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A surge protector for single-phase or multi-phase power lines is disclosed, for permanent connection near the entrance of power lines to a building, that has a basic protector sub-circuit of a metal-oxide varistor (MOV) and a gas-discharge tube (GDT) connected in series between the power line and building ground. Preferably, the gas-discharge tube is a three-element GDT and is connected to two metal-oxide varistors. In a multi-phase implementation, the present invention includes one or more protector sub-circuits connected between each power line and ground, wherein each protector sub-circuit includes two metal-oxide varistors connected to a power line and a gas-discharge tube connected to the building ground.
1. A permanently-connected building entrance shunting surge protector for a power line to a building having a building ground at a location adjacent to a building entrance,
said protector comprising a protector sub-circuit, said protector sub-circuit comprised of a metal-oxide varistor and a gas-discharge tube, said metal-oxide varistor and said gas-discharge tube being connected in series between the power line and the building around at a location adjacent to the building entrance whereby surges on the power line are shunted to the building ground through said series-connected metal-oxide varistor and gas-discharge tube,
the gas-discharge tube having two line electrodes and there being two metal-oxide varistors in the protector sub-circuit,
with each of the two metal-oxide varistors connected to one electrode of the two line electrodes of the gas-discharge tube respectively, so as to provide paralleling of the metal-oxide varistors between the power line and the building ground through the gas-discharge tube.
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to surge protector circuits that protect electrical equipment connected to electrical lines, and relates more particularly to an alternating current (AC) building entrance surge protector circuit that uses a combination of metal-oxide varistors and gas-discharge tubes to get improved performance.
2. Description of the Relevant Art
Electrical lines, such as AC power lines, are subject to power surges of an abnormally high current and/or voltage that may be caused by lightning or short circuits. A power surge can cause permanent damage to electrical and electronic devices connected to the power line. Surge protectors have been developed to detect surges and to block the surge before it reaches devices on the power line. Roughly speaking, surge protectors are divided into two different types—permanently-wired and plug-connected.
Building-entrance surge protectors are permanently wired to power lines where they enter a building and are designed with a relatively large surge capacity. They are located where power lines enter a building so that they can protect the portions of the power lines that run inside the building as well as devices which are connected to the power lines. Another feature of building-entrance surge protectors is that, because of their location, they can be grounded directly to building ground wires, which have good connection to the Earth itself, providing excellent grounding for large surges, and, therefore, improved protection.
Plug-connected surge protectors, on the other hand, are generally located on the inside of a building, "downstream" from any building-entrance surge protector. For instance, it is common to place a plug-connected surge protector on an AC power line between a wall outlet and a computer. Because they are generally located indoors, plug-connected surge protectors are not generally required to be as rugged as building-entrance surge protectors, and typically have a lower surge current capacity.
Two factors that are important in the design and performance of a protector circuit are the turn-on voltage and limiting voltage. The turn-on voltage is the voltage at which the protector begins shunting a surge to ground, i.e., the "input" voltage that triggers the operation of the surge protector. The limiting voltage (also called "let-through" voltage) is the voltage that is passed through to the power line when the protector is shunting a surge to ground, i.e., the "output" voltage that devices downstream of the protector may experience in the event of a surge.
AC power protector circuits have an inherent design compromise: If the turn-on voltage is set low, the protector circuit will be activated by even minor over-voltages, and may wear out quickly or interfere with the power supplied to the protected devices. On the other hand, if the turn-on voltage is set high, then the limiting voltage under surge conditions will tend to be high, which is undesirable because it may damage the protected equipment.
A standard design for building-entrance AC power protectors uses metal-oxide varistors (MOVs) with a turn-on voltage of 230V. This type of protector circuit, however, has the disadvantage that the capacitance of the MOVs interferes with Power Line Carrier (PLC) communication systems that send and receive high frequency communication signals over the power lines within a building. The MOVs attenuate the high-frequency signals, thus interfering with the operation of the system. Also, this type of protector circuit typically uses fuses for the MOVs in order to pass standard safety tests.
Combinations of MOVs and gas-discharge tubes (GDTs) have been used commercially for plug-connected surge protectors that are connected by line-cord and AC plug to the building wiring system. However, protectors of this design have apparently not been used for permanently-wired building entrance AC surge protectors.
In summary, the present invention is a building-entrance surge protector for single-phase or multi-phase power lines that has a basic protector sub-circuit of a metal-oxide varistor (MOV) and a gas-discharge tube (GDT) connected in series between the power line and building ground at a location adjacent to the building entrance.
In its most fundamental form, the present invention includes (1) a metal-oxide varistor having two electrodes and being coupled at one electrode to a power line, and (2) a gas-discharge tube having a line electrode connected to the other electrode of the metal-oxide varistor and having a ground electrode connected to the building ground. Preferably, the gas-discharge tube has two line electrodes and there is a second metal-oxide varistor connected in parallel to the first metal-oxide varistor between the second gas-discharge tube electrode and the power line.
In a more complex form, the present invention includes one or more protector sub-circuits connected between each power line of multi-phase power lines, wherein each protector sub-circuit includes two metal-oxide varistors each having two electrodes and each being coupled at one electrode to a power line, and a gas-discharge tube having two line electrodes connected to the other electrodes of the metal-oxide varistors and having a ground electrode connected to the building ground at the location adjacent to the building entrance. Optionally, there is also a coupling capacitor connected between the power lines.
Basically, the present invention uses metal-oxide varistors (MOVS) and gas-discharge tubes (GDTs) in a permanently-wired, building entrance surge protector circuit intended for fixed installation across an AC service with a permanent, short connection to the building ground. The present invention eliminates series-connected thermal fuses that prior protector circuits have used to limit currents to pass standard safety tests, with consequent savings of cost and space and increased protector ratings, since the full surge absorbing capabilities of the MOVs and GDTs are utilized.
The present invention has improved turn-on voltage and surge limiting voltage, which increase the expected service life of the protector. The protector also survives, without damage, fault conditions in which AC voltage of 240VAC is applied across (normally) 120V terminals. Also, the presence of the GDTs makes it possible to pass standard safety tests without the addition of special thermal fusing circuits, and without damaging any circuit elements.
One optional feature of the present invention is the use of a three-element GDT (two line electrodes and a ground electrode) shared by two MOVs. This reduces cost and protector size, and improves the equalization of current in the various parts of the protector.
The gas-discharge tubes of the present invention also isolate the capacitance of the metal-oxide varistors from the power lines during normal (non-surge) operation, which is a significant benefit to the use of Power Line Carrier (PLC) communications because the MOVs, unlike those of prior protectors, do not attenuate the PLC signals carried in the power lines during normal operation. Optionally, the present invention can include a coupling capacitor so that PLC signals being transmitted in one power line of a multi-phase connection will be coupled to the other power line and to PLC receivers on the other power line.
The features and advantages described in the specification are not all inclusive, and particularly, many additional features and advantages will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art in view of the drawings, specification and claims hereof. Moreover, it should be noted that the language used in the specification has been principally selected for readability and instructional purposes, and may not have been selected to delineate or circumscribe the inventive subject matter, resort to the claims being necessary to determine such inventive subject matter.
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a surge protector sub-circuit that includes two metal-oxide varistors (MOVs) and a gas discharge tube (GDT) according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a surge protector circuit according to the present invention that utilizes six MOV/GDT sub-circuits and has an indicator and alarm circuit.
FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a surge protector circuit according to the present invention, similar to the circuit of FIG. 2, but further includes an alarm relay and a coupling capacitor.
FIG. 4 is a table and graph illustrating the performance of the Ad present invention in comparison to a prior design.
The drawings depict various preferred embodiments of the present invention for purposes of illustration only. One skilled in the art will readily recognize from the following discussion that alternative embodiments of the structures and methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the invention described herein.
A basic protector sub-circuit 10, according to the present invention, is shown in FIG. 1. The protector 10 includes two metal-oxide varistors (MOVs) 12 and 14, and a gas-discharge tube (GDT) 16. Each MOV has two electrodes or terminals, one of which is connected through a fuse 18 to a power line 20, the other of which is connected to a line electrode or terminal 22 of the GDT 16. The GDT 16 also has a ground electrode or terminal 24 that is connected to the building ground 26. Since this is a building-entrance AC surge protector, it is located at or near the point where the power line enters a building. Preferably, the protector 10 is located within 2 meters of the building ground 26. Also preferably, the inductance between the protector 10 and the building ground 26 is less than 2.5 microhenries. Preferably, the fuses 18 are fusible printed circuit board foil traces, the MOVs 12 and 14 are Siemens part number S20K130E3, and the GDT 16 is Joslyn part number 2026-47-C4S, 470V.
