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Front A look inside Audyssey microphone Back Behind the front panel Zone 1 and Zone 2 Remotes Photos (6) Videos (6) View larger Denon AVR-4311CI 9.2-channel home theater receiver, Internet-ready Item #: 033AV4311C 14 Reviews This item is no longer available. Original Price: $1,299.99 Shop all Home Theater Receivers Need help? 1.888.955.6000 Email Chat Ask an expert advisor No pressure, no commission — just lots of good advice from our highly trained staff.
by Marshall Chase The fun begins with the "On" button Denon's AVR-4311CI is a true center of entertainment for your home. It has the power and control to deliver an amazingly realistic home theater experience, even in large rooms. The '4311 comes ready to handle 3D video, and decodes the high-res surround sound formats that make Blu-ray movies so riveting. Nine amplified channels give you all kinds of speaker connection choices — surround sound, biamplification of compatible front speakers, or music in two other rooms. Its networking capabilities let you pull music from your computer or the Internet. You can plug your iPod® straight into the receiver's front panel, or upgrade to Apple AirPlay® for ultra-convenient access to your iTunes® library — no dock needed. Hear your iPod® sing a sweeter tune Quite a few receivers have a USB input, but the AVR-4311CI's front- and rear-panel USB connections are special. They feature dedicated iPod support — you simply connect your iPod or iPhone using its supplied cable, and press Play on the receiver's remote. More goodness: Instead of sound quality that's limited by the iPod's made-for-earbuds audio circuitry, digital audio is sent straight to the Denon's high-quality DACs, so all your favorite tunes will sound better. Or plug in a USB thumb drive or hard disk drive loaded with your music. Switch on Denon's Compressed Audio Restorer mode to flesh out the sound of your MP3 collection. Outstanding picture quality from every video source The AVR-4311CI has you covered whether you're spinning up the Blu-ray or winding up the VCR. Seven 1080p-compatible HDMI inputs let you connect your best high-def video components — even a 3D Blu-ray player — and switch easily among them. Analog-to-HDMI conversion sends all of your video sources to your TV using a single HDMI cable, which streamlines system setup and preserves maximum picture quality for each source. Powerful onboard video processing automatically upconverts all your video sources all the way up to 1080p. That means your DVD collection and other non-HD sources will look their best on your high-def TV. And with two HDMI outputs, you can even watch your movie in two places at once with a second TV or projector. Easy access to PC music and the endless variety of Internet radio The '4311CI offers plenty of digital music options, too. Just run a network cable to access music files and JPEG photos stored on your computer. View track titles on your TV and select the tunes you want to hear using the receiver's remote. You can also explore Internet radio stations over your broadband connection. A built-in HD Radio™ tuner lets you listen to the free digital over-the-air programming that many AM and FM stations now broadcast. Or, add an optional SIRIUS home tuner to receive your favorite satellite radio channels. Unleash your iTunes® music — free AirPlay® upgrade Apple's exciting AirPlay technology lets you access your favorite music from your iPhone®, iPad™, iPod touch®, or your iTunes library on your computer using this Denon receiver. You'll be able to control iTunes and see music information, including your album art, track titles, and artist info on your compatible Apple device. First you will need a firmware upgrade. Go to Denon's website for instructions on how to activate the upgrade. AirPlay requires a wireless home network and a wired connection between the receiver and network. Auto room calibration makes every spot a sweet spot For the most accurate home theater sound possible in your room, Denon equipped this receiver with Audyssey MultEQ® XT32, a sophisticated automatic speaker calibration system. You can measure up to 32 listening positions for sheer sonic perfection. There's even a special mode to tune your subwoofer — what a difference it makes when your sub is correctly dialed in. Watch a video on how Audyssey MultiEQ improves sound in your room. The '4311CI uses the included microphone to analyze sound then automatically adjusts individual level, equalization, and delay settings for each of your speakers. You'll hear precise, uniform sound across a wide listening area instead of just a single "sweet spot," so everyone in the room can enjoy optimized home theater sound. Learn about the ins and outs of HDMI connections at the Crutchfield Learning Center. Shop our selection of HDMI cables. Highlights:Power and Processing:9-channel amplifier140 watts per channel into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.05% THD, with 2 channels drivenDolby® TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby® Digital Plus, and DTS-HD High ResolutionPro Logic® IIz expands the soundstage's vertical dimension (requires an additional pair of "height" speakers)Audyssey Laboratories' MultEQ® XT32 32-point auto setup and room calibration system (microphone included)Audyssey Dynamic Volume mode to keep listening levels steadyAudyssey Dynamic EQ for fuller sound at lower listening levelsthree-room/three-source output with powered and line-level stereo audio output for 2nd or 3rd room (using powered 2nd or 3rd room stereo output allows 5.1 home theater in main room)Digital Music Options:Apple AirPlay®-ready with free firmware upgrade from Denonlisten to music from iPod®, iPhone®, or other portable music player via the front- or rear-panel USB inputsiPod® video integration (requires optional Denon ASD-11R dock)PC networking for streaming sound and pictures, plus Internet radio (broadband connection required)built-in HD Radio tunerSIRIUS satellite radio capable (requires SIRIUS subscription and optional SiriusConnect home tuner kit)Audio Performance Features:high-current, low-impedance amplifier designPure Direct modes switch off all unused circuitry for the cleanest possible soundCompressed Audio Restorer for better sound with compressed music sources192kHz/24-bit digital-to-analog converters for all channelsdetachable power cordConnections:1080p-compatible HDMI switching: 7 in, 2 outHDMI version 1.4a with support for Deep Color, x.v.Color, lip-sync, 1080/24p video, 7.1 uncompressed 24/96 audio, DVD-Audio, SACD, and HDMI-CEC with compatible video sources and TVsanalog-to-HDMI video upconversion (up to 1080p/24/60 output via HDMI) with Anchor Bay Technologies VRS advanced video processing and scalingHDMI-to-HDMI video conversion with scaling up to 1080p resolutioncomponent video switching (3 in, 1 out)digital audio inputs: 2 optical, 2 coaxialdigital audio outputs: 1 optical7 audio/video inputs, including:1 front-panel input with composite and S-video6 rear-panel inputs with composite and S-video2 audio-only inputs (including phono)7.1-channel analog audio preamp input9.2-channel analog audio preamp outputpreamp outputs for 2 powered subwoofersfront- and rear-panel USB ports for audio playback from USB flash drives, hard disk drives, and portable MP3 music playersEthernet port for music and JPEG streaming from a wired PC network, and control via a PCDenon Link (4th Edition) for enhanced video performance with compatible Denon Blu-ray playersDLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) certified to ensure optimal compatibility with other network-enabled equipmentRS-232C port for automated control systems2 sets of main speaker outputsback surround speaker channels re-assignable for bi-amping front left and right speakersGeneral Features:3 Quick Select buttons save settings for commonly used sources, like video input and volume levelintuitive on-screen menu via all monitor outputslearning/multibrand touchscreen electro-luminescent remotebasic remote for second or third listening room (requires remote control extender system, not included)Denon's free remote app lets you use your iPod touch®, iPhone® or Android device as a Wi-Fi® remote17-1/8"W x 6-3/4"H x 17-3/4""Dweight: 38 lbs.warranty: 3 yearsOur 60-day money-back guarantee Receivers: Your ticket to sensational sound Your receiver powers your speakers and lets you connect and select your entertainment sources. But a great receiver does a lot more it ignites your emotions. From the passion of a favorite musical artist, to the crossfire of a super-charged movie soundtrack, to the intensity and immersion of a fast-paced video game, your receiver is the key to experiencing and enjoying it in full.
