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BOOK REVIEW: A Short History of New Zealand
By Gordon McLauchlan (Bateman, RRP $30)
Being a relatively young nation, our history is naturally a tad shorter that that of some of the other countries on this planet but that doesn't mean there isn't a story worth telling.
In this new edition of the best- selling Short History of New Zealand, journalist, author and social commentator Gordon McLauchlan adds a few extra layers to the earlier version, with updates covering Helen Clark's years leading the country, John Key's rise, the Canterbury quakes and (of course) the glorious 2011 Rugby World Cup.
Sadly, there isn't anything on the equally glorious efforts of the Southland Stags securing the Ranfurly Shield for stints in both 2010 and 2011 but I suppose the author had to make some tough decisions when it came to this book: his brief was to write the history of New Zealand in fewer than 60,000 words.
New Zealand might be relatively young, and on the small side, but that's still one hell of a challenge to take on. This isn't the usual dry history that you might expect from an academic offering but instead tells our story in a slightly more chatty way.
I have no doubt there are more comprehensive books out there covering specific eras or events in much deeper detail but I also have no doubt that while many of them may be left to gather dust in the reference section of your local library, this little book will be well used by the punters.
I thought I would probably flick through this book fairly quickly, skimming over just a few points of interest before sitting down to knock out a quick review but I ended up reading every chapter from beginning to end. I also found it quite refreshing that the author didn't feel compelled make make some deep and meaningful observation on where we are as a nation or where we might end up: this is simply our story without unnecessary embellishments.
McLauchlan has risen to the "fewer than 60,000 words" challenge and produced a very readable and surprisingly comprehensive account of how we got to where we are. Even if he did miss out the mighty Stags.
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Twenty bucks for a complete DAC solution? How good could it sound?
I saw this while poking around Amazon's site:
"Digital Optical Coax to Analog RCA Audio Converter Adapter" - $19.47, with wallwart power supply Specs say it supports up to 96kHz/24bit PCM, but not sure if it is doing any downsampling. Maybe it sounds halfway decent? Possibly a giant killer? Or maybe it really is only worth twenty bucks. |
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"supports sample rates at 32, 44.1, 48 and 96 KHz"
This points to the early versions of Tenor (TE7021L) USB cip (doesn't do 88.4kHz and, based on that, I think 44.1 is internally resampled). Last edited by SoNic_real_one; 28th April 2012 at 05:56 PM. |
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UDA1351TS? It is 96kHz with integrated DAC and SPDIF receivers. Single chip DAC
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Hi, I made quite a few DACs with that UDA1351TS chip and it sounds afwul. I don't say this because I sell DACs but just to warn you. It produces sound and nothing more. To be honest: I recently threw away a batch of these DACs I made myself as I could not even want to sell them. Spend a few more $ if you want something that sounds OK.
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I recently purchased the FiiO D3 for $30. It uses the Wolfson WM8805. I also bought an AD8656 opamp to replace TI LMV358. Haven't changed it yet. The device sounds great to me.
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Hi I think you will have even better results if you put a true voltage regulator in the FiiO instead of the too simple zener diode. There exist nice TO92 3.3 V regs for that purpose. The Wolfson is very good and it deserves a good power supply so it can perform optimally.
I do not understand why they are so positive about the zener diode in the link....
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Thanks Jean-Paul. That's a great idea. I think I'll do that when I change out the op-amp. Can you recommend a good TO-92 3.3V regulator for this application?
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Haha, zenner is "Shunt regulation"... It's the new fad.
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LE33CZ - STMICROELECTRONICS - IC, V REG LDO +3.3V, TO-92-3 | Farnell Nederland Anything better than a Zener diode I would almost say. Please do not use LP2950, it is way too noisy.
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How to Make a Gate in Minecraft
Three Methods:Sourcing MaterialsCrafting the GatePlacing a Gate in a Fence
In Minecraft, a gate (aka a fence gate) is used for access to and from fences. Making a gate is simple, just follow these steps.
