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If he dressed up as a terrorist clad in black, just dressed as HIMSELF with no racially discriminating clothes on, sure. But the point is that he dressed up as A MIDDLE EASTERN. Which is highly fucking offensive to middle eastern people obviously and is a completely ignorant stereotype. If you guys actually admire him for dressing up this way, then america is truly fucked up.
Hey people, he's a stupid NIGGER, what did you expect?
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High Dynamic Range Digital Audio Playback
Experience More • Consume Less High Dynamic Range Digital Audio Playback High dynamic range digital audio is the next frontier in audio reproduction. Achieving it means removing the many errors that typically compromise accuracy and thus the sense of realism that enthusiasts desire. High dynamic range starts with the power supply, then the digital-to-analog conversion, and continues right through to the speakers' output. If the DAC is flawed then nothing that follows can replace the lost and compromised signal. In fact the source is the most critical element in a high dynamic range playback system. The Wikipedia definition for Dynamic Range as applied to an audio system: Audio Audio engineers often use dynamic range to describe the ratio of the amplitude of the loudest possible undistorted sine wave to the root mean square (rms) noise amplitude, say of a microphone or loudspeaker. The dynamic range of human hearing is roughly 140 dB.[2] The dynamic range of music as normally perceived in a concert hall doesn't exceed 80 dB, and human speech is normally perceived over a range of about 40 dB.[3] The dynamic range differs from the ratio of the maximum to minimum amplitude a given device can record, as a properly dithered recording device can record signals well below the rms noise amplitude (noise floor). For example, if the ceiling of a device is 5V (rms) and the noise floor is 10uV (rms) then the dynamic range is 500000:1, or 114 dB: In digital audio theory the dynamic range is limited by quantization error. The maximum achievable dynamic range for a digital audio system with Q-bit uniform quantization is calculated as the ratio of the largest sine-wave rms to rms noise is:[4] The maximum achievable SNR Signal-to-noise ratio for a digital audio system with Q-bit uniform quantization is The 16-bit Compact Disc has a theoretical dynamic range of about 96 dB[5] (or about 98 dB for sinusoidal signals, per the formula[4]). Digital audio with 20-bit digitization is theoretically capable of 120 dB dynamic range; similarly, 24-bit digital audio calculates to 144 dB dynamic range.[2] All digital audio recording and playback chains include input and output converters and associated analog circuitry, significantly limiting practical dynamic range. Observed 16-bit digital audio dynamic range is about 90 dB.[5] Dynamic range in analog audio is the difference between low-level thermal noise in the electronic circuitry and high-level signal saturation resulting in increased distortion and, if pushed higher, clipping.[2] Multiple noise processes determine the noise floor of a system. Noise can be picked up from microphone self-noise, preamp noise, wiring and interconnection noise, media noise, etc. Early 78 rpm phonograph discs had a dynamic range of up to 40 dB,[6] soon reduced to 30 dB and worse due to wear from repeated play. German magnetic tape in 1941 was reported to have had a dynamic range of 60 dB,[7] though modern day restoration experts of such tapes note 45-50 dB as the observed dynamic range.[8] Ampex tape recorders in the 1950s achieved 60 dB in practical usage,[7] though tape formulations such as Scotch 111 boasted 68 dB dynamic range.[9] In the 1960s, improvements in tape formulation processes resulted in 7 dB greater range,[9] and Ray Dolby developed the Dolby A-Type noise reduction system that increased low- and mid-frequency dynamic range on magnetic tape by 10 dB, and high-frequency by 15 dB, using companding (compression and expansion) of four frequency bands.[10] The peak of professional analog magnetic recording tape technology reached 90 dB dynamic range in the midband frequencies at 3% distortion, or about 80 dB in practical broadband applications.[9] The Dolby SR noise reduction system gave a 20 dB further increased range resulting in 110 dB in the midband frequencies at 3% distortion.[11] Compact Cassette tape performance ranges from 50 to 56 dB depending on tape formulation, with Metal Type IV tapes giving the greatest dynamic range, and systems such as XDR, dbx and Dolby noise reduction system increasing it further. Specialized bias and record head improvements by Nakamichi and Tandberg combined with Dolby C noise reduction yielded 72 dB dynamic range for the cassette. Vinyl microgroove phonograph records typically yield 55-65 dB, though the first play of the higher- fidelity outer rings can achieve a dynamic range of 70 dB.[12] The rugged elements of moving-coil microphones can have a dynamic range of up to 140 dB (at increased distortion), while condenser microphones are limited by the overloading of their associated electronic circuitry.[2] Practical considerations of acceptable distortion levels in microphones combined with typical practices in a recording studio result in a useful operating range of 125 dB.[13] In 1981, researchers at Ampex determined that a dynamic range of 118 dB on a dithered digital audio stream was necessary for subjective noise-free playback of music in quiet listening environments.[14] Several interesting observations from the information above: 1) While the theoretical maximum dynamic range for the human ear is up to 140dB the perceived dynamic range of an orchestra in a concert hall environment is on the order of 80dB which represents the dynamic range we wish to achieve in our replay environment after taking into account all factors that limit dynamic range. 2) Modern DAC and ADC technology using 24-bit technology can achieve over 120dB dynamic range for the Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) and nearly 130dB for the Digital to Analog Converter (DAC) while the quantization noise floor is now 144dB below the maximum signal level. 