Smokin' Hot Denon Receiver! Written By Augustus, Cashmere, WA on Monday, February 17, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Tremendous quality and performance. The receiver is built like a tank; extremely sturdy. I've owned Sony and Yamaha receivers in the past, and Denon blows them both out of the water. The power and clarity of the AVR-4311CI are incredible. The receiver powers seven speakers and a sub-woofer with ease. I can turn up the volume to the point where the windows are rattling and the volume is almost ear-splitting, and there is still more volume that the receiver can deliver. Awesome! In fact, my neighbor whose house is several feet from mine complained about the concussion from the system even with the windows and doors closed. Powerful to say the least. From classical to rock, the receiver delivers the music with grace and ease. Ballads and arias are beautifully reproduced; orchestral music is breathtaking; and rock music is absolutely awesome. I couldn't be happier with the receiver and have definitely become a Denon devotee. Keep up the good work, Denon, your equipment is spectacular! Pros: Quality; clarity; beastly powerful (as a previous reviewer stated); an actual hard copy of the owner's manual included versus having to download one from the Internet; good, straight-forward instructions for set-up; plenty of ports for analog and digital components and ports for a record player (available ports was a big selling point for me); nice looking, sleek receiver. Cons: None so far. I purchase the receiver in December 2013, and it has been a great find and a real gem.
WOW! Written By David, Alachua, FL on Sunday, November 17, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) As with all high tech products they require some work to get them set up. This Denon is no exception. Once you have completed the setup you cannot get the smile off of your face. The sound is awesome! When you couple this with Crutchfield's awesome customer service and tech support you have got the best of both worlds. Pros: Awesome sound. Plenty of ports to all of your electronics. 9.2 that rocks. Cons: Takes time to set it up.
Satisfied Written By DaveL, Fayetteville,Ga on Monday, September 30, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This denon with 5 B&W speakers sounds good, satisfied Pros: Easy to hook up Cons: For the price none
Exceptional! Written By Oliver, Fayetteville, AR on Tuesday, July 09, 2013 The Denon 4311 replaced an older Denon 2802, which I loved and which received much praise from friends and family for its excellent sound quality. But the 4311 is quantum leaps above the previous receiver. The Audyssey setup is dramatically easier and better than the old manual setup process. The audio is powerful and incredibly nuanced at the same time. Sparkling clear highs, thunderous lows and much more intelligible mid range for movie dialogue. Words can't describe the experience. You have to hear it to believe it. Even streaming audio over the Internet at 128 Kbps sounds excellent. The receiver is paired with an Oppo BDP-103 Blu-ray player, Panasonic TC-P55ST60 television and Polk Audio speakers set up in a 7.2 configuration (with dual subwoofers including an MK Sound SB-1250). The state-of-the-art audio and video (2D and 3D) performance is nothing short of amazing. The Denon brand is known for exceptional sound quality and is probably best suited for someone who is somewhat knowledgeable about A / V systems and likes tinkering around a bit to get the best sound quality and personalized options. Pros: Sparkling clear sound Powerful, thunderous bass Highly configurable three-zone amplifier channels Beastly powerful amp in a standard-sized enclosure Many settings and options - a tweaker's delight Cons: Takes a bit more setup effort than the run-of-the-mill plug-and-play consumer device (but the results are worth it)
Denon 4311ci Written By E Venzen, Brooklyn New York on Friday, July 05, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) All I can say this great 4311ci receiver does everything that I expected. I upgrade from a 3801 denon which is good but need more hdmi connection for my game consoles and bluray player and plus got to have 3D on my new Samsung 75inch smart tv Don't need to go to the movies anymore got everything right here bottom line I love it Pros: Simply its an elite denon receiver 4311ci the best Cons: None what's so ever
Great Cable Written By CraigH, Graham, TX on Thursday, April 11, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) No need to spend more, this cable provides an extremely clear picture and excellent sound.
