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Thing's I'd like to see...
That said, here are some of the NXT bots that I'd like to either work on or see someone else take a try at...
1. Mars Rover type bot - something that has a video camera, a claw, a soil sampler, etc... go crazy.
2. As mentioned in earlier post, alternative forms of biped (the AlphaRex is soooo January 2005)
3. NXT version of The Scribbler
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- Jeff said...
I added some more content under the June 19 topic "Thoughts on Complex Programs..."
Some of ideas I'd like to see further developed are up on a web page I posted at
- Jun 25, 2006, 10:00:00 AM
- Brian Davis said...
Nice analysis! I made a few comments under the 19 Jun topic as well.
Brian Davis
- Jun 25, 2006, 12:07:00 PM
- jeff said...
As a motivation for trig functions, I added an addition page outlining how trig functions can be used to create an "internal" map of objects picked up by sensors. Such an internal map would be useful for team play where several robots might all have to keep track of the locations of other robots and fixed objects on the playing field.
The page on triangulation is at
- Jun 25, 2006, 2:11:00 PM
- Mauricio Zuardi said...
Hi Jeff,
I got really interested in your cosine function and started to think about how improve the precision near 90 degrees and I think I came up with something:
What if we use a bezier curve formula to calculate it?
I found a very nice article about it at http://www.cubic.org/docs/bezier.htm
What do you think?
(please forgive me if I said something stupid - I'm only a curious brasilian graphic designer that is dying to grab my own NXT kit)
- Jun 26, 2006, 1:29:00 AM
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- Jun 26, 2006, 1:30:00 AM
Hi Mauricio,
Yes I think it would be a good idea to search for better approximation formulas. Especially it would be good to search for formulas that are easy to implement in the limited numerical environment of 16 bit signed integers.
You can get the Excel spreadsheet I used at
The spreadsheet may help you get a head start on how to adapt a Bezier curve formula to the computational environment of signed integer arithmetic.
- Jun 26, 2006, 3:50:00 AM
Brian Davis suggested an alternative formula
100,000 * cos() =
100,000 - 13 x^2 + x^4 / 12379
I updated my Excel spreadsheet to include the analysis of this formula. At first sight it appears that the two formulas are about equivalent, with Brian's providing better results for angles close to 90 degrees. The spreadsheet is available at
An interesting challange would be to mount a US sensor on motor and pan it back and forth like a radar antenna. The program should create a radar like display on the NXT LCD display. Since NXT-G has display draw blocks, this seems like a possibility - providing the blocks have inputs for variables.
- Jun 26, 2006, 5:17:00 AM
- Mauricio Zuardi said...
That's a very nice and usefull idea.
How fast is the US sensor?
- Jun 26, 2006, 6:09:00 AM
- Brian Davis said...
The US sensor "pings" roughly 10 times per second. Yes, a "radar" graph is a good idea, and one I've thought about (even gotten the graphic drawn up). Yes, you can input positions to the Drawing block. The first use I put the trig MyBlocks to was actually an analog (looking) needle display... imagine turning your $250 NXT into a glorified multimeter :-). But it's fun to watch my voice move the "needle". This is complicated somewhat by the fact that the Draw block does not allow you to undraw anything.
Brian Davis
- Jun 26, 2006, 12:01:00 PM
- Mauricio Zuardi said...
I gave up the bezier approach to the cosine approx. problem, but I came up with something else:
y = 1 - ((x + 0.35) * x * 0.33)
It works fine between 0 and PI/2, but you must flip it every 90º in order to work until 360º as follows:
x1 = x
x2 = 3.14/2 - (x - (3.14/2))
x3 = x - 3.14
x4 = 3 * 3.14/2 - (x - (3.14/2))
y1 = 1 - ((x1 + 0.35) * x1 * 0.33)
y2 = ((x2 + 0.35) * x2 * 0.33) - 1
y3 = ((x3 + 0.35) * x3 * 0.33) - 1
y4 = 1 - ((x4 + 0.35) * x4 * 0.33)
If I'm not mistaken, the error ranges from 0 to 2%.
What do you think?
- Jun 26, 2006, 2:18:00 PM


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Last updated at 13:12, Monday, 30 April 2012
A LONG-AWAITED meeting to discuss safety improvements on the A590 is set to take place this summer.
Transport minister Mike Penning was invited to visit South Cumbria by MPs John Woodcock and Tim Farron in December last year. The MPs are working together to ensure safety on the road is improved.
A provisional date of June 18 has now been set for the meeting, with the Highways Agency looking to secure funding to carry out an array of changes to the road.
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron said improving safety in the road is of the upmost importance.
He said: "Making sure that we increase safety along the A590 is an urgent priority. This is why I have invited transport ministers up to the South Lakes to come and meet the Highways Agency, parish councils, and road safety campaigners like Sue Sanderson.
"I want the ministers to hear from local residents, hear their concerns, and then I want them to act on them.
"We must push forward improvements at the Gilpin Bridge junction, Foulshaw Lane junction and we must get swift action to build the Greenodd roundabout and take measures to reduce dangerous speeding at Newby Bridge."
Barrow and Furness MP John Woodcock said the meeting would offer a good chance for residents to air their concerns.
He said: "Safety on our main trunk road should never be compromised and I am glad that a provisional date for the minister's arrival in south Cumbria has been arranged.
"Both residents and users of the A590 have long been asking for a roundabout at the Greenodd turn-off which is an acknowledged accident blackspot, and there are other parts of our main trunk road where safety is an issue. It will be a great opportunity for the minister to meet with local people and hear their views first hand."
The Highways Agency published an interim route management report for the A590 in December, after 117 deaths on the road in 11 years.
The report recommended a range of improvements that could help improve safety.
Possible changes include a reduction in the speed limit at Brettargh Holt and widening the road at Newby Bridge.
It also looked at the pros and cons of a roundabout at Greenodd.
The agency is working to prepare the final report, which is due to be completed within a few weeks.
A spokeswoman for the Department of Transport confirmed the meeting has been pencilled in Mr Penning's diary.
She said: "The meeting is for them to talk about the issues and for the minister to see where the MP is coming from and go from that."