The protector 10 operates in the following manner. The GDT 16 has a breakdown voltage of approximately 400V. For a voltage appearing across the line-ground terminals of under 400V peak (283V RMS, sine wave), the protector 10 conducts no current because the GDT 16 is completely nonconductive. The voltage across the GDT line and ground terminals is essentially the voltage between the power line 20 and the building ground 26 because the impedance of the MOVs 12 and 14 is much smaller than the impedance of the GDT 16.
If, however, the voltage across the incoming line and ground terminals, VLG, exceeds 400V peak, the GDT 16 ionizes. When the gas-discharge tube 16 ionizes, it is highly conductive, so the voltage across its terminals decreases to approximately 25V, even for currents as large as many thousands of amperes. Once the GDT ionizes, the voltage across the MOVs is now VLG-25V, which is far above the MOV turn-on voltage, so the MOVs conduct the excess electricity appearing on the power line 20 to ground through the GDT 16. The voltage across the MOV is determined by its I-V characteristic and the amount of current available from the power surge on the power line. The voltage across the protector L-G terminals (i.e., the effective limiting voltage seen by the load) will be about 25 volts greater than the voltage across the MOV.
FIGS. 2 and 3 illustrate two implementations of the present invention. In FIG. 2, the protector circuit 30 is intended to protect two power lines 32 and 34 of a multi-phase power line by providing a shunt path to building ground 36 in the event of power surges. Each power line 32 and 34 has three protector subcircuits 38 connected to the building ground 36. Each protector sub-circuit has two MOVs 40 and 42 and a gas-discharge tube 44. The multiple protector subcircuits 38 of circuit 30 provide a higher current carrying capacity than a single sub-circuit would provide. Preferably, the protector circuit 30 provides protection against surges of greater than 10 kilovolts open circuit and 40,000 amperes short circuit. FIG. 2 also includes an indicator and warning circuit 46 that illuminates LEDs 48 when operation is normal and sounds a buzzer 50 when a fault is detected.
FIG. 3 illustrates a protector circuit 60 of the present invention, which is similar to FIG. 2 but has an additional component, a coupling capacitor 62. The coupling capacitor 62 carries any Power Line Carrier (PLC) high-frequency signals between the power lines. The function of the coupling capacitor 62 is conveniently provided by packaging it together with the protector circuit 60. The capacitor 62 is preferably about 1 microfarad in capacitance. The circuit shown in FIG. 3 also has an indicator and warning circuit 64, like that of FIG. 2, but with an additional signaling relay 66.
A prior design for permanently-connected AC power protectors that survive a fault condition of 240VAC across the L-G terminals used MOVs with an onset of conduction of 400V. Incorporating the GDT 16 of the present invention makes it possible to use MOVs that begin conducting at only 200V. This difference becomes important when high surge currents are being limited, as shown in FIG. 4. In FIG. 4, the limiting voltage of the present invention is plotted at line 80, and the limiting voltage of a prior circuit is plotted at line 82. Both circuits are capable of withstanding a steady 240VAC voltage without damage. The limiting voltage (80) under surge conditions of the GDT +MOV device of the present invention is significantly lower (i.e., better) than that of the traditional protector (82) with only MOVs. Protectors using the prior art either use MOVs with a high voltage at onset of conduction, (resulting in a high limiting voltage for surges), or use MOVs with ˜230V onset of conduction, which makes them vulnerable to sustained 240VAC conditions.
From the above description, it will be apparent that the invention disclosed herein provides a novel and advantageous building-entrance surge protector for single-phase or multi-phase power lines that has a basic protection sub-circuit of a metal-oxide varistor and a gas-discharge tube connected in series between the power line and building ground at a location adjacent to the building entrance. The foregoing discussion discloses and describes merely exemplary methods and embodiments of the present invention. As will be understood by those familiar with the art, the invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics thereof. Accordingly, the disclosure of the present invention is intended to be illustrative, but not limiting, of the scope of the invention, which is set forth in the following claims.
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I am a freelance writer with a focus on the Ballard neighborhood. I love connecting what is happening in the community with my own life. I was born to be at large.
Monthly Archive for November, 2011
Surviving the Locks
Sorry I didn't get this cross-posted from BNT before Thanksgiving. I was too busy getting fitted for my own pair of indispensable XtraTuf boots. All photos by Laura K. Cooper. To see the photo gallery on the Ballard News-Tribune click here. Ballard News-Tribune. November 23, 2011 Tie Down Your Lines No one died during the […] [Read More]
Ballard Writers' Book Slam on November 18
Once again I've been so busy putting up flyers, sending out press releases and picking up the programs I almost forgot to announce this event here. On Friday, November 18th it's the second annual showcase for Ballard Writers. An event I'm calling a literary smorgasbord (yup, writers are bringing food). I haven't counted today but […] [Read More]
Ballard vs Freedom of Speech
These Ballard students restored my faith in the positive power of journalism. Ballard News-Tribune. November 15, 2011 The Paper It was hard to tell if the level of excitement in the Ballard High School classroom was out of the ordinary for the daily meeting of the school's Talisman newspaper staff. Two young women, both blond, […] [Read More]
John Helde: Ballard Filmmaker
Just for the record when I asked John to call me before he went for a run and then stood in the street watching and waiting with my camera I knew I was a little crazy. Then I made him run back and forth a few times. "Hey, you're directing me," he said. Ballard News-Tribune […] [Read More]
The "Inside Story"
Ballard News-Tribune. November 9, 2011 Inside Books I'm planning a November 18th event to showcase Ballard Writers that will combine timed readings with food, wine, signings and props. More on that later. In preparation, I attended the Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI) Inside Story event held last week in Ballard–the better to […] [Read More]


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Mardi Gras is the only time of year when you can expect to drink beer in the street while children throw Moon Pies at your head. That is to say, it's everything we love about everything — food, drinks, music, dancing, free stuff and an excuse to better your hand-eye coordination. This weekend kicks off […] [Read More]


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Project for Made in Arnhem. Attempt to build a structure as large as possible using only paper. The folding system shown on the photograph is developed by Thomas Hull (www.merrimack.edu/~thull/phzig/phzig.html). In collaboration with Hoogte Twee Architecten (workshop coordinator).


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We don't normally get to choose when to work. We don't normally get to wait until "everything is right" to perform. The mark of a true leader is making your team better, hitting your expectations even when you don't have all the ducks in line.
Andy Kennedy gets a chance to show what he can do tonight. Can he will this team of horrible free throw shooters, with no consistent outside shot, to win tonight and keep his team alive? (Horrible is a very accurate word to use. Dead last in the SEC at 60%).
He has done it all year. Ole Miss comes into tonight's game with an RPI of 58, fifth best among league schools, with what I would describe as a make shift team, at best.
Gone from last years' team is Chris Warren, who finished with the school record in three point shots made (334), and finished as the 5th best in SEC history. Also gone is his replacement, Dundrecous Nelson, who was too big of a Bob Marley fan for the Oxford Police Department's taste. Largely absent, is Ole Miss' only McDonald's AA, Jelan Kendrick, who has had trouble fitting in with the team and has been suspended for the SEC tournament due to conduct detrimental to the team.
Still, this years' team is sitting at same record as last, with 18 wins heading into the SEC tournament. Kennedy has been using the strong front court of Reginald Buckner and Murphy Holloway to control the paint, mop up the offensive glass and out defend the opponent.
That will continue to be the plan tonight as Ole Miss faces Auburn at the New Orleans Arena at 6:30pm. The Rebels are currently on a three game win streak, which includes a solid win over a top 50 RPI team, Alabama. Auburn and Ole Miss split their regular season matchups, both winning at home.
The pressure will be on Ole Miss who has an outside shot at the NCAA tournament with a deep run in New Orleans. It will take at a minimum two wins, three to be safe, which will require defeating Auburn, Tennessee and likely the Vanderbilt/Mississippi State winner. Two wins will get the Rebels twenty wins in five of Kennedy's 6 seasons, which to me is impressive. Appearances in the NCAA tournament have been glaringly absent during Kennedy's run. Tonight, he has to find a way.
Kennedy may have had better weapons in the past, but now is the time to use any motivation and teamwork the guys have left, and leave it all on the floor. Let's hope it doesn't come down to free throws.


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With the arrival of Ultrabooks, laptops took a leap forward in portability by paring back on features. Where the MacBook Air led, others followed – low-power Intel chips, fast SSD storage and a cutting back of features and connectivity in order to fit the space.
But some recent Ultrabooks have been taking back what was lost, while still fitting into the slim-and-light spec. The Asus S56CA-XX024H is one such laptop.
Like the Toshiba U840-10V, it's a lower-priced Ultrabook that doesn't skimp on connections, though it's a few hundred pounds cheaper than the Toshiba – or almost any Ultrabook we've seen – at £499.99 in the UK (around AU$765) or US$699.99 in the US.
