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For those who suffer from what Cocteau called the "red-and-gold disease," relief is found only in the glittery, cavernous darkness of an opera house. Yet one does not always enter what Jean Harlow would have called a "rafeened" atmosphere. To be sure, the opera house serves up the food of the gods, but blood sport is also part of its history. Maria Callas herself was booed many times. Someone once threw a bunch of old radishes at her feet, and the myopic diva, thinking they were flowers, picked them up and caressed her cheek with them. Then there's the Italian tenor who cracked on a high B-flat and was heckled until he emerged from the wings on his knees, arms outstretched, imploring forgiveness.
Opera houses were built not only for the delectation of opera buffs and balletomanes, but also as urban temples to the romance of music and the magic of stage illusion. In selecting what I would call today's 10 best, I have consulted only my own highly colored opinions. (Several of the most beautiful historic houses have been omitted because they are undergoing reconstruction—London's Royal Opera House, La Fenice in Venice, and the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona among them.) I'm lucky enough to make my living writing about music and dance, and sometimes when I travel, the opera house is the only thing I see.
Paris Opéra
Built in 1875, the Palais Garnier lies in the heart of Paris on—where else?—Avenue de l'Opéra. A vivid example of the architectural excesses of Belle Époque baroque, it is today considered the archetypal opera house. But the Paris Opéra did not always charm. When it was new, the composer Claude Debussy opined that "outside it looks like a railway station; inside, like a Turkish bath."
Once a year there is a grand défilé of the entire company and school of the Paris Opéra Ballet, whose origins date to the time of Louis XIV. The back wall of the stage is opened to reveal the foyer de la danse, a seemingly infinite cave illuminated by gilded Corinthian columns, where the dancers parade in hierarchic progression. It is a direct glimpse into the balletic world of Edgar Degas, and a view straight into the history of ballet.
Ticket buyers beware: Despite a recent renovation, many of the Palais Garnier's sightlines are dreadful. Sometimes not even the most expensive seat in the house offers a full view of the stage. It's possible to pay full price to see nothing but the hairdo of the woman in front of you.
Metropolitan Opera
"I am old, I am fat, and I am ugly," the redoubtable coloratura goddess Luisa Tetrazzini was fond of saying, "but I am still Tetrazzini." Sixties-suburban-shopping-mall moderne or not, the Met is still the Met. Its history (which predates Lincoln Center's) transcends architecture, as do its current orchestra and chorus, superb acoustics, and audience-friendly sight lines. For more than 100 years, from Nellie Melba to Jessye Norman, from Caruso to Domingo, New York's Met has been the top, the Mona Lisa, the Louvre Museum—the gold standard.
Sydney Opera House
For some travelers, Australia is beer-drinking, surfing, and "Waltzing Matilda." For operaphiles, it's the homeland of Nellie Melba and Joan Sutherland, two of the most compelling divas in the history of opera. Fittingly enough, it has one of the most dramatic opera houses in the world. Overlooking Sydney Harbour at Bennelong Point, like an armada under full sail, the Sydney Opera House holds an array of concerts, plays, operas, and ballets in its various halls.
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War Memorial Opera House
This San Francisco house honors tradition (Sutherland, Renata Tebaldi), but celebrates the unfamiliar with specially commissioned works, including Dead Man Walking, to be produced during the company's 2000-01 season.
Baby boomers may also recall that this is where Rudolf Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn danced that fateful night in 1968 when they were busted at a pot party in Haight-Ashbury. (The police reportedly discovered Fonteyn lying facedown on a rooftop in her white ermine coat. She vehemently denied it: "Ridiculous. I wouldn't be caught dead lying down in my white ermine coat.") A few days later, the Dynamic Duo—as the papers dubbed them—returned to perform Sleeping Beauty, and thousands of hippies from the Haight wound around the opera house in a snake dance to honor Fonteyn and Nureyev's initiation into the Age of Aquarius.
Bass Performance Hall
The newest star in the opera-house firmament is Fort Worth's Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass Performance Hall, which opened last spring. Two giant, hand-carved trumpet-playing angels on the façade announce its welcome presence in the middle of downtown.
Although not actually called an opera house, it most assuredly is one, designed in the grand old manner: a horseshoe auditorium surmounted by a dome that appears to float over trompe l'oeil clouds. A mixture of Beaux-Arts and Vienna Secessionist styles, it houses the Fort Worth Dallas Ballet, the Fort Worth Opera, and the quadrennial Van Cliburn International Piano Competition.
Teatro alla Scala
Milan's La Scala is the most famous opera house in the world, the temple of bel canto, the altar of high passions aroused by beautiful singing. Its acoustics are said to be perfect; few, if any, disagree. Statues of Rossini, Bellini, Donizetti, and Verdi preside over the Neoclassical foyer.
The auditorium holds some 2,000 people in four tiers of boxes and two balconies. The Scala Museum, one of the best of its kind, abounds in mementos of the theater's past: costumes, capes, masks, and photographs belonging to Tebaldi, Callas, Zeffirelli, Toscanini.


