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Frank Lloyd Wright Streetscape Design Guidelines
On June 3, 2010, the DRB approved revisions to the Frank Lloyd Wright Streetscape Design Guidelines.
The approval will result in several notable changes and a new and fresh look for this signature street. The Guidelines establishes new rules governing the vehicle display pads and landscaping for auto the dealerships in the Airpark. Additionally, the boulevards palette of paint colors for street lights and other street furniture is expanded to include new hues and color combinations inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright and in use at Taliesin West.
- Frank Lloyd Wright Bouldevard Streetscape Guidelines (pdf/2.4mb/40pp)
Where is the full policy?
The Guidelines may be viewed at the Planning and Design Library at the Community Design Studio, 7506 E Indian School Road.
What is it?
Specific streetscape enhancement design guidelines for landscape, hardscape, development walls, civil structures, etc. for Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard.
Where does it apply?
Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard from Scottsdale Road to Shea Boulevard-applied to the Boulevard right of way and the landscaped area between the right of way line up to, and including, the development walls. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. is a buffered setback designated road.
Who needs to use it?
All participants involved in street design, installation, maintenance, developments adjacent to Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard.
Why was it developed?
To create a streetscape theme that reflects the Frank Lloyd Wright design theory of creating the built environment through the inspiration of nature and organic forms. (It is the intent of these guidelines to reflect a planting them that outlines this approach to a landscape element for Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard.)
When was it put into effect?
City Council approved the guidelines on March 7, 1989. It was last revised July 23, 1991.
Key Points:
- Minimum buffered set back distance of 40' from R.O.W. is strongly encouraged
- Landscape theme- desert with theme trees of Mesquites, Palo Berea, and Saguaro.
- Boulevard theme symbol designed by Taliesin
- Pedestrian walks offset (meandering) with symbol stamped at 50' intervals. Pavers and symbol patterned edging for curb returns and cross walks. Colored stamped asphalt as paver alternate. Bomanite color "Coco Plum".
- Wright inspired development walls with horizontal and vertical offsets, deep textures and colors of desert, metal work and accent block reflecting theme symbol are encouraged.
- Wright inspired street hardware, furniture, and civil structures with theme colors & theme symbol.
- Theme colors (w/ Frazee numbers):
- Taliesin Red (Bungalow) (4214D) or Ruby River 8375D
- East Wind (4954D) or Calypso 7115D
- Lighthouse (5015A) or Dark Quest 8496A
- Electric Blue (5054D) or Electron Blue 7075D
- Warm White (5930W) or Pavilion 8260W
- Terra Cotta (4334D) or Tawny Copper 7825D
- Villa Tan (4351W) or Mission Biege 7803M
- Red Earth (4273M) or Cajun Spice 7855D
- Plymouth Red (4275A) or Tomahawk 7856A
References and related documents:
- East Shea Boulevard Streetscape Guidelines
- Via Linda Streetscape Guidelines
- Expressway Policy (pdf/32kb/7pp/1995)
- Scenic Corridor Design Guidelines
- City of Scottsdale General Plan
- Download printable FLW Streetscape policy card (pdf/236kb/1p)


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Nash and von Neumann may never have been able to see eye to eye on codifying the foundations of game theory. Perhaps Luce and Raiffa had this in mind when they published this work in 1957, giving it the apt subtitle "Introduction and Critical Survey". It introduces the concepts of Nash solutions, von Neumann-Morgenstern theory and other key theories and applications, including those of "Social Choice and Individual Values" author Kenneth J. Arrow. These ideas are critically analyzed for applicability and weakness through detailed examples. The mathematics here requires only the most basic understanding of matrices, sequences, set theory, and simple linear programming. Any determined undergraduate or interested reader with a college mathematics background can follow Luce's thoughtful application and criticism of game theory ideas.
The first chapters look deeply into the details and possibilities afforded by the classic examples of the Prisoner's Dilemma and the World War II decision of Admiral Imamura to transport Japanese troops from the port of Rabaul in New Britain across the Bismarck Sea to New Guinea going either north of New Britain, where it was likely to be foggy, or south of New Britain, where the weather was likely to be clear. U.S. Admiral Kenney hoped to bomb the troop ships, but had to choose where to concentrate his search. This is modeled as a zero-sum game. By the time the reader is done with the first half-dozen chapters, she will have learned about zero-sum games, utility theory, the minimax theorem, equilibrium pairs, Nash's bargaining problem, and Shapley Value.
Another half-dozen chapters follow. These explore n-person games and such added intricacies as side payments skewing a player's utility, characteristic functions, stability theory, and defining a solution. Several examples underscore the application of the presented ideas, and the limits to their applicability. Weaknesses and limitations of theories are underlined in examples throughout the book. The closing chapters explore adding the dimension of uncertainty to decision making and the dynamics of group decision theory.
The final chapter on group decision I found very interesting in the light of the constant drumbeat of journal articles on mathematical analysis of alternate election systems offering fairness or transparency. I believe any reader interested such topics will find the "Group Decision Making" chapter and its topics of the social welfare function and Arrow's Impossibility Theorem along with the Arrow Paradox to be illuminating, if not depressing.
Eight appendices augment this work making it truly comprehensive and useful for self-guided reading. They cover a probabilistic approach to utility, the minimax theorem, geometrical and LP approaches to zero-sum two-person games, solving methods, infinite games, and sequential compounding of two-person games. These appendices comprise nearly a fourth of the book and are a more direct path from the game form to the mathematical model.
This is an excellent nontechnical introduction to game theory. Reading this book will teach you a lot about game theory, but this reprint does not have any updated content. Cooperative games are hardly covered and their relation to projective geometry is not mentioned, for instance. Not only pure or applied mathematicians, but also social scientists, financial analysts, management theorists, etc. will benefit from the solid grounding this book provides on how to quantitatively model and assess the road to the bargain struck.
Tom Schulte is a lead systems engineer at Plex Systems in Michigan with a focus on statistical analysis and integration of heterogeneous systems through web services.

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If you're reading this, then the first-ever Border House Game Jam has officially begun everywhere in the world!
Your goal: make a game in Twine. Submit your game HTML file or a link to your game to email@example.com by midnight your local time next Thursday, October 4th (please let us know if we should include any content notes or trigger warnings when linking to your game). The optional theme, as suggested by commenter Rear Admiral of the Admirable Rear, is borders. Physical, geographical, mental; pushing them, crossing them, building them up, tearing them down.
Feel free to collaborate with others or ask questions in the comments here or in the IRC Channel. Good luck and have fun!
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The Mission of Consumers Legal Aid
In challenging times, there is nothing like family to gather around and take care of your needs. Consumers Legal Aid offers the family-like support you want to get through credit difficulties and on the road toward a fresh start. Each member of our team serves you with personal respect and an ear for your questions and concerns. We want you to know that we understand what you're going through, and strive to keep you in the loop every step of the way. There is hope for a fresh start, and we can help make this a reality for you.