First published at 13:09, Monday, 30 April 2012
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It's time to build the Ulverston bypass that has been in the transport plans for years. We are the only town of any size that the A590 still goes straight through. A bypass was built for a few people at High Newton yet thousands of people have to cross the dangerous A590 in Ulverston and put up with the noise and pollution it causes. Give us back our town by building a bypass while there is still a possible route from Newland to Marton
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The book consists of 160 pages and is made up of 11 short stories as a tribute to Sir Terry Pratchett and his emblematic character Death. This is the official description given (please note it has been translated from French to English):
Sir who? Sir Terence Pratchett of course! But if, you know, the flamboyant writer's imagination, the author of numerous novels and short stories such as the Discworld saga. The site manager Fan Fantasy 2, Mestre Tom, is responsible for this collection of 11 new tribute to this master of fantasy, especially the humorous fantasy. Attention … black humor on the horizon, as this anthology is devoted to the character of Death, recurrent protagonist of Discworld.
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Information on Baking and Pastry Arts Schools
A glance inside a pastry shop might reveal flaky croissants, beautiful cakes decorated with swirling designs, elegant éclairs, and some deceptively simple artisanal loaves of bread. Behind each of these delicious creations lies the skill and care of a cook trained in baking and pastry arts.
Many love to bake and are good at it. Becoming a professional baker, however, takes physical stamina, the ability to work in a hot, fast-paced environment under pressure, and strong communication skills. A degree in baking and pastry arts can build on this foundation.
Inside Baking and Pastry Schools: the Curriculum
Baking and pastry schools offer a range of skills and classes, with course topics varying by the selected program. At the core of their programs, most baking and pastry arts schools typically include baking courses in:
- Quick breads and yeast breads
- Cakes, cookies, pies, and tarts
- Dessert sauces and custards
- Sugarwork, chocolate, and marzipan
In these baking and pastry courses, students become familiar with important ingredients and mixing techniques. In addition, classes cover equipment usage, baker's math, menu planning, production techniques, and food safety and sanitation. Some programs also include business essentials for running a bake shop.
Many programs also recognize the need for professional experience, often requiring an externship. By working in a kitchen, students acquire hands-on skills important for transitioning into a professional baking career.
Know About Types of Baking and Pastry Colleges
Culinary students have a wide variety of baking and pastry colleges to choose from. Some of the most common institutions offering a culinary education with an emphasis in baking and pastry arts are listed here, along with some basic characteristics:
- Culinary Schools: Don't be fooled by the title – culinary schools, while offering professional training in the kitchen, also provide courses in business skills and scientific processes. Students interested in baking and pastries in particular enroll in baking and pastry arts concentrations.
- Vocational schools with baking and pastry programs: These schools provide students with a wide variety of culinary skills while simultaneously teaching business and science fundamentals. Many students find vocational schools to be a practical choice when developing their baking and pastry career.
- Colleges that have culinary majors, degrees and certificates: Appropriate for students at all stages of a culinary career, these schools offer a diverse range of degrees. Students interested in baking and pastry arts in particular can find programs with a baking and pastry emphasis.
With such a variety of schools, which one should students choose? Prospective students should research the schools according to the location and degree offering appropriate for them.
Which Baking Degree Should You Get?
While experience is important in the restaurant business, a degree from a top baking and pastry school demonstrates the depth of culinary knowledge to employers. Depending on the program and the depth of focus, prospective students may consider a:
- Diploma or certificate: These programs range from four months to a year and provide training for entry-level positions in bakeries and restaurants. Students working towards a pastry diploma or baking certificate learn fundamental baking and culinary arts techniques.
- Associate degree: Students in these baking and pastry programs learn the fundamentals, but also augment their baking education with courses that introduce human resources management and finance skills. Associate degrees in baking and pastry arts typically take two years to complete.
- Bachelor's degree: These four-year degrees generally focus on more extensive management training. Students in these programs need to know culinary processes and techniques, of course, but dive into additional event management, food marketing, and business courses - important for baking management, leadership positions, and maintaining a successful business.
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Pastry chefs and bakers work in many settings. Restaurants, hotel or resort kitchens, supermarket bakeries, specialty bakeries, catering businesses, and even research kitchens for food manufacturers are all places that employ workers trained in baking and pastry arts. Many hardworking and talented bakers without a formal education have found good jobs with opportunities for advancement.
So, not everyone agrees that going to baking school is worth the time and money. After all, there is a lot to learn outside of a baking school classroom. Some professionals recommend simply going to the best restaurant you can find and starting at the bottom.
While there are no strict baking or pastry chef education requirements for landing a job, there are advantages of pursuing professional training. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), specialized training can increase chances of finding a job in competitive upscale restaurants and hotels where the pay tends to be better. Highly trained bakers should also be in demand thanks to the rising popularity of special food products. Furthermore, graduates of top culinary schools who have sharp business skills and management finesse are often more appealing potential hires in an economy where employers value financial know-how.
How Much Do Bakers and Pastry Chefs Earn?
The salary of a pastry chef or baker can vary according to the location, size, and popularity of the restaurant and the level of responsibility of the position. Many start careers in baking and pastry arts in entry level positions, later working to positions of higher responsibility with added experience. In 2014, the BLS found that the average pastry chef salary, along with other chefs and head cooks, came to $45,880. That same year, the BLS calculated the average baker's salary at $25,550 annually nationwide. They also found that, in general, the highest paying jobs in upscale restaurants and eateries were the most competitive, and that highly skilled bakers had strong demand from employers.
Experience counts the most for those building careers in baking and pastry arts. However, pastry and baking school can help furnish skills and give potential bakers a competitive advantage in the workplace.
Additional Resources for Baking and Pastry Arts Students on Chef2chef.net
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The LA Galaxy returned to Southern California after their shocking defeat to the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday night.
My Three Points to the game can be found here.
Below are a few notes from the match...
*This was the first time this season that the Galaxy lost when scoring twice and the fourth time that they conceded three or more goals in a match, going 0-3-0 in those games
*The loss is the second time that the Galaxy have lost the their first game of the year against San Jose by the score of 3-2 after leading 2-0. In the match a year ago, San Jose's game-winner also came off a stoppage time goal by Alan Gordon.
*The Galaxy snapped a 44 game streak of making at least one change in the lineup. The last time Arena did not change the lineup was July 14 and 18 in 2012 – Which interestingly enough are the first two games for the LA Galaxy Insider project.
*Northern California hasn't been kind to LA during the regular season as the Galaxy are winless in their last eight games with a 0-5-3 record. The Galaxy have also dropped their last four regular season games to San Jose (0-3-1).
*LA saw their two-game winning streak snapped.
