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The announcers plug Rock's concert later tonight and Shawn Michaels and Under taker face to face.
Vickie interrupts them by excusing herself and gets much more of a reaction than Cena. She says daylight savings time should be illegal because it deprives the world of Dolph Ziggler. Ziggler then comes out for his match. The 2012 Royal Rumble Winner, Sheamus comes out next to a decent pop.
Dolph Ziggler (with Vickie Guerrero) vs Sheamus
We start with Ziggler showing off a little and getting the best of Sheamus, who responds to this with a kick to the gut and a Headlock Takedown for a couple of two counts. Sheamus hits a stiff Shoulder Block to take Ziggler down, then flips him over with another Takedown. Ziggler fights out with some strikes, but Sheamus stays in control with an elbow, then goes for his forearm shots on the apron, but Ziggler slips out of the ring as we go to commercial.
We come back and Sheamus is still in control of Ziggler. Ziggler tries fighting out, but gets hit with another Shoulder Block. Ziggler goes for a Hip Toss, but Sheamus reverses and Hip Tosses him out of the ring. Vickie distracts Sheamus as Ziggler goes under the ring. Ziggler comes out behind Sheamus and hits a Dropkick to the back before slamming Sheamus into the announce table back first. Ziggler falls down also and makes his way into the ring at a count of four. Sheamus's back has a welt on it from the table as he gets back into the ring and is met with some kicks from Ziggler. Ziggler locks on a Rear Naked Choke as we go to Josh Matthews in a skybox with Daniel Bryan and A.J. He asks why Bryan told A.J. to shut up on Smackdown. Bryan says everything is fine and so does A.J. We go back to the match as Sheamus tries to fight out of the choke, and slams Ziggler down to break the hold. Sheamus then gets hot with some Polish Hammers, then a Tilt-a-Whirl Slam for a two count. Sheamus signals for the Celtic Ross, but Ziggler slips out, only to be caught and slammed from high up for another two count. Sheamus gets caught and slams his shoulder into the ring post. Ziggler hits a leg drop bulldog for a close two count. Both men get up at the same time and Sheamus hits a Brogue Kick legit out of nowhere for the win.
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2NE1 Fashion And Style, I Love You!
Hey Loves! 2NE1 finally released their latest single, "I Love You"! I am really not a big fun of Kpop Music, I only have few songs of them that I like! But I must admit that I am big follower of 2Ne1 Fashion Evolution. I always go crazy over their Fashion and Style , particularly Dara's Style. She always pull off different outfits and awesome hairstyles from their single "Fire" to the latest.
Anyways, Prints and Floral has become the top trends in 2012 and they are making a huge splash in the fashion world. As you can see, Dara is wearing a bright silk printed jacket by Roberto Cavalli form Spring/Summer 2012 Collection on their latest album, I Love You! As usual, she looked great with the cutest hairstyle. It's Pink! Ho-ho! I love the fact that she always comes up with bizarre hair styles.
(Source: Big21fashion.com)
What do you think of Dara's hairstyle? Is it Hit or Miss?
Watch 2ne1 I Love You Music Video
2ne1 wears "Ashish tops" from Spring and Summer 2012 Collection
2ne1 Artists recently performs at the opening ceremony of the "2012 Expo International" with the anticipating participation of more than 100 countries and international organizations. The World International Expo takes place every two or three years, the last one was held in Shanghai, China in 2010 I think, if my memory serves me right. Not to mention, it draws over 73 million people. Yays!
The 2012 International Exposition was held in Yeosu, South Korea from May 12 until August 12, 2012. Their theme named "The Living Ocean and Coast" which aims to help shed light on humankind's knowledge and advancement of technology concerning the Worlds oceans and coasts.
Nuff of that! Lets talk about 2ne1′s performance during the biggest expo. Of course! as what's expected, 2ne1 delivered an awesome performance. Hoho=) They wore different styles of "Ashish tops" from Spring and Summer 2012 Collection excluding CL. See photos below! Their fashion hairstyle is Big No for me though. Seriously, it's kinda plain for the said event. Really! I am starting to get tired of their hair style. HAHA! C'mon! 2NE1 needs a better hair styles than that. *Laughs* Dara is always my favorite btw!
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analysisBy Wycliffe Muga
When it comes to politics, one of the surest ways to detect ignorance is to take note when someone says, "But that is obvious..."
Over the past two decades since the return of multi-party politics, there have been all kinds of things which were widely alleged to be "obvious" - only for this assumption of "obviousness" to be revealed as hopelessly misguided.
For example, there were those who said in 2001 that one Mwai Kibaki, who had twice lost in his efforts to ascend to the presidency, was now "obviously too old" to be president: by 2003, he was safely in State House.
Earlier still, during much of the 1990s, it seemed "obvious" that President Daniel arap Moi would never be outmaneuvered by the opposition: come 2002, his chosen successor, Uhuru Kenyatta, was swept away in the Kibaki landslide of the 2002 presidential election.
And in the era before we had laws on hate speech, it was at one point stated openly by political opponents of current PM, Raila Odinga that "a Luo can obviously never be president of Kenya": well, that may not have happened yet, but in the 2007 presidential elections, over four million Kenyans turned up at the polling booths to refute this assumption by voting for Raila.
Likewise, before Uhuru Kenyatta created his TNA party and won two by-elections earlier this year, there were those who said it was "obvious" that President Kibaki, being Kikuyu, could not possibly be succeeded by Uhuru, another Kikuyu: now everybody is talking about the "two horse race" with only Raila and Uhuru considered to have a really good chance of winning.
And there are so many other previously "obvious" things which have since been found to be anything but obvious: that Luos would not vote for a Kikuyu presidential candidate (demolished in 2002); that Kikuyus and Kalenjins could not possibly vote together so soon after the terrible events of 2008; and that the 2007 General Election left too much bad blood between VP Kalonzo Musyoka and PM Raila Odinga for the two to ever work together (these final two assumption are being demolished right before our eyes, at this very moment in time); etc
So, as I said, anyone who declares anything in politics to be "obvious" generally only reveals that they have no idea what they are talking about.
And this extends beyond the drama of ongoing or past political events, to matters far more fundamental. For example, if you were asked what the key function of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) was - as we now head toward a crucial General Election - what would you answer?
Well, the "obvious" answer is that they are mandated to conduct a free and fair election. Which is true enough: but there is more to it than that.
There is a crucial psychological dimension to the work of the IEBC, when it comes to the electing of a new president. It was well explained in a few passages I recently came across in the online magazine, Slate:
"One of the main goals of (an) election is to produce credible evidence to the loser that he's really lost...legitimacy matters, and it rests on a delicate understanding: the belief that those who govern have a right to govern. It's devilishly hard to measure or quantify, but we know it when we see it."
Many will remember that one Samuel Kivuitu, Chairman of the defunct Electoral Commission of Kenya (ECK) was widely condemned for his frank admission, following the ill-fated 2007 presidential election, that he really had no idea who had won that election.
In my view, Kivuitu's failure was not what mattered most: I think that it was far more significant that Martha Karua - back then the constitutional affairs minister; now an outer-fringe presidential candidate - proved keen to violate the unlegislated 1997 "IPPG agreement" which had previously permitted opposition parties to also nominate commissioners to the ECK.
This was the first - and by far the most important - step in the process of delegitimizing the ECK. Kivuitu's unfortunate statement was only the icing on the cake.
But the bigger point here is that what really counted in that election was not that we should have a clear winner. Rather, what got us into so much trouble was the fact that the alleged loser Raila Odinga (and his millions of supporters) could not find any convincing reason to accept that he had lost.
And this effectively delegitimized the second Kibaki administration, until a power-sharing formula was created, which led to the Grand Coalition government.


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Costume Craftwork on a Budget
Clothing, 3-D Makeup, Wigs, Millinery & Accessories
By Tan Huaixiang
Focal Press – 2007 – 344 pages
Focal Press – 2007 – 344 pages
Part of your job as the costume designer is to be creative and use what materials are available to you to execute the design elements in a production. This book will show you how to use inexpensive materials to create durable products in a short amount of time that are practical and technical. It is written in an easy-to-follow manner and each step is shown with a wide array of illustrations and photographs. From creating armour out of laundry baskets, to detailed tricks to create a prosthetic nose for a witch, this book will show the techniques needed for you to produce end results that are beautiful, economical, and fast to make.