3) Even 16-bit audio encompasses the 80dB dynamic range requirement for playback of audio, but there are other considerations requiring greater than 16- bit performance for the best playback of even 16-bit source material. These issues are covered later in this paper. Factors that limit Dynamic Range in a DAC based playback system: 1) DAC Analog Noise: The analog noise floor is the fundamental limit of dynamic range in a D-to-A converter. Modern DACs using multi-bit sigma-delta architectures can reduce quantization noise to levels well below the thermal noise floor of the analog electronics. Consequently the old concerns of quantization noise dominating playback are gone. Careful design of the analog output electronics, including the Current-to-Voltage (I/V) converter stage and the output buffer stage are critical in determining the ultimate dynamic range of the DAC. Careful design using the best DAC devices, amplifiers and carefully chosen passive components such as resistors can lead to dynamic range exceeding 125dB and approaching 130dB. The represents a noise level of 2.84microVolts RMS for a DAC with a 9Volt RMS output capability. A high quality audio preamplifier will have a noise floor of 3-10 times this or 10 to 20dB higher noise level. 2) Jitter: When operating at 125-130dB dynamic range very low levels of jitter are more audible. Jitter on the DAC clock modulates the signal and causes audible signal artifacts. It's a given that clock jitter must be reduced to levels at or below 10 picoseconds RMS. This isn't a simple task as running a clock through even 1 meter of cable can add significant jitter to a signal. 3) Power supply noise: Power supplies become even more critical as dynamic range capabilities increase. Power supply noise levels on par with the noise floor of analog electronics is required to insure full dynamic range without external noise and signal artifacts. 4) Out of Band noise: High frequency noise created by the DAC process itself must be effectively filtered to insure no modulation of the audio signals occurs which would also limit the effective dynamic range. Bel Canto addresses each of the issues above resulting in superb, low-noise and dynamic playback. 1) Analog Stages: We use the low noise, high speed amplifier devices for each critical analog stage. The I/V converter is a single-ended device with high slew rate, fast settling time and low noise and distortion. This insures that the DAC operates to its full potential. We also use audio-grade resistors and capacitors in this critical amplification stage. The output stage uses high-speed low-noise devices. The DAC and analog output section operate in a fully balanced differential mode, and the output device is a fully balanced amplifier with extremely low noise and distortion levels. All of our analog output stages are biased into class-A operation for optimum distortion and thermal modulation performance. 2) Jitter: We employ a state of the art digital Phase Lock Loop architecture coupled with an Asynchronous Sample Rate Converter to filter clock jitter from any of the incoming digital audio data. This works in tandem with our ultra-low jitter clock placed near the DAC circuit to provide an extremely low jitter environment for the DAC. The jitter filter starts attenuating at 10Hz, filtering jitter components by more than 80dB by 100Hz and increasing beyond that frequency. 3) Power Supply Noise is effectively dealt with by our new Virtual Battery Supply technology. The VBS1 generates a highly-isolated low-noise voltage supply with less than 6uV RMS noise over the audio band. This is lower noise than an analog preamplifier's output. It forms the foundation of all the internal supplies used in the DAC and insures that power supply-related audio signal modulation is minimized. The effective isolation of the incoming AC power insures that the audio signal is optimized no matter the quality of the AC power. Remarkably the power supply filtration offered by our VBS1 provides more than 100dB of isolation and filtration starting well below 100 Hz. 4) We deal with out of band noise in the DAC process by running the DAC at the highest rate possible, 192 KHz, and using a high-performance linear-phase, slow roll-off digital filter. This optimizes both the time domain and the frequency domain performance of the filter and only requires a simple analog filter in the analog output stage to make sure that no out-of-band signals compromise dynamic range. 5) 24-bit digital level control: Insuring full dynamic range performance we provide a 24-bit dithered volume control. It's the most transparent means to control the volume level of the signal as even the best analog preamplifiers compromise the dynamic range potential of our DAC, adding layers of noise and distortion you can hear. Because quantization noise of the dithered 24-bit DAC is no longer a subjective quality issue, the best means to control volume level is through the digital word. This technique insures that the entire analog system is minimally stressed with just enough analog voltage level generated as needed for the desired playback level. Issues such as distortion and signal-to-noise ratios are now truly optimized throughout the entire playback chain. Summarizing the many advantages of Bel Canto DAC technology: 1) Bel Canto's DAC technology achieves >125dB dynamic range; the DAC now becomes the lowest-noise signal source even quieter than the best analog preamplifiers. 2) Bel Canto's high-definition 24-bit volume control is essentially transparent, neither adding nor subtracting from the original signal. The dithered 24th bit is 10-15dB below the noise floor of the extremely low analog noise floor of our DAC electronics. 3) Bel Canto's 24/192 A/D converters have arguably less sonic signature than a 1 meter analog interconnect. 4) Bel Canto's jitter filtration methods remove jitter as an error source. All digital inputs now sound equally pure and dynamic without audible jitter signature. 5) Bel Canto's ultra-low jitter clocks render the conversion to and from analog in an extremely pure manner. 6) Bel Canto's Virtual Battery Technology isolates the converters from power line noise and insures low impedance power delivery to and isolation of the analog and digital electronics for best dynamic range and definition. 7) Bel Canto's class-A analog electronics maintain ultra-low noise and distortion. With all elements working in concert, with high dynamic range conversion occurring in an environment isolated from outside jitter and noise, the result is sonic purity that renders discussion of Analog vs Digital moot and what remains IS the music.


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Harmoni has grown considerably over recent years with annualised sales growth of 39 per cent (CAGR) since 2008, reaching GBP99m for the year ending 31 March 2012. The company almost tripled its workforce over the same period of time.
Harmoni was a spinout from a former ECI healthcare investment WCI Group, which in 2006 was split into two businesses: Harmoni and WCI Consulting. WCI Consulting provided project-based consulting in the life sciences industry to help clients simplify processes to improve performance and assure compliance and was sold to Take Solutions, a listed Indian technology company, in January 2011.