Method 1 of 3: Sourcing Materials
Method 2 of 3: Crafting the Gate
Method 3 of 3: Placing a Gate in a Fence
1Choose where you want the gate to be positioned in the fence.
2Right click next to the fence while holding the gate. The gate will position itself in the location you've selected.
3To open a gate, simply right click on it and walk through. To shut, right click again. A gate can be opened both inwards and outwards.Ad
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- Gates cannot be opened by villagers or knocked down by zombies.
- If you'd like a chicken escape door, place a gate on a slab. Chickens will be able to pass underneath but not hostile mobs.
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Laser Induced Forward Transfer of metals by temporally shaped femtosecond laser pulses
Optics Express, Vol. 16, Issue 15, pp. 11300-11309 (2008)
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Temporally shaped, femtosecond laser pulses have been used for controlling the size and the morphology of micron-sized metallic structures obtained by using the Laser Induced Forward Transfer (LIFT) technique.We report the effect of pulse shaping on the size and morphology of the deposited structures of Au, Zn, Cr on a function of the pulse separation time Δt (from 0 to 10 ps) of double pulses of variable intensities generated by using a liquid crystal spatial light modulator (SLM). The observed differences in size and morphology are correlated with the outcome of pump-probe experiments for the study of electron-phonon scattering dynamics and subsequent energy transfer processes to the bulk in the different metals employed. We propose that in metals with weak electron-lattice coupling, the electron ballistic motion and the resulting fast electron scattering at the film surface, as well as the internal electron thermalization process are crucial to the morphology and size of the transferred material. Therefore, temporal shaping within the corresponding time scales of these processes may be used for tailoring the features of the metallic structures obtained by LIFT.
© 2008 Optical Society of America
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(140.3390) Lasers and laser optics : Laser materials processing
(220.4000) Optical design and fabrication : Microstructure fabrication
(320.5540) Ultrafast optics : Pulse shaping
(320.7150) Ultrafast optics : Ultrafast spectroscopy
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Laser Micromachining
Original Manuscript: May 13, 2008
Revised Manuscript: June 13, 2008
Manuscript Accepted: June 25, 2008
Published: July 11, 2008
A. Klini, P. A. Loukakos, D. Gray, A. Manousaki, and C. Fotakis, "Laser induced forward transfer of metals by temporally shaped femtosecond laser pulses," Opt. Express 16, 11300-11309 (2008)
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Some had it good, others didn't. malathi rangarajan switches to rewind mode and looks at the success and failures of the year gone by
As always, the year saw Tamil tinseldom marching forward with a record number of releases. the industry had its share of highs and lows, surprises and disasters, enjoyment and insipidity. January began with a bang with Vijay's Nanban and December will end with a bang too — with Vikram Junior's Kumki. But in between were many that limped, some that stumbled, others that buckled under, even in the first lap of the race and a few that fell flat. Also-rans were several but they didn't deter makers — odds and wins are a part of the dream factory mindset. And at the end of the day it is the call of the commercial that makes the vital difference. Here's to those that made a mark in the year going by! And wishing better luck to those that couldn't!
Vijay's victory trumpet that began blowing in 2011 with Kaavalan, a remake of the Malayalam film, Bodyguard, continued this year, with another remake, Shankar's Nanban. That's not all — after Shankar, it was the turn of director Murugadoss to help Vijay hit the bull's eye yet again with his Thuppaaki. This hero of the masses established himself more firmly in 2012.
Beginning Anandam, Lingusamy has proved over and over again that he's a director to reckon with. This year, the Madhavan-Arya starrer, Vaettai, showed his ability to strike gold at every turn. So it's only natural that his production house, Thirrupathi Brothers, manages to spin saleable yarns at the BO with impressive regularity. The latest example is Kumki. Be it directors Prabu Solomon or Balaji Sakthivel (Vazhakku Enn 18/9), with Lingusamy's backing they highlighted the importance of content and presentation in a film.