But it's not just the price or connections that make the Asus S56CA stand out. There's also its optical drive and relatively large 15.6-inch screen.
The DVD drive was one of the first things to go from Ultrabooks, and it's something that can be a sticking point for many people. Certainly, its inclusion makes the Asus S56CA stand out from the skinny crowd its in.
Most Ultrabooks have a screen that's between 11 and 14 inches, so the 15-inch one here is a bit of a surprise. As with a few aspects of the Asus S56CA, it pushes the Ultrabook moniker to its limits. With a much larger footprint than the likes of the Asus Zenbook Prime UX31A or Lenovo IdeaPad U410, it's not the most portable of ultra-portable laptops.
It's actually 380mm wide and 266mm deep, with a thickness when closed of 21mm (15 x 10.5 x 0.8 inches). And at 2.3kg (5.1lbs), it's not exactly super light, either. It's more than double the weight of an 11-inch MacBook Air, and weighs around 60% more than the 13-inch Asus Zenbook UX32A.
Inside, it's fairly typical for Ultrabook specs: a low-power 1.8GHz Intel Core i3 processor and graphics, a 500GB hard drive and 24GB SSD combination, and 4GB of RAM – all used to power Windows 8.
With its large screen, DVD drive and thin profile, it seems to make sense as a home laptop more than something for road warriors – though it does offer a numerical keypad, which smaller Ultrabooks don't.
As far as looks go, it's firmly from the 'Hey, those MacBooks are nice, aren't they?' school of design – at least, it is while open. The black keyboard, black screen bezel and silver body all look a bit familiar, but the finish on them is undeniably decent.
When closed, it's a different matter – the brushed black finish on the lid gives it a low-key look, but it's reasonably attractive for a budget laptop – it certainly doesn't feel any cheaper-made than a higher-end Ultrabook.
Also in the Asus S56CA range is the bigger, pricier brother called the Asus S56CA-XX081H, which features a 1.7GHz Intel Core i5 processor, 4GB RAM and a 750GB hard drive and 24GB SSD combination. That model costs £599.99/US$699 (around AU$918).
The Asus S56CA-XX024H comes equipped fairly lightly in the processor department, as you might expect for its low price.
It features an Intel Core i3-3217U, which is a dual-core chip running at 1.8GHz. It features Hyper-Threading too, meaning that it has four virtual cores, but doesn't have Intel's Turbo Boost technology to run any faster than its normal clock speed.
It's very much an Ultrabook choice of chip, but when you combine the reasonably slim size and low cost of this model of the Asus S56CA, it's not surprising – there are smaller and lighter Ultrabooks with more powerful options, but they cost a lot more. Similarly, there are more powerful chips in thicker, heaver laptops.
Being an Ivy Bridge chip, the processor is designed to be fairly light on power consumption. It also offers built-in graphics capability, with Intel's newest HD 4000 graphics chip.
Intel's 4000 graphics series isn't exactly a gamer's dream, but it's more than adequate for most people. Dedicated graphics cards can produce much higher performance, but they take up a lot of space and use power, so it's no surprise not to see one here. Intel's graphics have proven more than satisfactory for this kind of machine in the past.
There's 4GB of RAM for Windows 8 to play with, which is a perfectly reasonable amount for the price.
As part of Asus's tight meeting of the criteria to be an Ultrabook, the Asus S56CA features a solid-state drive, but it's only a small one. There's 24GB of fast flash storage, paired with a standard 500GB laptop hard drive.
Setups like this are designed to balance size of storage, speed and cost – 500GB of all-SSD storage would likely nearly double the cost of this machine.
As we said, one of the most unusual features here for an Ultrabook is the optical drive – it's a DVD drive only, though, so you won't get Blu-ray playback out of it.
There's plenty more here in terms of connectivity, with Wi-Fi, VGA and HDMI video ports, one USB 3.0 port, two USB 2.0 connections, an Ethernet port and a headphone/microphone jack. There's also an SD card reader on the front.
The screen is 15.6 inches, with a resolution of 1366 x 768. This is fairly standard for the price, and while it matches many other lower-end Ultrabooks in terms of pixel count, this screen is a fair bit larger than the 13- or 14-inch affairs you usually get on those.
This means you get more screen to look at, but the image quality won't be as sharp.
3D Mark 06: 4,381
Cinebench 10: 6,782
For Asus to get the S56CA-XX024H at such a low price point, compromises were necessary, and the processor was first in line.
The benchmarks from the 1.8GHz Intel Core i3-3217U processor put the performance at around two thirds of what's on offer from high-end Ultrabooks (the Core i7-3517U processor in the Asus Zenbook Prime, for example, scores around 10,000, compared to about 6,700 here).
The bigger, more expensive brother of the Asus S56CA-XX024H, the Asus S56CA-XX081H, features a 1.7GHz Intel Core i5-3317U processor, which was also used in the Asus Zenbook UX32A, where it scored around 9,000 – so you can see where the money goes.
Of course, benchmarks don't tell the whole story, and in general, the processor in the Asus S56CA is fast enough for general use.
We did encounter a few areas where it would slow down, and there were quite a few times when the operating system hung between tasks for longer than you'd expect, but we're still early in Windows 8's life, so the operating system may be the culprit more than the Intel chip.
The SSD helps to keep things fast, and the Asus S56CA does indeed turn on quickly from standby, as you'd expect from an Ultrabook. It's not the fastest at this, often taking over three seconds in practice, but it still beats almost all similarly priced laptops.
Funnily enough, actually going onto standby is the slow part – it often takes 10 seconds or more before you can reactivate the machine, but this isn't likely to be a problem very often.
The fact that most non-operating system files are accessed from the hard drive, rather than the SSD, means that actually retrieving files is more like most other budget-conscious laptops – which is to say, not phenomenally fast.
What we noticed most of all about performance, though, was the noise. At any given time, it seems to make whirring or ticking noises, even when in standby. It's not something that should be a deal-breaker, but we soon missed the silent operation of other Ultrabooks.
The screen is one of the larger problem areas. In itself, it's pretty standard for a laptop of this price. The viewing angles aren't great, but it's easily bright enough. The resolution is the issue, though – lots of Ultrabooks have the same 1366 x 768 pixel count, but over a smaller area.
On the old-style Windows desktop, this isn't too much of a problem. It's not great for text editing, but it's easy to live with in general use. In the Windows 8 modern UI (y'know… Metro), it looks really poor. Text is jagged and thin, and icons look bitty.
It's all readable and usable, so it doesn't actively hold you back, but it's unpleasant.
On the other hand, the keyboard is rather good. Having a numerical keypad on an Ultrabook is either a luxury or excessive (or both), depending on how you look at it. But it's something the Asus S56CA offers that others don't.
There are some slightly odd key placements – the arrow keys overlapping with both the keypad and the letters side, for example – but we could immediately touch-type on it at considerable speed.
The key presses are just a little softer than we'd like – a bit more firmness would give better feedback – and there's a tiny bit of rattle here and there, but it's still right at the top end of what you'd expect from a budget laptop.
The trackpad is generally pretty good. It's a nice size, and multi-touch gestures work fairly well.
By default, it has tapping to click turned on, which is a nightmare in the Windows 8 modern UI mode – it often misinterprets you putting two fingers down in order to scroll as selecting something, so we found ourselves constantly opening apps inadvertently, which gets old really quickly.
Another highlight is the battery life. We looped an HD video at full brightness with no power-saving features turned on, and the machine lasted for three hours and 37 minutes. This is above average, and is good for a cheaper laptop – lots of more expensive Ultrabooks don't do as well.
Though Asus brands this laptop as having SonicMaster speakers, we think the second half of the description is more than a little bit generous – they're shrill and compressed. They'll do for watching something, and go fairly loud, but really aren't worth writing home about.
Oh, and it wouldn't be an Asus laptop review if we didn't note the irritating bloatware – mostly McAfee and the Instant On window that hovers in the top corner.
The headline for the Asus S56CA-XX024H is surely its price. Ultrabooks for below £600/$800 are pretty rare, and Asus has somehow managed to get the Asus S56CA down to £499.99/US$699.99 (around AU$765) without sacrificing too much in the feature tick list – and even adding something to it in the form of an optical drive.
Actually, we say "somehow", but it's easy to spot the weak points. The processor is an obvious one, lacking even the grunt of the Toshiba Satellite U840-10V, which comes in at £650 (around AU$998/US$1,034) – still considered cheap for an Ultrabook.
It's also much larger and heavier than 13-inch Ultrabooks – so much so that you have to consider something of a perspective adjustment when judging it compared to other Ultrabooks. It's weightier, chunkier and slower than something such as the Asus Zenbook UX32A, but then it's also not far off half the price.