A Philosophy You Can Live With
What would you pay for relief? More realistically, what should you pay? As a non-profit corporation, Consumers Legal Aid provides you with highly competitive rates that are more affordable than our for-profit competitors. This, combined with our family-focused outlook and customer-first values, makes Consumers Legal Aid your choice for debt relief services that gives you a chance for a resolution from start to finish.
Our top-tier services are designed with you in mind, to make dealing with credit and debt issues simple and easy to understand. After a thorough review of your unique situation, we will custom create a program to help lift you out of debt and put you back on your feet.
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With nearly 2,000 acres of rugged beauty, Potomac Shores is an endless source of inspiration. Whether you're an avid golfer or boater, a cultural enthusiast or nature lover, you'll discover unforgettable experiences for every interest and generation. Our resort-style destination offers a smart alternative to comparable homes for sale in Alexandria, Virginia. You'll enjoy more home, more amenities, more breathing room, fairway views and a pristine riverfront setting.
Already home to the first publicly accessible 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course and our elegant new 8,000-square-foot Clubhouse, Potomac Shores plans to welcome: Tidewater Resort—a grand riverview hotel and spa. A vibrant, pedestrian-oriented town center for shopping, dining and entertainment. The Shores Club—a private indoor/outdoor recreational and social experience for residents only. The Waterfront District featuring a planned 450-slip marina. The Canoe Club on the Potomac River. A dynamic corporate campus. Two future on-site public schools. A dozen sports fields and courts. Scenic community and neighborhood parks. Ten miles of trails. And more than 3,800 new homes in walkable neighborhoods. New fiber-to-the-home technology ensures our residents have state-of-the-art resources—literally at their fingertips.
Just 30 miles from metro DC, every day dawns with new opportunities to experience an authentic slice of Virginian history, culture and good old-fashioned family fun. Recreational pursuits beckon both in and out of the water. All varieties of lush neighborhood parks, scenic nature trails and walking, hiking and biking paths weave a refreshing tapestry through Potomac Shores. At the heart of this complete master-planned community is a small-town spirit that hearkens back to beloved Virginia Tidewater settlements. And it's all within 25 miles of more expensive homes for sale in Alexandria, Virginia.
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Wireless Ronin, Broadcast International complete merger
Wireless Ronin Technologies, Inc. (OTC: RNIN) said it successfully completed its merger with Broadcast International (OTC: BCST), a provider of digital media and broadcast solutions, effective August 1, 2014.On March 5, 2014, the companies entered into a definitive agreement to […]
Lockheed Martin MUOS satellite passes launch-simulation test
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Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) said the fourth mobile user objective system satellite in the launch order is progressing in its final testing phase, having successfully cleared
DST Systems CEO named chairman of board
DST Systems, Inc. (NYSE: DST) said that its board of directors has appointed Stephen C. Hooley, DST´s CEO, as chairman of the board, effective immediately.
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United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX) company Pratt and Whitney AeroPower said it has signed a long-term comprehensive APS5000 auxiliary power unit maintenance support agreement with Singapore
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Top Image Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: TISA) said its total revenues for the second quarter 2014 were USD8.2m, compared to USD6.4m for the second quarter of 2013.
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5 August 2014
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) said its dual mode laser guided bomb was successfully employed during recent US Marine Corps weapons and tactics instructor training.
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This recipe is designed with specific ingredients your body will benefit from during the winter months. You can find ripe bananas year round due to the fact that they are one of the few fruits that can fully ripen off the tree. In addition to that the banana's potassium acts as an electrolyte, which will contribute to the smoothies immune boosting qualities .
1 cup Coconut Water
1 teaspoon Bee Pollen
1 teaspoon maca powder
2 tablespoons raw cacao powder nibs or powder
1 Banana
1-2 teaspoons raw Honey ( depends on your sweet tooth )
10 drops liquid Echinacea
10 drops liquid Asragalus
Add all ingredients to blender and mix until smooth. Can't get easier than that!
Superfoods have become a common ingredient in smoothies and for good reasons – each superfood will provide the body with a complex supply of quality nutrients, antioxidants and minerals. When these superfoods are combined with the herbs and raw honey in this smoothie, your body will get an immune boost to help get you through the winter flu free.


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Hope as Wide as the Prairie
Our pioneer ancestors scraped and sacrificed and barely got by, in many ways living a similar lifestyle to what millions of subsistence farmers still lead around the world.
Christmas Ornament Life Lessons
Many people in Mexico are highly dedicated to crafts, but in the hills of Veracruz, there is a group of adolescents who have dedicated the last couple of months to the delicate craftwork of making glass Christmas decorations.
Like most boys his age, Alejandro enjoys playing soccer with his friends and always has time to play with his little brother. He looks forward to continuing his education and one day he wants to become a doctor to help the people of his community.
What Makes Gratitude Overflow?
There is something special about giving a gift to a child who rarely receives gifts. Most families in developing countries don't have the extra funds to buy gifts like bubbles and Dora dolls.
Acknowledge Him in all Your Ways
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.
A Pear and a Prayer
Tears poured down Cesar's face. He was ready to give up. You could feel it in every fiber of his being.
The World Through My Eyes: Juan David
We gave Juan David a camera and asked him to take pictures of everything that caught his attention. This is what life in Mexico looks like to Juan David.
Chatting with Pastor Matt Chandler
We recently talked with Pastor Matt Chandler about The Village Church, child sponsorship, the poor and his book, The Explicit Gospel.
Total Dependence on God
Genuine relationship with God is more important than any of our leadership skills or theological training.
Hope is a Four Letter Word
On his arrival to the student center, one six-year-old boy had a packet of cigarettes in his top shirt pocket. He drank and smoked, usually receiving alcohol and cigarettes from the men of the village who he would hang around with.
One Mom's Deep Spiritual Hunger
Five mothers met with our staff to answer questions about their families, the economy of their town and their hopes and dreams about the Child Survival Program. One of those mothers was Zulma.
Meeting the Needs of Teens in Mexico
Teens in Mexico want to know more about sports, their bodies and the physical changes they were facing. They also want to know about sexuality and issues such as alcohol and drug abuse.
From Cristo Rey de Gloria Student Center (GU-970) in Guatemala. Shaun Groves takes you on a two-minute tour of the child development center and shows you what it looks and sounds like when the children are there.
Jeff Arnold is the eyes and ears for sponsors through video and photography. He travels to each country we work in to get stories of sponsored children.
New to Mexico: The Child Survival Program
Now that the Child Survival Program is a reality in Mexico, things have started to change. Today, Mexico rejoices to have this program, but everyone is also very aware of the difficult situations mothers and young children face as they struggle to survive.
God is Enough
If you and I believe that God's love is enough, will we fear less? Do you trust God enough to face your greatest fear? If you and I believe that God's love is enough, will we fear less? Do we trust God enough to face our greatest fear?
Meet Our Friend, Bob Lenz
Bob Lenz is one of our ministry's speaker partners. Poverty takes many forms, and Bob Lenz has given his life to helping young people who struggle most with poverty of the heart.
Do You See Jesus in the Face of Others?
Father, you gave us value on the cross by redeeming us. You have graciously blessed our lives with a purpose and a plan. Help us to encourage others in their God-given purpose as we unite to accomplish your plans.