While on the subject, it has to be noted that 2012 saw a host of new filmmakers storming the Tamil film arena, including actor Prakash Raj, who made a commendable entry as director with Dhoni. Then there was this fresh approach to campus rom-com, called Kaadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Eppadi, from fresher Balaji Mohan.
Stories set in little known milieus never fail to draw the attention of the viewer. Newcomer Sathyasiva's Kazhugu, which gave the much-needed break to actor Kreshna, proved it amply.
Mysskin's Mugamoodi was a dampener mainly because the publicity and the actual content didn't quite jell. People who came to watch a desi Superman in action were let down by the ordinariness of the hero. So it was with Aravaan from Vasanthabalan — viewers seemed disappointed with the characterisation and the climax.
If the hype and hoopla that preceded Billa II hardly helped the film that was felt to be all fuss and no fizz, and Muppozhudum Un Karpanaigal also didn't live up to expectation, sheer lack of publicity made an enjoyable film such as Leelai lose out in the race. First time director Andrew Louis deserves more plaudits than those that came his way. And the same goes for the film's lead pair, Shiv Pandit and Mansi.
In the midst of action bonanzas and romantic interludes, Oru Kal Oru Kannaadi arrived to tickle the funny bone. The combination of director Rajesh and Santhanam made OKOK tick. Producer Udayanidhi Stalin turned hero, the publicity machinery was in top gear and the film delivered.
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Again the sleepers this year showcased our young creators' urge to innovate. Pizza directed by Karthik Subbaraj and Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom by Balaji Tharaneetharan are classic cases in point. If more such quality enhancement drives from youngsters continue Tamil cinema is bound to flourish.
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A business unit has tied individual performance goals for its division controllers to zero deficiencies for the annual SOX testing; failure to meet performance goals may result in a reduced salary increase for the next year. I see this as an indirect control issue with potential positive and negative consequences—much more negative than positive.
For example, would a policy like this lead to a greater focus on internal controls with a reduced rate of SOX test failures? Or would there be pressure to cover up control deficiencies that may still exist because of the greater focus?
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To your question about how division controllers might be influenced by financial rewards or penalties, consider two cautionary factors. First, how material is the reward? A 50 percent salary bonus will probably be more influential than the promise of a celebratory lunch with wall plaques for everybody on the team. Second, how realistic is the goal? Your leadership team likely subscribes to the "Management by Objectives" (MBO) philosophy, as outlined by Peter Drucker in his 1954 book, "The Practice of Management." Setting goals can be a great management tool. But at your company, are zero deficiencies even a realistic objective?
As an auditor, I can tell you that any time an incentive-based system is discovered, we tend to look a little closer. For example, if a sales manager receives a bonus for achieving certain sales goals, we dig a little deeper to see if the sales process has appropriate segregation-of-duties controls in place.
Ultimately, your question boils down to one of ethics and integrity; it may even call into question the "tone at the top" of your company. Poorly chosen incentives have the unfortunate byproduct of placing additional stresses on corporate internal control structures. At some point, the people in your organization will be faced with a challenging crossroads where they will choose to flex their ethics muscles or succumb to lapses in judgment. In your case, when faced with a performance goal of zero deficiencies, a financial incentive will either encourage employees to work extraordinarily hard to achieve zero deficiencies, or work extraordinarily hard to circumvent controls and create the appearance of achieving zero deficiencies. Will your employees feel pressure to work the extra hours, or will they feel pressure to fabricate evidence and lie to auditors?
In 1987, when a judge sentenced Barry Minkow, founder of ZZZZ Best Carpet Cleaning, on 54 fraud convictions, the judge pointed to a stack of some 22,000 painstakingly manipulated documents and told the young entrepreneur that if he had spent half as much time focused on growing his business instead of forging documents, then he might not have found himself facing a 25-year prison sentence.
