text: Dragon Age 2 review Nate Lanxon's Blog 21 March 11 Dragon Age 2 screenshotsEA Games Nate Lanxon Editor of Wired.co.uk Follow @NateLanxon The world of Dragon Age has changed very little since the events of Origins. It's still populated by the same Darkspawn enemies; ogres and dragons are still among the biggest enemies you'll regularly fight; mages are mostly still frowned upon by the Chantry (the church). But the game feels much smaller, much less expansive than Origins. In fact, spending most of your time within one city, large as it is, feels claustrophobic for a game that follows such an epic predecessor. You'll often venture into caves and underpasses that closely resemble those you've visited previously. Sometimes there are different routes through them, and they have different entrances, but the reality is that a nagging feeling of déjà vu is not a statistic any RPG character should be levelling up. You're also limited to being a human (as opposed to a dwarf or elf, for example), though you can still choose to play as either a male or female warrior, mage or rogue.A number of other things have been stripped down since Origins. The most notable is how your party of characters are managed. The leveling up and ability-learning system has been made simpler (and actually feels a lot like the Sphere Grid system in Final Fantasy X), and you no longer need to/are able to micro-manage the majority of your party's clothing, armour and accessories. Each character has a number of weapons and weapon upgrade available to them, but you have almost no control over their armour anymore. Love it or hate it, it makes managing your party much more streamlined. But for a game as expectantly vast as Dragon Age, some players -- myself included -- will miss the 20 minute sessions of meticulously kitting out each character with their most ideal combination of chestplates, boots, accessories and robes. Only with the main character, Hawke, is this still possible.The battle system is also simpler, though still closely modelled on that of Origins. As a warrior fighting mostly with swords, the game's combat has elements of a satisfying slasher -- you'll rip and hack through enemies like they're made of blood and putty, and if you set up your teammates' auto-abilities correctly, you will be backed up by supportive battle tactics you'll never need to change. Companions level up and learn new skills, and they'll automatically start using them. There is room to play battles more strategically, but you'll need to ramp up the difficulty in the game's settings in order to make this worth the effort.On a technical level Bioware has turned the graphics and art up to 11, particularly with character modelling. It might not be key to storytelling to be able to notice the way a character's beard has been trimmed, but it serves to highlight the attention-to-detail the game's artists employed when creating Kirkwall. The same is true for the game's backdrops and townsfolk -- the city feels like it has lungs and emotions, despite the fact that, like most games, NPCs occupy the same bit of floor in a town for the entire duration of a game.Conclusion What this all boils down to is that Dragon Age 2 is a less adventurous game in terms of scale, and your journey through it will feel far less grand and awe-inspiring than fans of Origins will expect. It feels simpler, less demanding and more welcoming to RPG newbies. This is likely to be at the expense of the veteran players who praised Origins for its depth and extensive emphasis on exploration.It remains a stunning game, brilliantly executed on every level. It's fun and engaging, and deeply adventurous in its use of characters, relationships and politics to make the game feel like you're truly in control of how the story evolves. It's just a shame Dragon Age 2 came after Dragon Age: Origins, because despite its obvious successes, it remains the weaker of the two. Edited by Duncan Geere Back to start 12 Read on one page Comments I guess I feel a little different =) I would rate DA2 a bit higher than DA:O but that's just because I connect better with my Hawke when voiced as opposed to my silent warden that I still love to bits. Playing my 3:rd Hawke right now and now I would say that the changes in tone for the voice is one of the best things they did for DA2. It actually changes what the companions and nps have to say also and possible outcomes in q's. You can't see that on just one Hawke but it becomes apparent if you replay with a new overall tone. That and the companions are my major favs for the game. My favs are Varric, Fenris and Aveline.A little bit closed in in Kirkwall, but I guess that they will introduce the bigger changes in Thedas that has happened during these 10 years in DA3. Maria Apr 24th 2011 I have to comment about the above reviews. Feeling 'truly in control of how the story evolves' should be more than just in control of a few line of text that is offered. I found little of my choices really effecting anything other than the conversation options i had. You expect a game to go a general direction granted, im not living on a dfferent planet, but from a game that prides its self on a user controlled experience i found it lacking almost completely. The ultimate test is to play a game twice and see what changes, and in this game, the answer sadly, is not enough. sam Jun 4th 2011 Reply to a comment Name Email Comment Submit » Latest on wired.co.uk


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Did your know - Echuca is only 205km from Melbourne and boasts year round sunny days, plenty of family based activities, accommodation to suit every requirement and is full of great Australian history.