"This book is an excellent review of unique and economical approaches to common costume technology issues with stunning visuals that gives us confidence that the final product will be functional and of high aesthetic quality. It is a cookbook of theatrical craftwork." --Linda Pisano, Professor of Costume Design at Indiana University Dept. of Theatre and Drama
1. 3-Dimensional Makeup for Dracula
2. Making the Cyrano Nose for Cyrano de Bergerac
3. Creating Fangs for Dracula
4. Making Crooked Teeth for Big River
5. Adding a Natural Hairline To an Existing Wig for Grapes of Wrath
6. Making a Half Bald Wig for Grapes of Wrath
7. Using an Existing Wig To Create a Chinese Pigtail Wig for Dance and Railroad
8. Creating Long Hair From Short Hair for Peer Gent
9. Dyeing Wigs for The Blithe Spirit
10. Wig Construction for Blithe Spirit
11. Making Japanese Wigs for Mikado
12. Making an Old Fashioned Chinese Hair-do Piece for Romeo and Juliet
13. Altering a Wig for Production Pippin
14. Making a Full Beard for The Butterfingers Angel
15. Making Beard for Pippin
1. Making Rubber Masks for Once On This Island
2. Making Varaform and Wonder Flax Masks for Pippin
3. Adopting and Decorating Existing Masks for Amadeus
4. Making Latex Masks for Peer Gent
5. Making Paper Machete Masks for The Walker In The Snow
1. Altering an Existing Hat To a Period Hat for Death of A Salesman
2. Making a Straw Hat for Look Homeward Angel
3. Making a Straw Bonnet for Tom Sawyer
4. Making an Egyptian Crown for The Mystery of Irma Vep
5. Making Crowns for Pippin
6. Making Headdresses for Till We Have Faces
7. Making Hoods for Robin Hood
8. Making a Turban for Merchant of Venice
9. Making a Turban for The Butterfingers Angel
10. Making Turbans for Once On This Island
11. Making Headdresses for Robin Hood
12. Making the "Chrysler Building Headdress for Lend Me A Tenor
13. Making a Headdress for Big River
14. Making Headdresses for Once On This Island
15. Making a Hat for Anything goes
16. Making a Headdress for Romeo and Juliet
17. Making a Chinese Opera Headdress for Dance and Railroad
18. Making a Headdress for Frog Prince
19. Making a Wire-Framed Hat for Important Being Earnest
1. Making a Crocodile Costume for Peter Pan
2. Making a Swan Costume for Elves and Shoemaker
3. Making Horse Heads for Cinderella
4. Making a Tree Costume for Once On This Island
5. Using Foam To Create Headdresses for Frog and Toad
6. Wired Animal Headdress and Costume piece for Just So
1. Using Household Items To Create War Helmets for Pippin
2. Making Armor With Unusual Materials for Pippin
3. Altering and Decorating Existing Plastic Armor for Frog and Prince
1. A Wedding Dress for Anything Goes and Crazy for You
2. An Evening Dress for Anything Goes
3. A Frock Coat for Tintypes
4. A Smocking Jacket for 13 Rue De L'Amour
1. Making Suede Leather Shoes and Boots for Robin Hood
2. Making a Leather Apron for The Visit
3. Making a Leather Apron for Elves and Shoe Maker
4. Making a Colorful Leather Jacket for Extremities
SECTION VIII AGING and DYEING COSTUMES
1. Aging Costumes for The Visit
2. Dyeing Fabric and Garments for Romeo and Juliet
3. Aging Shoes for the Visit
1. Making Cheap Earrings, Necklaces, Bracelets, and Anklets for Once On This Island
2. Making a Inexpensive Necklace for Peer Gent
Name: Costume Craftwork on a Budget: Clothing, 3-D Makeup, Wigs, Millinery & Accessories (Paperback) – Focal Press
Description: By Tan Huaixiang. Part of your job as the costume designer is to be creative and use what materials are available to you to execute the design elements in a production. This book will show you how to use inexpensive materials to create durable products in a short amount...
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Weather woesAs spring progresses, area farmers are slowing getting out in the field but farmers are hitting the fields at a more rapid pace in the western part of the state.
By: Beth Wischmeyer, The Dickinson Press
As spring progresses, area farmers are slowing getting out in the field but farmers are hitting the fields at a more rapid pace in the western part of the state.
Wet and muddy roads and fields have hampered fieldwork, pushing the expected statewide average starting date to May 2, according to the North Dakota Crop Livestock and Weather Report. This is three days later than the previous week's estimate and over two weeks behind last year's average starting date.
While soil temperatures have reached ideal numbers, planting completion is anyone's call, said Patrick Carr, associate agronomist with North Dakota State University's Dickinson Research Extension Center.
"I'm guessing there is some planting going on," Carr said. "The soil temperatures are warm enough to plant, they were in the low 50s Thursday here in Dickinson, which was taken a few inches near the surface — it's still pretty cold underneath."
More farmers in the field in the Beach area, said Beach Cooperative Grain Company manager Paul Lautenschlager. The area didn't see as much moisture as the rest of the state this spring.
"We got a pretty good start this week," Lautenschlager said. "We've got about half going in the area right now. We're definitely drier here than the rest of the state."
Average soil temperatures on April 12 ranged from a low of 31 degrees to a high of 44, according to the report. Last year's temperatures during the same period ranged from 31 to 48 degrees.
The DREC team has been planting with the recent nice weather, but Carr acknowledges new moisture received Thursday night won't help things.
"It (the snow) is only going to impede planting in that it wets up the soil," Carr said of Friday's snow. "There isn't really enough snow to make an impact."
In the week ending April 12, the National Agricultural Statistics Service's Crop Progress showed none of the following had been planted: Corn, oats, barley, spring wheat and sugar beets. During the week ending April 19 last year, 1 percent, 12 percent, 9 percent, 14 percent and 3 percent had been planted respectively.
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Strategic Management of Human Capital in Education
Improving Instructional Practice and Student Learning in Schools
By Allan R. Odden
Routledge – 2011 – 240 pages
Routledge – 2011 – 240 pages
Strategic Management of Human Capital in Education offers a comprehensive and strategic approach to address what has become labeled as "talent and human capital." Grounded in extensive research and examples of leading edge districts, this book shows how the entire human resource system in schools—from recruitment, to selection/placement, induction, professional development, performance management and evaluation, compensation, and career progression—can be reformed and restructured to boost teacher and principal effectiveness in ways that dramatically improve instructional practice and student learning. Strategic Management of Human Capital in Education guides educators towards putting more effective teachers, teacher leaders, and principals in the country's schools—especially in poverty-impacted urban and rural communities—equipping those teacher and principals with instructional and leadership expertise, and rewarding and retaining those who are successful in attaining these objectives. Drawing from cases, experiences, and deliberations from a national task force, this book outlines a comprehensive framework for how to transform current human resource management practices into authentic, strategic talent management systems in order to improve student achievement.
"Rooted in improving student achievement, the book shows how strategy for developing people overlays with strategy for developing rigorous college ready curricula."
—Teachers College Record
"This important new book clearly and comprehensively addresses the new work in school reform that is changing the face of human resources in school systems."
-- From the Foreword by Carl A. Cohn, Professor and Co-Director, Urban Leadership Program, Claremont Graduate University
"All the reorganization and restructuring in the world cannot compensate for poorly selected and developed personnel. Allan R. Odden provides future education leaders a comprehensive foundation for ensuring that school systems recruit, select, retain, and develop educators capable of meeting the challenges of high-stakes schooling."
-- Daniel L. Duke, Professor of Educational Leadership, University of Virginia
1. Strategic Management of Human Capital in Education: A Framework
2. A Powerful Education Improvement Strategy
3. Staffing and Recruiting Top Talent
4. Performance Management in Education
5. Measuring Teacher Performance for Strategic Human Capital Management, Anthony Milanowski
6. Induction and Professional Development
7. New Policies for Licensure, Tenure, Evaluation and Dismissal
8. The Compensation Side of Strategic Talent Management
9. Strategic Talent Management for Principals, Steven Kimball
10. Organizing to Implement Strategic Talent Management in Education, Allan Odden, Anthony Milanowski, and Steven Kimball
11. The State Role in Strategic Management of Education Talent
12. The Policy and Political Environment for Change, James A. Kelly
Allan R. Odden is Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis at University of Wisconsin-Madison, Director of Strategic Management of Human Capital, and Co-Director of the Consortium for Policy Research in Education in the Wisconsin Center for Education Research.
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The Thomas Cook Boeing 757-200 had just touched down from Dalaman in Turkey last night when the incident happened.
The flight deck and rear area of the plane were engulfed in smoke, and passengers had to be evacuated through emergency chutes on the sides in the pouring rain, after which the emergency services swung into action.
All the travellers and crew were unhurt and the aircraft, which was due to fly out later that night, was fully checked and declared safe.
It is believed the smoke was caused by an air conditioning unit on the plane.
A spokesman for Glasgow Airport said: "There was an incident involving a Thomas Cook plane which had landed from Turkey.
"All the passengers and crew were evacuated safely from the aircraft which has now been declared safe.
"It was not necessary to close the airport but there were some delays.
"The passengers were later reunited with their luggage."
A spokeswoman for Thomas Cook said: "All our passengers are safe and well and our experienced crew deployed the chutes purely as a precautionary measure.
"We would like to thank the BAA staff at Glasgow airport and our crew for their response and the continuing excellent care that they offer all our customers."


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The standing membership of the Chapter consists primarily of Faculty and Staff of Kansas State University who were elected to the Phi Beta Kappa Society at the college or university where they earned their undergraduate degree and who have registered as members of the Beta Chapter of Kansas. It also includes Honorary and Alumni members inducted by the Chapter. Others who have been inducted here or elsewhere to the Phi Beta Kappa Society may be admitted to membership in the Beta Chapter of Kansas by requesting to transfer their membership to the Chapter.