It makes much more sense to view the Asus S56CA as a svelte regular home laptop than as a bloated Ultrabook – suited more to sitting on the side of the sofa than in your travelling bag.
We liked
There's no denying that the price of the Asus S56CA is rather attractive. It's half the price of even mid-range Ultrabooks, so regardless of the compromises, it's worth looking over if you've got a tight budget.
While we're not sure we'd say we explicitly "like" the optical drive, it's another feature that massively stands out. If you liked the idea of Ultrabooks, but not the sacrifice of physical media, you've something of a stopgap here.
It's also important to note that Asus hasn't abandoned usability in its quest to make a cheap Ultrabook. The keyboard is nice, and the trackpad's multi-touch gestures are easy to use. The battery life is impressive, too.
We disliked
Despite the good work Asus has done to make the S56C cheap, there's no denying that it doesn't feel as premium as other Ultrabooks. The processor is just a little slow here and there, the hard drive means that getting files is slow (even if it turns on quickly) and the screen is low-res and of distinctly average quality.
And it's all produced a laptop that really is big and heavy for an Ultrabook. It only just squeezes into the specifications, and we can't help but feel it's a case of following the letter of Ultrabooks, not the spirit. It's also annoying noisy, coming in no small part from the optical drive and hard drive.
And it's sad to see the bloatware menace pervade even on Windows 8. The new interface offers some respite, but going back to the Desktop mode will assault you with just as many needless popups as it ever did.
Final verdict
Let's get this bit out of the way: Is the Asus S56CA a good Ultrabook? No. It's too heavy, too large, too noisy and too slow.
But is it a good mid-range home laptop in general? It's not bad. It packs the waking speed of an SSD, an optical drive and good usability into a body that's still slimmer than most non-Ultrabook laptops.
If you abandoned the slim form factor, you might be able to find one with a better screen or faster CPU, but it certainly doesn't seem unreasonable for the price.
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Avicii – Levels (In Reverse) (George Monev Edit) : Whoaa.. Must Hear Remix in Reverse?Posted in Bangin by nick | Tags: Avicii, George Monev, House, progressive house, Remix, Reverse
Now when I first saw "Levels (In Reverse)" , I couldn't believe it, and expected a jumbled mess. Then I listened to it , and heard an incredibly unique sounding new version of Levels, in reverse. It sounds wild, but works very well. George Monev did an insane job, I'm assuming it was a litle more then simply clicking the "Reverse" button. Well sit back, listen to the one of the most popular tracks, in a wild new sounding way. Also stay tuned for the Snow Ball 2012 mixtape coming out tomorrow morning! Enjoy!
Avicii – Levels (In Reverse) (George Monev Edit) | Direct Download
Manic Focus – Circles (Music Video) : Funk / Electro / Soul Song + Video [TSIS EXCLUSIVE]Posted in Bangin by nick | Tags: Dubstep, Electronic, Manic Focus, Sample, Video
I'm real excited to bring you a very chill funky new song from Manic Focus, the guy who brought the massive Red Hot Chili Peppers, Trampled by Turtles and Gary Jules – Mad World remixes. Well today we get an original track from him, featuring Lissa Lottie, and it's just as sick as his remixes. I love his sound, it's almost got a old school Pretty Lights vibe to it, the sample based PL. It's a great balance of mellow vibes filled with bass. The actual music video is a great touch, and has a wild hula hooping dancer. Turn it up, enjoy!
Manic Focus – Circles | Direct Download
Thissongissick and PLM Present An Ultra Music Festival Late Night Party in Miami featuring A Stacked Lineup!Posted in Bangin, Events by nick | Tags: 2012, Adventure Club, After Party, Ana Sia, Break Science, Coyote Kisses, Griz, Miami, Michal Menert, Paper Diamond, Paul Basic, Pretty Lights Music, Ultra Music Festival
Alright so almost all of you probably heard about the MASSIVE Ultra Music Festival in Miami, Florida at the end of March. Well we are going to be down in Miami, and are helping throw an after party with a stacked lineup. We are going to be taking over two room at Mekka, having acts playing back and forth the the entire night. It's going to crazy time you really don't want to miss with some special guests.
In the first room we've got almost the entire Pretty Lights Music cast of artists including Gramatik, Paper Diamond, Break Science, Paul Basic, Michal Menert and a Secret Guest Performance. Then in the second room we've got Adventure Club, Griz, The M Machine, Coyote Kisses, Ana Sia, Vibesquad.
Because this is such an epic event with a stacked lineup, tickets are going to sell out fast, like Ultra.
Buy Tickets Here
Official Facebook Event Here
Wiz Khalifa – Get Sum (Sound Remedy Remix) : Heavy Dubstep / Hip Hop Remix [TSIS EXCLUSIVE]Posted in Bangin by nick | Tags: Crunchy, Dubstep, Filthy, Hip-Hop, massive, Remix, Sound Remedy, Wiz Khalifa
Today I've got a remix of the track 'Get Sum' by Wiz Khalifa, a track I thought I'd hear a remix to long ago, all the from his old album. Well this hip hop track gets blasted with some out of control heavy bass in this one, still dropping the consistent "Get Sum". All you really need in super bass heavy tracks like this is one good one line everyone can sing along to. This is an exclusive from Sound Remedy, the guy who brought the Nirvana and Nero – Crush on You remixes. Turn up the bass, enjoy!
Wiz Khalifa – Get Sum (Sound Remedy Remix) | Direct Download
Cherub – Mom and Dad (Album) : Must Hear Full Indie / Electronic AlbumPosted in Bangin by nick | Tags: Album, Band, Cherub, Electronic, indie, rock, Sexy
Today I've got another full glass of electronic infused, funky, sexy music following up their Man of the Hour EP. It's the debut full album from Nashville duo Cherub. They are one of the groups still using those crazy things called instruments, and singing? Whoa. They do a great job at creating live music fused with electronic elements. They are basically a sexier MGMT, no homo. Just listen and you'll understand what I mean. Girls go crazy over these guys. do your self a favor and hop on the Cherub train before you look like a bandwagon fan in a few months.
Some of my favorite tracks included Hold Me (Featuring Dominic Lalli of Big Gigantic), Dear Body, La Casa Del Obispo, Monogamy, and Doses and Mimosas. Check out those tracks in particular, on top of grabbing the entire album. Enjoy!
Cherub – Mom and Dad (Entire Album) | Hulkshare Download
The Roots ft. Monsters of Folk – Dear God 2.0 (Zeds Dead Remix) + Canada Tour Video with new Zeds Dead and Omar LinXPosted in Bangin by nick | Tags: BANGER, Crunchy, Dubstep, Electro, Filthy, Omar Linx, Remix, Video, Zeds Dead
First up today I've got a sick video recap of Zeds Dead's show in Calgary, Canada. The video was done by Cinesthetics. It features a sick new track from Zeds Dead featuring Omar LinX "No Prayers". It's got the funky unique Zeds Dead flavor that we all love. Great video work as usual from Steve at Cinesthetics.
Zeds Dead ft. Omar LinX – No Prayers Preview
As a bonus, they shot me over a new remix that Annie Mac debuted this morning. It's got a mellow vibe to it, taking the vocals and destroying them with crunchy signature Zeds Dead bas. Turn these both up, enjoy!
The Roots ft. Monsters of Folk – Dear God 2.0 (Zeds Dead Remix) | Direct Download
Usher – Climax (Produced by Diplo) (Vaski Remix) : Filthy Dubstep Remix + Electro Soul OriginalPosted in Bangin by nick | Tags: BANGER, Diplo, Dubstep, Dubstp, Electronic, R&B, Remix, Soul, Usher, Vaski
Today I've got a filthy new dubstep remix from Vaski, the guy who made the epic crunchy Sandstorm remix awhile back. Well today he takes the new track "Climax" from Usher produced by Diplo that sounds almost like a track from The Weeknd. The original track has proved to be quite catchy, thanks to Diplo's amazing production.
For this remix by Vaski, he does a great job at pumping it full of filthy bass, while till letting the vocals shine through perectly. He makes a bass powered baby making anthem.Turn them both up, let me know which you like better. Enjoy!
Usher – Climax (Produced by Diplo) (Vaski Remix) | Direct Download
Usher – Climax (Produced by Diplo)
Gotye – Somebody That I Used To Know (TheFatRat Remix) : Electro House / Dance / Indie Remix [TSIS EXLCLUSIVE]Posted in Bangin by nick | Tags: BANGER, Dance, Electro House, Electronic, Gotye, indie, Remix, TheFatRat
Today I've got another version of what's becoming one of the biggest songs ever 'Somebody That I Used To Know" by Gotye. We've already featured to new versions of this track from Jakob Liedholm and Robotic Pirate Monkey. Well now we get a dance powered electro house track from one my of my favorite new remixers TheFatRat. He's turned it into a electro house anthem fueled with feel good dance vibes. This track is infectiously catchy. Enjoy!