*The Galaxy lost their first game of the year when going ahead first. LA is 7-1-2 when scoring first while they are 0-6-0 when conceding the first goal. The last time LA dropped a match when leading by one goal was Oct. 6, 2012 against Real Salt Lake and the first time since May 23, 2012 against San Jose that LA lost when leading 2-0.
*San Jose is the first team in MLS history to win a match with two goals in stoppage time while a man down. The Earthquakes also became the fifth MLS team to win with two goals in stoppage time.
*Three players have scored multiple goals against the LA Galaxy this season: Russell Teibert, Olmes Garcia and Alan Gordon. The link between all three? Neither of them started the match.
*Marcelo Sarvas and Hector Jimenez each have two goals this season.
*The Galaxy are dropping points late as five of their seven defeats have come when LA allows goals in the 75th minute.
STANFORD, Calif. – LA Galaxy head coach Bruce Arena held no punches following LA's disappointing 3-2 defeat to the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday evening.
Arena's thoughts are below…
(On what happened in stoppage time…)
ARENA: "Poor play [and] lack of intelligence by our team. To have a team of players and coaches that is that poor and stupid in the last five minutes of the game that's my responsibility. That can't be on anybody else but me. I'm absolutely embarrassed by that performance. Give our opponents credit, but our performance was embarrassing.
(On whether LA could have done something differently…)
ARENA: "I don't even want to go into that. If you have an IQ of 50, you can figure that out. That game, we should win that going away at the end of the game. It's embarrassing, our performance at the end of the game. That's all on me. That's my responsibility with this team."
(On the offensive struggles…)
ARENA: "It's pretty obvious."
(On whether the loss was devastating…)
ARENA: "It's a bad loss and it's a bad one. This is pro sports. We don't walk around like other people in life. We get on with the business of getting ready for the next game."
(On what is special about Stanford Stadium since LA lost two straight games there…)
ARENA: "The stadium had nothing to do with it."
(On whether the team should have parked the bus late rather than go up another goal…)
ARENA: "Were you watching the game at all? Were there any other chances on our part? The bus should have been parked probably."
(On whether the game got too stretched toward the end…)
ARENA: "No, we were too stupid. The game didn't get too stretched. We were too stupid. That's my responsibility. Our team performed poorly and that's my responsibility. "
CARSON, Calif. – The California Clásico always produces an incredible atmosphere no matter where the match takes place, but Saturday's clash at Stanford Stadium promises to be something special.
At least 40,000 fans will be in attendance at Stanford Stadium on Saturday evening just a year after the two clubs played in front of a sold-out crowd of 50,000. The match last season was an electric one both on and off the field as the Earthquakes defeated LA 5-3.
Thanks to the rivalry between the two teams, Stanford Stadium will represent a hostile environment for the Galaxy and captain Robbie Keane expects plenty of vitriol from the crowd.
"I expect what we'll always get. They'll give us a bit of stick because we're the Galaxy and they'll shout a lot of stuff," said Keane. "As a player who has played in England for a long time, when you play away from home, I'm fairly used to that stuff. It's quite good entertainment. I'm sure that it'll be a hostile atmosphere and one that the players should relish
Although the chants and anti-Galaxy banners—or tifo—might be overwhelming for other players, the feisty Irish forward wouldn't have it any other way.
"It's funny. You give it back to them and it's all done in a friendly way," said Keane. "As long as people don't go overboard, I give as good as I get."
Joining Keane and the Galaxy at Stanford Stadium will be more than 300 Galaxy fans, who have made the trek north from Southern California. Team officials state that members of the LA Riot Squad, Angel City Brigade and Galaxians are expected to be in attendance.
"It's always good. As we're well aware in this country, it's difficult for away fans to travel because it's so far," said Keane of the fans travel. "We're playing a team that's fairly close to us, so a lot of Galaxy fans will be there. It's always nice to have them there."
In this video by LAGalaxy.com videographer Paolo Ferrari, Landon Donovan, Omar Gonzalez, and Todd Dunivant preview the California Clasico.
Check it out below.
The LA Galaxy have arrived in the Bay Area ahead of Saturday's match against the San Jose Earthquakes.
Above is a shot that I snapped of the team arriving at the San Jose International Airport.
CARSON, Calif. – Robbie Keane has declared himself fit and ready to play in Saturday's California Clásico against the San Jose Earthquakes.
A day after not being present for the LA Galaxy's on-field training, Keane told reporters on Friday that he missed Thursday's training session due to a nagging neck spasm.
"I had a spasm in my neck so I had to go to the doctor at the hospital to get some stuff done with it. It feels a lot better. I got a couple injections in it, so it feels a lot better today," said Keane. "It was just a spasm. You literally can't do anything about it, you just have to wait for it to get better, and it didn't better. So we went to the hospital and got a couple of injections into it and it feels a lot better today."
The LA captain has the green light from Galaxy head coach Bruce Arena, who revealed that he expects Keane to be in the lineup on Saturday. The presence of Keane will be vital for LA as they take on the Earthquakes in what promises to be a heated match on Saturday at Stanford Stadium.
"It's a rivalry isn't it? They're always tough games against them certainly since I've been here. It's always good to go there because it's a good atmosphere and we certainly look forward to it," said Keane. "The history between both teams has been good. There have been a few tough games and heated games and it's always good to play against them. We're coming off a good win against another rival, so hopefully it can be the same outcome."
CARSON, Calif. -- The San Jose Earthquakes may not be the barnstorming team that they were in 2012 when they won the Supporters' Shield, but San Jose will be at full strength for Saturday's match against the LA Galaxy.
San Jose will have reigning MLS MVP Chris Wondolowski, who missed last week's match against D.C. United with a leg contusion, available for the match, as well as forwards Alan Gordon and Steven Lenhart. Joining the attacking trio in the lineup will be Honduran defender Victor Bernardez, who is expected to start alongside Jason Hernandez in central defense.
The additions to the lineup isn't the only news in San Jose this week as the Earthquakes announced on Friday that they have signed defender Clarence Goodson. The U.S. international will join up with the Earthquakes following the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup.
CARSON, Calif. -- Joe Tutino and Cobi Jones analyze the LA Galaxy's California Clasico match against the San Jose Earthquakes below.
The U.S. Under-20's dream at the 2013 U-20 World Cup ended with a 4-1 defeat at Ghana, but LA Galaxy right back Oscar Sorto believes that he gained plenty from the experience.
