WiFi hotspot. However, for small and connected devices that are in close proximity, this could provide an interesting communication method for when size, cost, and power efficiency trump speed and range.
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Is Selling Out?
Subject: General Tech, Systems | September 15, 2014 - 01:31 AM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: surface 3, surface, microsoft
Through their blog, Microsoft claims that their Surface Pro 3 devices are selling out in their recently added, overseas markets. In parts of Australia, all models were sold out early in the first day (we can of course question how many is "some retailers" and how much stock each had). The company expects to have appropriate stock levels in a week or two.
Honestly, I never quite get these announcements of low stock. While it is better than having too much stock, and these releases might ease the nerves of shy investors, having too low stock is a problem, too. It is often a sign of something lacking: production, confidence, market insight, distribution, and so forth. It can tell an interesting story if these sales figures are immense, see the Nintendo Wii, but often it just raises a critical eyebrow. This is especially true if concrete figures are danced around.
I mean, if someone is at a store and looking for a Surface but none is available, do you really need to let them know that you intend to make more?
Engadget and Ars Technica Reviews Moto 360
Subject: General Tech, Mobile | September 14, 2014 - 10:11 PM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: motorola, moto 360, smartwatch
When I covered the announcement of the Apple Watch, one of our readers pointed out that we had very little smart watch coverage. That is fair critique, and I can see how it appeared to give Apple an unfair slant. As far as I know, we will not be reviewing any smart watch, of any sort, for the foreseeable future (my phone still runs Froyo). Engadget and Ars Technica did, though.
Android Wear launched with three smart watches: the LG G Watch, the Samsung Gear Live, and (after a little delay) the Motorola Moto 360. The third one is a bit different from the other two in that it features a round screen. Both sites like the design but complain about its use of a TI OMAP3 SoC and its limited battery life. The OMAP3630 is manufactured at 45nm, which is a few process shrinks behind today's 28nm products and soon-to-be-released devices with 20nm and 14nm processors. With a 300mAh battery, a little less than a half or a third of a typical AAA battery, this leads to frequent charging. The question is whether this will be the same for all smart watches, and we don't know that yet. The Samsung and the LG smart watches, under Ars Technica's custom benchmark, vastly outperform it, though.
Engadget also complained about its price, at $250 and $299, which is actually $100 and $50 less than Apple's starting price. Ars Technica neither praised nor complained about the price.
Intex Cloud Fx Is a $35 Firefox OS Phone (not for USA)
Subject: General Tech, Mobile | September 13, 2014 - 10:12 PM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: mozilla, intex, Firefox OS, firefox, cloud fx
If you were on a mission to make the cheapest possible mobile phone, you would probably not do much better than Intex Cloud Fx. Running Firefox OS, it will cost users about $35 to purchase it outright. Its goal is to bring the internet to places which would otherwise have nothing.
I believe the largest concession made by this phone is its RAM -- 128 MB. Yes, I had a computer with 32 MB of RAM and it browsed the internet just fine (on Netscape Navigator 2 through 4). I also had a computer before that (which was too slow to run Windows 3.1 but hey it had a turbo button). This is also the amount of RAM on the first and second generation iPod Touches. Nowadays, it is very little. Ars Technica allegedly made it crash by scrolling too fast and attempting to run benchmarks on it. This leads into its other, major compromise: its wireless connectivity. It does not support 3G. Edge is the best that you will get.
Other than those two points: it has a 1 GHz Spreadtrum SoC, 46MB of storage, a 2MP camera, and a 1250mAh battery. You do get WiFi, Bluetooth, and a microSD card slot. It also supports two SIM cards if necessary.
Again, at $35, this is not designed for America or Western Europe. This is for the areas of the world that will probably not experience the internet at all unless it is through a mobile phone. For people in India and Asia, it is about the lowest barrier to entry of the internet that is possible. You can also check out phones from other partners of Mozilla.
ChromeOS Gets Android "App Runtime for Chrome (Beta)"
Subject: General Tech, Systems, Mobile | September 13, 2014 - 05:52 PM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: google, chrome os, Android
To some extent...
