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The modern frame design of the 250 EXC-F, comprising lightweight, high strength, chrome-molybdenum steel section tubes, combines maximum longitudinal stiffness with optimum torsional stiffness. It guarantees easy handling and precise steering behaviour, as well as excellent ride stability. So the new frame not only shines with the new colour, it also clearly represents the benchmark in terms of weight and stability. The frame colour shines in MY 2015 in the same orange as the KTM factory racing team, making the styling even more attractive. Moreover, it's easier to maintain and provides more space for mounting the fuel tank and other components. Thanks to the frame design and in conjunction with the rear PDS damping system, shocks at the rear wheel are absorbed and dissipated optimally.
The cast aluminium swingarm has been developed with state-of-the-art calculation and simulation software and constructed, in terms of design and wall thickness, for minimum weight with optimum stiffness and precisely defined flexibility.
The KTM 250 EXC-F has its own individual suspension setting, optimally tuned to weight and engine. The high-quality WP suspension components have been specially designed for enduro use. They ensure maximum traction and plenty of comfort. At the rear, a PDS shock absorber from WP Suspension works with a direct linkage to the upper side of the swingarm. The wide range of setting options for rebound damping and high- and low-speed compression damping are standard on KTM bikes.
The triple clamps have been specifically designed for enduro use and ensure precise handling thanks to their supporting of the fork flex. The rider receives precise feedback from the front wheel, even in the toughest terrain, thereby increasing riding safety and speed.
The bodywork has been designed ergonomically and functionally in such a way that the whole motorcycle is in perfect harmony with the rider down to the very last detail.
At the same time, the ingenious design of the airbox guarantees optimum protection of the air filter from dirt plus maximum air throughput for the highest performance. The airbox covers are manufactured in a 2-component process with new in-mould graphics. The filter is replaced very quickly, without any tools. Furthermore, two additional tabs on the cover allow it to be secured with bolts if desired.
All EXC models are equipped with an extremely sturdy, tapered Neken handlebar made from high-strength aluminium alloy. In accordance with the proven KTM standard, the black anodised handlebar can be fixed in a choice of four positions. The handguards are made from a new material in MY 2015 in order to achieve even greater impact resistance.
The new speedo from MAE integrates all control lights, except those for the turn indicators, into a single component. This provides the cockpit with a cleaner and tidier appearance and makes the available information clear and easy to read.
The wheels are equipped with new, black, 7050 T6 aluminium Giant rims, black coated spokes with lightweight aluminium nipples and lightweight CNC-machined hubs, allowing highest levels of stability to be achieved while keeping weight to a minimum. The fitted Maxxis enduro tyres have been specially developed for KTM and excel with perfect traction and outstanding performance.
High-tech brakes from Brembo have always been standard equipment on KTM offroad bikes and, together with the lightweight wave brake discs, they are the measure of all things in terms of brake technology. As the best brakes in enduro sport, they remain unchanged for MY 2015.
The 250 EXC-F is a proven winner in the fiercely fought enduro series and enjoys the recognition of several prestigious world championship titles. This machine shares many basic components with the successful engine of the 350 EXC-F and excels with first-class performance and plenty of torque from the bottom end up, thanks to its advanced design and state-of-the-art fuel injection. The bike is manoeuvrable, agile and controllable, quickly gaining the complete trust of the rider. The DDS clutch features Brembo hydraulics for comfortable clutch operation, while an electric starter and a kickstarter make starting no problem in every situation. Newly developed oil strainer sealing rings are used for MY 2015 to provide better durability in the most extreme conditions and a longer service life.
The crankshaft of the 250 EXC-F is designed with sufficient gyrating mass for spontaneous throttle response and best possible traction. A plain bearing in the lower conrod eye with two press-fit bearing shells that run directly on the crank pin, increases the longevity of the engine and extends the crankshaft service intervals - two major benefits for the customer.
Thanks to the crankcase being manufactured in a pressure die-casting process, it has been possible to significantly reduce the wall thicknesses compared with a gravity die-cast case. A high-strength aluminium alloy is used, which is extremely resistant to stone impact and other damage.
The heart of KTM EXC DOHC engine is the cylinder head with twin overhead camshafts and ultra-light, DLC-coated cam followers. In conjunction with the large intake valves, the big, flow-optimised ports enable optimum intake gas flow for outstanding performance. The camshafts have been specially designed to maximise performance and torque, with power development adapted to enduro riding. The engine is equipped with ultra-light titanium valves and cam followers for reduced reciprocating weight to allow higher revs.
To counterbalance the inertia forces, the 250 EXC-F engine is equipped with a balancer shaft that acts as a multi-function shaft, driving timing chain and water pump simultaneously.
The 250 EXC-F engine offers the benefits of en electric starter and a kickstarter. Positioned behind the cylinder, the electric starter is well protected and connected via the electric starter drive in the ignition cover to the starter freewheel on the ignition rotor.