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http://uk.shop.lomography.com/lomokino-smart-phone-holder So roundabout! The Lomography folks have created a "digitizer" for their LomoKino product that uses an iPhone's camera. So to get your movie on the web you need to: (a) use a LomoKino camera to shoot 144 frames on a roll of 35mm film (done in less than a minute?); (b) develop this film (at least US$10?); (c) load the film into LomoKino Smart Phone Holder and use your iPhone's camera to record the movie as you animate it via a hand crank. 21:54
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8x10-digital-capture-back/ So many insane steps to this: (1) Dude commissions two 8x10 inch digital capture backs that (2) together cost as much as a house so that (3) he can preview what's going to happen when he takes the shot for real on (4) 8x10 Polaroid film. (He's especially keen to be able to preview because Polaroid aren't making the film anymore.) Further, because it's custom kit, it (5) only does 10M pixels! 20:37
August 21, 2011
http://tatt.ly/ "Designy temporary tattoos." 07:57
August 15, 2011
http://nymag.com/fashion/11/fall/andrej-pejic/ "Many people are blessed with beauty. Some even make a career of it. But very few can work both sides of the runway." 20:00
May 15, 2011
PD-Art_tag Wikipedia's reckon that digital copies of works of art can be used on Wikipedia (or anywhere else) provided the copyright on the original work has expired. i.e. you can copy an image from a gallery's website, and use it on your own. 23:49
April 25, 2011
osnos A Chinese tour group takes on Europe. (Interesting, and provides some insight into Chinese values and attitudes.) 09:33
April 22, 2011
http://www.silentuk.com/?p=2792 Urban exploration: report on a journey through the tunnels of the abandoned Royal Mail railway that runs for 6 miles underneath London. 20:56
April 19, 2011
http://blog.okcupid.com/index.php/10-charts-about-sex/ Really interesting visualisations of some sex and self-image data, collected by the dating website OkCupid. 20:56
April 9, 2011
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/27/magazine/27christie-t.html Profile of Chris Christie, the entertaining and savvy Republican governor of New Jersey. 12:28
March 27, 2011
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/03/25/libya_analysis/ Analysis of the UK's defence strategy, and how well the requirements of action in Libya matches up with the current and future capabilities of the defence force. 10:15
books_gladwell?currentPage=all Various nice parts to this Malcolm Gladwell review of a book contrasting Helena Rubinstein and Eugéne Schueller (founder of L'Oréal)—their different styles of entrepreneurship, Schueller's collaboration with the Nazis (for which Gladwell more or less gives him a pass), a comparison to Ingvar Kamprad, founder of Ikea. 09:27
March 22, 2011
http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/ContactUs/LowFlyingComplaints.htm How to complain to the Ministry of Defence if you' being bothered by low flying aircraft. (No, the country drop-down does not include Libya.) 23:09
http://www.theawl.com/tag/the-fucking-moon "Moon Just As Ugly From The Back." The Awl is not a fan of the moon. 22:34
March 21, 2011
http://www.wejetset.com/blog/category/wallpaper Some nice photos suitable for use as desktop wallpaper. 21:21
March 7, 2011
http://vimeo.com/18446531 Captivating video of street dance moves set to Girl Talk's album "All Day." (Backstory from the NY Times.) 23:14
http://design.canonical.com/2011/03/quit/ Some excellent UI thoughts on the "Quit" menu item—the usability problems it causes, and how they can be fixed. 21:14
March 2, 2011
http://thesartorialist.blogspot.com/2011/03/fendi-fall-2011.html What regular people can get out of Fashion Week runway shots: "Fendi, for example, was really about fantastic color combinations. Even if you didn't like the clothes you can focus on the color schemes. These suggestions of color can be used whether shopping Fendi, or Zara, or vintage." 21:45
February 22, 2011
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/17/garden/17location.html Quite like this little house in Red Hook, Brooklyn. 23:22
February 17, 2011
http://tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com/tag/model-morphosis/ Somewhat captivating before and after model shots, which a nifty slider to switch between the before and after. 23:45
February 16, 2011
Pretty awesome: childhood photos, and recent re-enactments of childhood photos with the same, now grown-up, children. 21:54
February 12, 2011
not-hipstamatics/ Defence of the third place photograph in the feature pictures story category, which was taken (by a professional photographer) using an iPhone and the Hipstamatic app. 16:31
February 7, 2011
http://www.theawl.com/ My favourite new blog. 20:44
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/24/us/24garage.html Miami Beach has a $65 million Herzog & de Meuron designed parking garage. The top deck gets rented out for weddings. 20:42
February 1, 2011
http://www.andyfreeberg.com/guardians.html Some nice portraits of the elderly female guards of Russian Art Museums, together with the artworks they guard. 21:26
furiously The purpose of Chomsky's "Colorless green ideas sleep furiously" was not to demonstrate that it was possible to construct a meaningless, though still grammatically correct sentence, but to show that the Markov Chain model of language was incorrect via the example of two similar but equally improbable sentences, one of which was grammatically correct, and the other not. 21:15
January 30, 2011
http://www.slate.com/id/2282768/pagenum/all/ "Brandt has been inserting feces into his patients for a decade now and claims to be solving their problems nearly 100 percent of the time. If his method really works—and he's not the only doctor who believes that it does—then we may have found a viable, if weird, solution to a serious problem." 19:37
January 22, 2011
http://fontsinuse.com/tzegoh/ Little reviews of sites that use type particularly well; in this case a profile of fashion designer Tze Goh's wonderfully minimal website for his equally minimal clothes. (Striking photography, too.) 16:55
January 16, 2011
http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1944668 Surprisingly long, technical, funny and expensive (?) Photoshop tutorial rap. 11:16
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/16/business/16build.html American architects are really appreciative of Chinese clients: "'There's no way a U.S. developer would let us do these,' Mr. McVoy says, adding that the American mentality is, 'if it hasn't been done before, then you shouldn't do it. It's all about risk, risk, risk. The Chinese have a kind of fearlessness to build things.'" 09:11
January 12, 2011
http://www.theawl.com/2010/12/the-emergency-cigarette-plan A story and a strategy. 21:45
http://arborjs.org/atlas/ Graph showing U.S. states; if two states border each other, they're linked by an edge. There' only one state with a single neighbour, and surprisingly few with only two. (An example from a JavaScript graph layout library.) 21:42
January 10, 2011
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5NgG5koPZU Small documentation on Scott Schumann, of The Sartorialist. He's annoying in a small way but it's nice to see how he works. (And the barber shop he goes to at the start is amazing.) 21:12
January 9, 2011
http://www.theselby.com/1_15_11_Favorite2010/ Some splendid shots in The Selby's picks of his favourite photos of 2010. 21:30
January 3, 2011
metrics-graphic.html Excellent graphic showing the rate of return from investing in the S.&P. 500 for all pairs of years (start point, end point) from 1920 until now. It's rather difficult to achieve rates over 7% for any period of time; picking a point on the graph at random (which is more or less what you have to do) yields an average return of between 3 and 7%. 12:54
January 2, 2011
hitchens-cancer-interview Interesting and well-written profile of Christopher Hitchens, now struggling with cancer. 15:00
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/14/books/review/Phair-t.html Liz Phair's review of Keith Richards's biography Life. 14:59
January 1, 2011
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/29/us/29boston.html Parking rules in snowy South Boston: "Making It Clear That a Clear Parking Space Isn't." 11:24
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/30/world/europe/30iht-dutch30.html On the large numbers of Dutch men in high-powered jobs who choose to work part-time. Interesting, despite such indicators of liberal values, on several measures Dutch women don't work a great deal: though 70 percent are employed, women average only 24 hours a week, and women work less than men "even taking housework and child care into account." 11:15
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/29/world/americas/29mexico.html Fun, offbeat piece on how no-one in Mexico City has or wants any heat, even though the temperature drops to near freezing over Winter. 11:09
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703395904576025482554838642.html "Mr. Barrett's talk was titled, "Like Listening to Paint Dry," and to judge from the droopy faces in the audience, it was a hit. He was speaking, after all, at a conference of boredom enthusiasts called Boring 2010, held here Dec. 11." 11:07