After meeting our staff and church partners on the field, reports of natural disasters, civil unrest and family tragedies suddenly becomes more personal.
Cook with Compassion: Tres Leches Cake
Some believe Tres Leches Cake originated in Nicaragua, although it's enjoyed throughout Central America. If you have a sponsored child in Nicaragua or anywhere in Central America, try out this cake for a tasty treat — maybe on a night your family prays together for your sponsored child.
What Are Your Hopes and Dreams for Your Child?
What are the hopes and dreams mothers in the developing world have for their children?
Sponsored children reflect their commitment to God no matter the circumstances around them. As they share their lives with you, they are encouraged by your response to them through your letters and prayers.
Cook with Compassion: Zucchini and Poblano Soup
While making zucchini and poblano soup, Becky got in touch with her inner celebrity chef and took some creative license with the recipe. Which means — she winged it!
Feliz Cumpleaños With No Piñata?
Piñatas are often associated with Hispanic birthday celebrations. However, some birthday celebrations in Guatemala do not include a piñata.
God Responds to a Suicidal Woman's Distress
The most devastating words Sandra remembers ever saying were, "If it wasn't for the Child Survival Program, I would have killed myself."


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2011 Men's Cart Bag Guide
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A guide to new and interesting men's cart bags available in 2011.
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Burton Executive Cart Bag
A classic model that blends plaids and rich earth tones with genuine leather accents, the Executive cart bag is crafted from premium materials and custom printed fabric. It offers an eight-way fully padded velour top with full-length dividers, and six functional pockets including an oversized ball pocket and a luxury valuables pocket. Additionally, it has a hidden umbrella well and a traction base with molded support for added stability. The bag is constructed with custom Burton interior lining and features genuine leather accents, premium hardware and a matching rain hood. It is available in Dark Brown/Light Khaki, Dark Brown/Olive, Black/Charcoal Plaid, Black/Khaki Plaid and Black/Black.
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Date: Jun 02, 2011
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The Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP), under the direction of the Office of Research Administration (ORA), provides assistance to faculty and staff in obtaining and managing sponsored awards that support scholarly activities. OSP is charged with reviewing and approving proposals submitted to all sponsors, for interpreting, negotiating, and accepting grants and contracts for sponsored projects funded by federal and state agencies, foundations and other public and private sources, and providing guidance to assure proper stewardship of funds that are received. In addition, OSP prepares and negotiates subawards for collaborative research and works closely with faculty and business office staff to ensure financial compliance and proper accounting of externally sponsored funds. Other OSP financial management responsibilities include: financial reporting and closeout, effort reporting, and development of the facilities and administrative cost rate.
We're Moving!
Effective Monday, August 31st, the Office of Sponsored Projects will be located at: 25 Science Park, 3rd Floor, 150 Munson Street. Our new mailing address will be as follows:
Office of Sponsored Projects
P.O. Box 208237
New Haven CT 06520-8237
Please make a note of this address change and update your records accordingly. All telephone numbers will remain the same.
Hot Topic
Effective December 26, 2014, all new federal funding will be subject to OMB Circular A-81: Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, eliminating OMB Circulars A-21, A-110, and A-133. As Yale prepares for this new Guidance affecting the administration of federal awards, the Office of Sponsored Projects has created a webpage in support of the upcoming changes affecting federal awards. In addition, Brown Bags sessions discussing the upcoming changes will be announced in the coming weeks.
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Re: DW pedals ... kind of crap?
The big surprise to me was the Yamaha pedals. I've used Yamaha d for years, & believe it to be consistently the best out there, but I always regarded their pedals as a bit cumbersome & uninspiring. Their latest 9000 series are very well made & also very smooth & responsive. Constructional quality is certainly a cut above the DW5000 series, and, at least in the UK, cheaper too.[/quote]
I love Yamaha hardware. Cheaper than most of the big names and very, very reliable. Agree with the pedals. I have the new 8500C. Very smooth, powerful, responsive and has the longer footboard which is great for me for playing heel toe and just because i've got quite big feet. I only use Yamaha Hardware, to me it's the best out
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Ed Case had a lot going for him in his bid to return to Congress when Neil Abercrombie vacated his HI-01 House seat. He had residual name ID from his previous stint in the House and a statewide Senate run. He had the implicit backing of national Democrats as the candidate best equipped to win. He had resources funneled to him by those same Washington Democrats. He had, basically, everything.
Except the support of Daniel Inouye. The powerful Senator for all of Hawaii's history didn't support the ConservaDem Case in the unusual special election won by Republican Charles Djou, when Case and Inouye fave Colleen Hanabusa split the vote. Inouye still took personally Case's ultimately unsuccessful primary against Sen. Daniel Akaka in 2006. So he refused to budge when national Dems wanted to back Case and force Hanabusa to drop out of the race. As it turned out, Hanabusa beat Case in the May 22 election, despite polls consistently showing her in third. And after Case intimated that he would continue on to the September Democratic primary, he has now dropped out of the race.
Former congressman Ed Case said today that he will withdraw from the Democratic primary for Congress, explaining that too much is at stake to divide the party as it attempts to win back urban Honolulu's 1st Congressional District from U.S. Rep. Charles Djou, (R-Hawaii).
Case made the announcement during his remarks at the state Democratic convention at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki. State Senate President Colleen Hanabusa, his main rival in the primary, joined him on stage and presented Case with a lei.
Case, a moderate often at odds with the party's establishment, told delegates that he is proud to be a Democrat. He received an extended standing ovation from delegates.
Inouye described himself as "deeply moved" that Case would step down, saying "He showed that he was a Democrat."
The subtext is that Case showed he couldn't act against the interests of Hawaii Democrats. His positions against working families in Hawaii made him unelectable to his base, and Inouye made sure Case wouldn't get away with it.
Incidentally, Inouye ensured the best result possible for his state and the nation. If the D-Trip intervened and forced Hanabusa out of the race, we'd be stuck with the lesser of two evils. Instead, Hanabusa looks well-positioned for November, and the state party in Hawaii is unified in the effort. Djou just this past week voted against extending unemployment benefits and closing loopholes that allow multinational corporations and super-rich money managers to evade taxes. He's toast.
The D-Trip giving up on the special election turned out to be the best option for all involved.


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Del Rosario)
Effectivity of laws
GENERAL RULE: Laws take effect 15 days
following the completion of its publication
EXCEPTION: Unless otherwise provided by
the law. This refers to the 15 day period and
NOT to the requirement of publication.
(Tanada vs. Tuvera)
NOTE: Administrative rules and regulations
must also be published if their purpose is to
enforce or implement existing laws pursuant to
a valid delegation. The publication must be in
full since its purpose is to inform the public of
the contents of the law. (Phil. Int'l Trading
Corp. vs. Angeles)
Ignorantia legis non excusat (Ignorance of
the law excuses no one)
a CONCLUSIVE presumption and applies
only to mandator y and prohibitory laws.
(Consunji vs. CA)
ignorance of foreign law is not ignorance
of the law, but ignorance of the fact, there
being no judicial notice of said foreign
laws. (Adong v. Cheong Seng Gee).