This is not the entire Google Play Store; in fact, it is just four Android apps at launch: Duolingo, Evernote, Sight Words, and Vine. According to a Google spokesperson, via Ars Technica, the company built an Android platform on top of Native Client, which is their way of sandboxing (a subset of) native code for use in applications which require strict security (such as a web browser). Android apps can then see and use those platform-dependent Android APIs, but be kept at two arms-lengths away from the host system.
From the app's standpoint, code will not need to be changed or ported. Of course, this is sound in theory, but little bugs can surface in actual practice. In fact, Flipboard was demonstrated at Google I/O under this initiative but is curiously absent from launch. To me, it seems like a few bugs need to be resolved before it is deemed compatible (it is dubbed "Beta" after all). Another possibility is that the app was not yet optimized for a Chromebook's user experience. Claiming either would be pure speculation, so who knows?
Android apps using App Runtime for Chrome (Beta) are available now at the Chrome Web Store.
Skip tailoring your suit, scan yourself for the perfect fit
Subject: General Tech | September 12, 2014 - 04:41 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: Realsense 3D, idf 2014, 3D rendering, 3d printing
There was an interesting use of Intel's Realsense 3D technology displayed at IDF by a company called Volumental. By using a new product with the new style of camera it would be possible to make a 3D map of your body accurate enough to make clothing patterns from. The example offered were a pair shoes that could be ordered online with no concerns about the fit as the shoes would be perfect for you. That is just the beginning though, you would also be able to order a perfectly tailored suit online without ever needing to appear in person for a fitting. It could also lead to an even worse Fappening in the future; choose your online clothing supplier carefully. There is more here at The Inquirer.
"The proof of concept software, called Volume Voice[sic], accurately scans parts of the human body with Intel's Realsense 3D depth cameras, which will soon feature on Intel-powered laptops and tablets. Volumental's cloud-based platform will then allow individuals to create products that are tailored to their own bodies, for example, shoes that fit perfectly without the need to try them on before buying."
Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
- TSMC forms IoT task force @ DigiTimes
- Intel launches digital signage turnkey solutions @ DigiTimes
- No TKO for LTO: Tape format spawns another 2 generations, sports 120TB bigness @ The Register
- Leak of '5 MEELLLION Gmail passwords' creates security flap @ The Register
- iPhone 6 Plus first impressions @ The Inquirer
- TP-Link AV500 Powerline @ HardwareHeaven
SanDisk Launches 512GB SDXC Card for $799.99
Subject: General Tech, Storage | September 12, 2014 - 04:08 PM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: sandisk, sdxc, sdhc, sd card, 512GB
Assuming your camera, card reader, or other device fully conforms to the SDXC standard, Sandisk has developed a half-terabyte (512GB) memory card. Beyond being gigantic, it can be read at up to 95 MB/s and written at up to 90 MB/s, which should be enough to stream 4K video. Sandisk claims that it is temperature proof, shock proof, water proof, and x-ray proof. It also comes with a lifetime warranty and "RescuePRO Deluxe" recovery software but, honestly, I expect people would just use PhotoRec or something.
It should be noted that the SDXC standard covers memory cards up to 2TB so it will probably not be too long before we see another standard get ratified. What is next? SDUC? SDYC? SDALLTHEC? Blah! This is why IEEE assigns names sequentially.
The SanDisk Extreme PRO UHS-I SDHC/SDXC 512GB memory card should be available now, although I cannot yet find them online, for $799.99 MSRP.
Grand Theft Auto V PC Delayed Until January 27th, 2015
Subject: General Tech | September 12, 2014 - 03:10 PM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: gta5 gta online, delayed, delay, consolitis
We finally got the release date for Grand Theft Auto V PC... and it's delayed. But Scott, how can it be delayed if we just now have a firm date? Well, apart from Rockstar claiming that it will be available in the Autumn of 2014, which January 27th, 2015 is not, the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions will be arriving on November 18th, 2014 (which is technically before December 21st). To this I say...
... I hear it's lovely in the winter...
... meh. It's fine. Unless something comes up, or I find out that the port is awful and broken, I will still buy it. As always, delaying the release of your game risks potential customers growing disinterested in the product. Perhaps they had the plot spoiled by a friend or a Let's Play. Alternatively, perhaps they gained interest in it because of a friend or a Let's Play before it was available for their platform, and forgot about it before it could be purchased.