Sadly, there is no foolproof audit test to determine an employee's inclination toward honesty or his ability to resist temptation. Since each individual reacts to incentives differently, it's important to tread carefully in your situation. Still, just because an employee gets a paycheck and therefore has an incentive to get out of bed in the morning, that doesn't automatically mean that the employee is predisposed to act unethically.
To some extent, every CFO has pressure to manage earnings (with or without formal bonus plans in place). Therefore, as auditors, it is our duty to exercise professional skepticism in everything we do. That's not to say that we think everybody is acting unethically just because there is a financial incentive. An environment with unrealistic and unusually aggressive incentive structures, however, will certainly warrant further scrutiny.


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Made from the highest quality leather, this collar is perfect for exploring bondage play or for adorning your sub for social events. A must-have accessory for BDSM fans - whether you play professionally or recreationally.
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Made from the highest quality leather, this collar is perfect for exploring bondage play or for adorning your sub for social events. A must-have accessory for BDSM fans - whether you play professionally or recreationally.
If you're worried some of the other DOMINIX restraints may be too chunky for your taste, this is the perfect collar for you. Made from the same high quality leather as the rest of the collection, this slimmer style offers a lighter option for heavy bondage.
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- Inside circumference adjustable between 12.5 - 18 inches
- Secure D-ring and metal stud detailing
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- Length: 21.5 inches
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- Fastening: Buckle
- Material: Leather
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Awesome collar
Reviewed: October 28, 2014 by Paul Demon, a Straight Single Male
Though the packaging is simple, as soon as you lay eyes on this collar (mine was the red one) you can tell the quality. It's very comfortable and has a very sexy and comfortable feel to it.
Many times with collars you end up having the smallest size still too large. Not with this one. This one is built to last and to be varied.
This collar you could struggle against until the cows come home. You won't break it.
Very happy with this product. This will last a lifetime.
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- Awesome product for the price, highly recommended.
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Reviewed: September 25, 2014 by IrishRose, a Straight Single Female
I love the DOMINIX range, and I could not help myself getting this collar in red. I have a few other pieces from the range and I wanted to add this to that collection.
This is my second collar from DOMINIX. The reason I got this collar is because it is smaller, lighter and of course it's red, whereas my other larger collar is black.
As always Lovehoney sent me out my collar along with the rest of my order in a plain brown box with very discreet labels.
The collar came packed in a clear plastic bag - not the most appealing packing. If you were planning on getting this as a gift for that special someone I would suggest buying a gift bag or gift-wrap it yourself.
One of the reasons I adore the DOMINIX range is because of the high quality leather that they use. I love opening the bag and being hit with the sweet smell of leather and opening this collar was no exception. I had thought that the red colour wouldn't be as bright, the pictures always seem brighter coloured, but I was extremely happy to find that the red is vivid.
The collar is thinner than my other DOMINIX one. I wanted something a bit lighter for the times when I don't want full on heavy bondage, but more as a symbol of submission. The collar to me is a sign that your sub is in role-play mode, and is willing and waiting for you to be the Dom.
The collar is comfortable and stylish to wear for long periods of time, and when taking it off even if you pull against it the collar doesn't leave a visible mark on the skin. This collar looked amazing on. I really love the vivid red.
The collar has a single D-ring on the front, so it can be attached to hand cuffs, the bed with a chain, or anything you want really. It also has studded detail, and has numerous holes to allow for different sizing options.
The leather is a bit stiff to start off with but as it heats up and is used more it becomes suppler. To clean, I use a leather care kit that contains a cleaner and conditioner. I take the time to clean and condition all my leather gear because leather can dry out, and I really don't want that to happen. I don't see myself ever having to replace this collar as it is such good quality leather and is really well made.
I love everything about this collar from quality to colour.
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Very durable collar
Reviewed: August 13, 2014 by Belladonna29, a Bisexual Married Female
I received the DOMINIX Deluxe Leather Collar from Lovehoney for review, and I loved it as soon as I got it. I wanted a collar that I could use for play only, and this was a good choice for me. I loved the fact as soon as I opened the package I smelled the leather instantly.