A right back for the Galaxy, Sorto started in right midfield for the U.S. against Turkey and earned an assist when his cross was finished by Shane O'Neill for the lone U.S. goal of the match. Sorto made two appearances for the U.S. during the tournament and drew positive reviews, but he was unable to help the Americans defeat the Black Satellites on Thursday.
"It was a game we had to win. Unfortunately we made some mistakes, and up top we didn't take our chances. They countered us well," said Sorto to USSoccer.com. "It was a good team, as well, and I thought the mistakes killed us. It was a hard game, back and forth. They were quick, too."
Although the U.S. was unable to get past the group stage, Sorto was pleased with the opportunity to represent his country in Turkey.
"For me especially, it was the biggest experience. Two months ago I didn't know if I was going to come here because of my injury. I just want to thank Tab and all the coaches for giving me a second chance," said Sorto. "And for the team, it was amazing. Everyone is a good player. No one gave up for 90 minutes. I have no words for this team – we were fighting. Unfortunately we couldn't make it to the second round."
CARSON, Calif. -- Omar Gonzalez was not on the 23-man U.S. roster for the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup, but that doesn't mean that he won't play for the U.S. during the continental championship
After being placed on the 35-man provisional roster for the Gold Cup, Gonzalez is eligible to be one of U.S. head coach Jurgen Klinsmann's four roster changes following the group stage after an agreement was reached between U.S. Soccer and MLS earlier in the year. Klinsmann will have 24 hours following the final group stage match to make changes to his team. The agreement allowed players called up for the 2014 World Cup qualifiers in June to be eligible for their club teams during the weekend of May 25 in exchange for availability during the knockout rounds of the Gold Cup.
If Klinsmann does call Gonzalez up after the group stage then the 24-year-old center back believes that he'll be ready.
"That was always the plan. I know the guys will do great in the group stages and if he decides to call me up then great," said Gonzalez. "I want to be with the team, so we'll cross that bridge when we get to it.
And based on his comments during Thursday's teleconference with reporters following the Gold Cup roster announcement, it seems probable that Klinsmann will make changes following the group stage—but it all depends on his squad's performance.
"It's very likely the case. Looking today, but maybe things go extremely well with all 23 now," said Klinsmann." No injuries, no issues, it's down to the 23 players to make their mark and make their case and then we'll see how we want to switch things around after the group stage."


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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3umY2ehZ7Q- I agree with this review. Touches on some parts I missed. Mostly the part about noice cancelation of the headset itself and how easy the plug and play works with PS3 and PC.
I recently got this for Christmas from my girl. I've always thought that headphones were almost all the same, and never spent more than $60 on a pair. Also, I have a full 7.1 theater surround sound setup in my house with huge speakers and tons of bass, so I never really felt like headphones would be an upgrade from what I already have. I was wrong...
These headphones are great. They pick up every little sound from what you are watching, and really do give a feeling of being in the game. The sound is crisp and clean, and you can turn it up til your ears bleed. There are tons of little sound options, with new ones being released, that only help amplify what you should hear, and further immerse you into what is on the screen. Everything is easily accessed via sliders and buttons on the headphones. There is a port to add a cord to plug this into a stereo or phone, and if you have the USB dongle in any device nearby to power it, you will get the headset to fully function with whatever you want it to basically.
The design is slick and tight. This feels like what you would expect a $150 pair of headphones should feel like. Metal, padding, plastic, and other parts are all top notch and very clean looking. The ear parts of the phone are a shiny glossy black, and really make it look nice. Holding these , you will never feel like they will fall apart or break on you. You could probably defend yourself with these
The mic on these headphones is also really clear. It's hidden in the left headphone, so you don't look like some telemarketer. It can pick up really soft spoken voices, while still having a very good noice cancelation for noises too far away. Everyone on PS3 and even PC says they hear me perfectly and clearly. It's so sensative though, that if you were the headphones wrong, ie: left on right and right on left, they will not hear you talk.
But what is the real kicker... is the kicker, or Bass Impact. It pulses or rumbles at certain tones. You might think, " Ehh, that's not really much." But it really is. If I was to slide the bass to max, I would probably get a headache in about 15 minutes of a shooting game, due to how strong these things can get. But when you get it to a setting that is comfortable for you, the immersion you get is incredible. If a grenade goes off near you, it almost feels like the wind is blowing against your face. As a car is coming up behind you, you start to feel it's engine. It's really something that you must try for yourself.
I would give these headphones a 10/10. They are actually so good, I'm going to get my girl a pair, as she really likes them, and the mic is much better than just the standalone PS3 mic.
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How to save some money and still get a good but cheap wetsuit or how to totally waste you hard earned currency and buy something cheap and useless. Hmm… or better – how not to do that.
HOW TO GET A CHEAP WETSUIT (2 RIGHT and 1 WRONG WAY :) )
Fact is that surfing and other water sports are on the rise. So the wetsuit market is expanding with all sorts of good, bad, expensive or cheap wetsuits from a different wetsuit manufacturers. As far as we see it, there are three ways to get a cheap wetsuit. Two of them are right and one of them is wrong :). What do we mean by wrong?
The Wrong Way To Get a Cheap Wetsuit
Some wetsuits are plain and simple cheap because they plain and simple suck. They are made using poor materials like crappy neoprene which contains a lot of rubber and using bad stitches that will tear as soon as we flex our muscles (we are overdoing it here, but you get the point:) ). Whats wrong with neoprene that has a lot of rubber? Rubber is cheap but it does not contain any air bubbles. Neoprene with lots of rubber will have really bad isolation capabilities.
The first right way to get your hands on a good cheap wetsuit
As we said it – bigger wetsuit market, more opportunities for companies and bigger selection for us shivering surfers. A good way to buy a cheap wetsuit is to go for some of the less known wetsuit companies. Their wetsuits might not be right on the cutting edge, like between 5 top wetsuits out there, but their top models can compare to all the big ones. Plus there is a price benefit. How to spot a good cheap wetsuit? A good way to start would be to read our wetsuits guide and learn a few things about wetsuits. If we keep it short – look for stretchy neoprene and double blind stitched and liquid sealed seams. And look for warranty. If the "cheap wetsuit" starts falling apart you can return it. Now these cheap wetsuits might be a bit more expensive than cheap wetsuits from the first method (the wrong one, remember :) ) but you will be thankful later.