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Mike Goode challenges received accounts of the development of modern historical thought, arguing that, in Romantic and Victorian Britain, struggles over historical authority were as much disputes over the nature of proper masculinity as they were contests over ideas and interpretations. Drawing on primary materials from such diverse fields as political economy, moral philosophy, medicine, antiquarian study, and visual satire, Goode uncovers a Romantic historical tradition - one most influentially realized by historical novels - which held that historians must be manly and sentimental in order to understand history properly. Goode further shows how and why, by later in the nineteenth century, the bodies and feelings - but not the gender - of historians came to be regarded as irrelevant to their scholarly projects. The result is an unconventional account of the rise of history, one that focuses more on novelists, political philosophers, and caricaturists than on historians.
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In 2002, Claudia Batten, a New Zealand-born attorney, followed up a successful law career in New York City by cofounding Massive, the first company of its kind to develop software that puts ads in video games. It sold to Microsoft four years later for an undisclosed figure (the New Zealand Herald reported it was between $200 million and $400 million). But retirement wasn't what Batten had in mind. At 35, after relocating to Boulder, Colorado (where her husband, an artist, works), she wanted to create a modern advertising agency made for the digital era. Last fall, she joined forces with ex-ad men Evan Fry and John Winsor to launch Victors and Spoils, the world's first creative ad agency built on the principles of "crowdsourcing"—a creative method that involves asking consumers to generate ideas (e.g., How would you do it?) and then rewarding the best ones with cash prizes. It's a departure from the traditional agency model—where copywriters and art directors come up with the million-dollar logo—but a viable and affordable technique that could revolutionize the advertising industry. Though nondisclosure agreements restrict Batten from naming V&S clients, she tells of one simple pamphlet redesign that saved a client thousands of dollars by crowdsourcing it on websites like 99 Designs. "We were able to turn it around inexpensively and in a week—which is speedy—with some innovative ideas, even down to the way it was folded," she says. At a time when advertising budgets are tighter than ever, Batten insists it's not just the mom-and-pop shops seeking V&S services. "The meetings we've had with super-high-caliber brands are something I haven't experienced before. It's going to be big."
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OkCupid explains how to take an attractive profile picture
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This is very sad news regarding Elizabeth Edwards. I bet many (if not all) of us have been at the side of a loved one nearing the end. The following is an excerpt from ABC News: "You all know that I have been sustained throughout my life by three saving graces ŌĆō my family, my friends, and a faith in the power of resilience and hope," she wrote. "These graces have carried me through difficult times and they have brought more joy to the good times than I ever could have imagined." "The days of our lives, for all of us, are numbered. We know that. And, yes, there are certainly times when we aren't able to muster as much strength and patience as we would like. It's called being human," wrote Edwards. "But I have found that in the simple act of living with hope, and in the daily effort to have a positive impact in the world, the days I do have are made all the more meaningful and precious. And for that I am grateful."
Too bad. The woman has been through so much (bereaved parent, cancer ) that she deserved better than the fate she has suffered.....
If there was equality in this earth, John would develop a rabid form of untreatable testicular cancer, complete with hair loss.
A shame, I am not big on organized religion but I said a prayer for this women. God Damn Her Dirty Filthy Rotten Husband the term "Piece Of Sh!t" was made for him, anybody and everybody that comes in contact with the conceited bastard should give him the silent treatment.
OTOH you deify Newt Gingrich and whatever he says becomes gospel So I guess the rule is if the scumbag from the right is philandering whoremaster it is ok and whatever he says everyone drools over, but if the left does it is not ok... They are all lower than whale shyt...
I agree, Gingrich is right up there with Pretty Boy Edwards, The Kennedy's and Billy Blue Dress when it comes to morality, but Gingrich says things Politically that I agree with as does Billy Blue Dress, but they are all scum when it comes to family values and family loyalty, they will all rot in hell together. :bricks:
There's a very good article about her here: Elizabeth Edwards, Rest in Peace And, just for the record, John has been there with her for the last several days. She and he knew that the children would need him and apparently they set aside their own differences for the sake of the kids....it speaks eloquently about her and her strength - and not so poorly about him, either.
I would hope so, even a person like Pretty Boy knows where he should be at a time like that. She was a good decent women, to good for him.
taking care of her kids, over a philandering husband(even though he has nice hair) is a good thing.. would not expect anything less..