Hopefully the extra time is put to good use.
Intel Loves Exponential Trends: Shrinking Mini-PCs
Subject: General Tech, Cases and Cooling, Systems, Shows and Expos | September 12, 2014 - 02:20 PM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: idf, idf 2014, nuc, Intel, SFF, small form factor
A few years ago, Intel introduced the NUC line of small form factor PCs. At this year's IDF, they have announced plans to make even smaller, and cheaper, specifications that are intended for OEMs to install Windows, Linux, Android, and Chrome OS on. This initiative is not yet named, but will consist of mostly soldered components, leaving basically just the wireless adapters user-replaceable, rather than the more user-serviceable NUC.
Image Credit: Liliputing
Being the owner of Moore's Law, they just couldn't help but fit it to some type of exponential curve. While it is with respect to generation, not time, Intel expects the new, currently unnamed form factor to halve both the volume (size) and bill of material (BOM) cost of the NUC. They then said that another generation after ("Future SFF") will halve the BOM cost again, to a quarter of the NUC.
What do our readers think? Would you be willing to give up socketed components for smaller and cheaper devices in this category or does this just become indistinguishable from mobile devices (which we already know can be cheap and packed into small spaces)?
Fanless Noctua NH-D15 Keeps 150W Xeon E5-2687W Cool
Subject: General Tech, Cases and Cooling | September 12, 2014 - 01:56 PM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: fanless, passive cooling, noctua, NH-D15
Sure, humans may disagree that 67C (153F) is cool, but it is for a semiconductor. More impressive, it was the temperature recorded on a CPU with a 150W TDP attached to a fanless Noctua NH-D15. Does that mean it was noiseless? Nope. The test kept each of the case fans maxed out at 12V input DC (100%).
This, without the fans.
Hardwareluxx does not specify how much air gets blown across the passive cooler. Their claim is that the case fans just ensure that the ambient temperature is as low as possible. That seems fair, but I could also, for instance, blow cool air through a 3-inch drier hose attached to a bathroom suction fan stuck out the window. That would certainly keep passive coolers chilled while only being technically fanless.
Theoretically, of course. I'm not saying it's something I did in high school or anything...
Depending on how long of a hose is used, it could even be noise in a different location (rather than case fans in the same PC). Still, cooling 150W is a feat in itself. Then again, with over two pounds of heat fins, it makes sense.
First Apple A8 Benchmarks Show... "Modest" Increase
Subject: General Tech, Processors, Mobile | September 12, 2014 - 01:30 PM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: apple, apple a8, SoC, iphone 6, iphone 6 plus
So one of the first benchmarks for Apple's A8 SoC has been published to Rightware, and it is not very different from its predecessor. The Apple A7 GPU of last year's iPhone 5S received a score of 20,253.80 on the Basemark X synthetic benchmark. The updated Apple A8 GPU, found on the iPhone 6, saw a 4.7% increase, to 21204.26, on the same test.
Again, this is a synthetic benchmark and not necessarily representative of real-world performance. To me, though, it wouldn't surprise me if the GPU is identical, and the increase corresponds mostly to the increase in CPU performance. That said, it still does not explain the lack of increase that we see, despite Apple's switch to TSMC's 20nm process. Perhaps it matters more in power consumption and non-gaming performance? That does not align well with their 20% faster CPU and 50% faster GPU claims...
Speaking of gaming performance, iOS 8 introduces the Metal API, which is Apple's response to Mantle, DirectX 12, and OpenGL Next Initiative. Maybe that boost will give Apple a pass for a generation? Perhaps we will see the two GPUs (A7 and A8) start to diverge in the Metal API? We shall see when more benchmarks and reviews get published.
StarCraft II WCS is Changing for 2015
Subject: General Tech | September 12, 2014 - 02:39 AM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: Starcraft II, WCS, blizzard, blizzcon, esports
The StarCraft II World Championship Series is Blizzard's official method of conglomerating numerous tournaments, including their own, into a canonized ranking system. Players get points for winning various Intel Extreme Masters, Red Bull Battle Grounds, DreamHack events, GSL seasons, and so forth. Beyond the prize money of each event, points are awarded to sort a global standings list. These points, beyond bragging rights, lead to an invitation to the year's final tournament at BlizzCon.