For MY 2015, the DDS clutch (Damped Diaphragm Steel) is equipped with a further refined, lighter, single-piece basket, which together with its integrated primary gear, is machined from a single solid billet of high-strength steel. This process guarantees unbeatable reliability and allows the engine to be extremely narrow thanks to the compact, rivetless design of the outer clutch hub. In addition, this design allows use of thin steel discs, which also contributes to the compact dimensions of the clutch. The diaphragm spring enables implementation of an additional hub damping mechanism - a benefit in terms of traction and gearbox wear. Finally, in conjunction with the diaphragm spring, the hydraulic clutch actuation system from Brembo ensures very smooth and very precise clutch control.
Compared with its predecessor, the new 6-speed enduro gearbox, developed especially for the 250 EXC-F, has slightly shorter transmission ratios for 4th, 5th and 6th gears. The new gearbox excels with high precision and easy shifting. The secondary transmission has also been adapted to the new gearbox.
The engine management system (EMS) from Keihin, with electronic fuel injection and 42 mm throttle body, ensures spontaneous responsiveness and maximum engine performance. An oil-cooled, 196 W alternator provides sufficient power for the fuel injection system, lights and other electrical loads. A redesigned ECU ensures even faster and absolutely reliable data processing. Various engine characteristics can be selected via the EMS, with a map-select switch available as a PowerPart. Furthermore, a user-setting tool (also available as an option) allows data to be read from the bike by laptop and the mapping, ignition and fuel injection to be modified in a matter of a few mouse clicks.
The 250 EXC‑F has been an established force in the E1 World Championship for years now and last year it bore Meo Antoine to the world title. Completely revamped for the last model year with a new engine and new bodywork, the enduro receives several clever detailed enhancements in MY 2015 to ensure its superiority in future as well.
Design | 1-cylinder 4-stroke engine, water-cooled |
Displacement | 249.91 cm³ |
Bore | 78 mm |
Stroke | 52.30 mm |
Starting aid | Electric starter/Kickstarter |
Engine lubrication | Forced oil lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps |
Primary ratio | 24:73 |
Secondary ratio | 14:52 (13:52) |
Cooling system | Liquid cooling system, continuous circulation of cooling liquid with water pump |
Clutch | Wet multi-disc clutch DDS / Brembo hydraulics |
Ignition system | Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment |
Frame | Central tube frame made of chrome molybdenum steel tubing |
Forks | WP Suspension Up Side Down 4860 MXMA PA |
Shock absorber | WP Suspension PDS 5018 DCC |
Suspension travel Front | 300 mm |
Suspension travel Rear | 335 mm |
Brake system | Disc brakes, brake calipers on floating bearings |
Brake discs - diameter Front | 260 mm |
Brake discs - diameter Rear | 220 mm |
Chain | 5/8 x 1/4" |
Steering head angle | 63.5° |
Wheelbase | 1,482±10 mm |
Ground clearance, unloaded | 345 mm |
Seat height, unloaded | 970 mm |
Total fuel tank capacity, approx. |
9 l Unleaded premium fuel (95 RON) |
Weight without fuel, approx. | 105.5 kg |
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My tolerance for stupid shit is getting less and less.
D-Day: 12/21/2011 Confronted him: 12/22/2011
This is the most difficult thing I've ever done.
Welp. This announcement just gave me an excuse to set the housework aside and hop on down to Hobby Lobby.
Let the fun begin!
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This is my first year participating, and I have a couple for questions.
1) Can I send it to SI.com instead?
2) Also, since I live in Canada and do not have access to US postage, do I send you a cheque/money order in USD along with the cards?
Thanks in advance!!
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Yes...SI.com is fine.
For our international friends...if you can include a check or money order (or cash)in your box of cards in the amount of postage you will be needing, I will get the stamps for you and place them on your cards
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I'm going to miss writing "UR_AN_IDIOT" on at least ONE of the envelopes.
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Database set up so no one is forgotten!
Glitter???? I'll think about it.
I hope Amazon gets my cards here soon!!!
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eta: OK, so there are 78 cards to send ...since I'm not sending one to myself...bear with me, I'm a little slow, esp. today...
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There are only 7 members on the list with the $1.30 postage notation.... but every little bit helps! Admins, will you accept postage for these members as the "global forever" stamp?
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1864 - 1949
Opera in one act, with a scenic prelude
Libretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal
World premiere of 2nd edition: October 4th 1916, Royal Court Opera, Vienna
Sung in German with German surtitles
Duration: 2 3/4 hours with one interval
About the piece
Richard Strauss' Ariadne auf Naxos is an opera in an opera, an hermaphrodite in which tragedy, comedy, myth and irony become blurred. Strauss/Hofmannsthal were a perfect example of fruitful collaboration between two artists from different fields. Ariadne auf Naxos was their third joint project. The first performance of this, the second version of Ariadne auf Naxos, was an enormous success.