Good buy Written By Anonymous, Atl, Ga on Thursday, November 22, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) So far has been great - still early on but compared to the marantz 7007 this has been more reliable with better sound
Awesome receiver Written By bearcat, Starkville, MS on Friday, October 26, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This receiver is a dream. Not only does it have power to drive my 5.1 Paradigm Signature speakers, but the customization and calibration is awesome. This replaces an AVR-3805, but wanted 3D pass-through and HDMI connections for the new TV. It is nice to reconfigure connections and rename source inputs. Currently have a Denon DBP1611UD, DirecTV HD receiver, PS3, PS2, Wii, and AppleTV connected and source input labeled appropriately. This even makes it easier for my wife to set the receiver to the correct input. However, this makes the provided remotes useless, or let's say confusing, but most Harmony remotes will allow the flexibility to rename the source setups - I use the 670 which I got originally to control the setup with the 3805. The provided Audyssey microphone did an excellent job calibrating the 5.1 system. The networking feature does makes it easy to control and setup. I use AirPlay all the time. Setup and powering my additional zone in the kitchen was an easier and cleaner setup than the 3805. The 9.2 capability and flexibility allows two assignable amp zones, so I can add an additional pair of speakers outside and still upgrade to a 7.1 system. Pros: Setup GUI, networking, Audyssey calibration, source customization, AirPlay, looks and sounds good. Cons: Some settings do require reading the manual, which is difficult to find information within. Very little prompts or local help is provided in the on-screen Setup GUI or the Web controller as a guide.
Simply awesome Written By taureantiger, SanJose, CA on Saturday, October 20, 2012 I have had the AVR 4311CI for > 6 months replacing a Pioneer Elite SC-27. First thing I liked so much better than in the Pioneer was the Setup GUI which I found a lot more intuitive. I never needed to consult with the manual to get this receiver set up properly and sound great. I have a 7.1 set up with 6-ohm Canton speakers, and it sounds simply awesome. Important to me was the receiver's playback capability of Super Audio CDs (SACD) in its native DSD mode over HDMI, which the Denon does fabulously (I have the universal Oppo BDP-95 connected to it). My Blu-ray movies look fantastic, and the receiver also does a great job upconverting 2-channel and 5.1 materials to 7.1 surround sound, which was another area important to me as I watch NetFlix quite a bit through the Roku-2 player. Also love the fact the Denon comes with HD-Radio (Hybrid-Digital), but wished it had RDS capabilities, but it just doesn't, as most radio stations in the U.S. utilize RDS but not HD-Radio that much. HD-Radio stations sound fantastic, and depending on radio stations you listen to, title and artist information is displayed on the Denon receiver, and on the TV itself! In summary, I give this receiver 5 stars (out of 5), especially now that you can buy it for this price. It's a bargain for what the AVR 4311Ci brings on the table. Pros: Much smaller than Pioneer Elite receivers, yet, better layout. Very informative receiver display and GUI on the TV. Setup is easy (to those who have set up sophisticated AVRs before at least). Fantastic sound. Fantastic video. Can even display volume on the TV when watching TV or DVD/Roku (would not turn that on for Blu-ray, i.e., leave Blu-ray signal pristine); on-the-fly speaker level adjustments without going through the set up menu; AirPlay (upgradable over the Internet); HD-Radio tuner Cons: RDS for FM is missing; no regular firmware updates through Denon (only update was AirPlay function; nothing since then; could, for example, add more Internet audio providers, sich as IHeartRadio or Pandora Plus, or get rid of Napster from the menu, as it doesn't exist anymore); Internet radio is a bit buggy. Sometimes it turns itself on in the background while watching video, drawing unnecessary Internet bandwidth).
Denon AVR-4311CI Written By Jdmccray, Burley, I'd on Monday, October 01, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) So far so great! I got it to replace a 26 Denon Receiver that will go out in my shop. I set it up in about 3 hours including downloading air play, love it! I have not had a chance to perform auto tune yet for surround sound as I still need to install me side speakers. Great remote. We don't use the "simple" remote. All in all well pleased for the short time we have had. I will definitely update the review if we have problems. Pros: Remote, good sound, I like the on screen menu. Cons: Big and heavy.
Nothing short of inspiring Written By MajJaz42, Murfreesboro, TN on Thursday, September 27, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I recently upgraded from an aging Denon 3802 (aging, but still going strong enough to "retire" to a second room in the house for occasional use) to the 4311, and the difference is remarkable. Setup was very straight-forward overall, the on-screen setup menu took a little time to work out but once you get the hang of it navigating through the options is easy; and make no mistake, there are lots of options! I could see how, if this were a person's first foray into the world of home theater configurations, those options might be a little overwhelming. But there are visual cues to help you along the way (the graphical representation of a room with speaker deployment actually saved me some headache when I noticed I'd not set the system up correctly to recognize all of the speakers in the room), it's takes some time to finish the setup process but the end result is definitely worth it. The Audyssey auto-config for speaker balancing worked like a charm; where once I had to break out the ol' digital sound meter and do all of the fine tuning manually, the 4311 did a remarkably good job at doing this for me (I tweaked the sub setting up slightly to give the lows a bit more oomph, otherwise it was perfect). The remote, all considering, is relatively easy to use. The sound quality blew me away though; I'm hearing details in movies that I'd never noticed before, and the effect is stunning! VERY happy with the receiver! Pros: Fantastic sound quality, lots of device input options, dual-sub support, bi-amping support, accurate automatic channel balancing feature to provide a balanced audio experience in the entire room (rather than just for the infamous room "sweet spot") Cons: Menus can be a little confusing at first, included setup manual could be a little better, beginners will likely need to either get help or plan on spending extra time figuring out the setup of the gear
Tough set up Written By Wardlaw, Columbia on Friday, June 08, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Sounds great and easy to set up tv and speakers. The airplay upgrade is not so easy. I also had a tough time running Ethernet from cable modem to the receiver because they were on different floors. I also had to upgrade my broadband to keep 3-D from buffering when watching on line 3-D. I would buy it again and now that it's all done I am very pleased. Pros: Sounds great. Plays everything Cons: Difficult set up.