The second right way to get your hands on a good cheap wetsuit
This one is more obvious, but it requires some planning and thinking ahead (which is not what us surfers are know for :) ). A simple way to get your hands on a cheap wetsuit of top quality is to wait for sales and/or buy last years models. If it was a top alien technology wetsuit that ads 5 inches to your airs last year, how bad can it be this year :)? You can visit factory outlets, wait for after winter sales…. whatever. Just keep in mind you might not get exactly what you wanted. Maybe your model will not be available at all or (tough luck) you won't be able to get the right wetsuit size. But if you do you will be frothing for the next winter to come :).
OK, these were a few ideas how to get a cheap wetsuit, if you got any more – post them in the comments.
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Nice tips :) I'm not so rich to by cheap or however it goes… So does anyone has any ideas which wetsuit manufaturer has the best price/performance ratio?
i am going to the river today and we r going to kadina SA fruist and we need new wetsuits sorts just the sorts but i dont no how much they cost so if u going email me to prise to day that woukld be very good ok thanx love bella :D :D :D :D :D ;D ;D :) :)
Sorts? Shorty should set you back from 50$ on, full suit from 150$, but you might want to spend a little more and get something good… ;)
Why did I? Last week. Why did I send a white coat out to be pressed with a mars bar in the pocket?
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SpecialIt was Ladies Day Out for some of the women of Denver's Looking Glass Corvette Association, and they picked a great spot, Red Rocks, for a picture with their Vettes.
The Ladies Are:
Back Row: Sarah Malone ('63), Sarah Robinson ('87 and '78), Debbie Lasson ('93), Ronni Garrison ('93), Cammie Oliver ('69), Jane Walker ('98), Esther Kistler ('00), and Jeanne Avery ('94).
Middle Row: Gloria Hecht ('94), Elaine McFarlane ('58), Bettie Pannell ('76), Phyllis Nuss ('95), Janice Koldeway ('04), Janet Hoy ('92), Shirley Reiner ('87), Trudy Neff ('03) Jamie Lou Thompson ('96), Vicki Seader ('82), and Mary Land ('03).
Front Row: Marni Krueger ('94), Denise Deihl ('90), Sandy Everett ('01), Terri Lugger ('99), Debbie Carey ('95), Patty Jackson ('99), Sandi Robben ('02), Cindi Wallace ('98), Jeanne Malone ('02), and Mary Grier ('99).
Does Life Get Any Better?
Jo Vivola1993 Convertible
For Jo Vivola of Stanton Island, New York, life doesn't get any better. She spends her spare time doing the things she loves, such as drawing, painting, dancing, and reading. Not only that, but she has been married for 40 years and has two married sons, and the sound of seven grandchildren is often heard around the house. Then, to top it all off, she's the owner of a '93 Black Rose convertible-which she's had since 1996. Since then, she has clocked 20,000 miles on it, added a set of chrome wheels, and installed a DVD player. For the grandkids, maybe? I dunno. On the weekends Jo enjoys attending car shows with her club, the Richmond County Corvette Club. And the only thing she enjoys more than her hobbies is winning First in her class. Jo told us, "I am a devoted subscriber to VETTE Magazine...and I never leave home without it!"
Wait Your Turn
Melva Naami1966 Corvette Convertible
1967 Corvette Convertible1969 Corvette Coupe
It's hard to be a good mom. You have to sacrifice everything you want in order to better your kids' lives, and then on top of that, put up with them! And no one knows this better then Melva Naami from Cary, Illinois. Melva always liked the style of the '60s and early-'70s Corvettes, but unfortunately she was never able to get one. Instead she ended up buying a house and raising three boys. But now that the house is paid for and the boys are all grown up, it's Melva's turn. Since then she has bought a '66 Corvette convertible with a 327 and a Nassau Blue paint job, a Marlboro Maroon '67 convertible with a 427, and to round out her collection, a big-block-powered LeMans Blue '69. Melva plans on buying a Corvette for each of the years her sons were born. So far she has the '66 and the '69, and she is looking for a '72 454 convertible. As for the '67, they'll have to learn to share it, but not just yet.
Elvis Has Left The Building
Christine Williams1984 Coupe, 2001 Z06
Christine Williams from Reno, Nevada, the "Biggest Little City in the World," has been in love with Corvettes since the day she met husband in 1978. He drove a '64 Sting Ray coupe built by House of Corvettes in Southern California. The couple currently owns two Corvettes-an '84 and '01 Z06. The '84 was the recipient of some serious TLC. Christine added an Edelbrock water pump, throttle body upgrades from Hypertech, and an exhaust system from Monza Performance, and she rebuilt the crossfire injection with a computer chip upgrade. A set of 17-inch American Racing rims with Yokohama tires was also added. To top it all off, the car was repainted Candy Apple Red with White Pearl. The Z06 boasts a ram air induction system and a carbon-fiber air tunnel. The car is dressed in color-coordinated Speed Lingerie, and the interior is covered in black and red. Oh yeah, for the record, Christine also loves Elvis!
Out And About On The High Seas
Vicki Seader1982 Coupe
It had always been Vicki Seader's dream to own a Corvette, and when the time came in 2001, she didn't let it cruise on by. The crossfire-injected '82, the last of the C3s, wasn't her husband's first choice. However, Vicki knew it was the car for her. The Corvette is 1 of 664 to come from the factory with the two-tone white-and-silver color scheme. When Vicki isn't cruising in her Vette, she is busy cruising the ocean with her own cruise business.
Corvette Summer
Kelly A. Somerville1985 Coupe
Kelly A. Somerville from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been in love with Corvettes since the day she laid on eyes on her dad's '76 Stingray. She can remember taking it for drives during the hot summer days. After a few years of that, she decided it was time for a Vette of her own. The only real stipulation that Kelly had is the fact that it had to be red. And once she found this red '85 coupe, she no longer used Dad's. Not only does she drive her '85 in summer, but also she drives it to shows, Steelers and Pirates games, and just plain, old long drives as well.
Old MacDonald, Eat Your Heart Out
Denise St. Onge2001 Z06
Unlike most Corvette enthusiasts, Denise St. Onge hasn't been a fan all her life. Instead she's only been a fan for a short while. Before Vettes, her only interests were water-skiing and taking care of her animals-which consist of a pot-bellied pig, a horse, three chickens, two cats, a pigeon, and a fish. Old MacDonald, eat your heart out! Anyway, when her husband bought a '98 Vette in 2002, Denise wouldn't even drive it. But when the dealer let her husband borrow an '01 Z06, she figured she better at least drive the '98 once before they ended up selling it. She drove the '98 for a whole week and has been hooked ever since. Now she's really hooked since she's been driving the Z06 around town!