Members-in-course are inducted annually at the Chapter's April meeting into the Phi Beta Kappa Society.
Membership Requirements
One does not apply for membership in Phi Beta Kappa. There is no entitlement to membership; members are selected at the sole discretion of the Members-in-Course Committee. New members are selected after a careful review of the academic records of each eligible junior and senior. Students must have a GPA of 3.7; students with a GPA between 3.6 and 3.7 may be considered if the level and depth of coursework indicate an unusually distinguished record.
Students must be candidates for the Bachelors degree in the College of Arts and Sciences, or have at least 90 hours from departments in Arts and Sciences, or have at least ¾ of their total coursework from departments in Arts and Sciences. Credits transferred from other institutions may be considered. Election is based upon breadth of study in the liberal arts and sciences, exclusive of professional training.
Students must have:
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AMPLIFY is a multifaceted design and public research project of the Design for Social Innovation and Sustainability (DESIS) Lab at Parsons The New School for Design. Parsons DESIS Lab, led by Lara Penin, assistant professor of Transdisciplinary Design, and Eduardo Staszowski, assistant Professor of Design Strategies, disseminates information through multiple platforms, including open exhibitions and workshops aimed at developing creative, sustainable lifestyles by strengthening existing grassroots activities and relations within New York City neighborhoods.
As an exhibition, AMPLIFY showcases the process of investigating and designing new scenarios for social innovation demonstrated in what Penin describes as "creative communities," composed of creative and entrepreneurial citizens, who are engaged residents in their local space.
"Local active residents are the gatekeepers of social innovation," asserts Penin, "and they serve as key actors in their own communities engaged in socially innovative initiatives and practices."
In recognizing residents as individuals interested in creatively transforming their communities, AMPLIFY has become a platform for 'amplifying' the local and proposing new ways to facilitate change and solve community problems with input from all stakeholders.
AMPLIFY's first exhibition in 2010, situated in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, focused on community gardens as public sites for assessing social and environmental sustainability in the neighborhood. In November 2011, Parsons DESIS Lab concluded its second AMPLIFY exhibition and workshop series, Amplifying Creative Communities: North Brooklyn, which explored urban activism in the neighborhoods of Williamsburg and Greenpoint.
The work and approach to these localized actions has evolved over time. "We first went in as designers seeking a problem that would require our attention and skills." However, after completing preliminary work for AMPLIFY in North Brooklyn, the team's focus "has moved toward joining a conversation," Penin notes as Parsons DESIS Lab's level of engagement is increasingly measured by its active dialogue with and among residents.
Currently, the Parsons DESIS Lab team is beginning preliminary research to go into the neighborhoods of the North Bronx and expand its work and engagement with neighborhood residents, nonprofits, and businesses focused on social innovation. Going forward, Lara hopes to use this project experience to "increase the interface of teaching and research in class." One way Parsons DESIS Lab is distilling the information and research is by creating an AMPLIFY toolkit to be used by academics and practitioners.
Penin's research and the Parsons DESIS Lab projects at The New School have received support from various sponsors, including a grant from the 2009 Rockefeller Foundation's NYC Cultural Innovation Fund.
For more information about AMPLIFY, visit www.amplifyingcreativecommunities.net


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On Wednesday 29 December 2004 13:02, Rod Roark wrote:
> On Wednesday 29 December 2004 12:25 pm, Richard S. Crawford wrote:
> > After a couple of years of joy with Ximian's evolution, I wound up
> > dumping it this week after a botched sync using a buggy conduit
> > ultimately ended up in me losing all of my calendar and task data from my
> > Linux box, my Windows box, and my Clie.
> Wow, that's a helluva bug. ;-)
Well, to be fair, half the problem was located between the keyboard and the
> > I've switched over to KDE 3.3.2 and Kontact on FC3. KPilot syncs with my
> > Clie perfectly every time. I've been using KDE exclusively for a few
> > days now, and I can't imagine why I ever preferred GNOME to it.
> I also prefer KDE, but we probably owe the googlers a bit
> more than "if you use Gnome your house will burn down".
> What was the nature of the problem?
Well, more specifically, the problem was this:
I upgraded FC2 to FC3 on my box. FC3 came with Ximian (Novell?) Evolution
2.0.2. I enabled all of the conduits, double-checked my USB settings and
upgraded UDEV to avoid the bugs that had been reported. Then I clicked Sync
on my Clie, and things went fine the first time.
The next time I tried it, however, the conduit created an extraneous 6,000
blank To-Do's. Yes, 6,000. I could not delete them from Evolution without
Evolution freezing on me (thinking it might just be a lengthy process, I let
it go overnight once, only to find the next morning that Evolution was still
frozen). I couldn't delete them from my Palm, which demands that they be
deleted one at a time, and I didn't want to spend the several hours necessary
to do it by hand. So I eventually simply deleted the ToDoDB from the Clie
itself, and then tried to delete Evolution's ToDo file in its data directory.
That seemed to settle things down a bit.
The next time I tried to sync, though, it repeated the entire problem with my
datebook. So I deleted DateBookDB from my Palm, and again messed with the
calendar db in Evolution. No joy.
I felt okay deleting the ToDoDB and DateBookDB from my Clie, since I figured
that all that data would still be on the Windows XP computer that I usually
sync this Clie up to (see, the whole point of this was to move away from that
computer). When I hooked up the Clie to the Windows XP computer after all
this, though, the computer refused to recognize it. I have no idea what
changed, but I eventually wound up reinstalling the Clie drivers onto my
Windows computer. When I attempted to sync again, my Clie crashed
completely, requiring a hard reset. This lost all of my data and
applications, of course, but again I figured it was all on my Windows box.
Sadly, though, when I re-synced the Clie after all of this was done, my task
and datebook data were gone from the Windows box as well.
I've since found that there is a utility in pilot-xfer which can delete
duplicate entries on the Clie, but I didn't know about that at the time.
I've also found reports of several other people who've had exactly the same
issue with the duplicated ToDo entries on different models of PDA's, and
there's no word from Novell about whether this is a known bug (I looked in
their BugZilla database and found no entry, so I created one).
That was when I decided to switch to KDE and Kontact. :)
> Feel free to move this to vox-tech if appropriate.
Nah. The issue is resolved as far as I'm concerned. I hunted on the Web for
hours looking for a solution to my problem and found nothing on any of the
FC3, Evolution, or Clie forums. Kontact works just fine, and I prefer the
interface and functionality to that of Evolution anyway. If I had a
Microsoft Exchange server to deal with, I'd probably switch back to
Evolution, but since I don't, I won't.
GNOME's fine and definitely WON'T burn down your house or seduce your spouse,
but I'm finding that I prefer KDE at this point.
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Created for openly transgender job applicants for entry and professional level workers, the 28-page guide provides the nuts-and-bolts specific information of where transgender job applicants with verifiable job skills can identify and pursue U.S. Government Job Announcements.
Although orientated towards the transgender job applicant, "The Transgender Guide For Employment Within The U.S. Government" is equally focused on female-to-male and male-to-female individuals with valuable information (including links to additional resource material) that is applicable to all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ), as well as the heterosexual job applicant.
The guide touches on a wide range of topics, including:
On July 21st, 2014, President Obama formally extended this welcome (amending Executive Order 11478 and Executive Order 11246) to include all Federal Contractors that supply $25,000 or more in goods or services to the U.S. Government.
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Ski Resorts in Summer
Family time rules the summer here. Over at Killington's sister mountain, Pico, you'll see parents hugging their children as they swoop down the twin alpine slides, twisting and banking their way downward to the valley floor. At Killington's "Adventure Center "a waterslide, skateboard park, and a mountain bike center provide a home base for families to disperse while staying together. At the base of Killington, the Killington Golf Course rivals Sugarloaf's for sheer mountain beauty. When you play this 18 hole course you don't know whether to hit the ball or just pause and look around. Perhaps take photos. With 20 golf courses within an hour of the resort, you can spend a week playing a different course each day. Many do just that.
The K 1 Express Gondola rises from Killington's base to Killington Peak. Both the Gondola and the summit chair have been equipped to carry mountain bikes. From the summit the biker has what seems like an entire mountain universe to explore. Before heading off to what I some of the prime black bear habitat in Vermont have a bite in the Peak Restaurant where the sun streams through and from the windows you can see brightly helmeted mountain bikers beginning their descent.
The access road is still quiet in summer. A waitress at The Gristmill who is accustomed to overflowing crowds in winter called it "a ghost town." Not quite, but in summer and fall when nearby destinations like Woodstock and Grafton fill up there is almost always room at the inn — and room at the top of Killington Peak.
Killington Resort, 4703 Killington Road, Killington, VT. 05751. 800-621-MTNS.
Sunday River Ski Resort, Newry, Maine
When you come to Sunday River, in the western mountains of Maine you get a bonus — the sweet town of Bethel only six miles away. Bethel is one of those towns that drew summer "rusticators" in the 1800s, who came for the healthy benefits of mountain air, then all but faded from public view until the resurgence of a obscure ski mountain called Sunday River. Under the prodding of ski mogul Les Otten, Sunday River expanded across eight mountains with 128 trails until it rivaled even Killington for skier visits.