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- Optimization and antiviral analysis of peptide ligands for the HIV-1 packaging signal PSI (2006)
- Oral presentations Background: We selected peptide ligands for the HIV-1 packaging signal PSI by screening phage displayed peptide libraries. Peptide ligands were optimized by screening spot synthesis peptide membranes. The aim of this study is the functional characterization of these peptide ligands with respect to inhibition of HIV-1 replication. Methods: Phage displayed peptide libraries were screened with PSI-RNA structures. The Trp-rich peptide motifs were optimized for specific binding on spot synthesis peptide membranes. The best binding peptide was expressed intracellularly in fusion with RFP or linked to a protein transduction domain (PTD) for intracellular delivery. The effects on virion production were analyzed using pseudotyped lentiviral particles. Results: After positive and negative selection rounds, phages binding specifically to PSI-RNA were identified by ELISA. Peptide inserts contained conserved motifs of aromatic amino acids known to be implicated in binding of PSI-RNA by the natural Gag ligand. The filter assay identified HKWPWW as the best binding ligand for PSI-RNA, which is delivered into several cell lines by addition of a PTD. Compared to a control peptide, the HKWPWW peptide inhibited HIV-1 replication as deduced from reduced titers of culture supernatants. As HKWPWW also binds to the TAR-RNA like the natural nucleocapsid PSI-RNA ligand, the effect on Tat-TAR inhibition will also be analyzed. Currently T-cell lines are established which stably express HKWPWW as well as a control peptide, which will be infected with HIV-1 to monitor the ability of HKWPWW to inhibit wild type HIV-1 replication. Conclusion: The selection of a peptide ligand for PSI-RNA able to inhibit HIV-1 replication proves the suitability of the phage display technology for the selection of peptides binding to RNA-structures. This enables the indentification of peptides serving as leads to interfere with additional targets in the HIV-1 replication cycle.
- A comprehensive microarray-based DNA methylation study of 367 hematological neoplasms (2009)
- Background: Alterations in the DNA methylation pattern are a hallmark of leukemias and lymphomas. However, most epigenetic studies in hematologic neoplasms (HNs) have focused either on the analysis of few candidate genes or many genes and few HN entities, and comprehensive studies are required. Methodology/Principal Findings: Here, we report for the first time a microarray-based DNA methylation study of 767 genes in 367 HNs diagnosed with 16 of the most representative B-cell (n = 203), T-cell (n = 30), and myeloid (n = 134) neoplasias, as well as 37 samples from different cell types of the hematopoietic system. Using appropriate controls of B-, T-, or myeloid cellular origin, we identified a total of 220 genes hypermethylated in at least one HN entity. In general, promoter hypermethylation was more frequent in lymphoid malignancies than in myeloid malignancies, being germinal center mature B-cell lymphomas as well as B and T precursor lymphoid neoplasias those entities with highest frequency of gene-associated DNA hypermethylation. We also observed a significant correlation between the number of hypermethylated and hypomethylated genes in several mature B-cell neoplasias, but not in precursor B- and T-cell leukemias. Most of the genes becoming hypermethylated contained promoters with high CpG content, and a significant fraction of them are targets of the polycomb repressor complex. Interestingly, T-cell prolymphocytic leukemias show low levels of DNA hypermethylation and a comparatively large number of hypomethylated genes, many of them showing an increased gene expression. Conclusions/Significance: We have characterized the DNA methylation profile of a wide range of different HNs entities. As well as identifying genes showing aberrant DNA methylation in certain HN subtypes, we also detected six genes—DBC1, DIO3, FZD9, HS3ST2, MOS, and MYOD1—that were significantly hypermethylated in B-cell, T-cell, and myeloid malignancies. These might therefore play an important role in the development of different HNs.


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Chambly, Quebec, November 6, 2014 - Parks Canada wishes to inform the public that work is currently being done to replace lock No. 8's four gates, at the Chambly Canal National Historic Site. This exceptional work, executed once or twice per generation, has become necessary to ensure user safety and the sustainability of the Canal's facilities.
The workers are putting together the biggest puzzle they have ever done: lock gates weigh 5 tons each, which is the same weight as a full-grown elephant. Interesting fact: instead of being assembled in a factory, each gate is built on site, directly at the bottom of the lock. This method, recommended by the contractor, significantly minimizes handling, and saves workers a lot of time. Once assembled, the gates are lifted with a crane before being installed on their platform. Specialized machinery will be used to carry out this work, which requires a high level of expertise from both construction professionals and workers.
The work should be completed by the end of April. There will be no path closure or detour. To ensure the safety of users, work areas will be marked with cones. Parks Canada asks everyone to exercise patience and caution, in addition to respecting the temporary signage.
Parks Canada's five historic canals in Quebec have played a key role in the commercial, industrial and social development of Canada. With their outstanding natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, these exceptional attractions have become a must for bike rides, picnics and walks for residents, hikers and boaters.


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When Argonne researchers recently fired up a new 470-horsepower, six-cylinder Cummins engine, it was the largest to ever run in one of the laboratory's engine test cells.
They are using this powerful engine to investigate ways to increase engine efficiency and reduce harmful emissions. This may sound like a transportation project, but it's actually a stationary, natural gas-powered engine used for on-site electricity generation.
"Engines for transportation purposes are designed for high specific power and reasonable durability. Whereas the engines designed for stationary power generation tend to be large behemoths that can operate for up to 40 years,"
said Sreenath Gupta, a mechanical engineer at Argonne. "These larger size engines also have higher fuel conversion efficiency."
The six-cylinder, reciprocating engine is just one of many types of distributed energy systems, which include microturbines and other small-scale devices designed to provide electricity, and sometimes thermal energy as well, in locations close to consumers.
For industrial sites, hospitals, and other facilities with large energy requirements, distributed energy systems offer a promising alternative to relying solely on power from the grid (where the sources are mostly large centralized coal and nuclear power plants). The clean, efficient and reliable energy provided by distributed generation comes with many benefits including improved energy security, reduced transmission losses, grid decongestion and improved disaster resiliency.
With the recent addition of the Cummins engine, Gupta and his colleagues in Argonne's Distributed Energy Research Center (DERC) have a new tool to further their exploration of novel distributed power generation technologies.
"The Cummins engine offers a fully flexible system with varying engine operational parameters that enable us to test new combustion schemes and devices," Gupta said.
For example, DERC researchers will soon be expanding their promising laser ignition technology from a single-cylinder engine to the six-cylinder engine to demonstrate and optimize its performance on a larger scale.
In another effort aimed at improving distributed energy options, DERC researchers are partnering with Packer Engineering and Capstone Turbine Corporation to develop a Flexible Fuel Turbine System that transforms yard waste into electricity.
A biomass gasifier will be used to convert the yard waste into a synthesis gas, which will then be fed into a 65 kW Capstone microturbine to generate power.
"A system like this could be ideal for a farmer," said Munidhar Biruduganti, a principal engine research engineer at the DERC. "They put in all of the biomass from their farms and out comes electricity."