December 18, 2010
marvel-pr-nightmare-slideshow On the architectural challenges Qatar faces to prepare for the World Cup: "If you thought building 12 open-air, air-conditioned stadiums was hard, try shipping them abroad when you're done. And then try to explain why one of your top architects is called Albert Speer." 17:38
December 12, 2010
12/exclusive-qantas-qf32-flight-from-the-cockpit/ Interview with one of the flight crew onboard QF32. On trying to figure out whether they would be able to stop the plane on Singapore's 4000m runway: "We didn't have the ability to dump fuel, the fuel dumping system had failed and we were about 50 tonnes over our maximum landing weight. In the Airbus and the A380 we don't carry performance and landing charts, we have a performance application. Putting in the ten items affecting landing performance on the initial pass, the computation failed. It gave a message saying it was unable to calculate that many failures. So we then looked at them in more detail and rejected ones that we considered minor and things that were affecting landing performance on wet runways. It was a beautiful day in Singapore thankfully and not wet so it obviously wasn't going to affect our landing performance. After we'd eliminated about three or four items the computer happily made a calculation and it gave us a touchdown speed of about 165kt and showed us about 130m of surplus runway (it's a 4,000m runway) so basically said we could stop on the runway." Also: "So it was nearly two hours on the ground with major fuel leaks and engines running." 10:48
December 5, 2010
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHy9W9LpvlQ Free running video. (Shot in London, 720p available.) 19:43
http://www.atsb.gov.au/media/2888854/ao-2010-089%20preliminary%20report.pdf Very readable preliminary account of the Qantas A380 incident. Minutes after the explosion, the flight crew had to process and evaluate at least 17 separate warning messages (!), which took nearly an hour. (The second officer took several largely fruitless trips into the cabin to visually inspect the damage during this time.) Eventually they decided to land overweight with the left wing leaking fuel, and only one engine available for reverse thrust. (Only two engines on the A380 can reverse thrust.) After they landed, one engine would not shut down despite manual intervention by ground crew. During this time passengers were disembarked via stairs on the right side of the aircraft. Eventually the engine was drowned with fire-fighting foam but because it took so long to render the aircraft completely safe (over two hours after touchdown), and because the cockpit voice recorder only stores two hours of audio, all the audio from the initial incident was lost. 11:49
December 4, 2010
http://www.johnsphones.com/ Simple mobile phone (no text messages!) from Dutch design firm. Shame it's 80€. 16:04
November 29, 2010
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/29/nyregion/29onefood.html "One two-block stretch of Spring Street has a creperie, a café dedicated to chocolate cake — a Portuguese transplant called the Best Chocolate Cake in the World — and even a business, Rice to Riches, that has managed to thrive since 2003 on rice pudding alone." 22:14
November 6, 2010
http://parisvsnyc.blogspot.com/ Beautiful, minimal illustrations comparing NYC and Paris. 10:11
revisiting-the-myth-of-the-12-year-old-burger-testing-results.html McDonald's burgers are no more invulnerable to rotting than any other burger of the same size. 09:13
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A rundown of the Oakland Raiders recent history of first-round draft selections shows a list of high-risk and controversial picks. It includes JaMarcus Russell, Darren McFadden, Darrius Heyward-Bey, and Rolando McClain in successive years from 2007 to 2010. Each had significant question marks ranging from Russell's work ethic to McFadden's fragility to Heyward-Bey's rawness and to McClain's schematic fit. Only one (McFadden) has survived the roster purging done by general manager Reggie McKenzie, who is entering his second year of rebuilding.
McKenzie was hired in 2012 to replace the once great Al Davis and erase his first-round mistakes, among a plethora of others, as soon as possible. But in the process of reshaping the roster, McKenzie took a big risk of his own, one bigger than Davis ever took: he drafted Houston cornerback D. J. Hayden No. 12 overall.
Hayden, a stunning prospect on tape, suffered an unusual injury last year in practice when he tore a vein near his heart. It happened following a collision with a teammate who kneed Hayden in the chest. Hits like that happen frequently — it's the nature of a fast-moving sport — but Hayden's injury isn't typical at all. It rarely happens on the football field, and is more commonly found amoung car accident victims. It carries a 95 percent mortality rate, according to doctors, and Hayden happens to be one of the five percent who survived.
Let that sink in for a moment.
And now let it sink in that he is about to play football (again), a violent sport that features oft-injured players colliding with each other every play in similar ways to how Hayden's injury first occurred. It has people asking questions about Hayden's future. Will this injury ever happen again? Doctors say it's highly unlikely, but so was the first one. What will happen when Hayden goes for a tackle? Will he be afraid? What about when he takes a hit from a teammate in practice?
On the other hand, what if he's not afraid of contact, not lacking aggressiveness, and not injured again? So many questions and not one answer. There's this, though: if he passes those tests with flying colors, he could become the best pick the Raiders have made in years and perhaps the best one in the entire 2013 draft.
McKenzie knew what he was doing when he selected Hayden. He knew that if Hayden stays healthy and lives up to his potential, he has the most physically talented cornerback in the 2013 class and an upper-echelon defender on his roster. Hayden has all the traits that make up a top-tier defensive back: size, short area quickness, recovery speed, and ball skills.
In a 2011 bowl game against Penn State, Hayden showed his short-area quickness and ball skills when he intercepted a pass on third-and-four late in the first half. He was lined up roughly seven yards from the wide receiver on the right side — the wide side — of the field before the snap. His soft alignment was part of a defensive disguise that saw the two deep safeties rotate at the last second to get a single-high look and leave him in off-man coverage.
At the snap, Hayden pushed back with his right foot and then his left. Those steps were made once again before Hayden shifted his eyes on the Penn State quarterback, who was in the midst of a three-step drop. When the passer's third step hit the ground and he raised his shoulder to throw the ball to his right, Hayden stuck his right foot in the ground and burst toward the receiver running an out route.
He covered the ground with quick, choppy steps and closed in on the ball, which eventually came straight into his hands.
As impressive as Hayden's ball skills are, his short-area quickness is even better. His foot quickness is reminiscent of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Darrelle Revis, although it should be noted that the comparison stops there. The similarity lies in their abilities to mirror receivers step for step.
For a good example of that, flip through the video below and watch Hayden cover at the five-minute mark. He's at the top of the screen covering a wide receiver who uses a "foot fire" technique at the line. The receiver then jabs inside with his left foot and releases outside, only to release back inside prior to releasing outside again. He doesn't end up shaking off Hayden, who is there every step of the way.
His mirror and ball skills are off the charts, which could lead to him quickly becoming a shutdown cornerback. That is, of course, if he realizes his potential and stays healthy.
It's a risky proposition for McKenzie, who has been gutting and simultaneously improving his predecessor's poorly constructed roster by taking risks of his own. The selection of Hayden could either make him look brilliant and secure his job, or boneheaded, and he'll have one foot out the door.


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This Instructable describes a preamplifier circuit for making smartphone scopes more versatile, more useful, and highly resistant to accidentally transferring lethal voltages into your audio jack. The input impedance is increased from around 2 KΩ to 1 MΩ, the voltage range is 10 mV to 50 V or more, and the safe overload range is equal or higher. The scale is easily calibrated with not much more than a volt-ohm meter (VOM.) No software is included; why reinvent the wheel when good apps are already out there for many platforms at a few bucks—or even free? The same basic circuit can be used, with minor changes, in many other systems including laptops, iPads, and Android tablets.