Gotye – Somebody That I Used To Know (TheFatRat Remix) | Download
Connect with TheFatRat through Official Facebook Here
Radical Something – Say Yes (Music Video) + No Sweat EP : Chill Acoustic Hip HopPosted in Chill, Video by nick | Tags: Acoustic, Hip-Hop, Mellow, Radical Something, Rap, Summer
Today I've got a chilled out acoustic hip hop track from Radical Something, the trio who brought you We Are Nothing. Today it's a new music video for a song off their latest No Sweat EP, which just got released on iTunes (Stream Below). The video is a one shot cut showing the singers go through a variety of outrageous events. It goes well with the incredibly poppy track. It might not have massive bass, but it's pretty chill. If you like it, support it buy picking up the EP on iTunes for only 3 bucks. Enjoy!
Radical Something – No Sweat EP | Purchase Only
Purchase No Sweat through iTunes here
Hodgy Beats – Untitled EP (Odd Future OFWGKTA) [Hip Hop]Posted in Chill, Mixtapes / Albums by nick | Tags: Chill, Ep, Hip-Hop, Hodgy Beats, Laid Back, Mellow, Mixtape, Rap
Today I'm pleased to bring you the latest EP from an artist I have featured far to little. It's Hodgy Beats, who's apart of the ever rising Odd Future; Tyler, the Creator's rap collective. Hodgy has a more mellow smoke friendly sound, as opposed to Tyler's outrageous and violent vibe. This collection of 9 tracks all have great beats, featuring some production from names like Juicy J, Flying Lotus and more. Most of the songs are very short, and keep you wanting more. I've picked a few of my favorites, but it's a chill mellow ride all the way through. Enjoy!
Hodgy Beats "Untitled EP" (OFWGKTA) Entire EP| Direct Download
Select Songs
Hodgy Beats – In A Dream | Download
Hodgy Beats – Bullshitinn' (Produced by Juicy J) | Download
Hodgy Beats – If Heaven Is A Ghetto (Produced by Thelonious Martin) | Download
Hodgy Beats "Untitled EP" (OFWGKTA) Entire EP
Azad Right – I'll Be Around : Mellow Hip Hop Song with 70′s Sample + VideoPosted in Chill, Video by nick | Tags: Azad Right, Chill, Hip-Hop, Laid Back, Mellow, Music Video, Rap
Today I've got another track from LA based Azad Right, the guy who brought Spiderwebs. This song has a retro sample from The Spinners – "I'll Be Around", turned into an insanely catchy hip hop track. The classic sample makes the track have a very mellow 70′s California beach vibe. Which fits the vintage looking video set at a beach. Check it out, chill, enjoy!
Azad Right – I'll Be Around | Direct Download
Be Sure to Follow Azad Right through Twitter Here
Kaskade ft. Skylar Grey – Room For Happiness (Feature Cuts Remix) : Must Hear Dubstep Remix [TSIS EXCLUSIVE]Posted in Bangin by nick | Tags: BANGER, Crunchy, Dubstep, Feature Cuts, Filthy, Kaskade, Remix
Today I've got the premiere of a Kaskade track flipped into a HUGE bass heavy remix. It's from Feature Cuts, the Texas based producer who we've posted his Skream – Anticipate remix. Well this track has some progressive buildups, and then the crunchy bass drops, but never getting too dirty. It really maintains the smooth vibe of the original Kaskade track. Turn it up, enjoy!
Kaskade ft. Skylar Grey – Room for Happiness (Feature Cuts Remix) | Direct Download
Be Sure to follow Feature Cuts through Official Facbeook Here
Logic – The Spotlight (Ft. Justice) : Electronic Hip Hop [Download Premiere]Posted in Chill by nick | Tags: Hip-Hop, Justice, Logic, Rap
So we got the wild visuals and first peep at the newest track from Logic earlier last week. It was the dance track where he went in on the popular Justice -D.A.N.C.E, the same one that Wale killed years ealier. Well he proved that he could kill it just as hard. He said we wouldn't get the download until the video reached 100k views, and 5 days later we get the download. Turn it up, get even more stoked for his upcoming mixtape, enjoy!
Logic – The SpotLight (Ft. Justice) | Direct Download
Be Sure to Follow Logic through Facebook Here
Madeon – Icarus : Must Hear Upbeat Dance SinglePosted in Bangin by nick | Tags: Dance, Electro, Electronic, Indie Pop, Madeon, pop
Today I'm extremely pleased to bring you the newest anthem from 17 year old prodigy french producer Madeon. We featured his viral Pop Culture video + song, as well his Raise Your Weapon remix. Well this HUGE track really does a great job at taking different genres to make a completely unique sound. Madeon takes that happy upbeat synth fueled indie pop sound and injects it with thumping bass. It's dance meets rage, and I can't stop playing it. I remember seeing this guy throw down at SnowGlobe at the festival and then at the late night.. and the young guy killed it. Listen to the track below, and you can purchase it through Beatport. Turn it up, enjoy!
Madeon – Icarus
Purchase this song on Beatport
My story has changed quite a lot since moving to Boulder, Colorado and starting Thissongissick back in 2010. My name is Nick Guarino and this is Thissongissick.com. We've grown a lot since, but the original goal has always stayed the same: making it easier for you to discover sick new music that you've never heard before. In high school I would make mix cd's for my friends to show them all the new music I was discovering. Now, through TSIS, we work with musicians and record labels from all over the world to showcase a variety of the freshest electronic, hip-hop, indie, and alternative music to a global following that is comprised of millions of music lovers in over 110 countries - every single month. So, make yourself at home while enjoying countless amazing musicians from a variety of genres and let the sick sounds fill your ears! - Nick


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The biography of Daniele Pantano. This page has biographical information on Daniele Pantano, one of the best poets of all time. We also provides access to the poet's poems, best poetry, quotes, short poems, and more.
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Daniele Pantano (born February 10, 1976) is a poet, translator, editor, and scholar. He was born in Langenthal, Switzerland, of Sicilian and German parentage. Pantano holds degrees in philosophy, literature, and creative writing. He is the American editor of Härter, a prominent German literary magazine, Publisher/Faculty Advisor of Black Market Review, Translations Editor of The Adirondack Review, and former editor of Saw Palm: Florida Literature and Art, Poems Niederngasse, and The M.A.G. Pantano divides his time between Switzerland, the United States, and England. He has taught at the University of South Florida and, as Visiting Poet-in-Residence, at Florida Southern College. Since 2008, he is Senior Lecturer and Director of Creative Writing at Edge Hill University, England.. Swiss poet literary translator editor and scholar


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PLATTSBURGH — Erik Boe sat hunched in the cage, knees drawn up near his chest, laptop open as a cold wind whipped through the metal bars.
His peers passed by, saying little, though some stopped and offered money to keep the Plattsburgh State junior locked up in Amite Plaza outside the Angell College Center.
A few people stopped to take pictures as he shivered in the cold, and at least one student set up a camera to capture the event, perhaps to later post online.
"You gotta do what you gotta do," Boe said matter-of-factly, and what he had to do that day was raise awareness and money for the Adirondack Humane Society in Plattsburgh and the thrift shops that support it.
"There are a lot of feral cats and dogs and the Humane Society does almost everything it can to help them," Boe said. "We just want to get the word out and raise awareness and money."
As part of the public relations campaign, the students held a raffle, and those passing by could donate money to get students out of the cage or keep them in longer.
"They need a new shelter," said Jennae Jones, a Plattsburgh State student. "It is overrun at this point and they don't have enough cages or shelter. We want to make them more comfortable."
The Adirondack Humane Society shelter opened its doors in 1998 at the former Air Force kennel, which, at the time, was a prime location and already had large kennels and a space for cats.
The nonprofit relies on donations of both time and money, and in order to maintain a certain level of care developed the Cause for Paws Thrift Store. In 2009, the shelter opened a second thrift store, Not Necessarily New, which is across the street from the first one.
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Ok, as far as I can, I have edited heroes who have ships, to have the era ships that I want.
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Step 1: Ingredients
- Sunglasses or Eyeglasses (Obviously...)
- Paracord (around 3-4 feet)
- Cord lock (one- or two-holed is fine)
- Pocket knife or scissors
- Lighter
- Ruler
- Hemostats (Optional... they make things easier, though!)
If this was made into a kit, it would include 4 feet of paracord, a cord lock, one of those cheapo lighters, a cheap plastic ruler, mini-scissors, and cheap hemostats (I got mine for about $3).
Step 2: Make the noose
First, you are gonna make a noose on each end of the cord. To do this, make an "S" shape at the end of your cord. Take the bottom of the "S" and loop it around the rest of the "S" two or three times. Now take the working end and put it through the existing loop. Now pull each side of the cord to tighten.