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Welcome to the Emu Plains Football Club WebsiteLast updated 24 February, 2015 4:24 PM Managers and Coaches Meeting Meeting at O'Donogues Irish Pub THURSDAY 5th March 2015
We look forward to seeing you all there. FINAL 2015 Winter Registration Date (In-Person Component)
Kits from Last Year If you still have your team's kit from last year, please bring it to the EPFC Clubhouse on Wednesday between 6:00pm and 8:30pm. We are still missing a few from Winter 2014. 2015 Grading Grading for age groups Under 12 and older will take place at Hunter Fields on Thursday the 22nd and Friday the 23rd of January, 2015. Grading starts at 6:30PM sharp, so please be there at least 30 minutes earlier so paperwork can be completed. Summer Soccer Summer Soccer starts back up on the 7th of January. Field Marking Fields need to be marked between 4pm and 6pm every Friday night. If you are asked to move your training session to another field so marking can be done, please don't refuse or argue, as this is the only time the fields can be marked. If you do not co-operate with Ground Maintenance VOLUNTEERS, your training privileges will be revoked and you won't be able to train anywhere on Hunter Field. Training Please ensure you stay out of the goal mouths, if you're seen training within the goal mouths, you will forfeit your allocated training slot for a minimum of a week (possibly more). Also, please abide by the training allocations (field and times) made at the Coaches & Manager's Meeting. If you're unsure of your allocated day/time/field, please call Brett on 0421 473 967 (not during Business Hours, only call between 5pm and 9pm please). If the Field Status says "Fields Closed" or "Fields Closed For Training", DO NOT use the fields for training under any circumstances. Here are the Training Field Allocations. Click Here to download the 2014 Training Field Allocations. EPFC Socks & Shorts Socks and shorts will be on sale at the EPFC Clubhouse on weekends. Socks are $12 and shorts are $25. Notes
More Notes can be found on the Notice Board page. Hunter Field Upgrades On behalf of the local community, schools and the Emu Plains Football Club, we would like to thank the Hon Member Fiona Scott, and Penrith City Council, for both the field turf upgrades and lighting. Apologies for the inconvenience to our members during these much appreciated works. Council will be undertaking lighting upgrades to Hunter Fields 1 & 2, work will start on Monday 24th February 2014 and expect to have the upgrade completed on Tuesday 25th February 2014, subject to the weather. The lights will be out of action on Monday 24th February 2014. The existing lighting controls will remain in place. The upgrade will provide Eh = 100 Lux to both fields, by replacing the existing Briteline fittings with A3 Maxi T10 fittings. This is the required standard for competition match play. HIX Electrical & Data Services will be doing the upgrade. The project is funded 50% by Penrith Council and 50% by the Federal Government. Pictured above are representatives from local clubs (including James Warwick, President EPFC) who have received funding from the Federal Government and Penrith Council. EPFC Tracksuit Jackets The Club still has new EPFC Tracksuit Jackets in stock ($40.00 each). Individuals and teams can purchase these now. Please see Briege in the canteen when we start back up. This website is still being developed. Any suggestions for improvement or content ideas should be sent to the club's email (firstname.lastname@example.com). |
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A team of astronomers at The Australian National University (ANU) working on a five-year project to produce the first comprehensive digital survey of the southern sky has discovered the oldest known star in the Universe. Just a 6,000 light year astronomical hop, skip and jump from Earth, the ancient star formed shortly after the Big Bang 13.7 billion years ago. Read More
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A cloudy night in London led to the discovery of the 21st Century's brightest supernova to date. The new supernova 2014J, the brightest since 1993, is located in the galaxy M82. This Type-Ia supernova has just reached its peak brightness of magnitude 10.6. M82 lies at a distance of only about 12 million light years, which explains the brightness of 2014J in our skies. 2014J is bright enough to be seen in small telescopes or perhaps in (very) large binoculars. We'll tell you how to find it. Read More
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That the Universe is largely composed of a cosmic web consisting of narrow filaments upon which galaxies and intergalactic gas and dust are concentrated has been known for more than a decade. While a great deal of evidence for this has accumulated, visual evidence has been difficult to find. Astronomers have now photographed what appears to be a segment of a cosmic filament stimulated into fluorescence by irradiation from a nearby quasar. Read More
Following almost 10 years of development, the Gemini Observatory has debuted an advanced planet imaging instrument and captured a direct image of exoplanet Beta Pictoris b, signifying a breakthrough in our ability to analyze extrasolar planets. Called the Gemini Planet Imager (GPI), the tool uses an advanced optics system with an infrared spectograph to retrieve direct images of young planets orbiting distant stars. Read More
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In order to dodge something, you need to see it. If that something is space debris then sometimes the best thing to use is an old-fashioned telescope – or, in the case of the US Department of Defense, a state-of-the-art telescope capable of searching an area larger than the United States in seconds. That's why DARPA is preparing to deliver the new Space Surveillance Telescope (SST) to Western Australia, where it will help track small satellites and space debris orbiting the Earth when it becomes operational in 2016. Read More
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By: Lauren Walters
Have you ever had someone steal your work or discredit you?
Don't fret! PPA is here to help! If you hire a lawyer, you'll be spending A LOT
OF MONEY in legal fees, but if you are with PPA, most likely we'll be able to protect
your work for FREE or, if damages have already been done, for a fraction of that
insane legal cost.
PPA photographer, Ross Oscar Knight, specializes in
weddings, fine art and corporate events. Ross had a project that received a lot
of exposure when it went viral in 2007, thanks in part to the feature on the
Oprah Winfrey show. Soon after, people started pulling and using images from
his website without his permission. Some were even discrediting his work and
cropping out his logo, committing the ultimate copyright infringement. Ross
remembered that PPA helps photographers resolve copyright disputes and went for
that help. Check out his story and hear more about how PPA helped him resolve
this copyright infringement rip-off.
If you are at risk for copyright infringement or simply want
to take the right proactive steps, just go to the PPA's
Copyright Resources , get your Free
Copyright Kit or check out the overview of
copyright laws. Be More Business Savvy and Be More Protected.
By: Lauren Walters
PPA CEO David Trust was in DC the past two days advocating
for photographers like you! He and PPA's copyright team in D.C., the Nickles
Group, had a series of meetings with Representatives of Arizona, California,
Georgia, Missouri, Utah and Wyoming and Senators from Los Angeles and Oklahoma who
all have a say on the FAA's
proposed rules for regulating the use of drones in the United States. The
proposed rules are awaiting approval and are now in a 60-day comment period,
during which PPA is working diligently to pull together comments for
The revised proposal indicates good progress for Photographers.
The FAA proposes and approves the rules on drones; those rules are not
legislation and do not require congressional approval. Currently, the said rules
categorize drones into three physical size groups. PPA is mainly concerned with
regulation pertaining to small and micro drones. A small drone is classified as
55lbs or lighter, and a micro drone is 4.4lbs or lighter.