STANDARD WARNING: the complete circuit and your phone should be safe from accidental overvoltages of reasonable magnitude. But I take no responsibility for any damage that may occur to you, the circuit, or the phone. Nor can I guarantee that your particular brand/model phone will give good results. The frequency range will be limited by the parameters of your device; most should be usable from about 75 to 15,000 Hz (no DC). UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE PREAMP OR YOUR PHONE EVER BE CONNECTED TO THE AC WALL JACK OR POWER LINE.
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Unfortunately, it's not possible to add a second channel through the mike input of an iPad or any smartphone I know of, because there is only one mike channel. Signalscope reportedly can accept inputs through an "official" Apple USB connector, but this would be an expensive solution, and I don't know if this technique can handle 2 channels either.
Technically it would be possible for mutiple channel , but more components and associated complexity:
use one of the audio out channesl to send a pulsed tone, and have the circuit detect that and switch channels via standard analog switch technology.
Or use the audio out to send a constant frequency to control the switching if the output signal is possitive swithch in channel one, negative switch in channel 2.
Could do alt sweeps easy this way, chopped should also work at lower freq inputs.
Awosome instructable. i have a few questions one, i have a tlo82cp op amp from the the pin out it is the same as the tlc272Ip so so wiring it just as yours diagram will be fine correct? and my second question my first Oscope was just 2 resistors wired together so i tried to compare the signal through both those and yours but it seems that im still getting alot of distortion the sine wave looks good but the others i get distortion at the rise of the square wave and as it drops it is not straight it slants. do you have any idea as to why this is happening or how to fix it? and one more question sorry....could the distortion im getting be from un sheilded wires? right now everything is bread boarded using bread board wires (not the ridged ones) i will try and get a picture of it posted. and one more thing the resistor you have crossing over the ic from pin 8 to pin 3 what is the rateing on it i am shade blind so reading the colors for the code is very difficult for me, and what purpose does it serve.
I am a little confused comparing your diagram with the image of your breadboard (full). Re. the power source (9Vbattery) in the diagram the negative lead is only connected to the first resistor in the divider. There is no indication that it ties to common ground. However in the photo I see a jumper on the black power lead?
Where does that jumper go?
In the schematic I left off the positive and negative connections to the TLC272, which you can find by downloading the specs. However, the jumper you mention in the photo is negative connecting to pin 4, and another jumper connectspositive to pin 8. The common ground is NOT the negative lead from the battery. If this seems confusing, Google op amps and "split power supply."
Thanks....I will later upload a complete diagram. It is Memorial day...going out to shop to finish this !
Here is my modified diagram showing the power rails to the IC.
( Please verfify this is how you powered the circuit )
That looks right. Sorry about the very long delay. I had a lot of things on deadline.
what can i use to substitue the 1m ohm pot? my funds are very limited. my local radio shack dosnt carry anything more the 50k ohm. i have one of those and a few 10k ohm as a possiable replacement?
Don't try to use a 50K pot, much less 10K. You really do need a large resistance at the input, to ensure a high input impedance and to help protect the rest of the circuit from accidental encounters with excess voltages. However, you only need a pot to precisely adjust the gain. You can try replacing the pot with different combinations of resistors, like 2 X 470K, 1M and 100K, etc, to land in the right ballpark. Just make sure that the larger resistor connects to the input signal.
I just ordered parts to build two. Cheap, why not have one in the tool kit?
However the second will likely be built with a PC board. If I design the layout and board and have some make professionally, would anyone here be interested in buying one to offset the cost of making them?
I figure they will probably cost about $3-4 each for 2 side PC boards. Of course it would be a version to support the FULL CIRCUIT.
Not trying to get rich here...but it is far cheaper to make a batch of boards than to mess with just one or two so would like to share the cost.
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paulckruger, I'm flattered and happy for you to do the kit and the boards. (Unfortunately, you're pretty much guaranteed not to get rich from it.)
However. As discussed many months ago, I myself leave small circuits like this on breadboards. It's true that things on breadboards can sometimes come loose, especially if the breadboard, battery, and wiring are not held firmly in the box. However, it's quick and easy to just stick them back in-- provided you have invested 30 seconds in saving a picture. In contrast, it takes a lot longer to solder all the parts in place, and a lot longer to fix errors in soldering. Also a lot longer to make modifications.
A modification in point: the high pass filter (required by the mike-sensing circuitry) is set to about 22 Hz. This was fine for the original circuit because no device I tested would go below 75-100 Hz. However, the latest iPads, when used in conjunction with Signal Scope, are good down to 20 Hz and possibly lower. For this, a 10 uF NP electrolytic, or possibly a 2.7 K resistor, would be better. Testing out such mods takes only a few minutes.
However^2. If you want to make sure one of my circuits is still around in 50 years, I'm not going to argue too hard.
If I really like it then I lay out a good PCB and go from there.
Also....If enough are interested I might also buy the rest of the parts in bulk and just sell a complete kit complete with the enclosure if any interest is expressed.
I tend to automatically select op amps like the TLC272 that have very high input impedance, so as not to ever worry about it. However, in this particular circuit the LM358 should be fine.
Hi! I'm pretty new in electronic and I want to learn some more using your op amp.. But in my store there isn't any TLC272; so, what kind of changes would I have to do in the schematic in order to use the more common LM358?
Thanks for the cool instructable. I am new to opamps so please answer my qns. If I give a 10 v input sine wave will the oscillator app show it as 10v itself? Doesn't the potential divider scales the input? I am gonna use TL072 and It can have up to +-15v at the input, so can I leave the potential divider for voltages below 15v so I can measure the voltage also in the app?
Can I replace the 4.7 uF input capacitor by a polarized one ? (I guess no since it's AC input) Or can I put another non polarized value and if yes in what range ? The shop where I got the parts did not have 4.7 uF non polarized left.
My idea... If you generate the 60hz signal with pwm,shoot it out the sound port, then return thru the mic in, you dont need an outside source for the signal and can do it with one input if compared against an internal (virtual)60hz instead of the timeframing?anybody wanna help?Please?
The microphone has a sensitivity of 38mV/Pa so at the low end of the sounds it can detect its output will be in the order of microvolts, it would require a gain of about 80-120dB to raise the signal above the 100mV threshold that 3.5mm audio jack inputs generally require. (You might need to cascade a pair of Op Amps) and an AGC circuit to ensure that microphone outputs for louder sounds do not overload the input of the smartphone/tablet after amplification.
Input and output interfaces would be 3.5mm audio. (Target Phone HTC Amaze 4G form factor. The phone runs of a 3.7v supply but would need to have the preamp supply 5V or as close as possible to 5V supply to the low noise microphone so that the noise floor is not raised.
Thanks for this great project and instructions. I am newbie in electronic so I just want to make sure:
->the ground here is never connected to the -V of the batterry but instead to the phone ground.
-> I haven't found any bipolar LED in my region so I took 2 diodes, that should do the trick I suppose?