The system has drawn some criticism, however. One specific complaint is that players are allowed to partake in any region of their choosing. This seems to lead to tactical placement of players relative to other ones, rather than actual geography. Moreover, this allows players to join in servers that they are not anywhere near to, introducing lag in the online components. If I remember correctly, the rules stated that, unless both players chose to play on a server that was outside the region (ex: a South Korean server for two competitors in WCS America), the server would default to the region (America in the previous example). For 2015, Blizzard is requiring that all players must be legal residents of the region they choose to play in. The reasons for this decision do not seem to be publicly explained, but it should discourage the shuffling of players for logistical advantages.
The other, major change is that all participants of WCS 2015 need to qualify. Previously, if I (again) remember correctly, while points were reset, some placements in leagues carried over. This time, if a player is in any given league, they fought to get there from the very bottom. If anything, I expect this became necessary when the decision was made to change residency requirements.
WCS 2014 isn't over yet, though. It will close with BlizzCon on November 8th.
Alleged Windows 9 Screenshots Leaked
Subject: General Tech | September 11, 2014 - 10:38 PM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: windows 9, windows, threshold, microsoft, leaked build, leak
Update: September 12th @ 12:08pm EDT
A short video has just leaked online. The screenshots cover more, but obviously as still images. It's a good idea to check out both.
Computerbase.de (linked above in "yes") claims to have access to Windows 9 Technical Preview Build 9834. This should be close to the pre-release that is rumored to be public later this month (again, if rumors are accurate). It seems to be focused on desktop usage, as rumored, but still is uncomfortably close to Windows Store and its certification requirements.
Image Credit: Computerbase.de
There are some significant changes over previous versions, from virtual desktops to a nearly borderless window look and feel, seemingly be default (saving probably about 8-10 pixels per window in width and just as much eyesore). This makes me wonder how true borderless apps (RDIO, GitHub for Windows, and Blizzard's Battle.net Launcher are examples) will play with these new styles. One of the main glitches that I have with Windows 7 is when something kicks me out of Aero and most of the non-standard styled windows freak out in one way or another (Trillian and Firefox being the most obvious offenders).
Maybe, just maybe, we will be able to get our hands on it later this month or early next month.
NCIX and LinusTech Does Four Single GPUs... Twice
Subject: General Tech, Graphics Cards | September 11, 2014 - 07:46 PM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: quad sli, quad crossfire, nvidia, amd
Psst. AMD fans. Don't tell "Team Green" but Linus decided to take four R9 290X graphics cards and configure them in Quad Crossfire formation. They did not seem to have too much difficulty setting it up, although they did have trouble with throttling and setting up Crossfire profiles. When they finally were able to test it, they got a 3D Mark Fire Strike Extreme score of 14979.
Psst. NVIDIA fans. Don't tell "Team Red" but Linus decided to take four GeForce Titan Black graphics cards and configure them in Quad SLI formation. He had a bit of a difficult time setting up the machine at first, requiring a reshuffle of the cards (how would reordering PCIe slots for identical cards do anything?) and a few driver crashes, but it worked. Eventually, they got a 3D Mark Fire Strike Extreme score of around 13,300 (give or take a couple hundred).
Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 Has LTE for Sub-$100 Devices
Subject: General Tech, Processors, Mobile | September 11, 2014 - 06:27 PM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: qualcomm, snapdragon 210, snapdragon, LTE, cheap tablet
The Snapdragon 210 was recently announced by Qualcomm to be an SoC for cheap, sub-$100 tablets and mobile phones. With it, the company aims to bring LTE connectivity to that market segment, including Dual SIM support. It will be manufactured on the 28nm process, with up to four ARM CPU cores and a Qualcomm Adreno 304 GPU.
According to Qualcomm, the SoC can decode 1080p video. It will also be able to manage cameras with up to 8 megapixels of resolution, including HDR, autofocus, auto white balance, and auto exposure. Let's be honest, you will not really get much more than that for a sub-$100 device.