Functionality lost since 4308 Written By PaulH, Bentonville AR on Monday, October 10, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I owned a Denon AVR-4308ci which got damaged by lightening. I purchased the Denon 4311ci as a replacement. Although the 4311 has a bit more power even though 4311 and 4308 are both rated at 140W, the 4311 LOST zone assignment functionality that the 4308 had. With the 4308, I could run 3 powered zones simultaneously with different sources. The 4311 will only allow 2 powered zones at the same time. You have to buy aseparate amplifier to power a 3rd zone. So, don't think that the 4311 will simply replace your 4308. On the up side, the 4311 has a more intuitive remote control than the 4308 did and the aux remotes that came with the 4308 will also run the 4311. The 4311 also supports 2 subwoofers which is nice. [Editor's Note: Our Product Research team looked into this and the receiver does have 3 powered Zones. The Main Zone, Zone 2, & Zone 3. You must assign the Surround back channels for Zone 2 and the Front Wide channels for Zone 3 in the receiver's menu. The Main Zone will then be limited to 5.1ch.]
Awesome AVR Denon Receiver 4311 Written By rraallpphh13, Fort lauderdale, Fl on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 Awesome receiver, remote control has been updated and is the best Denon remote control in my opinion. Just incredible. Receiver is awesome with Pandora, High Definition Radio just to name a few features. The clarity, sound, power is what you expect when you pay a premium price. Just a solid receiver sure to last till the next major electronic gadget comes out into the market. As for the 3D, yes it's ready and capable. But in my case, 3D isn't for me. I just get dizzy looking 3D. But this is just me. I also have a Denon AVR4310, and it's difficult to hear the difference, but I believe the 4311 is a bit clearer, maybe a bit to high, but sounds awesome regardless. Blu-Ray movies sounds just out of this world on my 4311. Hope this helps! Ralph Fort Lauderdale
Video: Denon demo of Apple AirPlay® by Video Team During a training session at Crutchfield, Denon shows us how to use Apple AirPlay on Denon networkable receivers.
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This is a lesson about measurement and cratering. Learners will read about the origin of the foot as a standardized unit of measure, work collaboratively to conduct an experiment about cratering, and collect and record data to draw logical and... (View More) scientific conclusions. The lesson uses the 5E instructional model and includes: TEKS Details (Texas Standards alignment), Essential Question, Science Notebook, Vocabulary Definitions for Students, Vocabulary Definitions for Teachers, three Vocabulary Cards, and a Mini-Lesson. This is lesson 7 of the Mars Rover Celebration Unit, a six week long curriculum. (View Less)
Learners create art inspired by authentic NASA planetary image data while learning to recognize the geology on planetary surfaces, uniquely inspiring learner engagement. This presentation and accompanying activity use the elements of art - shape,... (View More) line, color, texture, value - to make sense of features in NASA images, honing observation skills and inspiring questions. It aligns with the NGSS cross-cutting concept of Patterns. Videos, images, and an interactive poster that breaks down activity elements deepen user access. (View Less)
This is a lesson about the size and scale of planets in the solar system. Learners will kinesthetically model the order of the planets outward from the sun. Then they will use a string and beads to create a model to represent the relative distances... (View More) between the planets. Finally they will explore another model (using a beach ball for the sun) to discuss relative size of the planets to the sun. The lesson uses the 5E instructional model and includes teacher training, pacing guides, essential questions, a black-line master science notebook, a student presentation booklet, supplemental materials, and vocabulary for both students and teachers. This is lesson 1 of the Mars Rover Celebration Unit, a six week long curriculum. (View Less)
This is a kick-off activity about the solar system and Jupiter. Learners will discuss what they know, work in teams to read about the Sun, eight planets, asteroid belt, and the dwarf planet, Pluto. They use their knowledge to create a poster about... (View More) each object, which can be displayed in the library and used in later activities. This activity is part of Explore! Jupiter's Family Secrets, a series designed to engage children in space and planetary science in libraries and informal learning environments. (View Less)
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This is a set of four activities about Saturn. Learners will read a series of Saturn minibooks, and then use this information to answer questions and construct a poster to display their learning. The fourth activity returns to the idea of size and... (View More) scale by comparing Saturn and Titan to our Earth and Moon. Includes a glossary, information for families, and guidance for deepening the science. This is lesson 3 of 8 in the Jewel of the Solar System: From Out-of-School to Outer Space, an adaptation for after school programs of the Cassini-Huygens educational product, Reading, Writing, and Rings. (View Less)
This is a lesson about the shape of objects in space. Learners will observe the surface of rotating potatoes to help them understand how astronomers use variations in reflective brightness to determine the shape of asteroids.
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I was looking through my photos of Rome from my trip last spring, and I realized something: it is impossible to look cool while tossing coins into the Trevi Fountain. Behold:
During our last trip to Italy, we headed to the Pantheon (in the interest of full disclosure, I did not know the difference between the Parthenon and the Pantheon until rather recently. I also cannot tell the Olsen twins apart. Tell no one of my secret shame). It was at the suggestion of Jessica at WhyGoItaly (whose site was invaluable when trying to determine what we wanted to see in Rome), who declared it one of her favorite places. As she noted, most of the structures in Italy are shells of their former glory, but the Pantheon, having been in continuous use for thousands of years, looks almost exactly as it did back in its prime. It's truly humbling.
Which is why I'm going to ruin it with yet another comic.
Sorry. (more…)
There are parts of our Rome trip which I would like to share with you, but I can't. I would like, for example, to share with you the name of the restaurant where Rand's friend Fleur took us, but I swore to her that I would not. I willfully forgot its name and location. I remember only the food, which was fantastic.
In the wake of a few miserable hotel stays, Rand has hit his limit. He has, apparently, had enough of toilets that don't flush properly and continental breakfasts that look like the remnants of a cold-war-era kitchen after a particularly harsh winter.
"We're going to start staying in nicer places," he told me the other day. And I smile and nod, because I've heard this resolution before (usually after a particularly heinous experience overseas). And while I appreciate his gesture, I remind him that I don't need to stay in fancy hotels. I don't need prosciutto at breakfast, or a central location, or an expansive, pristine bathroom. I simply need a comfortable bed (I'm flexible on the size), a pitch-black room, and a reasonable amount of quiet.