Sunday River in 1990 became the first New England mountain to welcome mountain bikers on its chairlifts, and adventure bikers throughout the east flocked to its slopes where over 60 miles of trails waited their daring. Some riders ride from the top 10-15 times a day, until they stop exhausted and as exhilarated as if they had skied double black diamonds all day.
This summer they can relax on Sunday River's own Robert Trent Jones, Jr. 18 hole course. Designed to take advantage of its Jordan Bowl setting with the Mahousac Range as a backdrop, Jones compared his latest creation to courses in the west. The two resorts, Sugarloaf and Sunday River, have competed for skiers for years, now it is obvious they will both tout the prettiest and most challenging golf course in the state. Golfers will love coming here because in the heart of Bethel is the venerable Bethel Inn and Country Club's own famed 18 hole course.
But if you never swing a club, nor wish to fly down a mountain on a bike, Sunday River can still entice with its setting. A short drive away is Evans Notch, a mountain pass cut by the Wiuld and Cold Rivers that offers spectacular views around every bend. On the return you may stop at the Artists' Covered Bridge in Newry, beneath where locals have bathed in the cool Sunday River for generations, long before the rest of discovered how refreshing ski country beneath blue skies and summer sun.
Sunday River Ski Resort, P.O.Box 450, Bethel, Maine 04217. 207-824-3000.


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Fishing offshore at night is not for those who are scared of the dark. Peering down into the black abyss, it's easy to conjure up disastrous thoughts. But if you want to fight with Ziphias gladius, the broadbill swordfish, you have no other options.
Why does this fish feed almost exclusively at night? The swordfish's huge eyes are sensitive to sunlight, so during the day they inhabit the dim, dark, deep waters. During the night, they rise to forage for food in areas that are 300 or more fathoms deep. Even then, however, catching them will not be easy.
The Prep:
*Setting lines in the dark is challenging, so ease the task by tying two-inch pieces of wax line at 50', 100', 200', and 300' on each of your lines, ahead of time. Then later, once the sun is down, you'll have no trouble judging exactly how much line you're setting out.
* Pre-construct leaders using 15' of 250- to 300-lb. test line with quality ball-bearing swivels crimped six feet above a 10/0 – 12/0 hook.
* If you have live baits, you'll have to deal with hooking them in the dark. Otherwise, prep up fresh mackerel, bonito, or—number one on the list—squid. Coil the leader and secure it with a rubber band, and lay the pre-rigged bait on ice until use.
The Set:
*Use a rubber band to attach a chemical light stick 10' above the hook. Let out line until you reach the first piece of wax line, then attach a weight using another rubber band.
*Continue letting out line until you reach the 300' mark. Blow up a balloon, and attach it to the line using a half-hitch.
*Let the rig drift a couple hundred feet from the boat, then set out another line 50' shallower. Continue staggering depths with each line.
- John Unkart
At least, it is for the fish.
You want to catch more tunas and billfish on the troll? Dredges are critical. In fact, many captains wouldn't dream of trolling offshore without them. But there are many different ways of building dredges, and plenty of artificial versions on the tackleshop shelves. Which should you use? And once a dredge is in the water, how can you best capitalize on it to catch more fish?
"Since the first time I used dredges, I haven't gone billfishing without them," says tournament-winning Captain Scott Fawcett of the Bone Shaker ( www.boneshakercharters.com ) "Speed often dictates the type you use. At a slow crawl of one or one and a half knots, I like to add artificials, because their tails throw out a lot of vibrations. Over four knots, however, every bait on every dredge will be natural."
BUILDING your dredge properly is critical, and Capt. Scott stresses quality over quantity. "I'd rather have a 10 or 12 bait dredge with every bait swimming properly, then a 50-bait dredge with a few that aren't swimming well. And if you see a fish approach then fade off from a dredge, change something--it shouldn't leave. If it loses interest quickly, something's wrong."
Artificial dredges have an advantage in that inexperienced trollers can purchase and deploy them without the time and experience necessary to hand-build a natural bait dredge. There are several choices on the market; the Abaco Holofish dredge is a collapsible six-arm titanium dredge with 13 holographic, light-catching plastics. These glimmer and shine like neon lights in the water, while throwing off plenty of vibrations. Another option is the Striptease, which can be purchased in a number of versions that range from 12 to 58 baits. These strips of plastic with micro-embossed mylar are surprisingly sturdy and also throw off a ton of reflections, although they don't have the vibrations added by a plastic tail thrumming through the water. These are particularly effective for exciting tuna, however, and at the end of a season you'll notice hundreds of pin-holes in the plastic, courtesy of yellowfin on the feed. To capitalize on this fact, make sure you always run a single naked 'hoo about 10' behind a Strip Tease—it'll become a top-producer when yellowfin are in the area.
Artificial Dredge Bonus Tip: Add large spinner blades to the inner mounting points on your artificial dredges that utilize teasers which don't produce vibrations. Use a swivel to attach them so they can spin freely, and as they do so they'll create a whomp-whomp-whomp vibration that helps draw in fish.
There are two main bait choices when constructing natural dredges: ballyhoo, and mullet. Mullet are appreciated for their awesome wiggle, but since they cost six to ten times as much as ballyhoo, expense will keep many recreational anglers from using them. One trick used by penny-pinching pros: fill the inside of a dredge with plastic artificials, and make the outer ring of baits with mullet.
Many pros will also rig up a large multi-dredge with ballyhoo to be run down one side of the boat, and a single mullet dredge for the other side. The mullet get split-tailed or wedged and deboned. Both mullet and 'hoo must have their mouths wired shut with pin rigs and copper. Mullet get two or three ounces on the chin, and ballyhoo get one or two. Remember: the dredge needs to be heavy enough to stay in the water at all times, with the baits swimming, never spinning. A single spinner in the mix can ruin a dredge, so eyeball yours closely when putting it in the water, and remove or replace any baits that aren't wiggling properly.
Of course, both artificial and natural dredges will need additional weight. And, lots of it. Most of the time four to six pounds of lead will do the trick, but larger, multi-spreader dredges with higher water resistance may require even more. Savvy anglers will slide a squid skirt over the weight to add another fish-attractor to the mix, and savvier anglers will remove this skirt when wahoo are around because occasionally, they will take a shot at that additional attractor and cut your expensive dredge off. The frame of the dredge can be an inexpensive "X" type, or a folding-arm dredge with the weight integrated into the center.
Dredge lines may range from 300 to 500 pound test leaders, depending on the size and weight of the dredge. It may be tempting to rig a dredge line with braid to reduce water resistance, but don't do it. These lines have so much pressure on them that a crewmember deploying one could lose a finger, if the line wrapped it after the dredge entered the water. You can run the lines from a transom cleat on a small boat, but if you have sturdy outriggers and teaser reels, running the dredge line through the first eye of the rigger is a better way to go since deploying and retrieving them is much faster. Remember, however, that these rigs produce a ton of drag. Try this tactic on a lightweight outrigger and you risk breaking it. If you plan to run them from cleats crimp a loop into the end of the dredge line, and make sure you cleat it off before the dredge goes over the side, to avoid losing the entire rig should someone fail to hold on tight enough.
You should judge the exact depth you want your dredge at according to conditions. The goal is to be able to eyeball it from the flybridge or cockpit, while running it as deeply as possible. If it's so deep it's out of sight, you won't see approaching fish. But if it's right on the surface, it won't attract as many fish to the boat and it might even tangle with your other lines at times.
Bonus Pro Dredge Trick: Spray-paint the metal arms of your dredges aqua-blue so they don't stand out as much in the water.
WORKING the dredges is critical; don't just deploy them and wait for fish to arrive. Let's say you've chosen and deployed your dredges, and you know there are fish around. You have a spread of six ballyhoo placed off the sides and behind the dredges. What now? Are you going to merely troll along and wait? Not if you're a pro, says Jon Meade, mate on the Cervesa.
"Prospecting is key," Meade tells us. "Have the anglers take turns freespooling a ballyhoo next to a dredge, then pulling it back up. If you're serious about winning a tournament, you'll be prospecting all day. If you're less serious about your fishing, just prospect now and then. But no matter what make sure the dredges are placed so you can see them and always keep a sharp eye on them. When you see billfish behind the dredge don't just stand there, offer them a bait."
Look! There's a white marlin on the port dredge! One of your anglers offers it a pitch-bait, and it eats. Fish on! What happens with the dredges next is what separates real pros from the wannabes. Most anglers running port and starboard dredges will yank both of them in to keep from tangling in the lines, but savvy anglers know there's a good chance other fish are near by, and will capitalize on that fact. While you initiate a turn to the same side the fish attacked on, someone should pull in the dredge on that side. The angler should attempt to keep the fish on that side of the boat, while another angler grabs one of the rods on the other side of the boat and begins prospecting around the remaining dredge. Any additional fish that were eyeballing the pulled dredge will often switch over to the one that's still in the water, and see the prospected bait. You're only pulling one dredge? Then boost your odds by running a deep line on the other corner of the transom. That'll give fish that are hanging below an offering to switch to; as you clear lines when fighting a fish that came to a dredge, save that deeper line for last to keep it in the water as long as possible.