The Snapdragon 210 has been given Quick Charge 2.0, normally reserved for the 400-line and up, refill the battery quickly when connected to a Quick Charge 2.0-supporting charger (ex: the Motorola Turbo Charger). Quick Charge 1.0 worked by optimizing how energy was delivered to the battery through a specification. Quick Charge 2.0 does the same, just with 60 watts of power (!!). For reference, the USB standard defines 2.5W, which is 5V at 0.5A, although the specification is regularly extended to 5 or 10 watts.
Devices featuring the Snapdragon 210 are expected for the first half of 2015.
Firefox Developer Tools Can Debug Non-Mozilla Browsers
Subject: General Tech | September 11, 2014 - 04:22 PM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: firefox, mozilla, web browser, web development
The currently supported tools are: "Inspector", which allows searching, modifying, and injecting HTML and CSS; "Debugger", which debugs and injects Javascript; and "Console", which displays console output from the open tab and executes individual Javascript statements (which can be multi-line with shift + enter). You cannot, for instance, modify individual draw calls on a running 3D game, like you can with the same tools when manipulating a Firefox tab, but this is still pretty impressive for cross-vendor.
Remote Debugging for Safari on iOS and Chrome on Android is available in early development on Firefox Nightly with an optional extension.
A half dozen pairing suggestions; does your mouse match your keyboard?
Subject: General Tech | September 11, 2014 - 03:10 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: input, corsair, logitech, Mad Catz, razer, roccat, steelseries, gaming mouse, keyboard, round up
The end of summer brings more than just pretty coloured leaves, you can also expect to see round ups of products released this year. The Register has put together an article looking at the best mice and keyboards for gamers which are currently available. In most cases they pair a keyboard and mouse from the same company so that your desk will look impressive with matching peripherals. It is not just about the aesthetics though, they also provide you with an overview of what features make each pairing unique and the features that should intrigue you. Check it out right here.
"In the case of the keyboards and mice I'm reviewing, it might be difficult to put forward a convincing argument that they are to blame, as they are all developed to make the very best of my gaming talents, but often this comes at a preposterous price."
Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
- CM Storm Mizar, TteSports Saphira and Balista MK-1 Head-to-Head Mouse Review @ eTeknix
- GAMDIAS ZEUS Laser Gaming Mouse Review @ NikKTech
- Cougar 700M Mouse @ HardwareHeaven
- Zowie FK1 Gaming Mouse @ eTeknix
- Tt eSPORTS THERON Gaming Mouse Review @ Legit Reviews
- EVGA TORQ X10 Carbon Gaming Mouse Review @ Hardware Asylum
- ROCCAT Kone XTD Gaming Mouse @ Benchmark Reviews
- Aorus Thunder M7 Mouse @ HardwareHeaven
- Tt eSPORTS Poseidon ZX Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review @ TechwareLabs
Mojang AB Is Subject of Microsoft Purchase Rumors
Subject: General Tech | September 11, 2014 - 03:04 PM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: mojang ab, Minecraft, microsoft, consolitis
First and foremost, I would like to remind everyone of the Twitch.tv and Google acquisition rumors. Things are not done until they are done and it could be significantly more complicated than it appears on the surface. And yes, I am speaking from the position of someone who was bitten and wrote a news post on the subject.
Regardless, discussion has been circulating that Mojang AB, creators of Minecraft, were in talks to sell their company to Microsoft for $2 billion dollars. First, this tells us that randomly generated diamond and gold is worth a fortune; second, it tells us that Mojang, like Oculus, is twice the company that Instagram was. I guess all it took was those OpenGL filter effects.
Joking aside, two billion dollars is a significant chunk of money, about a third of Computing and Gaming Hardware's annual revenue. Minecraft is definitely a valuable asset, especially with the licensed media and merchandise, and would be a good addition to a publisher's portfolio (along with their employees if convinced to stay on). It is not entirely without basis, either. Competing publisher, Activision-Blizzard, allegedly planned to spend $500 million on Destiny, although Bungie denies that, which Activision claims is the cost of launching a new franchise nowadays.
The most interesting part of the rumor, to me, is the Bloomberg report which claims that Notch initiated the discussions. He was quite outspoken against Microsoft for a while, especially with the licensing requirements for Windows Store. Apparently, current head of Microsoft's Computing and Gaming Hardware division, Phil Spencer, is friends with Notch and has been visiting him and Mojang AB.