Of course, if a hotel has all of those attributes, I'm not going to complain. Even if a night's stay costs more than my first car (and considering that my first car was a 1976 Ford Pacer, there is often a good chance of that) and the nightly rates make my heart stop (just for a few seconds), I will say nothing, because if I am allowed to spend my days blogging and gallivanting around the planet, my husband is allowed to book us a crazy nice hotel once in a while (I am nothing if not reasonable). Which is precisely what he did in Rome.
We spent four nights at Hotel Raphael – a small, vine-covered boutique hotel just a few steps from Piazza Navona. The Raphael will not make any budget travel lists. It will not rank for "Good Deal Hotel Rome", nor will it make the cut on any "Italy on $50 a day" articles. And that's okay. Hotel Raphael realizes what it is not: it is not affordable. But it is so many other things (immaculately clean, quiet, with an obliging staff, an abundant breakfast, and a fantastic location) that you can almost disregard this. Almost.
My husband is a lovely and trusting soul. He has this persistent and annoying belief that humans are good at heart, despite my greatest attempts to contrary. I can't seem to quash his faith in people, nor eliminate that sparkle of hope that permanently shines in his eye. Behold:
That doesn't mean I haven't tried.
I feel like Billy Pilgrim: I have come unstuck in time. A friend asked me where exactly I had been recently, because she had followed my antics through Rome, then there was something about Air France, then something about Boston, and she was utterly confused. Why I very much would like to claim that I stepped into the Project Accelerator and vanished, appearing in different cities and times across the globe, that would be woefully inaccurate (also, isn't it lucky that Sam never leaped into the body of someone who didn't speak English? Seriously.)
What is true is that I have been traveling too much for the blog to keep up. And I am struggling to get back on track. So I hope you'll bear with me as I jump around in space and time. If it gets too confusing, might I suggest simply giving up on trying to figure out where I am, and sitting back to enjoy the ride, possibly with a cupcake.
It's what I would do.
And now, chronologically digressive, but still (hopefully) entertaining – 10 pictures from our trip to Rome. Enjoy. (And for those of you who work in elementary schools, churches, or Victorian times, a warning: there is one porcelain penis in this post, immediately after the jump. It's tiny, though.)
- The Tevere River at night.
I saw this sketch in a little kiosk that sold old maps, postcards, and prints in the center of Rome:
Lovely, right? I kind of wish I had bought it. But mostly, when I look at it, I can't help but think of this:
Still, those chariot drivers must have needed something to put on their mud flaps, right?
We are sitting in a restaurant in Rome. The Peroni Brewery Restaurant, to be exact. Shockingly, it is neither touristy, nor overpriced, nor terrible, but it is overrun with locals and the staff is gruff and rushed. My aunt, uncle, and cousin have come to meet us for a day in Rome, and my aunt suggested we eat there as it was on the way. Rand and I were hesitant, anticipating the Italian equivalent of Gordon Biersch, but once inside, we see that's not the case. It's locked in time in the 60s, serving an occasional kitschy German dish alongside traditional Italian ones.
The waiter comes by with the haughtiness and exasperation of someone who knows that the gratuity is included in the bill. My uncle will remind me that this isn't just because we're in Italy, but also because we're in Rome. It's somewhat like New York – people are rushed, people are busy, people are yelling. It isn't because they are angry at you (or if they are, it isn't because it's personal). It's simply what life in the city is like. As we rattle off our orders in Italian (yes, Rand included), our waiter seems less disgusted with our table. My uncle's Roman accent surely helps, as do, I suspect, my cousin's big green eyes.
My family laughs at my reaction to the service, but I tell them I'm just glad I haven't been yelled at. It seems that I'm always getting yelled at in Italy … or by Italians (that is another post. I promise you).
I order cacio e pepe pasta – a dish so absurdly simple, I'm wondering why I've never ordered it, much less made it. Butter, pecorino, a tiny bit of pepper swirled over fresh pasta.


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BIOGRAPHY Reynaldo Gianecchini was born in Birigui, near Sao Paulo, on November 12, 1972. His mother, Heloisa, is a retired teacher, and his father, Mr. Reynaldo, is a chemistry professor. His family continues to live in Birigüi. He always keeps in touch with his parents and his sisters. He also has his grandmothers, grandfather, aunts, and cousins. When he speaks with them, he always say a "benzinho" (greeting), a "querida" (dear), a "fica com Deus" (God be with you), for each one of them. At the age of 6, Reynaldo Gianecchini practiced acting on the stage of his school in Birigüi, São Paulo. However, his dream of becoming an actor was delayed by his modeling career. He graduated with a degree in Law from PUC in São Paulo in 1997, however he never practiced law. He was a successful model for two years while living in Paris. He spent those two years between Paris, New York and Milan. At one time in he became really depressed. "I earned a lot of money, but I wasn't happy," he said. He spent six months without any will to work and he turned to his dream of being an actor. Reynaldo often visits the gym. He is able to spend hours exercising, and the more incredible the machines at the gym, the happier he is. He goes to the gym almost every day. Reynaldo is very affectionate and he keeps in touch with his childhood friends - like engineer Marilza Carneloz, a fellow student from his time in school. He is crazy for cinema and he goes to theaters regardless what is on the screen, at any time and day. Sometimes he cries at certain scenes. His favorite movie is "Life is Beautiful." He knows how to cook a strange rice. He thinks that it is an al dente (type of pasta). He never opposes going to the stove and cooking something. His beauty is his most evident quality. He has a face that is just as beautiful asleep as it is when he is awake and it gives you the urge to kiss his lips. He has an almost discreet laugh and he loves to laugh at jokes. He has a nice smile, with perfect teeth. He has a natural sense and good taste and he is in touch with all the latest trends. He has a good and almost constant sense of humor. He is innocent and naive at times, because he believes in the good faith of others. He likes calmness, staying home and watching movies at his own leisure. Or ordering food from a restaurant, staying home for a date, or reading. He loves reading books about spirituality. He devours weekly magazines and loves going to book stores with magazine sections, where he spends hours leafing through fashion magazines. He looks at magazines because he simply loves looking at glamorous and beautiful women. He has already worked with and been photographed with many 'goddesses' and is a fan of Madonna and Gisele Bundchen. This is Reynaldo Gianecchini, a young man with promising talent, exuberant beauty and an impeccable character. View GALLERY:
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for me the biggest limitation of gr07 (the first version) is in PRAT. the phones are just not fast enough to be engaging over a long period of listen.