Zerbinetta and her buffo chums have been engaged to dance and sing after a performance of a tragic opera, Ariadne auf Naxos. Preparations for the evening are in full flow when it is announced that both forms of entertainment will have to be performed at the same time so that they are over in time for a fire-work display to begin. They have no option but to quickly try and improvise – but it is not so easy – Zerbinetta's saucy game with her four lovers is worlds away from Ariadne, deserted by Theseus on the island of Naxos, falling in love with the young God Bacchus... The richest man in Vienna has commissioned a new opera. During preparations for the performance of Ariadne auf Naxos the music teacher receives word that a troupe of comedians have been engaged to jolly up the audience after opera. He complains that this would be extremely disrespectful to the serious nature of his pupil's new work. Zerbinetta, the dancing master and her buffo chums Harlekin, Scaramuccio, Truffaldin and Brighella are planning how to make the guests laugh again after the boring opera. Word now comes from the master of the house that both works must now be performed simultaneously so that the highlight of the evening, a firework display, can begin on time. This is too much for the composer. The dancing master tellls him that if he cannot shorten his score his work will not be performed at all. He need not worry about how the comedians will fit in: they are professionals. He begins to make cuts before his nightmare begins: Ariadne auf Naxos - a tragicomedy.
Nymphs tell of Ariadne's sadness until the mourning woman herself sings about Theseus, forgetting, remembering, love and longing for death. The buffo troupe joins in from time to time, trying everything they can think of to cheer Ariadne up, to no avail. Bacchus' arrival is announced, he is delighted to have escaped Circe's clutches. When Bacchus becomes aware of his divinity and Ariadne of her ability to love again, Zerbinetta's credo proves well-founded: "when a new god approaches, we surrender without a word." The composer does not know what to think about this Ariadne auf Naxos. Before he can make up his mind he is dragged from his thoughts by the enthusiastic audience and ensemble.
Friday 25.10.2013 19:30 h
Further performances
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Hartmut Keil
Brigitte Fassbaender
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Mareike Wink
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Polk Audio UltraFit 3000 Written By john, maryland on Monday, January 07, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Comfort Noise Reduction Sound Quality This was my sons favorite xmas gift. He is active in sports and these are great for that. He loves the design and thinks they are way cool....
Polk Audio UltraFit 3000 Written By Mike D, Carthage, NC on Thursday, August 02, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Comfort Noise Reduction Sound Quality I got these "$100" headphones free with another purchase. They have several optional ear bud options which is nice. Some are better than others, personal preference I suppose. The optional short and long cord is a nice touch so you can use an arm band without a long cord to deal with. The only down side I experienced is that the junction that allows you to have two different cords makes the cord heavier and that can be annoying while running. These head phones did not work with my generation 1 ipod shuffle but it worked fine with a Gen 3 nano and Iphone 4. As far as noise reduction, it depends on which buds you use. The memory foam ones work well for that but some of the others less so. It is nice to have options. Pros: Lots of ear bud options. Two cords. Good, full sound. Cons: cord can be a little heavy with the volume control and cord junction
Earbuds Written By BillM, Maine on Sunday, July 29, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Comfort Noise Reduction Sound Quality Have used them a short time. They fit well and stay in place, for earbuds they do a fair job of noise cancellation. They are comfortable for extended periods. The wiring harness on the earphones is very short and another wire must be plugged in to make the earphones usable. The package contains extra wire and different sizes of fittings for the ear plugs. Pros: good sound, comfortable, moderate noise reduction Cons: headphone wires should be longer so an extra wire doesn't have to be plugged in to make the set usable
Poor Sound Written By Mark, Philadelphia, PA on Thursday, July 05, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Comfort Noise Reduction Sound Quality I bought these strictly for running outdoors. I thought by dropping the extra coin on headphones I would get amazing sound quality. Nope. They sound dull, tinny, no bass, no sound quality. I read the tips to try different ear buds (they are interchangeable), however did not change anything except comfort. I think the design and comfort of these is good, just the sound is awful. I have a 12.99 pair of Sony's that sound twice as good.. Unfortunately I am beyond the return window. Pros: comfort, style, long cord is nice Cons: SOUND QUALITY!!
Earbuds Written By Polk Audio UltraFit 3000, Hermitage,Tn on Saturday, June 23, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Comfort Noise Reduction Sound Quality These UltraFit 3000 earbuds are the best earbuds that I've ever owned hands down Pros: Everything about them Cons: None
Misrepresented Written By ALA, Brooklyn, NY on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Comfort Noise Reduction Sound Quality I was replacing a damaged Monster iSport pair. When I received the Polk packaging it looked top quality and and carefully unboxed the headphones. When I pulled the in ear plugs out of their insert I was immediately shocked. They felt and looked cheap plastic. They were actually not appealing at all. Nevertheless, I insterted the foam tips and tried them on. They do not comfortably rest around ear or feel secured inside your ear. The music sounded tinny and very flat. I took them to the gym with and there it all went wrong. The headphone jack has to be connected to either a long or short wire to plug into your iPod. Once you think it is connected it would either cut the music off or become barely audible and often change from left to right. You have to jiggle the jack back into the insertion. Unbelievable!! It fell out my ears twice whil I ran on a treadmill and kept distorting everytime I used weights near my chest or if they were tugged every so gently. These are the most un-sport headphones I ever used. And they sound awful like a pair of $5.99 phones. Unacceptable. I am sending them back right away. Going back to Monster iSport. Pros: The packaging is VERY impressive and pleasing. Cons: The actual product is extremely inferior, poorly constructed and sounds awful.