And thanks again for the instructions.
Also, why is there a V+, V-, and GND in the circuit diagram? Is V- == GND? Do both of the V+ in the breakout section connect directly to the range switch/op amp leg 5?
You could directly substitute the 5V from USB for the 9V battery connections, and just leave out all the zener diodes and the bipolar LED. If you are using the preamp with a laptop, that could provide the USB power. But it might be clumsy with a smartphone. One 9V battery should be good for 50-100 hours of operation—around a nickel an hour. I recommend you splurge.
First, one could use a chopper circuit (like this: http://lea.hamradio.si/~s57uuu/scdsp/CheapChop/cheapchop.htm) to move the DC to AC, then use this circuit to allow DC measurement (again, see the like above). It may even be possible to use the audio output to the headphones as a replacement for the 74HC4066 that is used to generate the 5kHz oscillator.
Secondly, you could use circuit based on capacitor charge time to chirp into the O'scope, and by measuring times between chirps, determine the voltage.
Lastly, a larger project might be to measure the voltage in a circuit and pass the information to phone software via DTMF tones or other signals. The integrated chips that are available, or even a microcontroller, make this doable, even in a small package.
Of course, regardless of hardware, a complete solution would also require software that had a mode that converted the signal to a calibrated display of voltage.
Is anyone interested in this type of pocket o'scope / DMM project? Does anyone know of an instructable or website that illustrates this sort of approach?
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The Antichrist
Daniel 11:36
The king will do as he pleases. He will exalt and magnify himself
above every god and will say unheard-of things against the God of gods.
He will be successful until the time of wrath is completed, for what
has been determined must take place.
This is well
the rapture (or abomination in vs. 31) and the leader of the
Shiites will be firmly established. Since Muslims believe in the same God of Abraham,
the leader will be denouncing his religion. When you think about it, it would take a
profound event such as the Rapture to cause such a drastic change in the above person.
Nevertheless, the Shiites and Russia will form the empire of "iron and clay"
(see 70th Seven), and they will have considerable power because God has
determined that they will succeed for 42 months.
Revelation 13: 4-6
Men worshiped the dragon because he had given authority to the beast,
and they also worshiped the beast and asked, "Who is like the beast?
Who can make war against him?"
The beast was given a mouth to utter
proud words and blasphemies
and to
exercise his authority
forty-two months
. He opened his
mouth to
blaspheme God
, and to
slander his name
his dwelling place
those who live in heaven
What would cause him to denounce his religion?
In a nut shell, the Muslims, both Sunni and Shiite, are not taken in the rapture
because they don't believe in Jesus. Oh, they believe that Jesus was a
but not the Son of God. Like all prophets in Islam, they consider Jesus to be
because He preached about submission to God. They believe in the virgin birth
in the crucifixion. On the contrary, they believe that Jesus ascended to
Heaven alive. That may sound strange to some people but if they acknowledged
the crucifixion, then they would have to acknowledge the resurrection. They can't
very well do
because that's the foundation for Christianity.
The sect of Shiites in Iran and Iraq are called Twelvers because they believe in
twelve "Imans" (historical spiritual leaders of the Shiites). They believe the twelfth
will return, someday soon, followed by Jesus. However, their scenario is way different
from the Bible. When Jesus returns before their expected Iman and takes the
Christians, rather than Muslims, he will know his religion was wrong. That's when
he will exalt himself above God and become the antichrist.
Twelver Muslims believe that another individual will divinely re-appear before Jesus.
He was the twelfth and final Iman, Muhammad al-Māhdī, from the line of Husayn.
He was born in 869 and assumed the title of Iman at age five when his father died.
Reportedly, he disappeared after he led the prayer at his father's funeral.
Twelver Shiites believe that al-Māhdī did not die but was rather 'hidden by God'
(called the Occultation). He is supposed to return before Jesus to bring peace and
justice to the world. According to scholar, Moojan Momen, traditions report that
al-Mahdi will announce himself in Mecca and then travel to Kufa. At that time,
he will fight an apocalyptic battle against the evil forces of the Dajjal and the Sufyani
(similar to a false messiah or antichrist).
There are differing opinions about the epic battle. One account says that
al-Mahdi will prevail and rule the earth for a number of years before Jesus' return.
Another account describes Jesus' descent over Syria where he joins al-Mahdi and
slays the Dajjal. Either way, the world unites into one Islamic community. According
to the Encyclopedia of Islam, Jesus is supposed to assume leadership, after the death
of al-Mahdi, and rule for about forty years. Then, He dies and gets buried next to
Muhammad. Obviously, the events of the rapture will not fit this scenario so the
Shiite leader will
his religion was false.
The stark reality will cause the Shiite leader to abandon Allah, exalt himself,
and establish the "kingdom of the beast" (page 4 of chart). He will be successful for
42 months because that's the
of the 70
Seven. They
be successful so
they can take the rest of the Middle East, just before God unleashes His final wrath,
the "Bowls".
Note: The exact identity of the antichrist may not be 100% until
the rapture
but he will most likely come from Iran (because of
verse 21
). The most likely person
may already be apparent but it's too soon to say for sure. (
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Lately it seems like I've come across a lot of moms who are concerned about environmental issues. I think a lot of people start to think about these concerns for the first time when they have children. Partly, of course, it's because you start to really think about what the earth will be like for future generations when those future generations have a face. But I think it's also because moms have to deal with environmental issues more than most people. Moms need convenience. They buy food in kid-sized servings with lots of packaging; they are constantly tempted by more plastic toys; and, of course, they deal with the diaper problem. And so my second way to be an extreme green is geared for moms: it's the extreme environmentalist answer to the great diaper debate.
My biggest environmental concern when I was pregnant was, without a doubt, the diaper question. I searched endlessly for an answer to the debate of cloth vs. disposable. No matter how many life-cycle studies I saw (most of them funded by Proctor and Gamble, who owns Pampers) claiming that "compostable" disposable diapers are actually better for the environment than cloth, I didn't believe it. I just couldn't bring myself to buy the argument that something that's meant to be thrown away was better for the environment than something that could be endlessly reused. And besides, cloth is cheaper. But the idea of actually washing poopy diapers myself for the next three years was intimidating at best, and in the midst of Atlanta's water crisis, I couldn't help but wonder whether maybe disposables might be better in our situation, after all. And the studies did say that energy and water use is more efficient with a diaper service than with home washing–but there were no diapers services in Atlanta at the time I was pregnant. Believe me. I looked. (Now that I'm an accomplished cloth diapering mom who loves washing diapers, of course this has started up.)
And then one day, as I searched the internet, I came across a link about "diaper-free babies." Diaper free? I was intrigued. I clicked, and soon I knew I'd found the answer. Like every riddle, the solution is obvious once you see it, but it requires a paradigm shift, an entirely new way of thinking about the problem.