Unlimited Budget Bonus Trick: Rig your dredges on electric reels. Yep, it's expensive, but it'll allow you to pull in and let out dredges with maximum efficiency and minimum effort.
Build, choose, and run your dredges like a pro, and the results are easy to predict: you'll catch more fish. So the next time you leave the inlet, be sure you're prepared to become one of the dredges of fishing society—you won't regret it.--Lenny Rudow
You want to increase billfish hook-up percentages on your flat lines? Even novice offshore fishermen can boost their results with the simple technique of twisting the fishing line eight to 10 times before inserting it into the flat line clip. The twisted line creates friction, allowing the reel to be set to freespool if desired. This results in fewer fish dropping baits, and when a billfish takes a bait, it gives the angler time to take his rod in hand and continue feeding the fish. The tactic works well with conventional gear and is ideal if you want to try to target billfish with spinning gear, which doesn't have different instant drag settings. The twists will hold the line in place, allowing you to leave the bail of the reel wide open.
Set the flat line clip to prevent tripping, give your line those twists, and set conventional reels with minimum drag—just enough to stop a backlash. On a strike, the clip will release and very little or no pressure is felt by the fish, allowing him to turn and swallow the bait. Once the fish has completely taken the bait hit it hard, or when using circle hooks, slowly increase the drag to maximum approximately five seconds later—to create solid hook-ups, tail-walking billfish, and shouts of joy.
--John Unkart
Ask any three top captains from three different areas how to catch sailfish, and you'll get three very different answers. Depending on the port you hail from, the "best" method of catching sailfish is quite different. Top anglers know each of these methods and apply them all according to the conditions. You want to know how the pros catch more sails? Then check out their favorite tactics.
Stuart Dead-Baiting – Try it when livies are in short supply or to practice your tournament skills. Troll at four to five knots with a spread of dink ballyhoo on small, short-shank hooks. Rig the flat line baits with split bills, and let long rigger lines skip sometimes. The most important part of the spread? Big dredges, with as many mullet or ballyhoo as possible. Keep a sharp eye for dark shadows behind the dredge, and sink a bait back any time you spot one.
Palm Beach/Miami Kite Fishing – Try kite fishing whenever wind and sea conditions permit and you can get appropriate live baits—goggle-eyes, tinker mackerel or blue runners—because it's damn effective. Run the kite off an electric reel, and stagger three clips at varying distances. Dangle the baits just under the surface and keep a keen eye out for attacking predators. Don't forget to run a couple flat lines off the transom, as well.
Islamorada Live Ballyhoo – A killer tactic that should be used wherever and whenever you can catch live 'hoo. Cruise to the reef and anchor over a dark patch of grass. Chum ballyhoo to your transom and catch them on Sabiki rigs or by throwing a cast net. Run a small hook through the ballyhoo's lower jaw and wire-wrap the bill against the shank. Slide out to the edge of the reef and put four to six baits over the side, then bump the boat in and out of gear just enough to keep the baits swimming at the surface.
--Jon Meade
Swordfish is one of the ultimate offshore catches. These fish are incredibly strong, incredibly hard to locate and catch, and taste incredibly good. Plus, Swords can get big—really big. The world record fish weighed in at 1,182-pounds This is a long-standing record, which was set way back in 1953. What are the chances of catching a swordfish in this class? Not great. Sword stocks have really been pounded by longliners, but stocks have been on the rise for several years and catching them is again a real possibility. In fact, in southern waters like Islamorada and Miami, three to five bites a night isn't an unreal expectation.
These are strictly offshore fish, with most being taken along the edge of the continental shelf in 100 fathoms or more of water. Canyon tips and edges, temperature breaks, and sea mounts are all features that will attract these fish. Although new daytime deep-dropping tactics are the topic of conversation, most swords are still taken by anglers drifting through the night, while illuminating the water around their boat with artificial lights like a Hydro Glow. Green is the color of choice, and it'll attract everything from squid to swords to your boat. Similarly, a cyalume light stick is secured to the lines about 10' away from the bait, to help draw in the fish. Lines are set near the surface, 100' down, 150' down, and so on, staggered throughout the water column, suspended under balloons.
Like marlin and other billfishes, swords slash at a bait with their bill before attempting to eat it. Since squid is their main fare—and by far the bait most commonly used to catch them—an angler's baits will often be slashed in half by the fish. Thus, it's extremely important to sew the squid's mantle to its tentacles to ensure it remains whole when the swordfish turns and eats it, after the initial attack. Want to try and catch a swordie? Use these tactics to get one up to the gaff.
1. Bring squid jigs with you when you're going swordfishing. Often squid will swim up to the lights around your boat, where you can catch them. Fill up the livewell, then start live-baiting with the squid.
2. Some captains prefer blue lights, some prefer green, and some just use regular white halogens. The lights set from your boat will attract baitfish, which in turn attracts predators like swordfish and tuna. But testing I preformed for magazine articles proved that green attracts more baitfish, while blue (the color which out-lasts others that fade as distance from the source increases) attracts fish from a longer distance. So set out both—a green light to which the critters will swarm, and a blue light to call them in from afar.
3. Watch your balloon bobbers for lateral motion. Often a swordfish will take a bait and swim while remaining at the same depth. The balloon won't go under, but will seem to slide across the surface of the ocean.
4. Swordfish have relatively soft mouths, and hooks rip free of them with regularity. Apply as little pressure as possible to move the fish, use circle hooks, and never crank the drag down hard.
5. During daylight before an overnighter for swords, keep an eye out for squid boats. These huge steel factory ships will be towing massive nets off the edge of the shelf, and they definitely indicate the presence of squid. Since you'll find the predators where you find the bait, if you see one of these squid boats keep it in mind when choosing where to set up for the evening.
6. Try to set baits that are near the surface at the very edge of the lightline surrounding your boat. You'll see an edge where the light fades out into blackness; this is where the predators often hunt, and this is where you want your bait to be waiting for them.
7. Lunar cycles are extremely important when swordfishing. The last quarter moon leading up to a full moon is usually considered the best. Some captains like to fish on a full moon but some others claim there's too much natural live bait swimming around for the swords to find your hooks, because squid often rise to the surface to mate under the full moon. All agree that the last few days of a disappearing moon and the first few days of a new moon provide the slowest action of all.
8. Temperature breaks are considered very, very important when hunting for swords. Many serious captains will cruise for miles, to reach the edge of a Gulf Stream eddy where there's a nice change. So before leaving the dock, check your offshore temp chart and see if there are any good breaks within cruising distance.
9. Get good squid. Swordfish can be picky, and the cheap box of squid you buy for sea bass bait won't cut it. Larger, foot-long squid which retain their outer skin are best. These are usually sold for trolling and command top-dollar, but the better bait is worth the extra bucks.
10. Chunk with squid and/or butterfish as you drift. There's debate over how much effect this has on drawing in swordfish, but there's no question it will lead bigeye and yellowfin to the boat. What—you don't want to catch some tunas as well, while you enjoy the canyon by moonlight?
--Lenny Rudow
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An email, letter or text message from an overseas lottery or sweepstakes company arrives from out of nowhere. It will advise you that you have won a lot of money or fantastic prizes—in a lottery or sweepstakes competition you did not enter.
Lottery scams will often use the names of legitimate overseas lotteries (often Spanish lotteries), so that even if you do some superficial research, the scam will seem real. Some examples of the real Spanish lotteries that the scammers falsely use are Loteria Primitiva and El Gordo. It is impossible for you to win these lotteries if you have not bought a ticket from an authorised distributor in Spain.
Some other names that scammers will often use are the International Lotto Commission and the Princess Diana Lottery, among others.
The email, letter or text message you receive about your winnings will ask you to respond quickly or risk missing out. The scammers do this to try and stop you thinking about the surprise too much in case you start to suspect it could be a scam.
You could also be urged to keep your winnings private or confidential, to 'maintain security' or stop other people from getting your 'prize' by mistake. Scammers do this to prevent you from seeking further information or advice from independent sources.
You will usually be asked to pay some fees to release your winnings. Scammers will often say these fees are for insurance costs, government taxes, bank fees or courier charges. The scammers make money by continually collecting these 'fees' from you and stalling the payment of your 'winnings'. You will lose all the money you pay to the scammers.
You may also be asked to provide personal details to 'prove' that you are the correct winner and to give your bank account details so the prize can be sent to you. The scammer will use these details to try to misuse your identity and steal any money you have in your bank account.
Sometimes the scammers actually do send a cheque for part of your 'winnings' (a few thousand dollars perhaps). This cheque will eventually bounce (be dishonoured) but you may have sent money to the scammers in the meantime.
Do not send any money or pay any fee to claim a prize or lottery winnings.
As well as following these specific tips, find out how to protect yourself from all sorts of other scams.
Contact your local office of fair trading to find out more—letters and especially emails telling you that you've won a lottery are almost always scams.