The FAA's proposed rules would require professional
photographers wanting to use small drones (less than 55 lbs) to take an
aeronautical skills test and obtain a permit and renew that license every two
years. There would also be a one-time
registration fee of $150. With 560 testing sites, finding a testing center should
be easy. PPA believes the proposed rules for small drones to be a major step in
the right direction as they eliminate the current requirement that commercial
drone users hold an actual pilot's license.
The proposed rules for micro-drones (4.4 lbs or less) are
even more favorable as they require no skills test. Photographers wanting to use micro-drones in
their business would have to register and self-certify that they understand the
FAA's aeronautical information manual.
We are still months away before the rules are finalized, yet
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Have you been burned by a bad review of your services online? Surely it stings when it happens, and you want to do what you can to remedy them. But there is a two-step scam going around right now, first threatening photographers with cyber bullying through bad mouthing online reviews, and then (step 2) offering to help you with your online reputation and solve the newly posted bad reviews... when the scammers are actually the ones posting them!
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explanation on her blog (which was also picked up by Peta Pixel), along
with some great suggestions on what you can do to protect yourself. Her
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- Don't respond to the emails!
- Set up a Google Alert for your business name
- Watch your business on a few different review sites and attempt to respond to the false reviews with a link to this post to educate potential readers, or by submitting "proof" to the review website
- Contact the Federal Trade Commission: via its toll free hotline: 877-FTC-HELP (877-382-4357) or the FTC online complaint form
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Amidst all the classes, tradeshow deals, football,
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donations rolled in through a series of events and a certain special drawing.
included the PPA Charities "Boots and Bling" Celebration, which featured a silent
and live auction. On day one, more than 100 attendees braved the Nashville cold
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day with PPA Charities' Dream Studio Giveaway, where one lucky winner walked
away with a life-changing prize.
USA attendees were clearly feeling generous. "Boots and Bling" raised over
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edition piece auctioned for $7,000 alone. The Sunday morning 5K raised an
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For all of us currently under UPS health plan we enjoy no deductibles on our health care. When we are switched over to TEAMCARE we will have deductibles of: 1st year= $50 individual, $100 family 2nd year= $100 individual, $200 family 3rd year= $150 individual, $300 family 4th year= $200 individual, $400 family Now you know why I was screaming for the details of this TA. This is a no vote for me. Going from no deductibles to $400 in 4 years is a concession. A concession with UPS making 4.38 Billion is crap.
...Not to mention only 80% coverage now on diagnostics (MRI, CT scan, X-Ray, Lab) compared to 90% currently for MRI/CT scan and 100% for all the above in the previous contract (2002-2007). Ughhh...
you are worried about a measly $400 deductible? What planet are you living on? What economy do you experience every day? Is your part of the world immune to the disgustingly high and continuously rising health care costs?
What happens in 2018 and beyond with respect to deductibles and the overall coverage? 200 single/400 family in 2017 is only setting the stage for increased deductibles and an overall decrease in insurance coverage in future contracts...
I look at it more as a nice, friendly preparation for the good ol' Obamacare that everyone thought was such a great idea...That's kicking in sometime around 2017-18, if I'm not mistaken....
Forgot to mention, be sure to get all vision/dental needs taken care of before the end of 2013! Said benefits appear to be decreased (significantly in some circumstances) thereafter.
If YOU THINK YOU GOT IT BAD LOOK AT FREIGHTS TA !!! $135 PER WEEK FOR FAMILY WITH $1500 PER INDIVUAL DEDUCTIBLE !!!!
UPS made 4.38Billion in profits and they were able to provide a health care plan with no deductibles. This contract should actually reward UPS employees who make that happen, not take money away from us. I do want UPS to be even more profitable in the future, but not by nickle and diming the employees that actually provide the ability for them to make the profit in the first place.
What I haven't seen mentioned is what is the Union getting out of this. It is like they are doing us a favor. When the union asked UPS if they (the union) could take over the health care benefits, I got a feeling UPS said, "Hell yes...is the pope Catholic? Knock yourself out."
Will spouses be covered under the new Teamcare plan? It says dependents are covered but do they consider a spouse a dependent? A couple weeks ago my local BA told us that if our spouses were able to get insurance through their job that they had to take them and not the Teamcare plan, does anyone have any info on this issue? Also does anyone know if we will still have access to the Hyatt Legal Plan as part of this benefit package or is that something that UPS runs separately from the Health & Welfare package?
AND HOW MANY JOBS HAS UPS MAINTAINED ? 400 $ DEDUCTABLES AND YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THAT ? TRY 3000 DOLLARS . yOUR GOING INTO TEAMCARE BECAUSE YOUR HEALTH AND WELFARE CONTRIBUTIONS EARNED AND NEGOTIATED WERE SQUWANDERED AWAY AND WASTED AND IT WASN'T UPS THAT DID THAT TO YOU
Can you be a little more specific. We have people on here like 407 who are very slow and need you to spell it out.
We passed a healthcare bill to fix the problem of rising healthcare. Seems to be working about as well as Obama's stimulous bill & jobs plans have worked. We just need more Obama.
I have been saying for those who voted for Obammy (short for Barry Obama) and listen to the wonderful leaders like Hoffy and Hall we were going to loss big time on health care. Why do you think Hoffy and Hall keep you in the dark they knew UPS was going to say funny time we are not going to give insurance to anyone at time no more. They know this Obama care allowed them to do this. Hoffy knows he could not come back tell you this because you would get very pissy. So in comes My teamcare are what ever they are calling it. God people get a grip on what is going on around. Hoffy and the big leaders last year when finding out more about the health care law stated they may have made a mistake with help getting the bill past in the first place. GO and look it up. The veey same people who wrote the bill stated last week it is going to be a train wreck. So it is a wreck that we the American People helped make. Then you have people like The Other Side who have been coming here and saying how great the health bill is and how great the teamsters are at getting what they want from UPS. Well now The other Side post saying vote no. The Other side do you even think the reason for our down grading of health care is due to the reason of Obama care, no you will never make the ends meet. I did not see any protects about what could hapen if the cost go up any more in the next 4 yrs and if so could the teamsters then say you will have (in the words of the geat one Obama) pay your fair share. That is coming in the near future part timers will be left with a choice pay union dues or health care. What do you think they are going to do. Obama Care it is wonderful more to come in the following years.