The fully instrumented microturbine marks the first time that Argonne has commissioned a test cell for such a device.
The microturbine and the Cummins engine are just a few of the recent additions to the DERC. Argonne has also recently upgraded the facility with a 470 kW AC dynamometer and cutting-edge emissions measurement systems.
The new and improved facility is home to many other research efforts as well. Engineers are using the DERC to investigate nitrogen enrichment as a means of reducing emissions and to explore combustion diagnostics for a better understanding of the conditions that result in successful ignition.
Since its establishment as a user facility in 2005, the DERC has quickly become one of the nation's premier destinations for distributed energy R&D. Argonne is just one of two national laboratories conducting stationary engine research and is in close proximity to the three major U.S. stationary engine manufacturers (Caterpillar, Cummins and Waukesha Engine Division).
Argonne's work in this area is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Reciprocating Engine Systems (ARES) program, which is sponsored by the Industrial Technologies Program under the direction of Dr. Robert Gemmer.
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NOV 29 - The international conference of national human rights institutions from eight countries that concluded with the Kathmandu Resolution 2012 failed to live up to its promises. The conference, no doubt, was particularly relevant to Nepal as a labour-exporting country; and the organiser, the National Human Rights Commission of Nepal, deserves praise for its efforts. As the recently released World Bank report shows, the contribution of remittance to the national income is 22 percent, making the country the sixth highest receiver in of remittance in proportion to the national income (after Tajikistan, Liberia, the Kyrgyz Republic, Lesotho and Moldova). Yet, the rights of migrant workers are scarcely talked about. Working conditions in Gulf countries have repeatedly been termed abysmal; and passports are even confiscated upon arrival, thereby making migrant workers completely dependent on their employers. Such are the restrictions under the "Kafala" system of sponsorship. Even the corpse of a dead worker cannot get an exit permit without the employer's permission. The plight of women migrant workers is often worse, leading several South Asian countries to place various restrictions on women to prevent them from migrating. Of course, the ban has only served to push the workers underground. In the hands of human smugglers, their situation is often inhuman.
That is why the meeting of human rights commissioners from Bangladesh, Afghanistan, India, Sri Lanka, Qatar, Maldives, South Korea and Nepal was an important opportunity to highlight the plight of the migrant worker, especially the women. Further, it could have taken a forceful stand against the discriminatory bans as the solution to the plight of women migrant workers surely lies in strengthening the mechanism to protect their rights. Instead of acknowledging this violations of human rights, many participants at the conference instead tried to defend their respective government's decisions. The participants took a rather paradoxical position—while they acknowledged that the freedom of movement is a basic right inscribed in the constitution of every country, they justified their countries' discriminatory bans arguing that it was for the women's own good.
The ensuing document and the Plan of Action itself is a list of vague measures riddled with the jargon of the development industry. None of the items listed in the Plan of Action are time-bound and the strategy to be followed to protect the rights of migrant workers is unclear. The resolution, further, does not invoke any legal instruments that could be adopted. The conference also failed to come up with a clear outline on the coordinating mechanism to bring all the stakeholders—governments, national human rights bodies, (I)NGOs, academics, recruiting agencies and various UN agencies—together. This is a pity, because safeguarding the rights of the migrant workers will be impossible without a multi-country, multi-stakeholder mechanism. As a major labour-exporting country, Nepal is under a moral obligation to take the initiative to set up such a mechanism. To begin the journey to protect, however, Nepal should first ratify the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families, and make it a foreign policy priority to encourage other countries to follow suit.
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WORCESTER, Mass. – With the game tied at 5-5 with 9:09 left in the second quarter, the Black Knights then outscored the Crusaders by a 5-2 margin as the Holy Cross men's lacrosse team fell to No. 17 Army, 10-7, on Saturday at Holy Cross Field in Patriot League action. With the loss, the Crusaders fall to 2-12 overall and conclude the Patriot League season 1-5, while the Black Knights improve to 9-4 overall (4-2 Patriot League) and will next compete at the Patriot League Tournament on April 29.
Sophomore John Hannan (Manhasset, N.Y.) scored three goals to lead the Crusaders, while junior Andrew Morici (Manhasset, N.Y.) tallied two goals. Sophomore Myles Gillespie (Rye, N.Y.) and freshman Matt Smith (North Bethesda, Md.) each netted one goal, while junior Colin McGeehin (Newtown Square, Pa.), sophomore James Kennedy (Summit, N.J.) and freshman John Daugherty (Stafford, Va.) each recorded one assist. Junior A.J. Guarente (Gaithersburg, Md.) earned seven of 12 face-offs, while sophomore Tim Pond (Port Washington, N.Y.) won five of eight face-offs. Senior Douglas Broussard (Floral Park, N.Y.) led all players with six ground balls and a career-best four caused turnovers.
Army was led by Garret Thul and Conor Hayes who each scored three goals.
The first half saw a lot of scoring as 12 of the 17 goals were netted in the first 30:00. After Morici gave the Crusaders a 1-0 lead with 9:52 remaining in the first quarter, Thul tied the game at 1-1 just 1:10 later. Hannan then scored two straight as the Crusaders gained a 3-1 advantage. Hannan netted an extra-man goal off a pass from Daugherty, while he then found the back of the net off a pass by McGeehin. With Holy Cross now leading by a 3-2 score, Smith recorded a goal with 3:09 left in the first quarter, but Hayes was then able to get on the scoreboard with 1:52 to go cutting the Crusader lead to 4-3. The Black Knights earned their first lead of the contest when they scored the first two goals of the second quarter, but Gillespie tallied an extra-man goal off a pass from Kennedy to tie the game at 5-5 with 9:09 remaining in the second quarter. Army then scored the last two goals of the quarter to take a 7-5 lead to the half.
With the Crusaders now trailing 8-5, Morici scored his second goal of the game to make it an 8-6 contest with 9:44 left in the third quarter. The Black Knights recorded the first two goals of the fourth quarter to increase their lead to 10-6. Hannan scored his third goal of the contest with 8:23 left. But neither team would find the back of the net again for the 10-7 final score.
Sophomore goalie Mike Fisher (Pittsburgh, Pa.) made six saves, while Tom Palesky also made six saves to earn the victory. The Black Knights outshot the Crusaders, 31-26, while the Crusaders won 12 of 21 face-offs. The Crusaders went 2-3 on extra-man opportunities and the Black Knights went 1-3. Army recorded 32 ground balls and the Crusaders secured 30.
The Crusaders will conclude the season on Tuesday, April 26, versus Marist on Holy Cross Field at 7:00 p.m.
Today was also Senior Day for the Crusaders as Broussard, Brandon DeLisio (Woodstock, N.Y.), Colin Flood (Bay Shore, N.Y.), Conor McKenna (Summit, N.J.), Matt Moran (West Henrietta, N.Y.), Matt Petri (Morristown, N.J.), Anthony Quinn (Port Washington, N.Y.), Kyle Smith (Andover, Mass.) and Eamon Troy (Summit, N.J.) were honored before the game.