Expensive and poor quality Written By Argueta, Puerto Rico on Thursday, June 14, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Comfort Noise Reduction Sound Quality This headphones are extremely expensive for what you get. I have had Bose products all my life however I was attracted by the sweat proof feature of the Polk. This headphones are functional but the price tag based on the built quality should be $50. Sound quality is fair however they are very uncomfortable. I will return them and get the Bose in ear. Pros: Sweat proof Cons: High price and bad quality.
Polk UltraFit 3000 Written By Carol, Milwaukee, WI on Wednesday, February 01, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great sounding quality ear'buds". Secure during active sports, and appear to be of quality construction. I am hearing (while ice skating) sound I didn't know was in my content, especially in the base and lower treble range. A variety of ear bud shapes and sizes ensure a good fit. Pros: Great sounding, stay in place securely, light but well made. Extra buds and cord lengths allow custom fit. Reasonable price. Cons: none
The best Written By Drew, Denver, CO on Wednesday, February 01, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I have been searching for an ear bud that is comfortable, fits well, and doesn't jar loose while running. This fits all of those requirements. Pros: Great sound and easy fit. Cons: None.
Awesome ear buds, better than the Dre Beats Written By Steve, North Potomac, MD on Saturday, January 28, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I first purchased the Monster Dre Beats and ended up exchanging them for these Polk Ultra Fit 3000s. The Dre Beats stayed secure over my ear but not in the ear very well. These Polks have a snug over ear fit but the best thing is that the over ear hook is flexible/bendable so the ear buds stay in your ear. The sound quality is great and they stay snug in and on my ear while at the gym. These are the ear buds to get if you exercise or move around a lot. Pros: Fit snug over and in the ear. Sound quality.
Good Sound Quality, functionally challenging Written By AK, Acrata, CA on Monday, January 23, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The sound is better than a few other earbuds I've tried for sure. The challenging part is dealing with the mic/volume control that ends up halfway down to my belly button. While in the gym, or out cycling- especially on the bike, I'd much rather the design featured the mic/controls up close to my mouth! I find it difficult that the big plug in where the "longer" section that has the mic/control, is past the big fat junction, intead of the other way around. When I was shopping for a quality earbud set with mic, I wanted it to be much more functionally easy to use than this set up. The earbuds stay in place pretty well, but you do have to fiddle with them some in order to et them "adjusted" to your ears. Pros: Good Sound, Stays On ears during workout. Cons: Bad Mic/control placement- past the plug in for the longer cord. Must fiddle with earbuds to get them to stay put.
So Far So Good Written By Kubs, Scarborough, ON on Thursday, January 19, 2012 Had these headphones for a month now - got them on sale from Crutchfield Canada. Main use for me is sitting in my office working away with my music. Pros: Impressive sound. Bass exceeded expectation. Fortunately comes with many sizes and styles of ear inserts. I had to go through them ALL to find what fit best. iPod control is great for skipping songs and volume control. Another plus is when they are off your head - you can't hear much noise coming out of the headphones. A good thing. Cons: They really need to sit in your ears just right, or you lose the quality sound. You need to keep pushing them in; even a simple yawn will have them moving out of your ear.
Polk Audio UltraFit 3000 Written By Adam, Raleigh, NC on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The headphones are quite comfortable and I've been impressed by the sound quality. However, I do have concerns about their long-term durability. After wearing them less than two weeks, the headphones developed an issue with the volume control button on the cord and kept randomly muting my iPhone. Crutchfield's customer service was excellent though and I received a replacement pair a couple days later. Pros: Comfort, sound quality Cons: Questionable durability
Polk Audio UltraFit 3000 Written By Anonymous, Richmond VA on Thursday, December 22, 2011 These headphones are a welcome addition as far as comfort. I where them 8 hours a day at work. I do need to push them in my ear once in a while, but they never fall out completely. The music on my new ip 4s is clean enough for a construction site. However I don't think it is worth the price. The other issue is the only mic and volume button is on the long cord and combined with the connection plug it is a big chunky mess hanging on my chest. I wish I went a different route. Pros: I really like the way they fit stay in ears very well. For listening to music on my iPhone 4s the sound is as good as my $9.00 set. Cons: If you want to use them for phone calls the sound quality is weak. Also no voice canceling that I can tell
Polk Audio UltraFit 3000 Written By Nick C, Peekskill, NY on Sunday, December 04, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great product! Every lightweithg set of headphones I tried so far offered marginal sound and just would not stay in my ear especially when working out at the gym. The earbuds that come with I Pods are a waste and don't do justice to a geat product. Right out of the box these Polk headphones proved to be comfortable, offered great sound (they actually offer better sound with my I Pod that listening to my almost $20,000 Krell system) and they just don't fall off. These are the perfect headphones. Buy them! Pros: comfortable and sound quality Cons: pricy but worth it
Headphone review Written By Jim, Washington DC on Sunday, November 06, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great headphones, I am interested to see how well they stand up to rigorous athletic events. Ran one Marathon so far, held up well. Typically headphones die after too much sweat, so far these are working well. The control buttons on the cable are great (use with an iPod touch). Allows you to change songs and volume, very useful. So far great product. Pros: Sound quality, iPod control buttons Cons: Hard to get an exact fit, but there are many options and after a while you can figure out which pads work best for your ears.