It's slow tempo doesn't seem like an issue since it has an excellent instrument separation (I always though this was the function of transient speed [hence prat] but I guess other factors do affect instrument separation since gr07 does this better than some other phones that sound faster) but moving over to my speakers or even akg271, it's quickly revealed just how slow these phones are. anyone have similar experience with newer versions?


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Reading a terrific book instantly puts us in the middle of the action. Ask students to identify some of their favorite books. Surely everyone who has read a Harry Potter book has been transported to a place where owls carry messages and school feasts appear before one's eyes. Were you sitting in that boat floating in the dark as Hogwarts comes into view for the first time? Do you ever wonder how you would respond when confronted with an ogre in the bathroom? Or snobbery at the lunch table? Students find out by putting themselves at Hogwarts (or another favorite book setting)!
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Residents want bigger centrally located library; surveyBy: Allison Chorney | Posted: Thursday, Dec 05, 2013 10:58 am Consultations suggest Airdronians want a bigger, centrally located library. Six months ago, the Airdrie Public Library (APL) began a consultation process with residents about what they want in a new facility. The library shared the findings from that consultation on Nov. 28, at their open house. �In a sense, what the public has told us is very similar to what has been in the plan for the last few years,� said Jon Hartenberger, principal with HarGroup Research and Consultation, the company that completed the consultation for the library. Top priority on the list from the public is more space. �I really want a bigger space with more programs for kids preschool age and up,� said Tara Antosh, a resident who attended the open house. She added she thought the library was small when she moved to Airdrie in 2006 and said the need for more space has only become greater as Airdrie�s population has increased. �The library needs to grow and continue to grow,� she said. �I�m absolutely thrilled with the prospect of having a bigger, better facility for Airdrie,� said 13-year Airdrie resident Bruce Peters. The numbers indicate increased library use with annual visits growing from 143,318 in 2011 to 146,809 in 2012, a difference of 3,491. Program attendance has also increased from 2011 to 2012, when 25,271 individuals utilized the library�s programs. �Youth (programs) was a real focus from what we heard from the public,� he said of Airdrie in particular. Hartenberger said the results of the consultation indicate a much higher representation of children and youth in Airdrie than compared with Alberta as a whole. �Youth programs make sense for Airdrie,� he said. The results also indicated a very high satisfaction with the library�s services with nearly 100 per cent of respondents indicating they were either very satisfied or satisfied with the library. �We get the sense that some would want a little more than what is provided,� Hartenberger said. The results indicate the library�s central location is important to respondents. �Most people want it to be located downtown,� he said, adding the downtown area is easily accessible from anywhere in the city. He said the results indicate respondents want the building to include an exterior green space, have access to natural light and have a unique street presence. Participants indicated they would like key characteristics of Airdrie included in the design, including the prairie and agricultural history, the scenic, open sky views, Nose Creek, which runs throughout the city. They also said they wanted the library to have a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The respondants also indicated they would like the new library to include quiet study spaces, activity rooms where users can engage in one another, and social spaces. Hartenberger suggested quiet spaces could include comfortable furniture and a fireplace, along with quiet nooks or study rooms. �The community felt all three areas were important to have in the library,� he said. �To serve the community right now, the facility should be about 35,000 square feet,� he said, adding the current facility is closer to 10,000 square feet. Hartenberger said there are two main options they are considering: creating a library of about 40,000 square feet to serve the population now and plan for an addition in four to six years, or build for the future and construct a 50,000-square-foot facility. See Related story on page 20. Residents who want to participate can access the survey at www.airdriepubliclibrary.com Comments
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Excel. Bayesian statistics for dummies. Pvclust: An R package for hierarchical clustering with p-values. An R package for hierarchical clustering with p-values Ryota Suzuki(a, b) and Hidetoshi Shimodaira(a) a) Department of Mathematical and Computing Sciences Tokyo Institute of Technology b) Ef-prime, Inc.
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What are the requirements for the ecopsychology capstone project?
June 15, 2011
Given the lack of an outside accrediting body, an integrative capstone project is key to illustrating student competency, the value of the certificate, and to meet aspirational goals of advancing ecopsychology as an academic field. The structure of the capstone experience was designed to utilize existing courses and to ensure maximum flexibility. With prior approval of Certificate and department advisors, students can use existing thesis, independent study, or elective offerings to meet the capstone requirement. Details will be clarified on a case-by-case basis.
Capstone Sequence:
- Proposal: The capstone proposal will be approved by a committee (of at least 2 Ecopsychology faculty or 1 faculty and an outside connect reader, or existing thesis committee).
- Evaluation: Each project will contain clear goals, competencies, or outcomes, and be measured by the assessment of those goals and their integration of the Certificate concepts or competencies.
- Approval: Capstone requirements will be met through completion of project (e.g., thesis or independent or completion of approved electives).