Broussard is a captain and has played in every game during his career. He earned 2010 second team All-New England and All-Patriot League accolades. He won the team's 2009 Martha Lemley Unsung Hero award. Broussard has recorded 195 career ground balls. He is majoring in Economics and Religious Studies.
DeLisio is a two-time member of the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. He earned a win in his first collegiate start this season. He also won the 2010 Vanhook-Vidulich Award which is given to a Holy Cross student for an excellent research thesis and presentation. He is majoring in Chemistry.
Flood is a senior captain and has recorded 26 goals and 10 assists for 36 career points. As a freshman tallied 10 goals and four assists for 14 points. He is majoring in History.
McKenna is a senior captain and has played in every game during his career. For his career he has tallied 10 goals, 14 assists, 24 points and 110 ground balls. As a sophomore his 11 assists led the team. He received the team's Joseph M. Murphy III Rookie of the Year award. He is a three-time member of the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll and had a perfect 4.0 average as a junior. He is majoring in Economics and Math.
Moran has recorded 11 goals and seven assists for 18 career points. He was named the Patriot League Rookie of the Week once. He is a two-time member of the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. He is majoring in Economics.
Petri scored his first collegiate goal in the 9-7 win at Hartford as a freshman. He has recorded five career ground balls, including a career-best three as a senior. He is majoring in English.
Quinn has 21 career ground balls. He earned the team's 2008 Most Improved Player award. He is a member of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee. He is majoring in History.
Smith is in his first season on the team. He played three seasons on the football team as a defensive back prior to being a member of the lacrosse team as a senior. He is majoring in English.
Troy was named the team's 2010 Unsung Hero. He has 19 career ground balls. He tallied his first collegiate point this season as he recorded an assist versus Mercer. He is a two-time member of the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. He is majoring in Economics.


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The theme of this playlist is a relatively simple one. I'm not asserting that these are the best R&B songs released during the past three months -- they're just songs that stood out for me. There's a combination of singles and deep album cuts, and indie R&B (yes, my picks tilt in that direction) and big urban hits. The selection ranges from August Alsina's "I Luv This Sh*t" (which actually came out in February, but is only blowing up on radio now) to The Internet's "Runnin'." There are two songs featuring current blog fave Kelela, including Kingdom's track from Solange's new compilation, Saint Heron, as well as two from Janelle Monae's The Electric Lady. Other artists represented include The Foreign Exchange, The Weeknd, Raheem DeVaughn and Jhené Aiko. Enjoy.


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Pioneer AVIC-Z130BT FeaturesYou will be blown away by the speed and versatility of this double din stereo. New for 2011 is the Z130BT which features built-in GPS navigation, HD radio and Bluetooth all in one package. The display of this unit is crystal clear when navigating through the menus, or watching your favorite movie. Producing 22 watts RMS with a 4 volt signal, the quality of sound is phenomenal when powering speakers with the built-in amplifier, or when using RCA connections to send the signal to external amplifiers. Adjust the button lighting to match your vehicles interior with the featured 32,000+ variable color display. The search functionality has drastically improved over previous models, offering ABC search with Dual-Speed scroll for list searches. Monitor your vehicles gas consumption and impact on the environment using the ECO driving function. Voice commands are a must for such a premium unit, and don't worry this stereo does not lack it. The Z130BT will even display artist and song information when available when playing CD's, MP3's or the AM/FM radio.
Expandability OptionsThis stereo comes complete with 3 sets of RCA outputs for connecting up to 3 amplifiers with full fade, level and crossover control. If you have an iPhone or other device that has bluetooth, connect to the A2DP for fast and convenient streaming of your favorite songs. Play music off your favorite device by using either the front 3.5mm auxiliary input, or the rear USB input for iPod control. Look no further because you have just found the ultimate in car audio, the do-it-all Pioneer AVIC-Z130BT.
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Single DIN: 1 DIN dimensions will work with all single DIN installation kits we have to offer. Single DIN radios are the most common size for after-market stereos.
Single DIN slot with flip-out screen: The DIN stereo includes a retractable, flip-out screen. Before purchasing, make measurements to be sure there is no interference with dash accessories such as A/C vents or shift levers.
Single DIN slot with a larger face: Standard single DIN size, but the display is larger then the standard single DIN size. Due to the nature of the larger face, problems may arise when installing in particular vehicles. These stereos are great for single DIN slots where you want a larger screen.
1.5 DIN: This size is very uncommon in vehicles, however this size opening is most commonly found in Chrysler and Chevrolet vehicles.
Double DIN: Approximately 4-inches in height, this size is becoming more common every year. Prior to 2000, this size was typically only found in Japanese vehicles such as those made by Honda or Toyota. Now, it is becoming more popular for many vehicles to be fit with a Double DIN opening.
Detachable / Removable faceplate security: The most common anti-theft feature. It allows you to take the faceplate with you, thus disallowing operation, which deters theft.
Security Codes: Mainly a feature in high end video units which do not have a detachable face / screen. Once the unit is uninstalled (or stolen), a security code (or PIN) is required upon reinstallation. Though you no longer have your unit after the theft, the thief also does not have your security code, which makes the unit useless. The hope is the thief knows which units have security codes and he/she chooses not to steal your unit because of the security code.
Ghost technology: This is not commonly used, but can be found primarily in a select number of 2004-2005 head units. It creates an illusion that no unit is installed by appearing completely black when turned off. Potential thieves may steer clear because it appears as though no head unit is installed.
Anti-theft covers: Similar to ghost and hiding faces because they only create an illusion that the face/unit is not in place.
ESN: Stands for Electronic Serial Number. Allows the disabling of the radio and allows tracking if it is stolen.
Some manufacturers display peak power ratings on the face of their products to increase the appeal to consumers. The RMS power rating is more accurate, and we recommend using it for product comparison.
Dot-Matrix Text Display: A simple display which uses dots in specific illuminated color(s) to light up and form letters or numbers that are displayed on the receiver.
Graphic or Motion Display: Typically found in mid to high-end receivers and give your text information and receiver more life by adding motion, backgrounds, or multiple colors to your display. There are types of graphic displays such as 3D Graphic, Motion, and OEL (Organic Electroluminescent) displays. They can range from one color to full color displays and typically allow you to select from one of many built-in animations, background images, screensavers or other graphics to enhance your experience and add an extra bit of personality to your system. Some units also come with software that allow you to load your own customizable pictures or animations.
LCD Monitor Display: Can be as small as 2" or as large as 10". Some LCD displays are motorized for angle adjustment. LCD monitors display full motion video playback as well as your standard text such as track status, radio station information and more depending on the receiver's features.
Multi-Color: When more than one color is on the display, for example one part of the text is white, while the other part is blue.
Variable-Color: The display colors can be changed by the user. If the default color of text/display is blue for example, the user can change the settings to where the color turns to red. Variable color displays are typically described in detail in the item's description.
TFT-LCD Display: In-dash receivers with a video screen that display multiple colors and often times video such as DVD, navigation or other video sources.
This rating applies to both external car amplifiers, as well as the amplifiers inside of in-dash stereos.
Address: The user is able to enter a specific address and the unit will navigate there.