As it turns out, "diaper free" is a bit of an exaggeration. According to Ingrid Bauer, the author of Diaper Free: The Gentle Wisdom of Natural Infant Hygiene, babies who are "diaper-free" from birth nevertheless continue to need backup at least until they're around four or five months old. In countries where diapers are unavailable–which actually includes most of the world–that backup might be as simple as an extra layer of clothing, or a towel. For western moms, it's usually a cloth diaper. But still. Compare that to the average American child, who's wearing diapers full-time until the age of three.
At first, it seemed too good to be true. According to Bauer, you can learn to know when your baby needs to pee. When you think it's time, you just take them to a toilet (or a bowl, or a bush, or any location you choose), hold them in a squatting position, and make a hissing sound, and they will quickly learn to recognize that as a cue for eliminating. Some people call it "elimination communication," because it's not really potty training at all, but rather a two-way process of communicating in which the parent learns to recognize the baby's signals and the baby learns to understand the parent's cues. Much like breastfeeding, in which the mom learns to recognize the baby's signals for hunger, and the baby learns to latch on and suck. It makes so much sense, and yet it seemed so outrageous and difficult to me. I, after all, wore diapers till I was nearly four!
But, after reading extensively, I decided to try this strange practice. What, after all, did I have to lose? I got myself a stash of cloth diapers and a tiny washing machine and drying rack to use as back up, so I could wash diapers as efficiently as possible. And I figured that even if I only saved one or two diapers a day by trying to "catch pees" in the toilet, well, that was one less diaper to wash.
And after over a year of trying it full-time, I can say with confidence that "EC'ing" is every bit as easy as Bauer claimed. Yes, I have gotten peed on–but what mom hasn't? Yes, I've gotten pee on my floor–but that would happen with potty training at any age, so not a question of whether, only of when. And I've also discovered that the benefits of this method go far beyond the environmental.
From as young as a month old, it became a rare oddity for my baby to poo in her diaper. At two months old, she was frequently staying dry for four or five hours at a time, and I could sometimes use as few as two or three diapers a day. Now at thirteen months, she frequently wears underwear at home and usually only pees in her diaper two or three times a day. Although things like teething and developmental milestones always cause a break in our success at staying dry, I've never had to wash diapers more than every two or three days–which is less often than most moms need to wash clothes. So the environmental benefits are obvious: I'm saving water, I'm saving trees, and I'm putting waste where it belongs. Now if only I had a composting toilet…
But the benefits, as I said, go far beyond that. It wasn't until I gave birth that I realized how disconnected I've been, for most of my life, from my body. In our culture, bodily waste is something shameful and gross, something we avoid at all costs and think about as little as possible. But the reality is that our waste is part of a marvelous design. We eat food that grows from the land, and our bodies process the food, and what we don't need comes out of our bodies and–ideally–goes back to the land. Becoming aware–or, in my baby's case, simply staying aware–of this process is part of living in harmony with how we are created, and the world we were created in. It's not for nothing that Genesis tells us we were formed from the dirt.
We've developed a version of Christianity that seeks to gloss over the material side of creation. But the most beautiful thing about Christianity–something that sets it apart, in my mind, from many other religions–is the fact that it doesn't gloss over material things. Only in Christianity was God truly made man. We don't often think about Jesus going to the bathroom. But surely there wasn't anything "dirty" about His waste.
And, too, there is a spiritual discipline in learning to be so aware of my baby's needs. Many spiritual fathers have spoken of the importance of being fully in the present moment as a spiritual discipline. And all parents know that the mere act of caring for a child, of serving them unselfishly, offers opportunities for spiritual growth. But being aware of when my baby needs to go to the bathroom requires a focus on the present that is unlike that required by any of my other tasks in caring for her. You can't lose focus, even for a moment. You can never stop caring, never stop being aware.
And yet–as with all spiritual disciplines, it only sounds hard until you try it. It is hard, yes, especially in a culture where no one else is doing it. But changing poopy diapers isn't exactly my idea of easy, either. And communicating with my baby is fun. Nobody ever fought with their partner for the chance to change a poopy diaper. But "peeing the baby" can be a thrill. Babysitters want to try it. Friends are intrigued. Family wants to watch, as though it's some kind of party trick. And even though plenty of my friends think I'm crazy and extreme, the truth is that, as with every valuable discipline, the rewards of EC are much, much greater than the challenge it presents. I mention this practice in my list of ways to be an extreme green because in our culture, it is pretty extreme. But I wish it were normal. After a year of doing it, it feel like normal to me: I can't imagine raising a baby any other way.


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Dr. Susan Baer is a freelance violinist and violin teacher. She currently divides her time between Lubbock, TX, and Whidbey Island, WA. In her four decades of experience with the Suzuki method, Susan has run a thriving private studio, co-founded a Suzuki school, organized workshops, taught in a long-term training program, and served on the board of directors of her local foundation. Susan is in high demand as a Suzuki clinician and registered SAA violin teacher trainer. She has served as area coordinator for six SAA conferences, has been published in the SAA journal, and is currently serving on the SAA board of directors. Dr. Baer holds a bachelor of music education degree, a master of music degree in violin performance, and a PhD in fine arts.
Donna Davis
Donna Davis began her musical journey as a cellist at Carnegie-Mellon University and later received a degree in cello performance from the Hartt School at the University of Hartford. She began conducting soon after, leading string ensembles for Young Artist's Philharmonic in Connecticut, the Erie Youth Orchestra in Erie, PA. and Youth Orchestras of San Antonio. Currently, she is the co-director of the DFW WOW Suzuki Institute in Texas, teaches at the Suzuki Institute of Dallas and is a conductor for Cross Timbers Youth Orchestra. She has taught in Suzuki cello programs at the Bethwood Suzuki School and Mercyhurst College. She has developed Kodomo Music, a music program for children aged 18 months to 4 years. Donna has been teaching the Suzuki method for over 20 years. After taking her first Suzuki workshop while still an undergraduate, she began her teaching career in Connecticut working with Diana Tillson, one of the pioneers of the Suzuki method in America. Donna lives in Plano, Texas with her cello playing husband and son.
Julia Hardie
Dr. Julia Hardie is the founder and director of the Central Texas String Academy, a large Suzuki program in Waco, TX. Dr. Hardie is a Suzuki Association of the Americas viola teacher trainer. Her background includes a DMA in Viola Performance and Pedagogy from the University of Iowa under William Preucil, Sr.. Dr. Hardie has studied with violists, Bruno Giuranna and Paul Doktor. Julia has served on the faculties of New Mexico State University and Baylor University, and as conductor of the Waco Youth Orchestra. Currently, in addition to her viola and violin teaching, she is assistant principal violist of the Waco Symphony.
Paul Landefeld
Paul Landefeld holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Viola Performance from Carnegie Mellon University and a Master of Music Education degree from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. He has participated in Suzuki conferences, workshops, and institutes throughout the United States as well as Germany, Japan, Taiwan, Korea, and the Philippines.