Repeat this on the other end.
If tied correctly, you should be able to adjust the noose from super small to extra large.
Step 3: Now for the cord lock
Step 4: Two-Strand Stopper Knot
You should now be able to slide the cord lock to the end without it falling off.
Step 5: Attach to glasses
I like it. thanks.
A 3bx4p turk's head makes a good slide http://youtu.be/4BQq1_Y5V8Q
I went to the craft store to check out cord locks. They're big and clunky and they want four bucks for them. Paracord? Knots? The glasses attachment is two knots. Works well. Shouldn't the cord lock be a knot too?
Surely you can outperform a crummy plastic cord lock with an appropriate knot!
As an additional item IF you find yourself w/out either access to the Lighter, or Contact cement, is Sail twine. Most deck sailors will know how to wrap any line-(rope) using the basic wrap and tie offs even without the 'hidden' ends inside the wrap. Geeze, now I feel guilty not providing a Video to demo.....


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Breathing Knives
By Kevin Robey
October 29, 2013
Verse 1
With all I can't un-hide
There's beauty left inside
With all I can't deny
There's nowhere left to lie
To those who cannot see
The reason for my misery
To those who can't relate
Here's something to contemplate
Chorus 1
I can't break through
I can't despise
This idolized disguise
I can't see clearly
Breathing knives
Fighting for my life
Verse 2
For everything I'll never know
I'll give my shine, I'll let it show
For everything I'll never taste
I'll give you mine, won't go to waste
To anyone who sees like me
Follow me and let's be free
To anyone who won't outrun
Lies we left, when we were done
Chorus (repeat)
I can't break through
I can't despise
This idolized disguise
I can't see clearly
Breathing knives
Fighting for my life
Verse 3
Maybe it will be all right
No reasons left to fight
Maybe it is just a dream
That's bursting at the seams
One day soon I think I'll know
It's better now than it will show
One day soon I'll change my ways
I think I'll start, maybe today
Chorus 3
I'm breaking through
I'm shining bright
This never ending light
I'm seeing farther
Breathing right
This never ending fight
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Its large size, striking plumage and spectacular displays make the great bustard one of the world's most impressive birds.
However, its future is uncertain as its widespread, fragmented populations decline rapidly under the impact of global agricultural expansion and intensification.
This bird was once commonplace in the UK, but became extinct in Britain in the 1830s. A unique conservation project is currently underway to reintroduce this great bird to Wiltshire in southern England.
Male great bustards stand over a metre tall and have distinctive plumage when breeding. Find out more about Otis tarda, the sole member of the genus, Otis.
Otis tarda has a wide distribution, but has disappeared from parts of Europe including Britain. Discover where you might spot it and what it likes to eat.
Female bustards nest on the ground and incubate their eggs for 3–4 weeks. Explore the reproductive cycle of this elegant bird.
Male bustards go to great lengths to attract a mate. Take a closer look at the remarkable display rituals of Otis tarda.
The habitat of the great bustard is disappearing rapidly, but conservation groups are striving to reintroduce the bird to the UK. Find out what's being done.
Get reference material for Otis tarda.
Male great bustard displaying.© Bela Motko
Young great bustard on Salisbury Plain in 2010.© Great Bustard Group
Typical great bustard habitat.© Great Bustard Group
Great bustard from John Gould's Birds of Great Britain, 1873.© Natural History Museum, London
Great bustard illustrated in Konrad Gesner's Vogelbuch, 1582.© Natural History Museum, London
Senior Curator, Bird Group, Department of Life Sciences.
"Great bustard is arguably the most charismatic bird that ever walked Britain's green and pleasant land. 'Our' great bustards were sadly driven to extinction, and the species is by no means secure elsewhere. But the great bustard may be coming back - in 2009, the first wild chicks in Britain for over 175 years successfully hatched and fledged in Wiltshire."


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Tax Implications of Special Circumstances - Sample Questions 1 - 6
1. Which of the following would qualify as alimony payments to an ex-spouse if directed by the divorce decree?
I. Payment of the rent for the ex-spouse.
II. Payment of life insurance premiums on a policy owned by the ex-spouse, but on the life of the payer.
III. Payment of SUV payments for a truck owned by the payer, but being used by the ex-spouse.
IV. Payment of mortgage payments for a house owned by the payer, where the ex-spouse is living in the home.
A) I only
B) I and II only
C) I, II and III
D) I, II, III and IV
2. Which of the following is a TRUE statement?
A) Child support received is taxable to the recipient.
B) Separated parents can file a joint return and claim the alimony deduction.
C) Child support payments are non-deductible.
D) Alimony is non-taxable to the recipient.
3. A divorce and separation agreement instructs Tammy to give her ex-husband (Jim) $200,000 worth of stock with a cost basis of $70,000. All of the following statements are false EXCEPT:
A) Jim will have a cost basis of $200,000 in the stock.
B) Tammy can deduct 50% or $100,000 as a loss on her tax return.
C) If Jim sells the stock in six months for $220,000, he will have a $150,000 gain.
D) If Jim sells the stock immediately and gets $200,000, he will have no gain.
A) Divorce decree
B) Order to distribute assets
C) Form 1099-R
D) Qualified Domestic Relations Order
5. All of the following are "Community Property" states EXCEPT:
A) Utah
B) Wisconsin
C) Idaho
D) Texas
6. Ronald and Rose (husband and wife), owned a jointly titled home together in a common law state. They paid $80,000 for the home, and made $10,000 in capital improvements over the years. Ronald dies and Rose is now left with maintaining the home. The FMV of the home at Ronald's death was $400,000. What is Rose's new adjusted cost basis in the home?
What would be the answer if they lived in California (a community property state)?


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Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty has officially announced that he is running for the GOP Presidential nomination.
Pawlenty, a Tea Party favorite, released a YouTube video on May 22 declaring his intentions to vie for the nation's highest office. He was slated to reiterate his announcement on May 23 through television appearances and during a town hall event in Des Moines, Iowa.
"We need a President who understands our problems are deep and has the courage to face them," Pawlenty said in the video, which was emailed to his supporters. "President Obama doesn't. I do."
According to IowaPolitics.com, Pawlenty has visited Iowa — a key battleground State in the Republican primary process — 14 times since November 2008, which is more than any other potential GOP candidate.
The Washington Post reported that Pawlenty has hired Eric Woolson as his campaign manager in Iowa. In 2008, Woolson led former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee's winning campaign in the Hawkeye State.
During an appearance on NBC's Today Show on May 23, Pawlenty admitted that his campaign will not raise as much money as former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, but he added that fund-raising will not elect a candidate.


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Night Slugs' Club Constructions series reaches its fourth instalment with four tracks of raw, 808-rooted drum-funk from Beau Thigpen aka Helix. 'Whoosh Ice Dispenser' is a top-loaded, gravity-defying ghetto-bounce machine built out of boldly stacked and edited kicks, snares and hi-hats; it threatens to collapse in on itself but stays sturdy to the last, no mean feat. 'Track Titled 1' is a no-nonsense percussion tool designed to splack the dance up something rotten, and 'Linn Jam' - which is presented in two versions, one riven with arpeggiated synth mortar-fire and the other not - explores grimy, roughneck techno abstraction before 'Damnson' goes lustily for the 4/4 jugular.


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This meeting will feature short technical presentations, netwroking opportunities, and lots of fun! After the festivities have wrapped up on Saturday, MSU will be hosting the 10th Annual MSU-ITE Golf Tournament at Jackson Hole Country Club. Contact Nathan Perius for more information on attending the meeting.
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Western District Meeting, Anchorage, AK
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Robert "Poody" Stevens, 64, of Fall Branch, passed away at home on July 25, 2011, and is now at peace after a long illness.
He was a life-long resident of Fall Branch and a veteran of Vietnam and proudly served his country.
Robert was awarded the Purple Heart when wounded in a successful rescue mission that included his friend, Dean Tucker. He was retiree of Tennessee Eastman, where he had many friends in the 267 crew of Organic Chemicals. Robert had made a profession of faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hazel and Grover Stevens; an infant brother; brother, Courtney "Buck" Stevens; sister, Nelly "Sis" Stevens-Fletcher; and foster mother, Ms. Nelly White.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda Tomlinson Stevens; mother-in-law, Wilma Jean Tomlinson; aunt, Ruby Stevens; several cousins and friends; and his faithful T.V. companion, Buddy.
The family will receive friends at Hamlett-Dobson, Fall Branch, on Wednesday, July 27, from 6-8 p.m.
The funeral service will follow at 8 p.m. with Pastor Randy Perciful and Lowell Phillips officiating. Music will be provided by Judy Duncan and cousins Lowell and Zada.