Seek independent advice from a trained professional such as an accountant or solicitor if you are seriously thinking about sending money to claim a prize.
Don't provide your credit card or bank account details to anybody you are not completely sure about.
If you receive an email, letter or text message telling you that you've won a lottery or a sweepstakes prize—do not respond. Do not write back and do not send any money or personal details to the scammers.
Providing personal details such as bank account details will make you vulnerable to having your identity stolen. You may have your bank account cleaned out or a loan taken out in your name. Responding to emails through internet links might also threaten your computer security through the use of spyware.
If you respond, you might also be put on a list and flooded with similar emails or letters.
If the lottery is anything other than a registered lottery—say no! Be very wary of sweepstakes competitions that ask you to send money or personal details.
If you have received a lottery or sweepstakes scam, or if you have sent money to a lottery or sweepstakes promotion that you now realise is a scam, you can report a scam through the SCAMwatch website. You should also spread the word to your friends and family to protect them.
If you are able to recognise the warning signs, you can take an active role in reducing the likelihood of being a victim.
We have published a range of example scams so you can see how the scammers trick you. Visit see-a-scam to help you learn how to recognise the warning signs.
If you read the information on lottery scams and study our lottery scam examples, you will stand a much better chance of staying ahead of the scammers. Prevention is the most effective tool against scams.
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Upstate man charged with sexually abusing minor for three years
WATERTOWN - The State Police in Watertown arrested Joshua Koutrakos, 27, 1007 Bronson St., Watertown, on one count of predatory sexual assault against a child, a felony, one count of endangering the welfare of a child, a misdemeanor, and one count of unlawful possession of marihuana a violation. Koutrakos is accused of subjecting a 12-year-old male to oral and anal conduct from January 2009 through January 2012 when residing in the Village of Black River, Jefferson County.
Koutrakos was arrested at his residence on a Jefferson County arrest warrant and found to be in possession of approximately 1.3 grams of marihuana. He is in the Jefferson County PSB with no bail pending arraignment in county court.
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Mark Hominick vs. George Roop Targeted for UFC Fight for the Troops 2 - Bloody Elbow
According to Heavy.com:
Mark "The Machine" Hominick (19-8)A featherweight bout between Mark Hominick and George Roop is in the works for "UFC Fight Night 23: Fight for the Troops 2 this January. A source close to the event confirmed the match up with Heavy.com earlier today.
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Win Bryan Caraway - Submission (Triangle Armbar) WEC 46
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Loss Eddie Wineland - Decision (Unanimous) WEC 46
Jan. 22, live on Spike TV from Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas:
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- Yves Edwards vs. Melvin Guillard
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HP ZBook 17 SeriesProcessor: Intel Core i7 4700MQ, Intel Core i7 4900MQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA Quadro K3100M, NVIDIA Quadro K610M
Display: 17.3 inch
Weight: 3.5kg, 3.78kg
Average of 4 scores (from 7 reviews)
mobility: 65%, workmanship: 91%, ergonomy: 87%, emissions: 90%
HP ZBook 17 E9X11AA-ABA
SpecificationsNotebook: HP ZBook 17 E9X11AA-ABA
Processor: Intel Core i7 4900MQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA Quadro K610M 1024 MB
Display: 17.3 inch, 16:9, 1920x1080 pixels
Weight: 3.78kg
Links: HP homepage
Average Score:
Average of 2 scores (from 4 reviews)
DreamBook? HP has changed the name of its mobile workstations to ZBook, shipping it not only with a different moniker, but also with a completely new chassis and updated components. Our detailed review will show whether this is enough to climb back to the top of our workstation ranking.
Source: Reg Hardware
HP isn't the only company to bandy around the "mobile workstation" moniker; Dell has offerings under this banner too. However, the ZBook 17 really weighs in – in every sense of the phrase – as a serious hulk of hardware with supporting accessories to maximise its versatility. Needless to say, it costs a lot of money and how much you value portability combined with visual purity and an abundance of interfacing, will be the ultimate decider on whether you'll be lugging a ZBook 17 around for years to come.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/26/2014
Source: PC Pro
The ZBook 17 is dauntingly expensive. There are rivals that can match it for performance, upgradability or burly build – Dell's Precision M4800 is hot on its heels in both areas – but the optional DreamColor display puts the ZBook in a different class. For applications that demand serious portable power and a colour-critical display, there's simply nothing else like it.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/31/2014
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 67% performance: 100% features: 100% workmanship: 100%
Source: Notegear KO→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/22/2013
Rating: Total score: 91%
Source: Notegear KO→EN
Positive: Excellent colors of the display; high performance; efficient cooling system. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/11/2013
HP ZBook 17-F0V57EA
SpecificationsNotebook: HP ZBook 17-F0V57EA
Processor: Intel Core i7 4700MQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA Quadro K3100M
Display: 17.3 inch, 16:9, 1920x1080 pixels
Weight: 3.5kg
Links: HP homepage
Average Score:
Average of 1 scores (from 3 reviews)
Source: Techradar
The ZBook 17 is one of the most powerful mobile workstations on the planet, and it will be unfazed by any software you throw at it. Expect it to chew through video encoding jobs, render scenes as quickly as a desktop workstation, and perform any number crunching you ask of it.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/07/2014
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 60% performance: 100% features: 100% workmanship: 80%
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Positive: High-performance; reliable, practical design; superior ergonomics; high build quality.
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Positive: Perfect in terms of functionality, design, general equipment of interfaces, excellent cooling system and high efficiency in professional tasks. Negative: Big size.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/18/2014
HP: The Hewlett-Packard Company, founded 1935, commonly referred to as HP, is a technology corporation headquartered in California, United States. HP specializes in developing and manufacturing computing, storage, and networking hardware, software and services. Major product lines include personal computing devices, enterprise servers, related storage devices, as well as a diverse range of printers and other imaging products. Other product lines, including electronic test equipment and systems, medical electronic equipment, solid state components and instrumentation for chemical analysis. HP posted US $91.7 billion in annual revenue in 2006, making it the world's largest technology vendor in terms of sales. In 2007 the revenue was $104 billion, making HP the first IT company in history to report revenues exceeding $100 billion. Market share regarding sales of personal computers in 2007 (market research IDC): HP 18.9 %, Dell 16.4 %, Acer 9.9 %, Lenovo 7.5 %, Apple 5.7 %
Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.
NVIDIA Quadro K610M:
Workstation graphics card based on the GK107 Kepler architecture with 192 shaders and a 64-Bit wide memory bus.
These graphics cards are able to play the latest and most demanding games in high resolutions and full detail settings with enabled Anti-Aliasing.
NVIDIA Quadro K3100M:
High-end workstation graphics card based on the GK104 Kepler architecture with 768 shaders and a 256-Bit wide memory bus.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Intel Core i7: The Intel Core i7 for laptops is based on the LG1156 Core i5/i7 CPU for desktops. The base clock speed of the CPUs is relatively low, but because of a huge Turbo mode, the cores can dynamically overclock to up to 3.2 GHz (920XM). Therefore, the CPU can be as fast as high clocked dual-core CPUs (using single threaded applications) but still offer the advantage of 4 cores. Because of the large TDP of 45 W / 55 W, the CPU is only intended for large laptops.
4900MQ: Haswell-based quad-core processor clocked at 2.8 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 3.8 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4600 GPU and a dual channel DDR3 memory controller.
4700MQ: Haswell-based quad-core processor clocked at 2.4 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 3.4 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4600 GPU and a dual channel DDR3 memory controller.
17.3: Meanwhile the 17 inch display size is a more frequently offered standard format for desktop-replacements. The DTR-laptops can't be carried easily, need much energy but on the other side texts can be read easily and high resolutions are no problem. DTR mainly are intended for stationary usage on desks, where the weight and the energy need are unimportant.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
3.5 kg:
This laptop is heavy below average, compared with the average of notebooks. Therefore especially desktop replacements fit in this class of weight.
3.78 kg:
85%: This rating should be considered to be average. This is because the proportion of notebooks which have a higher rating is approximately equal to the proportion which have a lower rating.