The concessionary TeamCare plan (CS) affects us all differently. For full-timers, the percentage of deductibles and other out of pocket expenses represents a significantly less percentage of their net wages ($75,000 to $100,00 per year) than it does for part timers making $10,000 - $15,000 per year. Perhaps to understand and appreciate how this contract feels and appears to others....we should place ourselves in their positions... Remember the "Indian Prayer" - "Never judge someone until you've walked a mile in their UPS work boots"


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London in the 1960s was experiencing the same changes our country across the pond was seeing: movement in civil rights, the advancement of women's rights, and plenty of rock 'n' roll. Against this backdrop, [...]
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Becoming a new parent is scary for anyone, but for the super-organized, ultra-efficient, emotionally deficient Australian geneticist Don Tillman in Graeme Simsion's new novel, it's catastrophic, meltdown material.
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Adele Levine's story is a unique perspective of the life after war and the road to recovery.
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Marc Goodman's new book, Future Crimes, covers the facts – and faults – of our technological safety both present and future.
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Prep school novels are their own category of books, and they always seem to enthrall people, exposing to them a side of life that many don't experience.
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Last year, I watched a documentary called "First Position." The film followed the stories of a handful of young dancers as they tried to land a coveted spot at the American Ballet Theater. One of the dancers, Michaela DePrince, stood out in the film. Taking Flight is her story.
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Three of Jacqueline Briskin's many great novels are newly available in eBook format: Dreams Are Not Enough, Too Much Too Soon, and Everything and More. Read on for an excerpt from Dreams Are Not Enough.
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Mixed Tip Pre-Lit Wreath
Replacement for failed wreath
I bought this wreath (but it was larger then) 2 years ago. Last year half of the lights went out and this year none of them worked. I tried everything - even bought that gun that detects the problem - hah! So when this went on sale, I bought it to replace the bad one. It is beautiful, even though it's smaller. So far, so good. Ask me next year.
December 17, 2012
Do not waste your money!
This is very beautiful full garland, however the lights are where the problem is. They last about one to two seasons and then quit working. It is so frustrating trying to check and replace light bulbs only to have it never work again! Huge waste of money.
November 24, 2012
Lights don't last
We have 12 pieces of this collection and after 1 year each piece has a portion where the lights no longer work. It is impossible to find the same color/brightness of lights so now I have to decide if it is worth restringing. Very disappointing.
November 17, 2012
Beautiful BUT....
The wreath is gorgeous and the plug in on this version gives a much brighter light compared to the battery operated wreath. However, we have owned the wreath for about 15 days and already a section of the lights are out on it. Disappointing.
December 12, 2012
Beautiful wreath with lights!
We love Classic pre-lit greenery collection and have several garlands and a couple of swags.The mixed greenery, red berries and pinecones make this a very substantial, stunning look.We plan to put this wreath on our front door next year - not sure how that will work with the cord, but wanted something to match the other greenery. Comes somewhat compressed in the box, so will have to fluff a bit, but plenty large for a door wreath. Plugged it in and all the lights work - lots of lights on it so I hope we can make the cord work with our configuration.
January 20, 2014
Christmas Garlands
When considering purchasing I read the then 2 reviews. One was most complimentary and the other was anything but. I liked what I saw in the catalogue and took my chances. I have no regrets after hanging the 8 I purchased. They survived perfectly through the snow, ice and freezing rain as they were fully in the elements the whole Christmas season. All the lights stayed lighted. Not one burned out. I would highly recommend the product.
March 16, 2014
Beautiful teardrop swags
I just received two of the 3' teardrop swags and cannot wait to hang them! I previously ordered two of the 9' Classic garland strands to go around my front door three years ago and have not had any of the issues with lights burning out. They are so lush and have received SO many compliments, that the sale on the swags made the decision to purchase very easy. They should complete the lush look I have always wanted. I am hoping the lighting issues other reviews have mentioned are limited to the wreath(?) since my garland is in its third year, no problems and hope these gorgeous swags are problem free too.
November 28, 2012
lovely garland.
I have two of the garlands I ordered last Christmas for my banister and have had great comments on them. I ordered two more this year to go around our front door. Also ordered the garland hanger which was backordered then cancelled. Plan to order the hanger when it comes back in stock. The two new garlands did not come out of the boxes this Christmas but I am ready for next Christmas when the hanger comes in. The garlands are full and beautiful. Worth the money.
December 31, 2013
Beautifully realistic looking Christmas wreaths
After having looked at many different artificial, pre-lit, wreaths to decorate the front of my home I decided to order four from Frontgate. I've ordered other items and was always pleased in the past. Well, this was no exception. They're a bit more expensive than others, but well worth the money when it comes to looking very "real" and the quality of the workmanship. Well worth the money and we'll have them to enjoy for years to come.
January 21, 2014
Well made, looks great, NOT 6'!
We have a new house this year and wanted to invest into new decorations. This is a beautiful swag and really looks great. The lights are bright and beautiful. We have a completely covered doorway and since we are in CA there will be little to no weather exposure. It should last for years. My only negative is that it claims to be 6' long. Out of the box it was barely 5' and with some "fluffing" of the elements I got it to 5"6" so part of the bar is exposed. (our doorway is 1" shy of 6').