A military graveside service will be conducted by American Legion Post #3/265, on Thursday, July 28, at 11:00 a.m. at Bethesda Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The family will be meeting at 10 a.m. at Hamlett-Dobson, Fall Branch, to go in procession to the cemetery.
The family requests that monetary donations be made to Second Harvest Food Bank, 127 Dillon Ct., Gray TN 37615; or non-perishable food donations may be brought to the funeral home on Wednesday, July 27. Monetary donations may also be made to the Fall Branch Fire Department, 106 Ruritan Road, Fall Branch TN 37656-1833.
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The Wild and Wooly West
97 year-old José Gonzales came to MobileBooth West with his daughter RosaLee Chavez to talk about his education in a one room school house in rural New Mexico. Back in his day, going to school was no picnic… in fact, it could be downright dangerous!
19 year-old teacher Miss Pruitt was not about to be run off like the previous teacher at Cutter School (who was allegedly driven mad by a "cut up" named Lloyd and was never heard from again). Before anyone had time to misbehave on the first day of school, Miss Pruitt pulled out her six-shooter to let the kids know she meant business. The gun stayed on her desk in plain sight, and when the "cutting up" began, she cocked it and pointed it straight at the troublemaker – the notorious Lloyd.
The gun wasn't enough to scare him, and he kept right on misbehaving, so Miss Pruitt invented another punishment. She asked José to help her rig up two tiny nooses hanging from the window frame and she strung Lloyd up by his thumbs. He was left to dangle there in the hot sun for the rest of the school day and his poor thumbs were black by the end. He never did come to school again.
Mr. Gonzales told facilitator Hilary Marshall that she'd be surprised by his story, and she certainly was. The west was "wild and wooly" back then, and we thank Mr. Gonzales' keen memory for reminding us of how much things have changed!
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Jose didn't share what Lloyd's ultimate fate was. Perhaps he did lose his thumbs, though I imagine Lloyd's daddy would have had a thing or two to say to Ms. Pruitt if that had been the case. She remained their teacher for quite some time and was always disciplinarian, with no complaints from parents. This would have been around 1918, a time when drought and cattle count were of greater concern to many parents than their child's education. Many farm kids never had the opportunity to attend school, as they were needed for labor. Jose was a lucky boy in many regards; he obtained an education while also managing to avoid Ms. Pruitt's wrath. Thanks again to him for sharing his gruesome tale.Comment from StoryCorps MobileBooth on October 14, 2007 at 1:39 pm
This story is really shocking, but the part that disturbs me about it the most is the statement that Lloyd's thumbs were black at the end of the day and that he never came back to school.
I can't help but wonder if he never came back to school because he lost his thumbs as a result of loss of circulation. Heck, back when this happened, Lloyd could have even gotten an infection and died.
Could you clairify what ultimately happened to Lloyd?Comment from Anonymous on October 9, 2007 at 5:12 pm


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continued "The Town of Moriah Chamber of Commerce is actively seeking new members to help shape our community now and for our future," Garrison said. "Be a part of the rebuilding of our village, town and community. It is time to stand up and be part of the solution."
Moriah wants to be part of a regional approach to tourism, marketing and economic development, Garrison said. That means working more closely with other chambers — like the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce.
"The Ti chamber has greater means to market the area than Moriah does," Garrison said. "Keeping with a regional approach it makes sense to join our resources together."
Membership in the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce has always been available to Moriah businesses, according to Matt Courtright, Ti chamber executive director.
"We serve Ticonderoga, Crown Point, Hague, Moriah and Putnam," Courtright said.
"We are, in general, available to businesses in those areas who wish to join the Ti chamber," Courtright said. "We believe a regional approach to marketing our area serves everyone well."
Courtright has met with members of the Moriah chamber and Moriah EDGe. He also plans future meetings with the Hague and Crown Point chambers.
"We're always looking for ways to work more closely to help the entire area," he said. "We want tight, strong relationships with other chambers."
Like the Ticonderoga chamber, chambers in Moriah, Crown Point and Hague work to plan local events and maintain local websites, Courtright explained.
The difference between Ticonderoga and other local chambers, he said, is that the Ti office is staffed and is available full time to offer business services and answer public inquiries.
"We want to assist the entire area," Courtright said. "We welcome opportunities to work closely with the chambers in Moriah, Hague and Crown Point."
Garrison believes strongly in the regional approach to marketing and economic growth. He was recently appointed to the Lake Placid CVB/Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism board of directors.
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Can a hacker burn down your business by remotely setting one of your printers on fire? Researchers at Columbia University have recently proposed such a scenario, although HP quickly denied that it's possible. However, even if your printers can't be used as remote firestarters, there are many risks involved in networking a printer.
If you're ready for a technical deep dive in a book, the Cisco Networking Technology Series provides that in its collection of volumes on topics that include Cisco firewalls, Cisco Unity Connection voice-messaging platform, Cisco Contact Center, IPv6 and more. Here's a quick review of the books published in this series by Cisco Press this year.
This is a continuation of the previous cloud deployment article where I created architectural questions that enable a consultant to understand what products are used to support a corporation's top 10 critical applications. Once these product lists are created, it is much easier to map private or public cloud products that can support these same applications.
As a CSO and CIO you may be wondering why I crafted a diagnostic related to understanding your most critical web products. The original purpose of the diagnostic was to discern which applications and how applications are ported successfully to a service provider's cloud. The diagnostic determines which cloud IaaS products (storage components, network components, and virtualization machines) are needed for an application. It addresses the platform components (server/operating system and web server) in the PaaS layer. Lastly, it focuses on the SaaS software application.
Australian intelligence agency Defence Signals Directorate (DSD) has urged government agencies to conduct a risk assessment to determine the viability of Cloud computing technology before jumping head first.
For all the talk of Cloud computing, the governance issue remains, for many enterprises, the great unknown. Cloud computing inevitably impacts business processes, making governance vital to managing risk and adapting to take advantage of new opportunities.
Critical enterprise information is leaking onto mobile devices whose risk of loss or theft is much higher than it is for PCs at the office.
The ideal information security environment is different depending on who you talk to. Your typical security engineer may say it must have firewalls, intrusion detection or any number of security focused technologies. Meanwhile a security tester may suggest that it is conducting penetration testing to provide assurances that security widgets are working well.
Targeted attacks are penetrating standard levels of security controls and causing significant business damage to enterprises that do not evolve their security controls, according to Gartner vice president and analyst, John Pescatore.
A data-breach-investigations report issued by Verizon earlier this year found 71 percent of all hacking attacks on business take place using remote access or desktop service.
I'm dating myself, but I remember when holiday shopping involved pouring through ads in the Sunday paper, placing actual phone calls from tethered land lines to research product stock and availability, and actually driving places to pick things up. Now, holiday shoppers can do all of that from a smartphone or tablet in a few seconds, but there are some security pitfalls to be aware of.
Wi-Fi is inherently susceptible to hacking and eavesdropping, but it can be secure if you use the right security measures. Unfortunately, the Web is full of outdated advice and myths. But here are some do's and don'ts of Wi-Fi security, addressing some of these myths.


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USS Cincinnati (C-7)
USS Cincinnati (C-7)
|Career (US)
|New York Navy Yard
|10 November 1892
|16 June 1894
|20 April 1919
|4 August 1921
|General characteristics
|Class and type:
|Cincinnati-class protected cruiser
|3,183 long tons (3,234 t)
|305 ft 9 in (93.19 m)
|42 ft (13 m)
|18 ft (5.5 m)
|Installed power:
|8,000 ihp (6,000 kW)[1]
|2 × vertical triple expansion reciprocating engines
8 × Babcock and Wilcox boilers
2 × screws[2]
|19 kn (35 km/h; 22 mph)
|312 officers and men
|1 × 6 in (150 mm)/40 cal guns
10 × 5 in (130 mm)/40 cal guns
8 × 6-pounder (57 mm (2.2 in)) guns
2 × 1-pounder (37 mm (1.5 in)) guns
4 × 18 in (460 mm) torpedo tubes
|Deck: 2.5 in (64 mm)
Conning Tower: 2 in (51 mm)
USS Cincinnati (C-7) was a Cincinnati-class protected cruiser of the United States Navy and was launched on 10 November 1892 by New York Navy Yard; sponsored by Miss S. Mosby; and commissioned on 16 June 1894, Captain Henry Glass in command. She was the second ship to be named after Cincinnati, Ohio.
Service history[edit]
Spanish-American War[edit]
Cincinnati 's first cruise, along the east coast, and then in the Caribbean, found her enforcing neutrality laws at Tampa and Key West during the Cuban Revolution from September 1895-January 1896. From September 1896-July 1897, she served in the eastern Mediterranean, returning to the South Atlantic Station in September 1897. In April 1898, opening month of the Spanish-American War, Cincinnati, commanded by Captain Colby Mitchell Chester joined the blockade off Havana, Cuba, and bombarded Matanzas. The next month, she scouted throughout the West Indies searching for the Spanish fleet known to be approaching Cuba.