Video: Polk Audio UltraFit headphones by Video Team CJ, a Crutchfield advisor, tried out the Polk Audio UltraFit headphones and gave them a real workout at the gym. He tells us about the 500, 1000, 2000 and 3000; how they fit and how they sound.
Outstanding sound Written by Ralph Graves, Staff Writer - Creative, on 1/4/2012 12:30:00 PM One thing that struck me when I tried out the UltraFit 3000's was just how transparent the sound seemed. I cycled through a bunch of tunes I would normally listen to with earbuds (especially those I would use while running). In each case, the bass hit with authority, and the mids and highs came through clearly and accurately. This is especially helpful for phone conversations through the headphones (which you can do using the in-line controls).


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• Review: Publishers Weekly gives a starred review to 7 Miles a Second by David Wojnarowicz, James Romberger and Marguerite Van Cook. "The author's prose is poetic, arriving with a light touch while delivering a heavy, dark, and understandably angry message. Part of what makes the book unusual is that it does not go out of its way to be uplifting… Romberger and Van Cook's art is hyperactive, with splattery color that suggests the out-of-body acid-trip world of contradictory values and constantly shifting danger that Wojnarowicz lived in."
• Preview: Publishers Weekly also posted a preview of the comic 7 Miles a Second by David Wojnarowicz, James Romberger and Marguerite Van Cook, compiled by Ada Price for your prereading pleasure.
• Review: Beta Testing the Apocalypse by Tom Kaczynski gets reviewed on Publishers Weekly. "Kaczynski's range is wide, and in these chronologically arranged stories, we can trace an artistic development that begins as self-satisfied…and becomes more searching and curious…although his worldview won't connect with everyone, there is plenty of smart humor and honest perspective."
• Interview: The Writing Disorder interviews Steven Weissman on his Barack Hussein Obama graphic novel, process and original art he owns. Weissman says, "I never had a scientist's desire for the truth. I've always been comfortable not knowing things."
• Interview: Shelf Life of EW.com interviews Jaime Hernandez on the 30th Anniversary of Love and Rockets . Solvej Schou asks, "So how do you and your brothers get along, being involved in the same project?" Jaime admits, "Our secret is why we can still do it is we don't collaborate." Read more!
• Plug: Bob Temuka at Tearoom of Despair lists Love and Rockets: New Stories #5 by Gilbert Hernandez and Jaime Hernandez as part of his Top 13 of '12.
• Plug: Noah Van Sciver's The Hypo receives an excellent rating on the Lone Star Book Review. "… an interesting look at young Abe Lincoln and his melancholic. This is a side of Lincoln that is often overlooked…"
• Plug: Josh Bayer draws his Best of 2012 Books for Atomic Books Blog and includes Nancy Likes Christmas by Ernie Bushmiller and Prison Pit Book 4 by Johnny Ryan.
• Plug: Comics go to school at the Chicago Tribune. Diane Prado compiles a list of all subjects and 21: The Story of Roberto Clemente by Wilfred Santiago fills in the sports slot.
• Review: Four Color Fear edited by Greg Sadowski continues to generate reviews after two sold out printings. Kitty Sneezes' Rev. Syung Myung Me writes "Greg Sadowski put together a wonderful collection complete with in-depth notes in the back of some of the best from comics that tend to be thought of dismissively as also-rans…if you're a type who has the complete EC horror libraries along with a subscription to Creepy, this will slot in real well in your collection. And, well, even if you're not that type, it's still a great collection of some unjustly overlooked comics from the 1950s."


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People with nearsightedness, or myopia, usually have difficulty seeing far objects. In severe cases, they can have trouble seeing objects both far and near.
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Nearsightedness is a type of refractive error, which means the shape of the eye does not bend light correctly, so images are blurred. This usually occurs with an eyeball that is longer or a cornea that is steeper than normal.
Nearsightedness is more likely to occur in people who have family members with the same condition.