Just 4 MP
MaryPat Palmer 2004 Coupe
MaryPat can remember telling her Dad in the '60s that she wanted a Corvette and all Dad could say was, "Well, if you work hard enough and save your money, someday you'll have one." Well, after working and waiting for the perfect Vette, MaryPat finally found one. In September of 2004, she walked into the dealership and wrote a check for a black '04 coupe. MaryPat tells us, "As I take it for a drive along the coast every Sunday, I find myself smiling for no particular reason. It was so worth the wait!" MaryPat even personalized it with her license plate that reads, "JUST 4 MP."


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First came food, shelter and clothing. Then came technology, innovating all three for thousands of years. But innovation in clothing stalled at some point. Once upon a time man make thicker clothing out of animals with thicker hides, better shoes and then armor. These helped to expand where we could go, when we could go there and how safe we were once we got there. But mankind has long sought using technology that is worn to make life better, from false teeth to eyeglasses. Moving into the somewhat more modern era, let's look at 10 advances that, while more recent than throwing the hide of an animal that might have otherwise eaten us, are still pretty darn cool!
- As a species, we are probably one of the most ordered on the planet. We go places at certain times and are able to minimize the amount of time that is wasted waiting for others because we know what time it is. We don't have to find the city square and locate a clock tower or find a sunny spot because we have watches. I've always been happy with my watch, which I've had for a long, long time (see below).
But these days I've been experimenting with watches that do way more, such as track heart rate, have integrated Nike+ and GPS (for example. the Polar watches and the Garmin watches).
- The cellular phone goes in our pockets. So we don't totally wear it. Yet… Many of the other innovations are coming and coming faster due to the fact that it seems practically everyone today has a smartphone and the APIs for cloud services that those devices connect to. Since the breakup of Ma'Bell we've seen the massive phone, the brick phone, the flip phone, the Treo/Windows Mobile phone and ultimately the battle between iOS/iPhone and Android. At first these started to change our lives by making us connected all the time. Then they gave us cameras and then came the app. Given the custom applications and wireless interfaces that allow each to communicate with external devices, we're now seeing an unprecedented level of innovation due to a large part the advent of the smart phone. The GPS in my phone tells Foursquare where I am, the camera let's me share pictures of my kid with the grandparents, the Bluetooth let's me talk hands and cable free and the accelerometer keeps track of bike rides. The many aspects of technology required to make all this happen then comprise the basis for many of the other recent innovations in this field.
- Wearable technology for the eyes, which we can just call eyewear for short started with the contribution of optics to wearable technology. Glasses were pretty good for a long, long time. Isaac Newton would likely burn the creators of Vuzix and Google Glass at the steak for witchcraft though (only after he'd used the devices to search for how to transmute lead to gold). Today, we are entering a new era, where contacts change the color of someones eyes and your glasses are able to show you information from your computing devices.
- From the Nike+ sensor in my shoes to the Iron Man shirt that glows as though it has an arc reactor in there (thanks ThinkGeek), there are plenty of examples of technology being embedded in clothing today. There are also devices out there that test your golf swing, how you throw a ball and the speed of balls. I've come across prototypes of products and products with extremely limited supply chains that go a step further and allow you to wear clothing with embedded sensors for such things. I think that those will become more common, more open (so you'll be able to use one item for multiple sports or tests) and of course as they become more common, less expensive. In the meantime we'll have to settle for things like the Scottevest and quick drying shorts…
- Speaking of Nike+, health is an area where we're starting to see plenty of advancements. Walk into any Apple Store and you can buy a Jawbone Up, Fitbit, Fuelband or a Nike+ sensor for a shoe. My Fitbit Flex is one of my favorite examples of wearable technology that I don't even notice any more. I had experimented with the Nike FuelBand and others, but a tiny computer that talks to my phone and updates far more details of my life than I even knew previously is just awesome. And, it tracks my sleep patterns and has even become my alarm clock. But having a tiny sensor means these things could do so much more. I look forward to seeing where things go with these types of devices!
- But health doesn't stop with us leading healthier lives. Wearable patches to control pain, chips in pacemakers to alert manufacturers and doctors when devices are going to die and monitors that can be placed in the body and keep track of pretty much every detail of our medical state all bring us more and more towards the bionic man and woman. There are enough companies at this point that there's room for an organization like Continua to push for the open and interoperability of these solutions. But to me, blood pressure monitors (such as this one from Wiithings) and glucose monitors available in the Apple retail stores are the best sign of the times, bringing these technologies from the prescribed or surgical to the every day practically mundane.
- I first saw techie headgear, such as the Emoki project (now cancelled) at Burning Man, long ago. Actually, I guess I first donned a head mounted flashlight while exploring caves in Georgia far before that. But science fiction has long promised us brain wave translating or altering technology that we can wear on our heads and that just hasn't really become common place. What is becoming normal are head mounted cameras for biking and other sports (such as live action Dungeons & Dragons). You can buy this stuff at the Apple retail stores, Amazon, etc. I'm not sure what the future holds for head mounted gear. Certainly we've come a long way from helmets to protect our heads from the sword of our enemy. But I tend to think that wigs that change color with our mood aren't even scratching the surface of what we can really do. Not that anything will ever top the hat with beer straws that everyone should try at least once (yes, that is putting old school technology to a very important use)!
- So we've covered the whole body, except our hands. The most obvious modern example of a wearable technology is the glove. I picked up a pair of Etips from North Face a long time ago. I have another pair of their gloves that's thicker as well (it gets cold where I live) and while I like the way they do things, there are other companies that specialize is a more contoured threading around the tip of glove fingers. I don't like the gloves with little metal discs on the tips (e.g. Isotoner), but I'm sure many must. As I mentioned, gloves with sensors, that analyze the way that we hold or catch a football, grasp a golf club or swing a bat are likely to become somewhat common place at some point. I expect the future may hold gloves that send gestures to your phone without you taking the phone out of your pocket. Burton has already taken the technology they put into jackets 10 years ago and put them into their Mix Master Gloves. But the Nintendo PowerGlove made a promise to humanity. One that we could some day control Bad Street Brawlers with gloves. And while sensors in gloves to control machinery are now common in factories, I'm not certain such technology will really make it to the every day home until we all have robotic minions doing more than vacuuming our carpets.