City: The unit is able to navigate to a city, without a specific address needed. A great feature when traveling across several states or provinces.
Coordinates: This is a convenient feature for when you have specific longitude and latitude values.
Favorites: These are shortcuts that you can set for easy access to commonly traveled locations. Examples could include your home, office, favorite restaurant, movie theater, or any other frequently traveled location.
Home: Program and save your home address for fast and simple navigation to your home.
Intersection: Searches for specific cross-streets rather than a specific address.
Map Browsing: This feature enables the user to point to a location on the navigation screen and choose to navigate there. A great feature for when you visually know where you want to go, but are not sure of the address or intersection.
Phone Number: Search for locations by their phone number. Perfect for when you know the phone number of a restaurant or similar locations, but do not have the address. Also convenient when a store has many locations and you need to go to the one that you have previously called.
Point-of-Interest (POI) Name: Search by name for Points-of-Interst such as restaurants, ATMS, banks, hotels, recreation, hospitals, shopping, and more!
Point-of-Interest (POI) Vicinity: Search for Points-of-Interst that are close by to your current location. Points-Of-Interests include restaurants, ATMS, banks, hotels, recreation, hospitals, shopping, and more!
Points-of-Interest (POI) Type: Search for Points-of-Interst by there category. These include restaurants, ATMS, banks, hotels, recreation, hospitals, shopping, and more!
Quick Search: Allows the user to search for specified POI's that are commonly used.
Recent (Previous) Searches: This feature will load the users recent searches for fast navigation back to them.
Route: This allows the user to select a route that has been previously established.
Some in-dash head units are built-in with the navigation features, while others require an add on navigation box. Other navigation options include portable navigation units that you can take with you or attach to the dash of your vehicle.
If "Yes", then the aftermarket stereo is compatible with steering wheel remote controls. If an additional accessory is required for the steering wheel controls to work properly, a compatible piece will be listed.
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San Diego, CA
May 13, 2011
This was worth every penny that I spent on it. It makes your car look classy and has a lot of features that you wont get in any other navigation system. I plan to buy another for my other car also.
21 of 37 found this helpful
milwaukee, WI
April 5, 2012
-After looking at a few competitors such as the INA-W900 Alpine I eventually came to buy the Pioneer. I liked the Alpines look more than the Pioneer but I would rather have buttons like the Pioneers, these probably wont break seeing as they are built in. The gloss black also looks very sleek, when compared to the gray of the alpine.
-The HD radio tuner makes a big difference. Forget the background noise from normal radio stations; with the HD radio tuner you wont hear that at all. The sound is nearly as good as a CD, and speaking of CD use, that is very good as well. Although not all CDs will show album information such as song name and album artist.
-The video playback is also very good, I have had a few Double DINs before this and this is my best unit so far. It's also blown me away with the resolution and colors of the screen. You can also bring up the controls of the deck while the video is playing which does not stop the video so that is nice to not have to start up the video again.
-I also have this deck hooked up with the USB going into the glovebox. The controls for the iPod are easy to use and understand. The only thing is though, the deck will upon startup re-create a voice recognition library of your iPods songs, and until that is done you cannot do anything but go to the next song or go to the last song, you cannot search for a different song until it is updated. This is somewhat annoying as it happens every time the unit is turned on. Sometimes it takes up to 5 minutes before the VR is updated.
-The GPS is also very easy to use if you know the full address. It looks great when it is running and you can change the view of the GPS to several different orientations. Also when you type in a destination the deck will give you several different routes to get there as well as what time you will get there.
-I have two amplifiers and a back up camera hooked up to this unit as well. The operation of the back up camera is great. The controls on the deck also work very well with controlling the e.q. levels and hi/lo pass filters of the external amplifiers.
-Probably the only things I do not like about this deck is that voice recognition does not always seem to work. The Bluetooth during phone calls is great and the people on the other end of the call always say they can hear me clearly, I have my mic right above my rearview mirror. The voice recognition thought like I said is sketchy at best. Many times when you ask the deck to "play artist ____" the deck will say it did not understand. Keep in mind this does not always happen, but I don't really use the voice controls a lot either. Also the music sphere application does not work with the deck unless you have a Windows computer, otherwise the application will not work. The App radio app will also not work unless you have a iPhone, but I have heard from several audio shop friends that Pioneer is in the works with making these apps Android friendly.
-Overall, it's a great deck and I would recommend it. Go out and buy it. It does it all, and you can match the button colors to the car.
18 of 32 found this helpful
October 3, 2011
I got this installed on my Nissan 370Z and I must say that this head unit is one of best out there. It may be pricey but the features are ridiculous on this thing. I've had it for about 2 weeks and I still have fun with it. I like that I can keep an SD card in there and not worry about having bad music on the radio. Which brings me to another point, it has HD radio, you get radio stations "regular" people don't have. I hooked it up to Alpine type-R speakers and a JL sub, sounds incredible. You want nice? Get this head unit.
18 of 32 found this helpful
January 5, 2012
This unit has tons of great features every option you will ever need and it doens't take forever to load. Everything is really responsive. Only con is the GPS which can be confusing to use at first but once you get used to it, its not really a problem. 7" Screen and really clean looks good in any car not too flashy more classy.
18 of 33 found this helpful
Jamaica, NY
September 26, 2011
I have been through almost all the car indash players including all the top brands such as alpine and kenwood. I must say this is one of the best indash i have ever used. Pioneer really stand up for their name for this unit. Everything works perfect. No issues at all. Has so much features and its so easy to setup and use including the navigation. No cons to complain about.
16 of 29 found this helpful
Collierville, TN
May 15, 2012
A great unit. Works as advertized in my Nissan Titan. People can not believe the quality of the sound and I am using the factory speakers. Handsfree Bluetooth is great.
15 of 28 found this helpful
jesup, GA
May 5, 2012
Everything on this unit works great minus the voice recognition. It is worth the money but if you get it don't get the scosche harness go somewhere else and buy a metra or a PAC because those will give the reverse and parking brake signals and the scosche won't. Also don't connect the mute wire because you may have some problems with it muting itself. I have hoked up to a 2011 Silverado with onstar and it still works without the mute wire hooked up.
16 of 30 found this helpful
Deer Park, TX
October 10, 2011
I love this system, it has so many features that are easy to use compared to my last one (different brand). I love it so much, I'd rather that this car out because of the easy of use on the navigator as compared to the truck. The touch screen is large, easy to clean, and is sensitive enough to pick up very subtle touches. This in turn makes me believe that is will last longer. It has a very crisp sound to it also, even with the factor speakers in my car, and lots of ways to adjust the sound for anyone's liking.
15 of 28 found this helpful
Artesia, NM
September 22, 2011
Ive had this product for 3 months now and i absolutly love this stereo. I have it hooked up to two 10' kicker cvr's and it made an incredible difference. The bluetooth is great and comes in handy since its going to be lawed being on the phone while driving. And the navigation gets me where i need to be. Thank you sonic!