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re: MSFT Update: Looking worse quicker than I predicited Posted by buddhavista on 12/19 at 6:17 pm to nolanola I was a product manager of a cloud product offering for a few years. We didn't call it cloud back then though. Reply Back to Top |
Posted by GFunk on 12/19 at 7:29 pm to buddhavista The trickiest thing MSFT has ahead of it is rolling out MS Office on iOS. How they handle that is anyone's guess. I'm sure they'll try to Office 365 subscription it...or something. But MSFT has burned a ton of cash and time on tablets. Office on iOS will cannibalize MSFT's entry. It will also make the Surface Pro completely unnecessary. But it will also really make companies push away from the Win 8 table for good. They can't afford not to be on iOS. But they couldn't afford to not enter the mobile market. I wish them luck. Reply Back to Top |
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Posted by LSUStjames on 12/19 at 8:58 pm to buddhavista quote: If this is true, then why is iCloud split 50/50 between AWS and Azure? Since when did rackspace offer dynamic compute on demand or true IaaS? Rackspace is a hosting company and basically offers VMs hosted in an offsite datacenter, it's not a full blown fabric like AWS or Azure or SQL Azure. I think our definitions of cloud may slightly differ here. I don't even consider Office 365 true "cloud" but basically hosted services. quote: High end gaming will never be on mobile devices and will always live on desktops and consoles at least for the forseeable future. The only mobile device even capable of this at the moment are tablets running full windows or linux like Surface Pro etc that have a USB for a controller. Also consoles are evolving as well to be media hubs and gaming platforms rolled into one. This will change things over the next couple years. quote: How many fortune 500 companies have google apps and do not have MS Office deployed except Google themselves. Subscription based services are a hard sell in the enterprise where you may have 50,000 users at 5-10$ a head monthly. I can name 3 that use Office 365 off the top of my head. Reply Back to Top |
Posted by WhalingVessel on 12/19 at 8:59 pm to nolanola So is MSFT a buy? If no not then when?Reply Back to Top |
Posted by LSUStjames on 12/19 at 9:10 pm to GFunk quote: I think they will be fine here as Idevices still lack strong enterprise management, encryption, and DLP. Apple has no motivation to provide it either as they are consumer devices. MS is investing heavily in the mobile space but I think it's more geared to enterprise than consumer as it offers the features enterprises need. Any organization that requires HIPPA, PCI, etc. Most enterprises with tons of Idevices basically use them as thin clients at this point remoting to a virtual desktop or terminal service like Citrix, etc.. MS will change this somewhat as the heavy lifting can now be done on the tablet itself and no need to support the heavy backend infrastructure for your Doctors to walk around with a tablet. We'll see how it turns out. Reply Back to Top |
Posted by foshizzle on 12/19 at 9:39 pm to buddhavista quote: Neither of these are relevant for major enterprises. quote: This is very true, but has nothing to do with the OP. Reply Back to Top |
Posted by nolanola on 12/19 at 10:03 pm to LSUStjames quote: This simply isn't true. A huge portion of Rackspace's revenues come from the same thing that Amazon does. Rackspace just ins't a traditional dedicated web host. They are a true cloud back end provider. Can you find any legit published info to back up that iCloud runs today on AWS/Azure. Apple has one of the most sophisticated data centers at $1b can buy sitting in NC. I think they had to use someone else's center until there place was running. quote: I know a bunch of colleges and education systems have. Google has over 20 million users in this area. Reply Back to Top |
Posted by buddhavista on 12/20 at 10:53 am to LSUStjames quote: its a common to split your services over multiple vendors for a good price. It doesn't mean Azure is a major player b.c apple uses them. This is a rouse. You can find a ton of small companies that have one marquee customer. Doesn't mean shite. quote: casual gaming is where the market is going, and that is on mobile devices. I agree that hard core gamers will be either console or computer based. But they are the exception. hell, my wife plays video games on her phone. She never touched my xbox when I had it. Its the direction of the industry......more people gaming, and at a lower entry price. There is a market for both, but where the growth will come from is casual gamers. quote: Google mail? Quite a few, including my own. You can use google mail or our internal services. I use internal b.c the calendaring thing is fricked up when trying to set up meetings with Asia. Google docs is more of a small business play but is moving up the chain. I know my wife's office uses google docs now for all non donor related work. They are like 500 people. I can also tell you IT managers are SICK of MS office licensing. I don't think that MSFT goes down in flames. There is too much there, and too many great products and lots of customers. But they are not well positioned, especially if surface / phones are a flop. Reply Back to Top |
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quote: Didn't say anything about the new Windows. Since that is based on the past 365 days it just shows the PC marketing weakening in general. As I mentioned earlier in the thread it essential for MSFT to get their app marketplace going for sales of phone hardware. Intuit just announced they are dropping support for one of their products already: quote: also this... quote: Reply Back to Top |
Posted by LurkerIndeed on 12/26 at 4:25 pm to nolanola Something tells me this endorsement from Mark Cuban may help out MS a bit... If you think the Windows Phone 8 launch hasn't gone well for Microsoft, you're either blind or intentionally spreading garbage. No one expected them to be the #1 phone out of the gate - X-Box didn't take over the world when it was first released. They do need to fix those reboot issues across the board, though. Reply Back to Top |