December 5, 2013
Lovely garland
I love the Christmas Classic garlands and wreath that I purchased. I love the color combination because they are so different than garlands/wreaths that you might purchase at other stores. I am, however, disappointed that there were not an extra supply of light bulbs for future use. When I called the rep she said that she would send some extra ones. The bulbs that were sent are not the correct ones, so I am still without extra bulbs.Very disappointed since I spent a lot of money on this order.
November 22, 2013
looking forward to Merry next year
I got this after the holiday- on sale- great price for prelit garland. I am replacing my years old garland around the front door next year. I did open the boxes to make sure that they looked as described and in the picture online- all looks very nice and I'm looking forward to having some updated decor light up my front door.
The only reason I gave it only 4 stars is that I haven't actually put it up to see it in all it's glory
January 20, 2014
Worth the $
I love these garlands. I have purchased several of them over the past few years..first, for around my front door, second, for my banister and now for my new front porch. They work well inside, as well as outside. My front porch is not covered and they have held up very well for the past couple of years, and still look great. I did have to put new lights on one of them (kind of a pain) but it was well worth the effort. I also love the metal garland holder that fits in the door jam.
November 6, 2013
Third time around
There's a reason we've purchased 10 of these over the past two years on three separate occasions. They're the nicest on the market... ANYWHERE! I see a lot of people whining about the lights and we've had no problems thus far...and if we do, we'll replace them without whining. I don't know of any company that makes a decent set of lights for inside or outside. Be happy you can buy a gorgeous garland like this, period!
January 3, 2014
gorgeous window swag
I ordered 4 of these swags for my home's front windows along with the wreath for the front door. It was so pretty for the Christmas season. The only thing I didn't expect was there wasn't any bottom or way to attach it to the window ledges. We came up with something, but thought there would be an attachment of sorts to anchor to window ledge.Very full and real looking! Looks like it will last many years too!
January 2, 2014
Excellent customer service
The window swag is as it appeared online and quite satisfactory. There was, however, a glitch in the process: We received a 4' indoor/outdoor tree similar to the swag but obviously configured differently. Customer Service was able to recognize the error at a glance. They invited us to keep the (very cute) tree and shipped the swag asap. They earned the tree's value, and more, in good will.
January 8, 2014
High quality and realistic looking
This garland is so lush, with several different kinds of greenery for very realistic look. Also has berries and pine cones mixed in. It is beautiful hanging from my mantle with sparkling bright clear lights. Lights have a pre-programmed cycle as well as on and off switch. I have tried several garlands before and this is the best looking. So nice not having to add your own lights or find an outlet.
January 1, 2014
Beautiful Wreath
I bought this same wreath 2 years aga. We moved and now have 2 doors. I loved the quality of the first one so I wanted to get a match. My code was no longer offered, but after talking to a helpful customer rep, we determined that there would be very little difference. Once I received, we compared the 2 classic wreaths and there is just the slightest difference. It will work perfect. I also have the matching garland and highly recomment both. Excellent Quality.
October 29, 2013
Exceeded Expectations!
This garland is well worth the cost...it is very full and has so many lights. I use this garland on the fireplace mantle and on the staircases and receive so many comments from friends on how nice they look. I add velvet bows and poinsettias and other decorations to add some extra color that can be seen in daytime when the lights aren't as visible.
January 24, 2014
Show Stopper
I LOVE this garland. The catalog pictures did not do it justice. I was so excited the day it arrived and I was able to take it out, fluff and arrange the greenery and hang it on my bannister. It has exceeded my expectation and next year I ll be purchasing more to do my front door and walkway. Frontgate may have a higher price market but they say .....you get what you pay for, and believe me , I did!!!
December 8, 2013
Perfect outdoor addition
The pre-lit window swags are beautiful and arrived individually packaged. The swags were so well packed they required very little "fluffing". The timers work as expected and the swags fit perfectly in our windows. I purchased 7 swags for our front windows and we are very pleased. Frontgate is a little "pricey" at times but the quality of their products is usually worth the price.
December 21, 2013
Cheap looking branches
I bought this item from Frontgate 10 years ago. Some of the light strands stopped working so I bought new garland to replace the old ones. There are different varieties of greenery added to these new ones, and they look cheap and plastic-y. Disappointed to say the least. I'm returning all of this new stuff and will look elsewhere next Christmas for new garland
December 22, 2013
A wonderful purchase!
Though I use live garland in several areas of my home, I use artificial garland over the mantel so that the fires burning in the fireplace don't dry out the greenery. This pre-lit garland is lush, very full, very realistic and with 100 tiny lights, it is very festive.
I love this one and would absolutely recommend it.
December 23, 2013
classic wreath
This is the second wreath that I purchased from Frontgate during the holiday season. I was so pleased with the quality and fullness of it that when it went on sale I took the opportunity to get another one. This was the very first season I've ever purchased anything from Frontgate, I'm always looking for something different and unique and I have found it thanks to you Frontgate. Can't wait until next season I missed so much this last because I found you a little too late.
January 13, 2013
mixed tip pre-lit wreath
After buying one of your pre-lit Christmas trees,
we went into this purchase confident the product
would be equally fine. It is! The 30 inch size is per-
fect for our front porch, and the lighting makes it
stand out. I especially like the variety of greenery on
the wreath. Thanks for your good price too!
December 14, 2013
Prelit swag
I purchased two of these to place between my garage doors. They are very nice except that they are different lengths - one is about 8" longer than the other. It isn't that noticeable from the drive, but you would think with two purchased they would try to insure they were the same length!
December 16, 2013
Classic Pre-Lit Swag
My husband and I purchased the Classic Pre-Lit Swag about 3 years ago. When we added onto our existing home structure we needed additional Swags. To our amazement when purchased this item 3 years later it looks no different then what we originally purchased.