In 1981 he received a certificate of Observation and Study from the Talent Education Research Institute in Matsumoto, Japan under the tutelage of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki. Mr. Landefeld performed with colleagues at the memorial service for Dr. Suzuki in March 1998 in Japan.
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He has held the position of CEO of the International Suzuki Association (ISA) from 2003 until July 1, 2011 and currently serves on the ISA Board of Directors representing the U.S. as Member-at-Large.
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Patricia Purcell
Patricia Purcell has been an active member of the SAA for more than 20 years. She teaches in a unique Suzuki in the Schools program in the Hurst-Euless-Bedford School District. She is currently president of the North Texas Suzuki Association and works with Fort Worth-area Suzuki teachers to provide students opportunities for education and performance, primarily through the Suzuki Program of Youth Orchestra of Greater Fort Worth. She has organized teacher development workshops and assisted in establishing teacher training at the DFW WOW Suzuki Institute. While a member of the TCU School of Music faculty, she directed the TCU Suzuki Institute.
Ms. Purcell holds degrees from Texas Christian University and studied violin with Fredell Lack at the University of Houston. She taught in the Suzuki program while studying at The Hartt School of Music. She currently serves on the SAA Board of Directors and the SAA Conference Committee.
Danette Schuh
Danette Schuh is the Director of Dolce Music Studio, home of Dolce Strings and Dolce Babies, where she teaches violin, viola and Suzuki Baby classes. She has been teaching for over 25 years. Formerly the President of the Houston Area Suzuki Strings Association, she has been instrumental in bringing Suzuki ECE to the Houston area. She was the recipient of the Houston Music Teachers Association President's "Bravo" award and was named HMTA 2001 "Teacher of the Year". She holds a Bachelor of Music degree with honors from Indiana University. Mrs. Schuh also performs with the Möbius Chamber Ensemble and Houston's First Baptist Church Orchestra. She and her husband, Todd, reside in Sugar Land, Texas.
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Lord's Prayer on Postage Stamps. Dunstable, Bedfordshire.
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Our ceiling height is 8'. our painter suggests that we paint the ceiling, trims, and doors in sherwin williams (SW) dover white flat. He suggests the wall be in kelly moore (KM) cottage white or cotton lace (eggshell or satin). pls advise on how we could make the ceiling looks higher. specifically:
1. what sheen should it be for the ceiling - some say a higher sheen could bounce off the light and hence make the ceiling look higher. If flat the right sheen? 2. should the crown molding and baseboards be painted the same color as the ceiling or should they be the same color as the wall? 3. what is the color one or two shades darker than SW's dover white? should we use that color for the wall instead? 4. Is satin the right sheen for bathrooms and/or kitchen? should we use semi gloss? 5. Should the doors be in gloss or semi gloss? 6. any other suggestions or tips will be greatly appreciated. cheers, |
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- Posted by Jumpilotmdm (My Page) on Wed, Oct 17, 12 at 21:11
The ceiling is usually dead flat, flatter than a flat wall. That's the whole concept behind ceiling flat. Anything with a sheen will much easier show brush/roll marks unless done perfectly. The color of the crown/base/trim/doors is of your choosing. The guys/girls at the paint store should be able to help you with these decisions, as it depends on your color scheme. The have color cards to assist you in deciding. Eggshell or Satin or SG should all be OK for baths & kitchens, IF you are using a decent quality product. If you are only looking at price, all bets are off. one more tip: Go to a real paint store, not Lowes or HD or Walmart, PLEASE! |
- Posted by AnnieDeighnaugh (My Page) on Thu, Oct 18, 12 at 10:09
I'd suggest posting this in the home decor thread...you'll get lots of suggestions there. I would go with a flat ceiling, and keep the ceiling a the same color, but a lighter shade than the walls in the room. For example, with Ben Moore color preview, pick the second or third one down on the paint color strip for the wall and then one or 2 shades lighter for the ceiling. It helps unify the space and will help raise the ceiling. Trim should be painted all the same and in a white if your colors tend to be cool or a bone if your colors tend to be warm. |
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Clarence is airing on Mountain Stage the week of June 5th on your local stations. NPR did a piece on Clarence, here is an excerpt: "The career of singer, songwriter and guitarist Clarence Bucaro has hit an artistic apex with the release of his latest album, 'Til Spring. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Bucaro ambled around the country before trying his hand at music, first studying at Ohio State, then taking a long summer to hike the Appalachian Trail before finally moving to New Orleans. His first set of demos, Sweet Corn — and its follow-up, Sense of Light — didn't fully display Bucaro's creativity. But after a move to New York, a newfound love and a depressing winter, Bucaro drew upon two main sources for 'Til Spring: the 1938 Jon Fante novel Wait Until Spring, Bandini and You Must Believe in Spring, recorded in 1977 by the jazz pianist Bill Evans." |
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Upon your arrival at Clark Point Inn, our Southwest Harbor, Maine bed and breakfast,you'll be welcomed into our casual French Country style dining room,enhanced with whimsical décor,hardwood floors and plenty of warm afternoon sunshine. Each day,during our summer season,enjoy our "Afternoon Interlude" - 4pm – 6pm. Indulge in Artiasnal cheeses & crackers or Gourmet appetizers or a sweet or savory Fondue, along with a nice cold glass of Lemonade or homemade Sangria. Each evening, enjoy homemade desserts and baked goodies. Our homemade whole fruit sorbets are a favorite with our guests Rise & shine to an artfully presented,4 course homemade, Gourmet breakfast. We delight in creating a splendid breakfast that is as pleasing to your eyes as it is to your palate.We alternate sweet and savory entrees each morning. Our multi course breakfasts also consist of homemade scratch baked pastries, colorful & unique fruit dishes,flavored yogurt and our own homemade'Vanilla Scented Cranberry Crunch Granola'.Enjoy a leisurely breakfast in our dining room or al fresco on our front porch, decorated with potted plants, vibrantly colored flowers and custom decorator pillows and tablecloths, handstitched by your innkeeper. We make every attempt to use the freshest and most locally available fruits,vegetables,Artisanal cheeses,breads, wines,herbs & flowers. Each of our 5,uniquely decorated guestrooms offer private bath,soft sitting areas and FABULOUS HARBOR WATER VIEWS Our Queen beds are dressed with high thread count linens, matelasse coverlets,lovely quilts or down comforters and, of course,plenty of extra pillows! Clark Point Inn is located in a peaceful residential neighborhood, across from the upper town dock. Enjoy a leisurely 10 minute walk to the Main St.Located on the "Quietside" of Mount Desert Island, our bed & breakfast inn is just a scenic 15 mile ride to Bar Harbor.
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4.8 on September 12, 2014
Clark Point Inn provided a friendly family atmosphere, a beautiful room, amazing breakfasts and gracious hospitality. The Inn will definitely be our destination when we return to Acadia, Maine.