Posted by Gr8t8s on 12/26 at 6:54 pm to LurkerIndeed Yeah, but it's all about the apps. It's a Catch-22 really. People won't adopt the W8 Phones in droves until the great apps are there....and the developers don't want to waste their time on such a small platform until many more adopt it. In short, MSFT needs to do everything imaginable (incentives, great revenue splits, etc) to get the large developers on the platform creating the content. If they get the developers, they'll get the adoption of the public and their market share will increase in turn. Reply Back to Top |
It's a great opportunity for small house and single developers to create killer apps. Unfortunately for MSFT, they build their apps off a commonly used platform....but totally different than Android and iOS...so they can't just "start developing for W8". It's also really interesting to see how the UI of these apps will progress....seeing as how most of the developers that know the language are used to developing larger-scale, desktop apps. It just boils down to the fact that the MSFT phone is ~3-4 years too late to the party. This post was edited on 12/26 at 7:00 pm Reply Back to Top |
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Posted by LurkerIndeed on 12/27 at 12:24 pm to Gr8t8s quote: Developers pick up new languages and interfaces all the time...you think anyone was developing in Objective C before the iPhone? Not to mention that the languages that MS uses and provides are already well established. quote: You don't have access to the things you do in a desktop app on the phone environment, and what you do have is tailored to the phone, so I don't see how that's an issue. Rounded corners are there if you want them. Reply Back to Top |
quote: Microsoft has the best built in group of developers in the industry. The fact that Windows 8 is for all devices in the line and HTML 5 are in the pipeline only makes it easier for those developers to thrive. Go to pretty much any conference for developers in the last year or two and you will see that EVERYTHING has been presented in a windows 8 future tone. What many developers did not like was the SDKs for android and they have adopted. Reply Back to Top |
quote: WHAT? MSFT basically uses C and Java. Android uses Java. Apple uses C. All three will soon be using html 5. WTF are you talking about? Anyone that programs for Android can program for MSFT and anyone that programs for Apple can program for MSFT. The .NET framework just makes it easier for them to bridge the gap. Everything else is minor structure changes. If someone cant adapt to all three they need to find a new career. Reply Back to Top |
quote: I'm sorry, but that's total bull shite. Apple uses Objective-C, while a superset of C....is not C. Just like PHP is like C....it is not C. You can't set a C programmer in front of a Mac with Xcode and they just start programming away. DOES NOT HAPPEN. There's a lot to learn. That's why there is an investment to change/add platforms. If it was so easy, then the big time developers could simply "make a few changes" and upload their Windows 8 app. Then...um....why aren't they? Oh yeah...maybe this: quote: This post was edited on 12/27 at 5:55 pm Reply Back to Top Refresh |
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Phoronix: Adobe Flash 11.2 Beta Brings New Linux Work
Adobe Flash Player 11 was officially released at the beginning of the month after being in public beta for a while. This afternoon Adobe has now put out a beta for Flash Player 11.2. The main Linux feature is multi-threaded video decoding support...
Cool, this should help.
No, it doesn't. Just tried it. YouTube videos stutter like fsck and are tearing badly. And this is on an i5 2500K (4 CPU cores) running at 3.7GHz.
In other words: Same Shit, Different Version String. Totally useless.
I extracted libflashplayer.so to my plugins directory fired up a youtube video and watched all the pretty dots.
Went back to version 11.
Maybe you need to extract the usr files but I don't feel comfortable letting third party software modify that folder. Plus version 11 works without that extra junk.
Does it support hardware video acceleration now?
Wow, I really think the performance of Adobe Flash has gotten better on all platforms. While I know HTML5 had to do with most of the improvements to Flash, I really do think Android has helped to get Adobe Flash in to shape (since it's mainly a platform for mobile devices)!
Flash player on linux was buggy as hell, is buggy as hell and would continue to be buggy as hell as long as Adobe would continue doing like they were doing for last few years. Here is good discussion on topic about nVIDIA vs. Adobe Flash crappy ness on linux, welcome to join us: http://www.nvnews.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=161664
Also, here is yet another bug report to Adobe about bugs on linux, support it by voting: https://bugbase.adobe.com/index.cfm?...bug&id=3002806
What bothers me most with Adobe Flash Player for linux is that there are several bugs in it that were here for ages (several years) despite being long ago reported to Adobe bug tracker. Most notable are: black color is used as the overlay key when utilizing accelerated rendering under linux (results in flash contents showing through any other app having some parts of gui colored black); overlay remains enabled even after termination of all Flash Player processes - one would have to reboot the system in order to restore black color displaying back to the normal state; playing video inside Flash Player with VDPAU acceleration enabled tends to totally hang the system when used extensively; full screen video playback is totally broken on multi-monitor systems having Xinerama and/or TwinView enabled.
Flash can't even display fullscreen video on my E-350, regardless of the resolution. VLC and Totem, of course, have no such issue and Flash/Windows can display even 1080p smoothly.
If that's not enough, Flash 11 64/bit tends to crash and burn whenever I close a flash-riddled tab. This happens regardless of the browser - Chrome, Opera and Firefox are equally affected.
What we need is HTML5 video with hardware acceleration. Then Flash can finally rest in pieces as it deserves.
Are you the decoding will be multi-threaded in Broadcom Crystal HD Decoder with Flash 11.2?