January 1, 2014
lighting problems
The garland lights burned out in spots-it was impossible to find the bad bulb - same is true for the wreath- unable to use the lights for the entire Christmas. Must be a better way to find the defective bulb-all lights shouldkeep burning even if one goes out
December 29, 2013
Full wreath
I was concerned that it would be sparse, but it is very full and the lights are a great detail. I bought this after Christmas, so I'll have to wait until next year to see how it weathers.
January 24, 2014
Very Happy
I have items from the Classic and Estate collections. They are both very pretty, lush, dense. I am pleased with both collections. I will say the Estate collection seems to have lost a few more "red berries" in shipping than the Classic. Can't really go wrong with either.
December 17, 2013
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We have a smalll section that has burnt out of our 5 yr old wreath. We have replaced bulbs and fuse - no luck. any suggestions?
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Thank you for your interest in the Classic Pre-lit Wreath. It sounds as if the light strand needs to be replaced. Please call us at 1-800-537-8484 with the order number and/or purchaser's name and billing zip code if you need further assistance.2 months, 2 weeks ago
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In re Classic Pre-lit Wreath: when one strand of lights go out, does the whole strand need replacing?
This is the second season for this 3,000 hour wreath, and 1 strand has burned out already. Fuse problem? bulb problem?
Please advise.
Please advise.
Length of Ownership: 2-5 years
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Thank you for your interest in the Classic Pre-lit Wreath. If entire wreath is not working:a. Test the outlet
b. Check the fuse button on the side of the Power Strip
Please call us at 1-800-537-8484 with your order number and/or the purchaser's name and billing address if you continue to experience problems.
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Half of the 6' swag lights won't light. Are multiple light sets on thisitem?
Length of Ownership: 2-5 years
2 months, 3 weeks ago
The 6' Classic Pre-lit Swag does include multiple strands of lights.2 months, 3 weeks ago
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Do you sell a portable battery pack to plug this wreathe in? We cant open our door if we use an extension cord. Its a big problem!
I notice in your photograph of the wreath hanging on the door you not show any wires at all. Without a wire (extension cord) it cant be plugged in. Please get back to me. Thank you!
Length of Ownership: < 1 year
3 months ago
Thank you for your interest in the Classic Pre-lit Wreath. Unfortunately we do not sell portable battery packs.2 months, 3 weeks ago
The picture on the front double doors show VERY brightly lit classic pre lit wreaths with red velvet ribbon. That does not, however, seem to appear the same when just looking at the picture of the classic pre-it wreath separately. I want the most brightly lit outdoor wreath you offer. Please help. Thanks.
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Thank you for your interest in the Classic Pre-lit Wreath. We do list the number of lights on the the dimensions tab of our wreaths. Unfortunately it is not as simple as telling you which one has the most lights, since the bigger the wreath, the more lights it will have. Please call us at 1-800-537-8484 so we can get additional details and assist you in picking the best wreath for you.3 months, 1 week ago
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People | 6 |
Bedrooms | 3 |
Bathrooms | 2 |
Property type | apartment |
Minimum Stay | 7 nights |
Spacious and beautiful, Casa Valeria (recently featured on HGTV's House Hunters, International) is a luxury apartment, located on the third and top floor of a restored 17th century palazzo. It is located in the heart of the historical centre of Lucca. The flat includes all the modern comforts mixed with the owners impeccable taste for an authentic Italian feel. There are wonderful views from every room including those of the wall, Duomo, rooftops and local gardens.
There are 3 bedrooms which sleep 6 people comfortably. The flat has 2 lovely bathrooms, one with shower, and one with shower/tub combination. The kitchen and living room are quite large and spacious. A large private terrace with views of the surrounding mountains and rooftops are yours to enjoy.
The sea is 25 minutes west, the train station, across the street, Pisa airport, 25 mins, and Koine language school is a short walk. Florence is 45 mins. Parking is available outside the wall, return on local bus to flat. Visit the outlets only an hour away, and take a trip to the fabulous market in Forte di Marni, and the sea at Viarregio.
Easy access to airports in Pisa and Florence. Train station three blocks away for travel throughout Europe. Bikes available one block away as is a city bus to the free parking area outside the walls.
It is decorated so nicely. Very comfortable and it's location was so convenient to everything.
I look forward to my next trip trip to Lucca.
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I would definitely recommend this beautiful place to anyone. Everything was updated but still had the charm of the original architecture. It was clean and convenient to all the great things to see in Lucca. Was so much better than anything else I looked up in the area. I felt like I was at home but still in Italy at the same time. Definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Lucca.
This is such a great home - everything one needs for comfort and enjoyment. The proximity to the towns restaurants and shops is perfect as it is to the bus and train transportation. There is nothing else one would need here - like staying in a 5 star hotel without the hefty price tag.
Located within the walled city of Lucca, across the street from the train station, the flat is well situated and easy to find. Bicycle rentals are one block away, the train station is only a few blocks away, guided excursions to such famous places as Florence, Le Cinque Terrace, Portovenere, Carrera, Forti dei Marmi Flea Market, Chianti, San Gimignano and Siene, just to name a few, are easy to arrange. Florence is an hour by train, Rome is 3 hours by train, The sea is 25 minutes, where beautiful beaches stretch for miles. A world famous Language school is located only blocks from the flat, and Lucca boasts over 100 churches within the walls. Walk the walls for daily exercise with all the locals. Buses are available two blocks from the flat and will take you to free parking areas outside the walls. A local grocery store is within walking, and numerous excellent restaurants are within walking distance. Concerts during the month of July are only blocks away within the walls.
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