Genuine leather.
Length allows bigger individuals to be able to use.
Collar a little wide and covers most of the neck.
The DOMINIX Deluxe Leather Collar is an overall great collar for play, or whatever you desire to use a collar for. It is a thick, sturdy collar that has a D-ring that can be used to attach a leash or nipple clamps.
The inside of the collar also has a soft, cushion, so it fits very comfortably around my neck. My only complaint was that it was too wide, so for people that enjoy erotic choking this may be a little difficult if the person doing the choking has larger hands. I did attach a nipple clamp set that has a chain attached to the collar as well and that looked nicely and worked well.
The DOMINIX Deluxe Leather Collar is made from genuine leather and is detailed with five metal studs for decoration. It is a smooth, soft collar with a cushion inside.
The DOMINIX Deluxe Leather Collar is detailed with two metal studs in the front, one on each side of the D-ring. There are two other metal studs on each side of the collar and another one in front of the buckle. It has a 12 hole fastener, which makes it easier to be used by bigger individuals. Length is 21.5 inches (54.61 cm) and inside circumference is 18 inches (45.72 cm).
The DOMINIX Deluxe Leather Collar functions very well, and is very sturdy. I am impressed with the quality and material used. I can see this collar lasting a very long time. The D-ring is very sturdy, and can be used in rough play with a leash, and it holds up nicely. The stitching on the collar is very well done and precise. The cuts of the leather are very exact as well.
To clean this collar you can simply wipe it off with a wipe or rag. Simply dry and store.
I received this collar in a simple plastic bag. No detail as to what it is or what was inside. Plain and simple. Can be gift wrapped or bagged if desired.
I would give this collar a 4 out of 5 because of the fact that the width of the collar is too wide and can not be used during sexual choking play with someone with big hands. Also, it is not a collar that can be worn in a "normal" setting.
I enjoyed the quality of this product as well as the design. It is a very, very nice play collar and will last a while.
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- The design and durability.
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- How wide it was.
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- This is a fantastic collar!
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Samsung emailed, tweeted and blogged Monday about a May 3 event in which reporters are being invited to "come and meet the next Galaxy." At this shindig in London, we expect Samsung to unveil the Samsung Galaxy S III -- though where this smartphone sits in Samsung's larger handset ecosystem isn't entirely clear.
The Galaxy S III would be the successor to the Galaxy S II, which was never a single phone, but rather a line-up of devices with varying internal specs and exterior designs for different countries and carriers.


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The condo is located south of MANAGUA airport and close to the border with Costa Rica. Transportation can be arranged from Managua airport or the border to the condo in San Juan del Sur with a reliable driver in a nice air conditioned vehicle. The complex is in a gated community so very secure. It is amongst many luxury homes and has a priveliged BEACHFRONT location. One of the few accomodation that enjoys DIRECT beach access. It is easy to walk into the town either along the beach or on a paved road and takes a mere 10 - 12 mins. Swimming is secure on the beach and for the more adventurous there are several nearby beaches for SURFING. Transportation can be obtained from the many surf stores in town
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- Linens Provided
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- Towels Provided
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- Housekeeping Optional
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- Shared outdoor pool (unheated)
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Jitro, The Czech Girls� Choir at Nyack
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The Nyack College School of Music will host Jitro, The Czech Girls� Choir from Hradec Kralova in concert, Friday, February 25 at 10:00 am in Pardington Hall on the Rockland campus.
Jitro, which means, �daybreak� in Czech, is more than a concert choir from Hradec Kralova, a town in the Czech Republic. Only 25 or 30 children in the 500-member organization qualify to tour. For more than 30 years they have been admired for their tonal brilliance, superb intonation, and rich blend of sound. The choir makes more than 100 appearances each year and has performed in prestigious concert halls internationally and across the United States. Jiri Skopal, Ph.D. has been the conductor and artistic director of Jitro since 1977. This concert is open to the public.
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