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Clarisonic Mia
1044 reviews
79% would repurchase
Package Quality: 4.4
Price: $$$$
Package Quality: 4.4
Price: $$$$
on 12/19/2011 1:27:00 AM
Age: 36-43
Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
I always thought my desert island product would be sun screen but after using the Mia for the last month, this has taken the crown. I'm not sure what I ever did without it. I LOVE this little gadget and am buying one for my sister for Christmas. In the first few days my skin glowed and there was an immediate improvement in texture - I couldn't believe how soft it felt. I am acne prone and should advise that after the first week I went through about 10 days of breakouts but after reading reviews, understand that this is a common experience. I stuck with it and my skin is clearing up dramatically and looking better than it has in ages. I use a toner/cleanser after washing my face and when washing manually, no matter how thoroughly, I was always disappointed by how much make-up residue there was on the cotton ball - and I don't wear that much make up. After cleansing with the Mia - nothing - the cotton is as white as fresh snow. My skin feels oh so soft, refreshed and clean, clean clean! I look forward to my morning and evening cleansing ritual and consider it a treat. Also when I was trying to decide which machine in the Clarisonic line to buy I looked for comparison reviews to help with my choice and couldn't find many. Thinking that my fellow gentle readers might be in the same situation I thought I'd add that although I've not used the Classic or Plus and can't compare, I'm glad I went with this little gem instead of it's pricer siblings. It's delivered fantastic results, easy to travel with and I couldn't be happier. I must confess that I am curious to try the body brush that only comes with the Plus but absolutely no regrets - I have a good loofa. I do use the Mia on my neck and décolletage and it works a treat. I take the brush off every night and let it and the hand unit air dry completely. They say to do this once a week, but I think it stays cleaner and more hygienic done nightly. So so happy with this product. One final thought, over the last week I've been testing a nightly Manuka honey mask for my acne and am really pleased with the results. Mia + Manuka = TLF for me.
on 12/18/2011 10:39:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Very Dry, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Red, Other, Other
Eyes: Blue
My skin was never super acne-prone, but every once in a while I'd get a giant, ugly zit in the middle of my face. I also had a bunch of small bumps on my forehead and blackheads around my lips, nose, and eye brows. My skin acted terribly to this product for the first month and a half. My skin wasn't used to the rigorous treatment of the brush so it made my skin extremely dry. It also caused a giant breakout on my face, but, after the breakout, I realized that this product was bringing all of the bad toxins and blackheads to the surface of my face. My skin is AMAZING now. The Clarisonic Mia didn't hide or push away the gross dirt and bacteria, it brought it to the surface and got rid of it. I no longer have those annoying bumps, blackheads, or even discoloration that I had before. My pores are almost invisible and I've gotten a lot of complements on my skin. I would totally recommend this product to EVERYONE
on 12/17/2011 4:23:00 PM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Dry, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Hazel
Really works as a gentle exfoliator on my dry, sensitive skin. I can use the very gentle Cetaphil cleanser for dry skin with this, and feel like I am getting a deep clean without tearing all the moisture from my face. It also helps my skinceuticals serum absorb better.
but BEWARE: you will probably break out the first week you use it. Push thorough and it will clear up.
All in all, totally worth the investment. I know the clarasonic website has sales from time to time (my mom got two mias, for my two sisters, for $60 on cyber monday), so look out for those.
on 12/16/2011 5:09:00 PM
Age: Unknown
Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Other, Other, Other
Eyes: Other
I was disappointed with this product, my skin did not feel any different after using it. My face felt cleaner after washing it with a washcloth compared to this $150 contraption. I have acne and some reviews said that it helped with blackheads and acne. I saw no difference. Everybody also said it felt great on their skin-It just felt like I was taking a brush and dusting it over my skin-with water dripping all over the place. I understand everybody's skin is different and I wanted to like this after all the hype. But for me, there was no difference and for the expense, its definitely not worth it.
on 12/15/2011 6:44:00 PM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Combination, Medium, Cool
Hair: Brunette, Curly, Medium
Eyes: Brown
EDIT: I've completely stopped using this product. No desire to whatsoever. I feel that my go-to exfoliating cleanser (Clarins - orange one?) is sufficient and I find the Mia to be intimidating... I will reiterate that this might be good if you have super coarse/thick skin with lots of oil or acne. Not for me. (Oh yeah, and I still have a broken capillary near my nose thanks to the Mia...)
Ugh... Okay. Sometimes I get carried away trying new products (and finding things "wrong" with my face) only to then realize that less is sometimes a LOT more.
I don't regret buying this because it was something I could afford (I got an additional friends/fam sephora discount, so it came to about $100). So, not much lost there.
But I have to admit... It doesn't do what I thought it would! Now, to give some background, I never had horrible acne at all (nowhere close), but I've always had blackheads on my nose (easily covered by make-up, but still) and since moving to Manhattan 3 years ago, my skin has gotten..dirtier, and I've been getting more of the odd pimple here and there (chin mostly). I also have dry skin, (and as it turns out, fragile skin, but I'll get to that in a minute).
I really, really thought this would eliminate my ever having to go for a facial and completely clear up my pores. This, it did not. Yes, I had the initial purge, and actually my skin was quite irritated after the first couple of times. (It made me realize just how sensitive and delicate my skin is. I assumed I was "normal" but I imagine that since other people are able to use this once a day (or even TWICE?!) I must not be the norm.)
So I started spacing out my usage (now about 3 times a week, max, or even less) to compensate for that. (I was getting sore and red around my mouth and chin).
One definite con: I now seem to have more clogged pores around my nose ( around the nostrils, where I've always had slight issues, but these are weird, larger clogs/whiteheads). When I scrub, it leads to broken capillaries so out of paranoia I refuse to touch that area now. I also think that the clogged pores were caused by scrubbing there for the first time, like, ever which increased oil production... I would wake in the morning and feel oil around my nose which has never happened to me, I have very dry skin. So I'm hoping if I stop scrubbing there they'll go away...
The definite neutrals: My pores elsewhere aren't any smaller, stubborn blackheads on my nose are still there, and while I'm happy the pimples from the initial purge on my chin are gone, it's not like my skin there is totally clear (again, blackheads.)
A few pros: I DO like that this makes my skin feel really, really clean afterward. It's kind of a fun beauty "gadget" and the ritual is cool, I guess.
But yeah, overall I'm unimpressed and disappointed. It may work well if you have REALLY oily skin, lots of acne and/or wear a ton of makeup (I wear concealer and bronzer but rarely foundation). I guess I shouldn't have really messed with a "good" thing because my skin is no better after using the MIA.
ALSO: really important to use this with caution. I sort of went ahead and did exactly as the instructions said, because I was so encouraged by all the glowing reviews. But ease into it if you have sensitive skin. You could break capillaries or otherwise do damage that may even be irreversible (I now have one broken capillary near my nostril thanks to MIA and no idea if it'll ever go away. Trying not to dwell on it, hah.)
And I agree with another reviewer, I needed to use it longer than a month to truly tell how it worked, and so I missed the 30 day money back guarantee deal.
Will edit this in a few months if I notice any change.
on 12/14/2011 7:50:00 PM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Combination, Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
Holy crap I love this thing!!! I've had the Mia for 24 hours and used it 3 times and each time my skin is softer, smoother and better looking each time. I have black heads on my nose and a recent breakout on my chin and hair line on my forehead. What a difference 3 uses has made! My nose blackheads are substantially smaller and disapper more and more with each use. My breakouts are exfoliating away and no new zits have surfaced. I paid $120 and use Aveeno face cream and the $120 was well worth it. I'd much rather spend the money on the Mia and buy a cheaper drugstore face cream for the results I'm seeing so fast. The replacement brush heads cost $20 and they suggest changing them every 3 months. I decided to first wash my entire face with cleanser to clean off my "first layer" of makeup(i use Cetaphyl or Spectro gel depending on where I am shopping when I need it) then I add a bit of cleanser to the Mia and let it take care of the remaining make up and oil left on my skin after the first wash. I'm hoping that by washing off the makeup first the brushes will last longer. Overall I highly recommend the Mia. It's small, fun to use, relaxing and you see immediate results. I LOVE IT!! I'm considering buying the larger Clarisonic with the body brush and giving by boyfriend the Mia for his face. He recently turned 40 and has become obsessed with not looking old :)
on 12/11/2011 1:11:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Medium, Neutral
Hair: Black, Other, Medium
Eyes: Brown
AMAZING PRODUCT! This is the best investment I have ever done for my skin. I had chronic acne for over a year since I had a bad habit of picking my pimples. I was feeling so hopeless since nothing was working for my skin. I decided to buy it during the VIB sale and it was sooo worth it. It heals pimples very quickly and prevents breakouts. I had whiteheads, blackheads and it cleared everything. Also it helps increase absorption of my moisturizer, toners. It there's one product you need to but, it is this one!!!!
on 12/10/2011 8:11:00 AM
Age: 44-55
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral
Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Hazel
Background: I'm 47 with occasional breakouts and large pores on my nose and chin. For those of you who use a Sonicare toothbrush, you'll understand my review exactly. Once you start cleansing with the Mia, your face will never feel clean without it, same as brushing with the Sonicare vs a regular toothbrush.
Results: Pores on nose and chin are barely visable and my skin is soft and most importantly, clean. Its also not as oily during the day. I use it twice a day with Alpha Hydrox foaming cleanser and it works like a charm (regular brush, although mine did come with a brush head for sensitive skin). I have gotten compliments on my skin glowing and its prompted three people I know to purchase one.
Price: Its well worth the money, take the plunge and forget about it. You won't regret it.
on 12/9/2011 10:05:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium, Neutral
Hair: Blond, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Blue
I received the yellow color as a gift last Christmas, and after having it for a year I figured I can write an honest review on it.
I use this daily. Daily. For a year. That is HUGE for me. I normally get sick of products within a few weeks, and I can't think of any product that has left such a lasting impact on me. I won't pretend that I bought this, used it once, and my face has been magical ever since, but I can tell you that my skin never been softer or healthier since I started using this. I still get breakouts, and I still have blackheads, but I will never stop using this. It's a thousand times better than any exfoliator I've ever used, and doesn't leave your skin red and irritated. My moisturizer goes on a thousand times better than it does when I haven't used my Clarisonic.