- RFID is used to track parts in warehouses and Wal-Mart had supposedly made a requirement that all items sold in their stores would be tagged with RFID. Plenty of schools use RFID to track students as they move around campuses. While there are privacy concerns with students rolling around with chips embedded into their backpacks or ID cards, those arguments could be countered with the fact that when emergencies happen, it helps to be able to locate all your kids in a hurry. RFID isn't as flashy nor as user friendly today as, let's say, Google Glass. However, it does have some seriously awesome connotations for the future of logistics, passports and even safety in schools.
- Sure, I don't really carry cash or much more than a couple cards and a license in my wallet. But I don't want even that. NFC (Near-Field Communications) is getting more and more traction, although far slower than I would have thought. While there have been some Android devices with NFC built-in, it hasn't become the killer protocol for wireless financial transactions we'd hoped. I'm assuming that's because Apple has tried many of their own things, like Passbook and apps that can be used to exchange money. I like using Groupons more because I don't need to exchange money than because I get to save money. But the promise of NFC is there and whether it's NFC or some other, more secure technology, I very much look forward to the day I can stop carrying a wallet!
And now, with fortunes to be made out there, there are wearable technology conferences springing up all over the world, from the Wearable Technologies Europe Conference to the Wearable Technologies Conference in San Francisco, there are vendors who are already doing this kind of stuff. And with Apple hiring former Yves Saint Laurent CEO Paul Deneve as a new VP we can only assume that Tim Cook's statement "I think wearables is incredibly interesting, it could be a profound area" was more than just a politically correct response. Dell has announced they're looking into wearables as have others. With all the added resources now available to the market expect innovation to increase so that it's not just health and fitness, medical and other smaller markets that are getting a lot of this innovation. Apple isn't going to do much if they don't see every human on the planet as a potential customer for their new products. What's the most fascinating to me is what we haven't even though of. And with the ability to control much of our homes from our mobile devices (Apple Stores now have NEST and controllable light bulbs), technology is becoming far more a part of everyday life than just the laptop, phone or tablet. It's now being interwoven into the fabric of our everyday existence, helping us to live better, reduce our impact on the environment and be better. Or just have Angry Birds on a much larger "screen" with our Vuzix if that's what we're interested in!


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The first thing you should know about the Mayan prophecy that the world will end on Dec. 21 is that it is not really Mayan. Another thing you should know is that it is probably not happening.
Local Mayan glyph expert Mark Van Stone has seen the future, and it is still there.
"This is a misinterpretation by scholars, but the world didn't get the memo," said Van Stone, a professor of art history at Southwestern College and the author of "2012: Science & Prophecy of the Ancient Maya." "It is basically craziness based on speculation that is outdated. All of this is completely a modern fantasy. It's not Mayan at all."
It may not be Mayan, but the belief that the world could end when the Mayan people's "Long Count" calendar supposedly runs out on the 21st is certainly global. It is also a little crazy.
From ark-building in China to "End of the World" dance parties in San Diego's Gaslamp, the (Not Really Mayan) Mayan Prophecy is being greeted they way such prophecies usually are. With kerosene-hoarding paranoia, seize-the-day shenanigans, jaded eye-rolling and the always-popular opportunistic marketing.
If someone has insider information about our collective expiration date, the citizens of planet Earth will embrace it, fear it, exploit it or laugh at it. No matter how weird, scary or totally improbable it might be.
And the so-called Mayan Prophecy is all of the above. Sparked by the 2009 film titled "2012" and fanned by the Internet-fueled whims of our zombie-loving, "Doomsday Prepper"-watching, apolcalypse-obsessing culture, these latest End of Days theories have our global demise coming at the hands of a black hole. Or a flood. Or a collision with a rogue planet called Nibiru. No one is really sure, but plenty of people are sucking up the details anyway. We just can't help it.
"There are a number of religions that promise an ecstatic afterlife, and there are other religions that promise a better rebirth, so there is this promise of something better coming after the world ends," said Evelyn Kirkley, associate professor of theology and religions studies at the University of San Diego. "It really gives people a sense that there could be an escape from whatever horribleness or stress they face in their everyday lives."
Doomsday and rapture scenarios can be tempting, but dependable? Not so far. Whether it is old Nostradamus and his 16th-century prophecies, or Family Radio founder Harold Egbert Campings and his two failed end-of-the-world predictions from 2011, none of our apocalypse advance men have managed to close a sale. Which could be why one of the most powerful things about impending doom is our determination to party our way through it.
In parts of southern Mexico and Central America, tourists and natives will be celebrating 12/21/12 with fireworks and concerts. The ancient Mayan city of Chichén Itza will be the site of spiritual observances of the new era. There are DJ-fueled doomsday blowouts in Hollywood, New York and many sweaty stops in between. And in San Diego, some locals are facing the end of the world with the help of beer, comfort food and maybe a little denial.


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The theory of quantum information and quantum computation. Overview of classical information theory, compression of quantum information, transmission of quantum information through noisy channels, quantum entanglement, quantum cryptography. Overview of classical complexity theory, quantum complexity, efficient quantum algorithms, quantum error-correcting codes, fault-tolerant quantum computation, physical implementations of quantum computation.
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The course material should be of interest to physicists, mathematicians, computer scientists, and engineers, so we hope to make the course accessible to people with a variety of backgrounds.
Certainly it would be useful to have had a previous course on quantum mechanics, though this may not be essential. It would also be useful to know something about (classical) information theory, (classical) coding theory, and (classical) complexity theory, since a central goal of the course will be generalize these topics to apply to quantum information. But we will review this material when we get to it, so you don't need to worry if you haven't seen it before. In the discussion of quantum coding, we will use some rudimentary group theory.
There is no required textbook. Much of the material in the course is based on quite recent research that has not yet appeared in any book. Many relevant research articles can be accessed through the quant-ph eprint archive maintained by Los Alamos National Laboratory. One good reference is the lecture notes that were originally prepared for this course when it was taught for the first time in 1997-98. An excellent textbook, Quantum Computation and Quantum Information by Michael Nielsen and Isaac Chuang, will be available in the fall of 2000.
In the early part of the course, we'll review the conceptual foundations of quantum mechanics and the theory of measurement. Good books relating to this material are Quantum Theory: Concepts and Methods by Asher Peres (on reserve in Millikan Library) and The Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics by Roland Omnes. Also, there is a good discussion of measurement and decoherence in Quantum Optics by D. F. Walls and G. J. Milburn.