The Capstone Project may include:
- Thesis (CPSY 595)
- Practicum (CPSY 544) Approved proposal would be required, can use existing site or new site to be identified
- Independent Study (CPSY 599) in creative arts, performance or public presentation with synthesis paper (Approved proposal required)
- Elective Courses (2 semester hours total; rationale and proposal required). Examples of recently offered courses that could be considered as electives with approval of Certificate advisor and the course instructor:
- CPSY 590 Somatic Psychology (1 semester hour)
- CPSY 590 Theory & Practice of Dialogue (1 semester hour)
- CPSY 590 Critical Theory and Liberation Psychology (1)
- CPSY 593 Spirituality & Counseling (2)
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DINNER CONVERSATION: Attention stayed focused on fashion after Saturday's White House Correspondents' Dinner. After First Lady Michelle Obama wore a Michael Kors dress for the event, some more-cynical insiders wondered whether it was her way of making up to the designer, whose outfits have been miscredited by the White House on more than one occasion. But at least one person doesn't think so: Kors himself. "I am sure a woman as smart and organized as Mrs. Obama knew in advance what she planned to wear this week for both events," he told WWD. "I am honored that she chose to wear my clothes to two events in the same week and looked so chic at both occasions."
Meanwhile, speculation swirled as to why White House Social Secretary Desirée Rogers and senior adviser Valerie Jarrett declined to disclose whose dresses they wore for the evening. Some speculated the White House advised them to focus their discussions on things other than fashion after they posed for two splashy magazine covers loaded with expensive designer fashion credits. In a WSJ. cover story on Rogers, the magazine reported that a White House deputy press secretary nixed a shot of her in an Oscar de la Renta gown in the First Lady's garden. Rogers did sport a short flowered de la Renta dress on the cover of the current Capitol File along with Jarrett in Max Mara.
Jarrett and Rogers still gave their unidentified frocks a workout on Saturday (actually, early Sunday morning), hopping from the dinner to after parties hosted by Capitol File and Vanity Fair. At Capitol File's bash at the Corcoran Gallery of Art, guests who bopped between Maker's Mark-sponsored open bars included Eva Longoria Parker, Forest Whitaker, Jason Wu, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges and Wanda Sykes, who drew cheers from partygoers after her knock-'em-dead performance at the dinner. Meghan McCain bounced among Jim Cramer, Todd Palin, Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal and White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel, who was approached on the dance floor for photos with fans, including "Gossip Girl" father figure Matthew Settle. Palin subbed for his wife, Sarah, who was invited by Fox News but stayed in Alaska to help combat massive flooding caused by melting ice jams on the Yukon River. Asked how he felt being a grandfather, Palin said: "I don't like being called a grandfather."
Later, Rogers and Jarrett walked over to the more exclusive Vanity Fair/Bloomberg affair at the residence of French Ambassador Pierre Vimont, which also drew Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher, Tim Daly, Jon Hamm and Jennifer Westfeldt, Taye Diggs, Katie Couric, Mayor Michael Bloomberg and girlfriend Diana Taylor. Owen Wilson sprawled on a chaise lounge near the entrance; Will Arnett and Jason Bateman lingered by the bar, while Longoria Parker tucked away near the garden with Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis. After a day of being chased by giggly girls, older women, fathers and cable news correspondents, "Gossip Girl" star Chace Crawford grabbed a cappuccino as he made his way to the garden — and took more pictures with fans as he exited. By the end of the night, Rogers, Jarrett and publishing mogul Linda Johnson Rice lounged together on a sofa surrounded by standing male dignitaries.
"This is more my type of party," said Bridges as he stood nearby.
By the end of the weekend, at least one celebrity would bring home more than just a few business cards. "I learned that John Adams and Thomas Jefferson died on the same day within hours of each other 50 years from signing the Declaration of Independence," said Christian Slater, who was a dinner guest of Congressional Quarterly. — Stephanie D. Smith
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The following is a listing of the Rule Making Dockets currently in active status before the Iowa Utilities Board (Board). The proposed rule making dockets identified by the Board as Rule Making Utilities (RMU) dockets are maintained on this list from the time the Board issues an order initiating the rule making until the rule is effective or until the rule making is terminated. This listing is by the Board's RMU docket number.
Included in the table detailing each proposed rule are: 1) the names of persons who have filed a written request for an opportunity to make oral comments on the proposed rules, 2) whether a written request for a regulatory analysis has been filed and whether that analysis has been issued and 3) information about any action taken on Board rules by the Administrative Rules Review Committee.
You may comment on the noticed rules until the end of the comment period as specified in the list below or in the rules as follows:
The Board's rules regarding rule making procedures are at 199 IAC 3.
Amy Christensen has been designated the Agency Rules Administrator. The Administrator's address is 1375 E. Court Avenue, RM 69, Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0069.
You may determine when the Administrative Rules Review Committee will be considering the rules in the docket by accessing the Committee's agenda in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin. The rules are usually considered by the Committee the month after the proposed rules are published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin.
All documents relating to each rule making docket are available for review from the Board's EFS. Clicking on the docket number in the table below will link to a docket summary page on the EFS. Once on the docket summary page, click the documents link to view all public documents filed in the docket.
Rules Currently in Active Rule Making
Amendments to Competitive Natural Gas Provider Rules to Address Natural Gas Vehicle Fuel Providers [199 IAC 2.2 (18) and 199 IAC 19.14]
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Eligibility, Certification and Reporting Requirements for Eligible Telecommunications Carriers and Related Confidentiality Provisions [199 IAC 1 and 39]
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Disconnection of Public Utility Water Service for Failure to pay Sewer, Wastewater, of Storm Drainage Bill [199 IAC 21]
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My knowledge of avatars comes directly from my California family. During a visit, they introduced me to first, the Wii, and then the avatars they had made to represent our family.
All the grandparents were represented.
The avatar of Memaw?
Short little thing dressed in pink; blue eyes, eye bags, drooping wrinkles and kind of my hair, I guess.
Hey, why don't the other grandmothers have wrinkles?
Work done? I question––whispered to my daughter, Maggie.
No, Mom, she said. Not any. None.
But, I said…
Stop, said Maggie. You know you don't take care of your skin! That's what you look like, just sayin'.
I guess my aversion to avatars started then, but this morning, in the newspaper, an avatar appeared representing a compassionate female health care worker. Many hospitals and health care organizations have, in the recent past, introduced medical personnel with a photograph and a quote. And now an avatar?