Yes, this is expensive. However, it makes your skin ridiculously soft and healthy. Well worth it.
on 12/8/2011 7:40:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Neutral
Hair: Red, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Hazel
I've been using this for two months now and it's radically changed my skin. I bought it with the Sephora Friends and Family discount, which helped save some money but rest assured this is worth the big investment.
I've had less than perfect skin for a long time now, I got my first pimple when I was 9 and have dealt with acne ever since. Once I hit my twenties my skin calmed down a bit, but I'd still have problems with clogged pores, flaky skin, and little bumps that just wouldn't go away. I tried lots and lots of exfoliating cleansers and masks, nothing seemed to help. The Clarisonic has fixed all those problems for me, I use a gentle cleanser with it and my skin has smoothed out completely. Yes, there was an initial purge phase (I use the deep cleansing brush head), but now my skin breaks out far less and any bump I get is easy to extract or heals much quicker. My pores are refined and my skin tone is a lot more even. This product has pretty much fixed all my skin problems and I'm saving a ton of money on products by using this. Product apply better and I'm able to wear foundation and concealer, something I haven't been able to do in a very long time!
The only downside is the initial price, it is a big investment but it's worth saving up for or waiting for a sale like I did. I would however warn that anyone with active, pustular acne might want to avoid this. I could see it irritating the skin a lot. Since my acne was more comedonal and caused by uneven skin sloughing rather than bacteria it's helped clear things out wonderfully. I'm really looking forward to using this and not having to worry about my skincare routine as much as before.
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Robert Holmes, a national flood specialist who was a co-author of the U.S Geological Survey report, says you couldn't stand up in it.
Seven children and 13 adults from Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas died in the flooding at the Albert Pike Recreation Area, which came when a storm system dumped a tremendous amount of rain on the valley.
The Geological Survey sent scientists to study what happened. They used high-water markings and the contours of the land to determine depths and speeds of the flood at the campground in southwest Arkansas.


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Celebrating success in MVF's competition
Posted: January 30, 2013|
Excellence in forage production was celebrated when 18 finalists in the six categories of the Mole Valley Farmers' Forage for Profit Awards 2013 attended an awards ceremony in Bristol.
Despite the wettest summer in the last 100 years combined with the lowest sunshine rates for 30 years, the farmer finalists demonstrated quality forage production.
Now in its fourth year, the initiative, which aims to improve the quality and quantity of grass silage on members' farms, is seeing strong results.
Graham Ragg, MVF arable and fertiliser sales manager, explained: "Forage for Profit was prompted by poor average grass-clamp silage results in 2008 and 2009. In 2012 the average is now 0.2 megajoules of metabolisable energy above the national average. When we started Forage for Profit in 2009 the results were 0.3 below the national average – showing that our customers have taken on best practice advice and really deserve a pat on the back for making the most of temporary respites in the weather, adopting re-seeding strategies, good silage-making practice and increased use of proven additives."
The awards evening included a presentation on future developments in forage production from Professor Liam Sinclair, of Harper Adams.
Most Improved Award
Craig and Lucy Stone, Ashburton. The judges, Matt Rance (Mole Valley Forage Services), Mike Sheperd (Growhow) and Dr Robin Hawkey (MVF) said: "Craig and Lucy have an efficient beef farm. Cattle, which include dairy crosses with Angus, Simmental and Limousin have to meet strict growth per day requirements on a Waitrose beef-fattening contract ,with much of the growth coming from their own forage. At the same time they are building their own suckler-cow herd. Since re-seeding the grass leys they can now fill the silage pit from just a third of the acreage it was taking with the old unimproved pasture."
Runners-up were John Varcoe, of Higher Kernick, Bodmin, and John Crocker, of Church Farm, Wincanton.
Grazing Award
Chris Knowles, St Ives. The judges, Pete Isaac (MVF), Steve Jones (farm manager at Cannington College) and Jerry Turner (Agrovista), said: "We were impressed by the attention to detail at what we considered was one of the best grass-grazing growers in the region. Close attention is paid to soil sampling, fertiliser applications to improve palatability, and monitoring grass yields through the use of a platemeter. This dairy unit really showed the benefits of grazing, which is accepted as a fraction of the cost of feeding cake in an area considered favourable to growing grass. The difficulty sometimes is turning that grass into milk through good grassland management."
Runners-up were Paul Edmunds, of Ashcott Farm, Bridgwater, and Adrian Dayment, of Sevengates Farm, Totnes.
Big Bale Award
Lloyd Mortimore, Newton Abbot.
An organic 450 acre family farm on Widdecombe in the Moor. The judges, Matthew Rowswell (MVF), Rhun Fychan (IBERS) and Nigel Cockwill (MVF) said: "Lloyd manages to produce good grass even at 1,000 feet altitude on difficult ground. Thirty acres of whole-crop are grown annually with grass leys being replaced every four to five years. The farm has 150 Aberdeen Angus and South Devon suckler cows, and finishes the quality home-produced calves to sell locally."
Runners-up were Kevin Parsons, of Eden Farm, Bude, and Hugo Edwards, of Newport, Monmouthshire.
Beef and Sheep Award
Jim Cleave, Camelford. The judges, Lachie Maclachan (MVF), Richard Tully (previous winner) and Graham Parnel (Limagrain), said: "We were impressed with Jim's understanding of the costs of feeding his beef herd and the profit made on each bullock. He has re-seeded by undersowing spring barley, which he crimps. Forty acres of forage maize are also grown as well as fodder beet, kale and rape for the beef cattle. Home-produced forage has allowed a large reduction in bought-in feed over the last five years."
The runners-up were Frank Hawkins, of North Beer Farm, Spreyton, and Nigel Winney, of Madley, Herefordshire.
Maize Award
Richard and Ian Plummer, Chippenham. The judges, Graham Ragg (MVF), Neil Groom (Maize Growers' Association) and Colin Callender (Ecosyl), said: "Brothers Richard and Ian try to grow 60% forage maize for their high-yielding 140-cow dairy herd, with current yields around 9,800 litres. Supported by MVF nutritionist David Balls they have decided to feed the quality silage, 36.3% starch, to cows in early lactation for the best results. A worthy winner in a difficult year for maize yields."
The runners-up were Keith Mannering, of Winchester, and Bill Pennington, of Poole, Dorset.
Dairy Award
Trevor and Carol Johnson, Axminster. The judges, Professor Liam Sinclair, from Harper Adams College, Paul Billings, managing director of British Seed Houses and Dr Chris Bartram, head of nutrition at MVF, said: "Trevor and Carol have a herd of 170 cows producing approximately 8,000 litres per cow, with a feed rate of only 0.27kg per litre and an impressive 3,600 litres from forage. Palatable, good-quality forage – grass silage and whole crop wheat – forms the cornerstone of the business. This year's high-intake potential grass silage has helped to continue to move the physical and financial performance of the unit forward. A total reliance on family labour and a unique, trailer-based forage-feeding system are interesting aspects of the unit. We were impressed by the attention to detail on forage production, nutrition, provided by Mole Valley specialist Martin Coles, and the focus on cost control. We also noted the focus on key goals for the future and the openness to take on board new ideas to move the unit forward."
The runners-up were Sam Passmore, of Manor Farm, Bridgwater, and Austin Knowles, of Malvern.


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Our Luke Skywalker Lightsaber is a great addition to any Star Wars Jedi costume! Not only does it light up so it looks like a real lightsaber, but it also extends to over 3 feet in length! It is a telescoping blade. Add to your Star Wars costume and prepare for the ultimate battle between good and evil with this great Star Wars costume accessory! Battle the dark side with Luke Skywalker Lightsaber! Requires 2 AA batteries, not included.
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Premiered in Milan in March 1831, La sonnambula is regarded as Bellin's first true masterpiece. The opera tells the story of Amina, who is to marry Elvino, but sleepwalks into the room of Count Rodolfo the night before her wedding. Upon hearing of this deplorable incident, Elvino calls off the wedding. Although Rodolfo confirms her innocence, Elvino remains steel-hearted, until Amina sleepwalks again...This new production dazzles with lovingly detailed and imaginative sets which reproduce a Swiss alpine resort in the 1930s (Bellini himself set the action in a Swiss village). Complete with a majestic mountain panorama, a cable car and a grand salon, not to mention the colourfully dressed resort guests, the settings deploy an enchanting picture book of visual surprises. Director Bepi Morassi interweaves subtle details that reflect the social realities of today, such as a marriage contract...
Il conte Rodolfo: Giovanni Battista Parodi
Teresa: Julie Mellor
Amina: Jessica Pratt
Elvino: Shalva Mukeria
Lisa: Anna Viola
Orchestra e Coro del Teatro La Fenice, Gabriele Ferro
Stage Director: Bepi Morassi
Picture: 16:9 1080i HD
Sound: PCM Stereo, DTS-HD MA 5.1
Region code: A,B,C All Regions
Running time: 132 mins
Recorded: 2012
Subtitles: EN/FR/DE/SP/CH/KO