But until something official is announced, this is all speculation. That said, Notch has been particularly quiet about the topic on Twitter. To me, that strongly suggests that something is up.
Podcast #317 - ASUS X99 Deluxe Review, Core M Performance, 18 Core Xeons and much more news from IDF!
Subject: General Tech | September 11, 2014 - 02:30 PM | Ken Addison
Tagged: podcast, video, asus, X99, X99 Deluxe, Intel, core m, xeon e5-2600 v3, idf, idf 2014, fortville, 40GigE, dell, 5k, nvidia, GM204, maxwell
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Department of Natural Resources invites comments on plan to protect Mississippi River in Jefferson County
Volume 38-449 (For Immediate Release)
Contact: Larry Archer
JEFFERSON CITY, MO, AUG. 6, 2010 – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is seeking comments on a draft plan to improve water quality in the Mississippi River near Herculaneum in Jefferson County.
The goals set for the Mississippi River are part of a total maximum daily load study, frequently referred to as a TMDL, which describes pollutant reductions needed to improve water quality in the river.
The department has determined that a portion of the Mississippi River does not meet water quality standards due to zinc and lead and has placed it on Missouri's 2008 list of impaired waters.
Section 303(d) of the federal Clean Water Act requires the department to establish a list of impaired waters and to develop improvement plans for those waterways included on the list. A total maximum daily load document is a study of the impaired water that establishes the maximum amount of a pollutant the water can absorb before its quality is affected.
The study process works best when local citizens come together to understand and identify problems in their watershed, and help develop the most effective solution for reducing water pollution and developing a successful watershed management plan.
The draft Mississippi River document proposes targets for zinc and lead to improve the water quality of the river. The information sheet for the study also includes background information on the river, provides an overview of the situation and usually includes data and a map of the river.
Copies of the Mississippi River study and supporting documents can be obtained by calling the department's Water Protection Program at 800-361-4827 or 573-751-6623 or by visiting the department's website at dnr.mo.gov/env/wpp/tmdl/index.html.
The public is encouraged to participate in this process if they have concerns regarding the content of this document or if they would like to provide written support for the process. The program will accept written comments regarding the study through Sept. 13.
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Public Interest Advocacy
APA Initiatives on Immigration and Related Issues
Over the last decade, APA has engaged in education, outreach and advocacy on behalf of immigrants
Paycheck Fairness Act
On Tuesday, July 20, Senior Director Shari Miles-Cohen, PhD attended a White House Middle Class Task Force event to hear Vice President Joseph Biden implore members of the U.S. Senate to be "on the right side of history" by passing the Paycheck Fairness Act (H.R. 12 and S. 182).
Healthy Media for Youth Week
APA will recognize Healthy Media for Youth Week which will feature activities, programs and learning opportunities spearheaded by the APA Public Interest Directorate to draw attention to ways in which psychological research has substantiated the tremendous impact that media has on our youth.
Health Disparities and Health Care Reform
Advocacy efforts address reducing health disparities across all populations, health care reform policy, increasing access to mental and behavioral health services, and addressing the social determinants of health.
Congress Recognizes ADA's 20th Anniversary
APA has been active in supporting legislation that ensures equal access to health care, education, technology and others services to individuals with mental and physical disabilities
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It is not just a St. Louis thing. They do the same where'd you go to HS thing in Hawaii too and they think it is a Hawaii thing. It happens in places with a small town feel. Bet none you haole's been asked that in HI cause you look like tourists.
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It is not just a St. Louis thing. They do the same where'd you go to HS thing in Hawaii too and they think it is a Hawaii thing. It happens in places with a small town feel. Bet none you haole's been asked that in HI cause you look like tourists.
If the question has to do with location wouldn't it make more sense to ask which Walmart you grew up next to, then everyone in the world can play. Mine is the sh*tty on Florissant road where people get knifed all the time. Now thankfully I live by the one on Laclede Station Rd. ...where people get knifed all the time. Just kidding people don't get knifed in St. Louis, just shot.
From a CBC grad...nailed it.
BADA BiNG
It took me to my school Webster Groves !!!
Nerinx Hall!