I quote, not quite word for word. Please, advertising health care company, this is not a diss. It is an observation. That's what I do professionally. Observe.
I observed that your headline read, Introducing An Advancement in Your Health Care: Sue.
And stood Sue. Sue is a drawing. Sue looks kind of blank, but pleasant. Sue looks exactly like an avatar.
Avatars represent human people. In a world where you can't get to talk to anyone on the phone, where you push buttons and listen to too loud, annoying music and customer service robots that urge you to speak your question, but there is no one speaking back to you.
So, Sue, the avatar Sue, is pleasant and present, and who could get mad at her? She is the one who assures you that, yes; you will be treated with respect here. She is a helpful woman you could talk to.
Except you can't.
D.G. Fulford is the author of Designated Daughter: The Bonus Years with Mom, written with her mother Phyllis Greene. You can find her at DGFulford.com.
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Lima, OH- The 4th week of the Barons season is complete, with the Barons now in 1st place of the ORCC East division with an in conference record of 6&1. On the week, they topped OU Lancaster (8 to 2), and swept a DH from OSU Newark (10 to 6 & 16 to 15), while going down in a non conference matchup with MU Hamilton (16 to 1). The Barons are now just one game under .500 overall at 10 & 11.
In the win over OU Lancaster, the Barons went with 4 pitchers to shut down the Cougar offense. Freshman Cory Echols started, earning the win throwing just 2 innings on a scheduled shortened outing, not allowing a run. In relief the Barons used; Freshman Dustin Craig, 2 innings with 1 run allowed, Freshman Justin Dunlap, 2 innings with 1 run allowed, and Sophomore Codie Roberts, 1 inning with 0 runs allowed. Offensively the Barons were led by Freshman David Wurst who went 3 for 3, with two doubles and 2 runs scored.
On Saturday, the Barons swept a doubleheader versus OSU Newark with some very hot bats. Echols got the win, raising his record to 5 & 1, throwing a complete game allowing 6 runs, but only 1 earned. The hero of the day was Freshman catcher Ryan Kortokrax who won the game with his bat in dramatic fashion driving a walkoff game winning grand slam to right field in the bottom of the 7th inning. It was the first homerun of Kortokraxs college career.
Game two was a game that the Barons were fortunate to be the last team getting to hit as they survived that offensive battle by outscoring OSU Newark 16 to 15. Codie Roberts earned the victory raising his record to 2 & 2, while Dustin Craig earned his 3rd save of the season throwing the last 4 innings of the game. Offensively the Barons were solid from top to bottom, as all 9 spots in the order recorded hits, with Sophomore Alan Hankinson going 3 for 5, Sophomore Adam Hemker going 3 for 4, Freshman Greg Patterson going 4 for 4, and Wurst going 2 for 3.
The Barons return to action with the same OSU Newark squad in the final game of their 4 game season series on Tuesday. They then return home for a long home swing on Wednesday in a non conference tilt with Cincinnati Christian University. Over the weekend the Barons will host OU Zanesville in a doubleheader matchup on Saturday then a nonconference doubleheader with Miami Middletown on Sunday. Come out and support your Barons, admission is free to all home games!


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A little feathered songbird serenades your child from this decorative birdcage. Inspired by collectible Victorian cages, it's made of wood with a curved top and hand-painted ornamentation.
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10 Investors' Stocks Beating the Market (Update2)
(Story updated to add that Legg Mason reported assets under management of $638 billion as of the end of February.)
BOSTON ( TheStreet) -- The financial-services sector, and asset managers in particular, has come roaring back this year amid signs of economic growth and an apparent resolution of the sovereign debt crisis in Europe.
The positive outlook from investors has also renewed confidence in asset management firms, which are benefiting from higher trading volume and money inflows to their funds this year, even as they battle to stanch the run-off of the past few years to inexpensive, passively managed index funds or exchange traded funds after several years of funds' underperformance.
As a result, the leading asset management companies' stocks are posting double-digit gains in 2012.
Shares of companies in the asset management company category, as tracked by Morningstar, are up an average of 19% this year, versus the benchmark S&P 500's 12% gain. Two of the biggest fund management firms, Vanguard Group and Fidelity Investments, aren't publicly traded. On Friday, S&P Capital IQ upgraded the asset management and custody banks sector to "positive" from "neutral" because "so far this year, fund flows have done a turnaround with new investments coming into long-term funds. "We observe a shift in investor sentiment toward the positive as many 2011 fears have been put to rest or at least tempered." The Investment Company Institute reported investor inflows to bond and equity funds of $35.6 billion in January, the first positive month of inflows after outflows over the last seven months of 2011. That trend picked up speed in the following six-week period with inflows of $59.6 billion through the first week of March. But bond funds are the biggest beneficiaries. For example, investors pulled $126 million out of mutual funds that buy domestic and foreign stocks during the the first week of March, while $10.7 billion flowed into mutual funds that invest in bonds, ICI reported. But, in the long term, the outlook for the industry should be bright as baby boomers continue to add to their retirement nest eggs. S&P says that "over the next 10 years, there should be a significant increase in retirement investments." Most big, national banks also provide money management and advisory services, but many sold off their mutual fund units after the financial crisis. Only a few, such as Bank of America (BAC) and its Merrill Lynch money management unit, and investment bank JPMorgan Chase (JPM), still rely on asset management as growth drivers, especially JPMorgan. Bank of America's global wealth management unit brought in more than $15 billion in net new assets in 2011 and generated net income of $1.6 billion. Bank of America shares have rocketed 66% this year. JPMorgan, now one of the 10 largest U.S. stock and bond fund managers, saw huge growth last year of almost $50 billion in assets under management. Its shares are up 35% this year. Here, in inverse order of returns this year, are 10 asset management firms that are benefiting from increased investor activity:Check Out Our Best Services for Investors
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- Real-time trading community