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So we will be able to install another Linux distribution and wipe ChromeOS entirely on future Chromebooks?
I would love that, because the Samsung Chromebooks have a 16:10 aspect ratio.
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So we will be able to install another Linux distribution and wipe ChromeOS entirely on future Chromebooks?
I would love that, because the Samsung Chromebooks have a 16:10 aspect ratio.
I completely killed a Lenovo Ideapad S205 using efibootmgr to clean up to boot priorities. Twice. That's how much I love UEFI.
Nice move, Google!
* squeal* OMG, THIS IS AWESOME!!!
Seriously, awesome.
As far as I know, the EFI settings, including the efibootmgr boot order, are stored in the nvram. On my W520, I could always "fix" the UEFI by resetting the nvram by removing the time battery and holding the power button in 10 5-second intervals.
Anyway, I do agree that this is a good move
First Linux on phones. Then Android Nexus unlocked bootloader phones. After that VP8 for WebM patents release to oppose h264 in HTMLv5 and now Coreboot.
I'm not a huge fan of Google's data mining, but they can operate for years to come if they go on being awesome like this. And don't forget GSoC.
If someone thinks that in this digital world, no one would want to know/record peoples behavior, needs to put the pink glasses down.
Data mining is not done only by google, ask VISA, GSM operators, and so on.
I personally have nothing to hide, and I am very happy that google is led by technology men, who actually want to make the world better place (green energy, space elevator, self-driving cars, linux, coreboot, etc.).
Would be cool if it works on P8Z68-V, this UEFI system already takes 10s or a bit more till it beeps...
Sure it's not only Google who does this, but that doesn't mean that I have to like it.
Privacy doesn't mean hiding things; it means controling what you want to share with the rest of the world. It's not that everyone who doesn't want to share their toilet dump on YouTube/Vimeo has something to hide. I believe you've got the privacy thing wrong.
That UEFI booting is, like all BIOSes today, mostly DRM that means unencrypting certain parts first before the post screen comes up. This is the sole reason I dislike BIOSes for the most part. But what's also sucking about UEFI is that it's a whole OS in itself that uses drivers. Now the Bluetooth part isn't so bad for when you want to controll the BIOS with a bluetooth keyboard, but I don't need two OSes running at the same time when all I want is Linux or Windows running.
That's nice and all, but what will be the payload of Coreboot? ChromeOS itself? If so, then, from what I understood about Coreboot, installing a different OS will be somewhat difficult, as you have to change the payload, in which case you have to flash the firmware. Of course, that beats locked bootloaders, but still is a form of inconvenience.


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The esophagus is a tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach. Chronic esophagitis is inflammation of the esophagus. Barrett's esophagus is a complication of chronic esophagitis.
Barrett's esophagus is a change in the cells that line the esophagus. Normal cells are flat-shaped squamous cells. Barrett's esophagus cells are shaped like a column. This cell change is called metaplasia. It is a premalignant phase that may result in cancer of the esophagus if it is not treated.
The exact cause of Barrett's esophagus is not known. It may result from damage to the esophagus caused by the chronic reflux of stomach acid. Frequent or chronic reflux of stomach acid into the esophagus is called gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD.
Barrett's esophagus is more common in Caucasian men over 40 years old. Other factors that increase your chances of Barrett's esophagus include chronic heartburn or a history of GERD.
In some cases Barrett's esophagus may not produce symptoms.
Some people with GERD may have the following symptoms:
More serious symptoms include:
The doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done. In order to diagnose Barrett's esophagus, your doctor may recommend an upper GI endoscopy with a biopsy.
The cell changes from Barrett's esophagus are permanent once they occur. Talk to your doctor about the best treatment options for you. Treatment may include:
Your doctor may recommend the proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). PPIs help control GERD symptoms and prevent further damage to the esophagus.
Your doctor may recommend surgery if the disease is severe or the medication is not helpful. Surgical options may include:
A part of the upper stomach is wrapped around the esophagus. This is done to reduce further damage caused by GERD.
This procedure removes the part of the esophagus that has the Barrett's. The esophagus reconstructed using a part of the stomach or large intestine.
Endoscopic eradication destroys the Barrett's cells in the esophagus. Eventually, the body starts making normal esophageal cells where the Barrett's cells used to be. The most common endoscopic eradication procedures include:
Your doctor may recommend endoscopy anywhere from every 3 months to 5 years depending on how abnormal the cells in your esophagus look
The best way to prevent Barrett's esophagus is to reduce and/or treat the reflux of stomach acid into the esophagus. This is usually caused by GERD. Self-care measures for GERD include:
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Last reviewed April 2013 by Daus Mahnke, MD; Brian Randall, MD
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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When a party is flowing so smooth that the only problem is running out of mixtures. There are plenty of hot girls and there is more then enough alcohol to get everyone smashed. Blacking out is applauded and puking is always acceptable.
Damn man this party is the shit, this is some Collins-Wolfe connection in this bitch!
dodane przez wtrav15
styczeń 28, 2011