If I ask someone that question I must be an anti=Obama racist and a homophobe as well as not smart enough to read crap like RFT.
That's odd my high school wasn't on the chart. I wonder why. By the way it was Ritenour in Overland.
They forgot about St. Elizabeth :'-(
Rich kids go to oversea boarding schools while sporting custom baby seal designer jackets - not Ladue HS. Lacue Yacht Club http://www.facebook.com/laduey...
This is sooooo St. Louis - be sure and look at the chart -
I love this conversation, I just can't help but wonder... Has anyone here done anything SINCE high school?
I too live in Chicago and that IS not a question asked. The Chicagoans don't get why we ask that question.
I know why St Elizabeth Academy isn't on the chart; it's because it's so far down the list that to most people it doesn't count. And I say this as an SEA grad. When I went to college in another state, I was introduced to another student from the St Louis area-Clayton HS. When she asked me "the question" and I answered honestly, she quietly replied, "ohhh." And that was that, not another word was spoken. I didn't make the cut, as it were. My roommate later remarked "Wtf was that about?" Poor girl didn't understand the St. Louis way of putting you in your place.
A "real" Hoosier asks "where'd you go to school at?" With a preposition at the end.
LOVE this. Thank you....I now can back up my "Hoosier" references to my husband with this article. Actually, he's probably better off not knowing how mean that is...nevermind!
They've got it ALL WRONG. I don't know who the interviewer is talking to but, once again, let's go to the REAL source. This question started by being asked by Afro-Americans to one another. Many, as recently as 4 generations ago, were 1st generation graduates of high school. At a time when struggles just to get your child INTO school for a high school education, the proud parents and students used this question 2-fold. One to identify school "family" ties with pride and common-ness and two, to connect the individual with neighborhood and other blood relatives since many were decendants of recent slaves it was a way to find relatives ( by who knew who.)
I can't believe that Sarah VanSlette is getting a grant to study this. It's a shame how easy it is to get grant money for things that are so unimportant in our society.
Where is Trinity on the flow chart? It was the merger of Aquinas-Mercy and Rosary. Guess you didn't want to touch the "white flight" issue with a ten foot nun-wielding ruler?
Hey where is Ritenour?
Bayless. Many more Bosnians there.
Apparently if you live in IL you aren't part of "St. Louis"
I always took the question "Where did you go to high school?" as a way to see what part of the city the person lived in. I grew up here before all the bussing begain. Most people went to the public schools closest to thier homes then and from there to the closest high school.
Too damned funny. I grew up in STL. I now live in the DC 'burbs now. The day my husband and I moved into our new home in the 'burbs we noticed that our neighbors had a "west-end wax" bumper sticker on their Volvo. I introduced myself and asked, are you by chance from St. Louis? After receiving an affirmative response the next words out of both our mouths, in unison, were, "what high school did you go to." Answers: Lutheran South (me); Cor Jesu (neighbor). Despite the high school rivalry, we are great neighbors and share gooey butter cake and Gus' pretzels whenever we go home for visits.
Living in NJ now but will always answer Ursuline. My sister told me to look at this and I have promptly laughed my ass off for 10 minutes straight. Well done!!
Funny there are so many schools missing. I also find it odd that the woman who put this together never included her own High School. Love the whole concept, to bad it is not complete.
SusieQ....perhaps over the last couple of decades the question has been shortened to just "school" but in over 50 plus years I have never asked (or heard it asked) as just where did you go to school. It was always specific, "So, where did you go to High School?"
Everyone keeps posting this on Facebook, and I'm dying to put a big circle around these flow charts and write - oh well, you'll all end up at Mizzou just like the rest of us. My high school is supposed to have no money and have parties in houses in the woods? And the school my brothers go to means our family has a maid and butler?? Sorry, I'm not bitter or anything... but maybe I am a little bit. Seriously, its time for St. Louis to grow up!In light of this article, I'm proud to say I'm a graduate of Marquette High School, class of 2006, and the University of Notre Dame, class of 2010.
It's centered mainly on white people, though there are lots of black people at many of the Catholic, non-Catholic private and public schools listed. But when U City is linked by "your parents are interested in historic preservation" etc. it's clear it's not black folks the chart was thinking about.