4.8 on May 13, 2014
We were very pleased with our stay in Southwest Harbor at the Clark Point Inn. Mark and Jennifer could not have been friendlier with good advice on where and what to see next as dictated by the weather. A three course breakfast started every day and treats were available in the dining area at all times. We had a very nice room with a gas fireplace and a lovely view of the harbor. We would certainly not have a problem recommending this place to anyone visiting the area and would very likely return ourselves should we come back to Maine.
5 on August 01, 2013
We have been at The Clark Point Inn for a week. It is lovely with a most spectacular view of Southwest Harbor from our room. Jennifer makes a three course breakfast every morning including soufflés, fruit, frittatas, waffles, and eggs. And the daily cookies are a must have. The location is within walking distance of the town and there are many other streets close by providing great walks. It would be a pleasure to return here. Thanks Mark and Jennifer for a wonderful visit.
5 on July 08, 2013
We stayed here for two nights to celebrate our 10 year anniversary and it was perfect! The food was amazing and the place was pristine! We would definitely go there again and we were glad that we didn't stay on bar harbor! It was quiet and peaceful and an easy drive away from the hustle and bustle.
5 on June 24, 2013
My husband and I stayed at the inn for 2 nights to celebrate his graduate degree. The ratings of outstanding are all well deserved. The inn is beautifully maintained and decorated. Our room while on the 3rd floor and a bit of climb, was lovely. Most B&B's don't have televisions which is nice, but it was also very nice to have television and DVD player in the room to enjoy a movie at the end of a day of sightseeing in the beautiful Southwest Harbor area. Jennifer and Mark prepared and served a fabulous breakfast each morning. The food was delicious with a gorgeous presentation. They were warm and welcoming. We felt like welcome guests in their lovely home. We will definitely stay here again when in the area.
4.6 on November 02, 2012
We stayed at Clark Point Inn for 6 days, and it was a fabulous choice. Not wanting to stay in the busy, bustling, bus loaded zone of Bar Harbor, we choose the Inn which was a brilliant decision. We were greeted warmly by Jennifer & Mark to a Inn which took you back in time with the lovely antique furniture and glassware throughout. Our room, Jordyn Lea, was also lovely with a comfy loveseat & comfortable bed & beautiful views of the Harbor. Awakening each morning to the delicous smells wafting up from the kitchen set the pace for the day. Jennifer & Mark, both accomplished self taught cooks, surprised us each morning with a mouth~watering 3 course breakfast, including fresh fruit kicked up a notch (Brueled Grapefruit), souflees, crepes, waffles, muffins & perfectly cooked egg dishes. This set us up to enjoy a day of hiking and exploring the Acadia National Park only 30 min drive away. Returning to the Inn in the afternoon you are greeted with cheese & crackers, and later in the evening after having a fabulous meal at Red Sky Restaurant &/or Fiddlers (both within walking distance of the Inn) you are greeted with yummy cookies. Espresso available all day and an extensive tea selection end your evening. If we found ourselves back in Maine, we would happily visit Jennifer & Mark.
4.6 on August 04, 2012
Great location, views of the harbor. Near by Bar Harbor and Acadia. Amazing breakfast and friendly, well-informed hosts.
5 on July 30, 2012
The innkeepers, Jennifer & Mark, were very welcoming and helpful. The inn is beautifully decorated and well-maintained. We've stayed in many B&B's in the US and Europe, and this was one of the best. The breakfast was fabulous
4.8 on July 18, 2012
The Clark Point Inn was an incredible place to stay while exploring Acadia! My husband and I stayed there three nights and were impressed by the beautiful and spotless inn and rooms and the delicious breakfasts and treats. The innkeepers were very friendly and accommodating and went above and beyond to make us feel at home!
5 on October 23, 2011
From the very first day, we felt at home. Mark & Jennifer are extremely gracious & friendly hosts -- we felt like we'd known them for years! The room was immaculate and beautiful -- the perfect couples' retreat. The breakfasts were not only delicious but beautifully presented, as if from a gourmet chef!
Lovely 1st floor guestroom overlooking a colorful, raised perennial flower bed and offering a partial harbor water view.
Nightly Rate: $115 - $169
15 minutes from Bar Harbor, Moments from Acadia National Park, Approx 10 miles to Bar Harbor Airport, Minutes from Bass harbor Lighthouse, Airport, Beachside, Downtown, Island, Mountains, Oceanside, Small town, Village
Bangor, ME (BGR) 50 miles
From Ellsworth, Maine, take route 102 into Southwest Harbor. Turn left at the center of town onto Clark Point Road. The Inn is about one third mile on the left opposite the Upper Town Dock.
Antique Shopping, Aquarium, Art Galleries, Beach, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Ocean, Oceanarium, Atlantic Brewing Company, Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse, Southwest Harbor Village Shoppes, Seawall, Acadia National Park & Sand Beach, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, Ski area, Vineyard, Winery
Private Home Bed and Breakfast, Bed and Breakfast, Country Inn, Historic Inn
Amenities Basket, Board games, CD player, Copier, Fax Machine, Library, Movie library, Parking, Telephone, Videos , AIR CONDITIONING & FREE PARKING, 3-season Sunroom/Sitting Room, Summer 'Afternoon Interlude' Refreshments, Homemade Gourmet Biscotti, Complimentary 24 hour Espresso Buffet, FABULOUS WATER VIEWS
Air conditioning, Alarm clock, Bath robes, Ceiling fans, Coffee/Tea facilities, DVD Player, Fireplace, Fridge, Hairdryer, Internet Service, Private entrance, Radio, Satellite/Cable TV, TV, Wi-Fi
Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Bicycles, Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Cross-country ski trails, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Kayaking, Mountain Bike trails, Adadia National Park, Echo Lake, Sea Kayaking, Wendell Gilley Museum, Whale Watch, Stargazing, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Ski rentals, Snow shoe rental, Snow shoe trails, Swimming, Tennis courts, Water sports
3 Course Gourmet Style
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Peanut Butter Crunch French Toast w/ fresh bananas
Our stuffed Peanut Butter Raspberry Crunch French Toast is absolutely delicious & so popular with our guests! We take a classic pb & j sandwich, dunk it in our vanilla egg mixture, coat it generously with crunchy flakes, and grill it to French Toast perfection. So yummy! Finishing touches are a lightly drizzled chocolate ganache ,homemade Raspberry coulis & a handful of fresh berries.


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William Fichtner Is The New Villain Of 'The Lone Ranger'
Posted on Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012 by Germain Lussier
Dwight Yoakum is out and William Fichtner is in. The talented character actor who is perhaps best known for his short but sweet scene at the beginning of The Dark Knight has been cast as the villain in Gore Verbinski's 2013 Disney action film Lone Ranger opposite Armie Hammer and Johnny Depp as the Ranger and Tonto. Read more after the jump. Read More »


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