18 of 34 found this helpful
June 3, 2012
The biggest problem is the lack of bluetooth kicking in consistently. If bluetooth doesn't automatically connect to your phone, you need to go in to the bluetooth settings, click on your phone, then select a button that tells it to reconnect. If they had a shortcut on the main screen to toggle your primary phone this wouldn't be a problem, but this is a major headache when you're driving. The only other negative I can think of is that the display doesn't handle well in sunlight for movies. With that said, I've only tried to watch movies with it once or twice.
Now to the positives. The Navigation is surprisingly good. It may not be Garmin, but it's better than every other GPS that I've seen. Most of the button placement was done well, and the bluetooth sounds great both for phone calls, and for streaming audio. The movie/music formats that it can handle are expansive.
The bluetooth issues is a big headache, but everything else about it is great so I would highly recommend.
15 of 29 found this helpful
May 15, 2012
I installed this in our E350 ford van with a 15" tv in the back. Great unit. Start up is a bit slow sometimes but otherwise it is great. Was able to hook up the x-box to it and went on a 3000 km road trip around Christmas and had no complaints with the kids. Rear view camera unit also works well. Color during the day and night vision at night. Hard to imagine buying this much tech for so little. Manual is a little daunting at 320 pages.
14 of 28 found this helpful
January 26, 2012
I have been reading and waiting for a long time to get a good overall product. I used to have a Pioneer Premier DEH-940MP HU with a 13band EQ and 6V preout which I liked very much.
- This unit provides 7band EQ which is less than what I used to have but more than any other similar product, plus a 4V preout vs 2V for most of the navigation units. The only EQ I truly miss is the 12Khz one since the Z130BT stops at 10KHz. The High Pass Filter option covers all speakers; no HPFF and HPFR. Sound settings also provides interesting options for the subwoofer control, more than I expected, loudness control and other interesting options to help calibrate and set the unit like you want.
- There is a lot more options to configure and control the unit like you want from Bluetooth phone, to iPhone, Pandora (only works for USA). GPS unit is good, but I miss my Garmin. We'll see next upgrade if they revamp it a bit but it's not a show stopper. Unit still works in tunnels or where GPS can't see the sats if you plug the VSS wire.
- Bypass mod available on youtube. Works well, but never use Movie player while driving. Stay safe. Microphone is excellent for phone or voice command; just make sure you don't cover the side if you do an "integrated" and discreet installation in your dash.
In all, this unit is very powerful, I am pretty sure there still plenty of power to be used giving more functionality over future software upgrade.
There are 2 things I don't like with this unit:
- Scrolling pages either when browsing MP3 on your favorite media or when using XM Radio, scrolling through chanels.
- They need to make file browsing easier and safer. Adding a scrollbar on the side would be a start.
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17 of 34 found this helpful
Plano, TX
May 29, 2012
Expensive but it's big and has ALOT of features. I've had this for almost a year and it's really amazing.
The screen is huge, it looks flush and stock with my 07 Nissan Altima
-Good user interface
-HD Radio, aha radio, musicsphere
-Lots of equalizers and adjustments you can make to improve your speakers
-GPS never got me wrong
-FREE LIFETIME TRAFFIC UPDATES AMAZING (you'll see major highways and constructions blink different colors it's really cool)
-SD Card input, Ipod adapter is amazing connecting to my iphone and synching bluetooth
-Slow loadup from start
-VR a little laggy
-GPS Maps don't show all the street names, however it does get you from point A to B
-Bluetooth Audio does not work no matter what I've tried for Iphone 4S
-It feels as if the touchscreen doesn't respond as quickly as you want it to; you really need to put some elbow grease and press harder to change things. So it's not really sensitive.
12 of 25 found this helpful
Rosedale, NY
December 27, 2011
Great unit!!! Installation was a breeze did it for myself. Screen is great. Response is perfect. No problems, love all options. Can't beat the price.
14 of 29 found this helpful
miami, Florida
June 19, 2011
I purchased this unit to replace the indestructible AVIC-D3, what a great unit that was, now for this unit, the AVIC-Z130BT will impress you with its looks and how user friendly it is, I am very happy with it except that I had to get rid of my CD-changer, which will hook up but the unit cannot control it, other than that I must say it is amazing. I'm still learning how to use it but I like everything so far. Can't wait to see my Netflix movies on the road and listen to my favorite Pandora station U2 radio
12 of 25 found this helpful
Warren Co Mo.
July 24, 2012
A little confusing Great function and options Fantastic sound Tuner is a little weak on HD.But all in all I am real happy with the product Operations and owners manual on CD so I used my laptop for tutorial in my Taho while in the drive way to figure everything out.
14 of 30 found this helpful
Port Hueneme, CA
June 22, 2012
This is a great unit, i have had Alpine, Kenwood, Sony, Eclipce and other head units. And this Pioneer is just as good if not better. I like the ipod hook up it lets me control my ipod very easy and it is fast to load up my muzic and u can get good sound out of it with the amp crossover that is built in, over all its a very good head unit.
15 of 32 found this helpful
Hampton, VA
April 13, 2012
I'll start off by saying I love the Bluetooth in this unit. My phone syncs about a minute after the unit itself boots up, which doesn't take long. I have a kenwood flip out in my other car and the z130 is much more user friendly then the kenwood. Sound is clear, iPod connectivity works almost perfect, with a few hiccups here and there. Nav will take you to the front of where ever you're going. 4 out 5 because its a very good head unit but not perfect.
12 of 27 found this helpful
Las Vegas, NV
May 28, 2012
The GPS is excellent as is the sound and being able to add XM Radio.
11 of 26 found this helpful
Grand Marsh, WI
February 16, 2012
I bought this unit for my 2009 F150. Big mistake. The unit decides what it wants to play, so every time you turn it on, you never know what it is going to do. It often changes from my iPod to the radio, which is annoying since this has the worst reception of any head unit I have EVER seen.
The unit is supposed to create an index of your iPod so you can more quickly access artists and songs. Even though it claims to update the directory, it never works.
The touchscreen is painful to use, it will act as if you have selected something when you are trying to scroll through the menu, even if you do not lift your finger off the screen. Everybody that tries to use it hates it.
The sound quality is OK, not great by any stretch of the imagination. Not even close to the Eclipse units I have in other vehicles. I would consider this one of the worst purchases I have made for car audio in a decade.
5 of 14 found this helpful
Little Elm, TX
February 3, 2012
I started off with the avic-910bt and I upgraded to this model for the screen size and the other great features. It's not cheap but worth the extra $$$ if you have it.
Pros- fast loading, screen size, 3d mapping, netflix
Cons- I'm not sure on this one but the day/night lighting doesn't work. I think it's the position of the nav cord or the little blk box at the end of it. Pretty much I haven't had any issues with it "knock on wood". I would recommend this to any Pioneer fan!!!
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This book, volume 55 of the MAA Notes series, is a magnificent work. Seventeen authors and four editors joined forces to summarize the collective wisdom of nearly 150 mathematics faculty who have participated in the MAA Project CLUME (Cooperative Learning in Undergraduate Mathematics Education) workshops, which began in 1995. The authors also draw upon results of the official CLUME survey, which was administered in 1997 and to which 114 mathematics instructors responded.
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