Lighten up. It's funny, and spot-on. No one's using it for a dissertation or anything. Sheesh.
Burroughs has the highest ACT scores in St. Louis. Don't believe me, believe Saint Louis Magazine (it's quoted on Wikipedia too). Let's just say MICDS isn't second (Priory and SLUH come next...)
Villa was on there, as was Visitation, Nerinx, and Rosati-Cain. But yes, a lot of the girls' Catholic schools were left off. Also no Chaminade.
They should have added for the Catholic girls: Do you live in the suburbs - yes --> Are you very athletic? - Cor Jesu ; Are you rich - yes: Villa & Viz; sorta - St. Joe's; Depends on how you define sorta - Ursuline; No - Incarnate word.
For the boys' Catholic schools, to include Chaminade, it should have said - Does your family have a personal staff - no: SLUH; yes --> Will you score at least 1400 on your SATs - yes: Saint Louis Priory; no: Chaminade. That would have put Chaminade, SLUH and Priory all in the same cluster where they belong.
Yes, where were Chaminade, Ursuline, St. Joe's, Incarnate Word, Kennedy, Trinity, etc.? A lot of Catholic schools were left off that first chart. Why?
When I ask the question, it is only to find out if there is common link between the person and myself. It has nothing to do with stereotypes.
I can't believe that a grant was issued for such an inane topic. Why is this research important? No wonder the country is broke.
What about "Bell Vegas" ? Who knows what that means? Might as well be from Nebraska. And if your parents paid for Althoff still no prestige.. "bell Vegas" for you too!
This is a common question heard in places that don't experience much population in-flux from other parts of the country. You never hear this question in big cities.
With an attitude and cynical mind like you have, I'm not surprised no one likes you. Take your east coast attitude and shove it. This town is amazing.
U. City High School, of course!
While amused by the chart and agree we're all drinking a bit of the STL cool aid how on earth does a social scientist (oxymoron) get tax dollars (IUS is a federally funded operation) to find out if people or happy or sad to be asked about what school they attended? Makes me want to work harder and earn more so I can give it away to wonderfully insightful studies such as these!
I grew up in Des Moines. NO ONE cares where you went to high school.
Incarnate Word is missing as well
And Chaminade for boys...
Flow chart was fairly accurate, except missing major schools on it. I'm just confused on why Lutheran South and North are in the same slot. they are polar opposites!
St. Louisans are not the only askers of this question. This question is also asked in Cincinnati. Therefore, when asked in St. Louis I answer "Walnut Hills" and get odd looks in return.
If you read the article in the paper and not online the cover is a picture of a dozen or so hs rings on display. When you open to the article there is an image of one ring enlarged. A SLUH ring. Interesting choice. The boys/men who attend the U High are taught from the moment they step foot on campus where they go to school and whether they are 15 or 85 the answer to the "question" will be "I went to 'the High School'".
Pattonville was not on the list how odd is that?
They're inverses of each other. One's in North County, the other in South County. Both are faith-centered Protestant schools, but not ultra-religious like Westminster. Lutheran North is good at football, basketball and track & field, Lutheran South at soccer, hockey and baseball.
I went to Nerinx Hall High School - Webster Groves, Mo. My family is from Cincinnati and you are so right! Both are old cities and very class structured so when asked "Where did you go to High School?" you immediatly judge that person and think you know everything about their socio-economic / family background. Most of the time it is correct but not always. All I know is that my longest lasting friends are my high school friends. There are a bunch of us that not only stay in touch but we travel together and meet in St. Louis as often as we can. When there is something tragic happening we are always there for each other. My family in Cincinnati has had the same type of experience after going to Catholic schools. I now live in Atlanta, a relativly new city w/ many transients. There is a shortage of Catholic schools here and it shows. I would not trade my four years at Nerinx for anything and if I had a daughter and still lived in St. Louis I would urge her to go there as all of my friends have done.Diane WilliamsNerinx Hall Hottie
As one of three brothers who graduated from SLUH I can say with certainty that none of us were ever once taught that. However, after reading your comment I now plan to call it "the High School" whenever I refer to it. many thanks!
@dotred1 neither are worth mentioning... just kidding. Chamanade wasn't on there either.


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