Later, we'll develop the quantum theory of information, coding, and complexity. Good books on the corresponding classical theory are Elements of Information Theory by Thomas Cover and Joy Thomas, The Theory of Error-Correcting Codes by F. J. MacWilliams and N. J. A. Sloane, Computers and Intractability by Michael Garey and David Johnson, and Computational Complexity by Christos Papadimitriou.
Here are some accessible articles on quantum computation and related topics:
For an overview of the status of current theoretical research on quantum computation, see:
Here are some lists of key papers on specialized topics:
You'll find further references under the heading "Other Useful Links" below.
Information is something that can be encoded in the state of a physical system, and a computation is a task that can be performed with a physically realizable device. Therefore, since the physical world is fundamentally quantum mechanical, the foundations of information theory and computer science should be sought in quantum physics.
In fact, quantum information -- information stored in the quantum state of a physical system -- has weird properties that contrast sharply with the familiar properties of "classical" information. And a quantum computer -- a new type of machine that exploits the quantum properties of information -- could perform certain types of calculations far more efficiently than any foreseeable classical computer.
In this course, we will study the properties that distinguish quantum information from classical information. And we will see how these properties can be exploited in the design of quantum algorithms that solve certain problems faster than classical algorithms can.
A quantum computer will be much more vulnerable than a conventional digital computer to the effects of noise and of imperfections in the machine. Unavoidable interactions of the device with its surroundings will damage the quantum information that it encodes, a process known as decoherence. Schemes must be developed to overcome this difficulty if quantum computers are ever to become practical devices.
In this course, we will study quantum error-correcting codes that can be exploited to protect quantum information from decoherence and other potential sources of error. And we will see how coding can enable a quantum computer to perform reliably despite the inevitable effects of noise.
Building a quantum computer that really works will not be easy. Experimental physicists are now just beginning to build and operate hardware that can coherently process quantum information.
In this course, we will learn about the pioneering efforts to operate quantum computing hardware, using ion traps, cavity quantum electrodynamics, and nuclear magnetic resonance.
The course has been offered twice before as a two-term course. In 1997-98, it followed this outline, but covered only part of it.
In 1998-99, it was taught jointly by Preskill and Alexei Kitaev following this outline:
30 September - 23 October (4
Overview and introductory material, quantum measurement, decoherence, quantum entanglement.
(Drawn from chapters 1-4 of the lecture notes.)
Instructor: Preskill
28 October - 4 December (5 1/2 weeks):
Classical and quantum complexity, quantum algorithms.
(Corresponds roughly to chapter 6 of the lecture notes, but from a different perspective.)
Instructor: Kitaev
6 January - 10 February (5 1/2 weeks):
Quantum error-correcting codes, entanglement measures, quantum channel capacity.
Instructor: Preskill
12 February - 10 March (4 weeks):
Fault tolerant quantum computation, topological quantum codes, quantum computing with anyons.
Instructor: Kitaev
The second time there was more emphasis on quantum error correction and fault tolerance, less on quantum information theory.
In 2000-01, since it will be a three-term course, it should be possible to cover most of both outlines, plus some new material.
The first 6 chapters were originally prepared in 1997-98. They were last
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Chapter 1. Introduction and Overview, 30
Chapter 2. Foundations of Quantum Theory I: States and Ensembles, 40 pages.
New: Updated Chapter 2. Foundations I: States and Ensembles, 48 pages (14 November 2013).
Chapter 3. Foundations of Quantum Theory II: Measurement and Evolution, 62 pages.
Chapter 4. Quantum Entanglement, 28 pages.
Updated (but incomplete) Chapter 4. Quantum Entanglement, 70 pages.
Chapter 5. Quantum Information Theory, 64 pages.
Chapter 6. Quantum Computation, 91 pages.
New : Updated Chapter 5. Classical and Quantum Circuits, 55 pages (12 November 2013).
Chapters 1-6 in one file, 321 pages (ps format)
Chapter 7. Quantum Error
Correction, 92
Chapter 9. Topological Quantum Computation, 68 pages.
Problems assigned during 2000-01 (in ps format):
Problem Set 1, due October
23, 2000. Solution Set 1 (in ps
format). Solution Set 1 (in pdf format)
Problem Set 2, due November 6, 2000. Solution Set 2 (in ps format). Solution Set 2 (in pdf format)
Problem Set 3, due November 20, 2000. Solution Set 3 (in ps format). Solution Set 3 (in pdf format)
Problem Set 4, due November 29, 2000. Solution Set 4 (in ps format). Solution Set 4 (in pdf format)
Set 5, due
Problem Set 6, due
Problem Set 7, due
Set 8, due
Problem Set 9, due
Problem Set 10, due
Problems assigned during 1998-99:
Set 1, due
Problem Set 2, due October 23, 1998. Solution Set 2
Problem Set 3, due November 6, 1998. Solution Set 3
Problem Set 4, due November 25, 1998. Solution Set 4
Problem Set 5, due December 4, 1998. Solution Set 5
Set 6, due
Problem Set 7, due
Problem Set 8, due
Problems assigned during 1997-98:
2 Problems, updated
Chapter 2 Solutions, updated
Chapter 3 Problems, updated
Chapter 3 Solutions, updated
Chapter 5 Problems, updated
Chapter 5 Solutions, updated March 6, 1998.
Chapter 6 Problems, updated March 9, 1998. (Problems due 13 March.)
Chapter 6 Solutions, updated March 20, 1998.
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This early engraving was executed while Homer still resided in his native Boston. Bostonians of Homer's time were justifiably proud of the Common, as indicated by the Harper's article that this illustration accompanied: "Take the Common as it stands, with the fountain, and the elm, and the historical associations—and I defy the world to produce its equal." As a preferred venue for fashionable promenades and the healthinducing recreation of children, the Common was a valuable asset in the competitive cultural battles waged among American cities, outstripping New York in this category until Central Park was closer to completion.
- Artist: Winslow Homer, American, 1836-1910
- Medium: Wood engraving
- Dates: 1858
- Dimensions: Image: 9 1/8 x 13 3/4 in. (23.2 x 34.9 cm) Sheet: 11 3/8 x 15 7/8 in. (28.9 x 40.3 cm) (show scale)
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- Caption: Winslow Homer (American, 1836-1910). The Boston Common, 1858. Wood engraving, Image: 9 1/8 x 13 3/4 in. (23.2 x 34.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Harvey Isbitts, 1998.105.15
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