At the close of May, Cincinnati came north for repairs, returning to the Caribbean for occupation duty in August. She convoyed troops from Guantanamo Bay to Puerto Rico, patrolled off San Juan, made a reconnaissance of Culebra Island, and escorted the captured Spanish flagship Infanta Maria Teresa until the prize of war sank en route to Norfolk from Cuba. On 8–9 August, Cincinnati provided illumination with her searchlights and naval gunfire to support bluejackets defending the Cape San Juan Light from a Spanish ground assault in the Battle of Fajardo.[3] After joining in salvage operations at Santiago in November, she sailed north, and from 14 February 1899 – 2 December 1901 was out of commission at New York Navy Yard for extensive repairs.
Pre-World War I[edit]
From May 1902-January 1903, Cincinnati protected American citizens and property in the Caribbean during political disturbances at Haiti, Santo Domingo, and Panama, and brought relief supplies to Martinique after the devastating eruption of Mount Pelee. From January–May 1903, the cruiser sailed in the Mediterranean, then passed through the Suez Canal for four years of duty on the Asiatic Station, based in the Philippines. Target practice, maneuvers, and goodwill cruises took her to many ports in China, Japan, and the Pacific islands, and from time to time she patrolled off Korea. She returned to Mare Island Navy Yard on 10 September 1907, and was decommissioned there on 12 October.
World War I and beyond[edit]
Recommissioned in reserve on 8 March 1911, Cincinnati was in full commission in 11 October 1911, and two months later returned to the Asiatic Station for a six-year tour of duty similar to her earlier employment there. She returned to San Diego on 16 December 1917, and while bound for the east coast took part in humanitarian relief at San Jose, Guatemala after severe earthquakes. She arrived in Hampton Roads on 16 January 1918.
As flagship of the American Patrol Detachment, Atlantic Fleet from 1 February 1918 – 28 March 1919, Cincinnati patrolled the Gulf of Mexico from Key West, protecting the movement of vital oil supplies. She was decommissioned at New Orleans on 20 April, and sold on 4 August 1921.
- This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. The entry can be found here.
- Jane's Fighting Ships of World War I. London: Random House Group, Ltd. 2001. ISBN 1-85170-378-0.
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- ^ (2001) Jane's Fighting Ships of World War I, pg. 142. Random House, London. ISBN 1851703780
- ^ (2001) Jane's Fighting Ships of World War I, pg. 142. Random House, London. ISBN 1851703780
- ^ Annual Report of the Secretary of the Navy for the Year 1898, Appendix to the Report of the Chief of the Bureau of Navigation, p. 651
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Food & Drink Magazine 2014
When a restaurant has been in existence for 37 years, it's easy to get stuck in a rut. Yet Wilde's continually reinvents itself and regularly changes the menus and wine list without losing the essential character belonging to such a Leamington institution, recently voted one of the UK's top 50 bars by The Independent.
In its latest manifestation under the management of Ollie Paginton and chef Richard Bramble, the à la carte menu adheres to the classic six-six-six formula; that is, a choice of six dishes at each course. It is the ideal ratio for neighbourhood restaurants, as opposed to the numerous gastropubs and bars-that-do-food, and it is complemented and supplemented by a choice of steaks and the regularly changing prix-fixe menu.
On the wine list are more than 50 wines from all the major growing areas of both the Old and New World, including a special section devoted to red Bordeaux, proving that good claret is not beyond the reach of those who aren't bankers or billionaires.
Popular at lunchtime for its excellent value prix-fixe menu, it's in the evening that Wilde's comes into its own. The ambience is enhanced by candlelight, with eclectic art on the walls and a real buzz from professional young staff. It is a destination restaurant, of course; but also, as Waitrose Food Illustrated magazine said, a 'local hero'.
Russell Howard, on why he loves Leamington, as told to Warwickshire Life (November 2012):
"I like this great restaurant and wine bar, Wilde's."
Thanks Russell. We're pretty keen on you, too!
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"Came to you in a party of 4 through Groupon, I could only describe the outcome as having died and gone to heaven. Excellent in all areas of service, ambience and food."
Rosemary Fox, web comment
"Hi all,
just come back from a scrumptious lunch , I had the chefs special risotto, with wild mushrooms and truffle oil ...the best risotto i have ever had, and my hubby had the steak baguette, which I had a taste of & we both thought absolutely delicious, we finished our meal with... me a baileys creme brulee & other half had a peach combo that was utterly delicious...the staff were attentive, & met my requests with ease & left us feeling this is a place we will continue to visit & really look forward to our next visit...thank you to the lovely staff and fabulous chef, can't recommend you enough..."
Teresa Johnston in a blog comment
"Thank goodness for the independent restaurant which knows how to cater for the individual. In future, when I want to entertain and impress my friends, it must be with a visit to Wilde's."
Michael McLoughlin on TripAdvisor
"Great night. Excellent service, as always x"
Lauren on Facebook
"Had read great reviews and were not disappointed... Wonderful atmosphere, cracking menu, excellent customer service and fantastic food. Scallop starter cooked perfectly, followed by a superb beef Wellington and pork belly. Will definitely return to eat through the menu, a firm favourite for special occasions."
MrsV_MrL on TripAdvisor
"This is the second time we've been here, and I can't fault it at all. Service is great, as is the food, the place is a nice place to chat away for a couple of hours. We'll be back again."
The Burtonion on TripAdvisor
"@wildeswinebar Great burger tonight, thanks. Top service too."
Tom Beeston on Twitter
"Last night's secret anniversary dinner was @wildeswinebar. Best food we've had out in a long while. Yum!"
Gemma Barber on Twitter
We were greeted and shown to a table by very pleasant staff, they brought our drink, and the menu was more than I expected. The food was excellent, very friendly staff, we had a lovely lunch at exceptional value
David G on TripAdvisor
"A huge thank you to the amazing staff @wildeswinebar - we had a fantastic night. We're still raving about the food. Great night."
Apex Recruitment on Twitter
"Lunch @WildesWine Bar today. If there's a finer bar in Britain I haven't found it yet."
Tony Warwick on Twitter
"Food & wine awesome. Staff top drawer. & absolutely great music on my first visit. London & New York would love somewhere as fab as this."
TringPeasant on TripAdvisor
"I wish you would open a Wilde's in Bordeaux!"
- Nathalie Schyler, Chateau Kirwan, by e-mail.
"Simplicity is the order of the day at Wilde's, a cosy basement bar and restaurant that promises 'good wine, good food, good company'. Family-run since 1976, this unfussy Gallic-style venue offers a charming setting with an Old-World focused wine list of over 60 varieties (20 by the glass)."
- The Independent, Best 50 Bars
"The place to eat in the Bath of the Midlands"
– London Lite
"The Bohemian bar and restaurant has a great atmosphere and serves healthy portions of modern English food, plus a good selection of wines."
– Warwickshire Preview
"A local hero"
- Waitrose Food Illustrated
"A fabulous basement bar and restaurant awash with candles in the evening. The fusion, French inspired, international menu and fine wine is an experience not to be missed."
- Coventry & Warwickshire Visitor Guide


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District's newest high school, ninth grade school to be named after General Benjamin Oliver Davis, Jr.
During the July 20 Board meeting, Trustees unanimously approved naming the district's newest high school and ninth grade school after Air Force General Benjamin Oliver Davis Jr., who was commander of the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II. Dr. Viola M. Garcia, chairperson of the School Names Committee, along with
committee members Merlin Griggs and Rick Ogden, recommended the Board name the two schools after General Davis. General Davis served the United States with honor and distinction during an illustrious career, in times of war and peace. He was the recipient of the Air Force's Distinguished Service Medal, the Army's Distinguished Service Medal, the Silver Star, the Legion of Merit with two oak leaf clusters, the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with four oak leaf clusters and the Army Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters. He retired from the Air Force in 1970 at the rank of Lt. General, but in December of 1998, President Bill Clinton awarded him a fourth star raising him to the rank of full general. General Davis was the first African American full general in the United States Air Force. General Davis was the son of O. Davis Sr., a U.S. Army officer who retired at the rank of brigadier general after a distinguished career of military service. Born in Washington, D.C. on Dec. 18, 1912, General Davis died July 4, 2002. That same year, Temple University's Dr. Molefi Kete Asante, considered by his peers as one of the nation's most distinguished contemporary scholars, placed General Davis on his list of 100 Greatest African Americans.
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Salazar says no to possible run for governor of his home state of Colorado. [Read More]