The Common carp or European carp (Cyprinus carpio) is a widespread freshwater fish distantly related to the common goldfish (Carassius auratus), with which it is capable of interbreeding. It gives its name to the carp family Cyprinidae. Common carp are native to Asia and Eastern Europe. It has been introduced into environments worldwide. It can grow to a maximum length of 5 feet (1.5 meters), a maximum weight of over 80lb (37.3 kg), and an oldest recorded age of at least 65 years. The wild, non-domesticated, forms tend to be much less stocky at around 20% - 33% the maximum size. Koi (錦鯉 (nishikigoi) in Japanese, 鯉魚 (pinyin: lĭ yú) in Chinese) is a domesticated ornamental variety that originated in China but became known to the Western world through Japan.
Although they are very tolerant of most conditions, the common carp prefer large bodies of slow or standing water and soft, vegetative sediments. A schooling fish, they prefer to be in groups of 5 or more. They natively live in a temperate climate in fresh or brackish water with a 7.0 - 7.5 pH, a water hardness of 10.0 - 15.0 dGH, and an ideal temperature range of 37.4 - 75.2 °F (3 - 24 °C).
The common carp, as well as its variants, mirror carp, with large mirror like scales (linear mirror - scaleless except for a row of large scales that run along the lateral line; originating in Germany), leather carp (virtually unscaled except near dorsal fin) and fully scaled carp, is omnivorous and will eat almost anything that it comes across. The common carp is happy to eat a vegetarian diet of water plants, but also insects, crustaceans (including zooplankton), or even dead fish if the opportunity arises.
Efforts to eradicate a small colony from a Tasmania's Lake Crescent without chemicals have been successful, however the long-term, expensive and intensive undertaking is an example of the both the possibility and difficulty of safely removing the species once it is established.
In Victoria (Australia), Common carp has been declared as noxious fish species therefore there is no restriction on the quantity that a fisher can take. In South Australia, it is an offence for this species to be released back to the wild.
An Australian company has made good use of common carp while helping the environment by churning them into plant fertilizer.
Common carp was brought to the U.S. in 1831. In the late 1800s they were distributed widely throughout the USA by the government as a foodfish. However, common carp are not now normally prized as a foodfish in the United States. As in Australia, their introduction has been shown to have negative environmental consequences and they are usually considered to be invasive species. Millions of dollars are spent annually by natural resource agencies to control common carp populations in the United States.
Common carp are believed to have been introduced into the Canadian province of British Columbia from Washington State. They were first noted in the Okanagan Valley in 1912 as was their rapid growth in population. Carp are currently distributed in the lower Columbia (Arrow Lakes), lower Kootenay, Kettle (Christina Lake), and throughout the Okanagan system.
Common carp are extremely popular with anglers in many parts of Europe, and their popularity as quarry is slowly increasing among anglers in the United States. Very specialized baits and tackle have been developed for common carp angling.
Carp is also eaten in many parts of the world both when caught from the wild and raised in aquaculture. In Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Croatia and Poland, a carp is a traditional part of a Christmas Eve dinner.
An egg-layer, a typical adult fish can lay 300,000 eggs in a single spawning. Research shows that carp can spawn multiple times in a season in some areas. The young are preyed upon by other predatorial fish such as the northern pike and largemouth bass.
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Molecular basis of cochlear amplification. OHCs undergo rapid somatic length changes when the voltage across their membrane is altered. This unique somatic electromotility provides the local mechanical amplification of the cochlear response to sound. Without OHCs, hearing threshold is elevated by 40-50 dB and frequency resolution deteriorates. Prestin is the motor protein of OHCs and it is required for cochlear amplification (Zheng et al., Nature, 2000). Coincidently, prestin is only expressed in OHCs, which are also the most vulnerable cells in the organ of Corti. In the past, studying OHC amplification mechanisms and preventing OHC loss were considered as two separate research fields. However, our recent data indicate a close connection between prestin's function and the vulnerability of OHCs to a variety of ototoxic exposures. To understand this link, we focus on investigating the molecular mechanism of motor protein prestin using various cellular, biochemical and molecular biological methods including high throughput small molecule compound library screening procedures. We also investigate prestin-associated proteins (VAPA, oncomodulin, and CFTR) as well as cell death pathways associated with OHCs.
Protein network of hair cells. Connections between OHC cilia and tectorial membrane (TM) are required for delivering OHC mechanical feedback and thereby amplification. However, little is known about the molecular basis of OHC-TM connections. We recently identified a new secreted protein called CEACAM16 from mammalian cochleae (Zheng e al. PNAS, 2011). CEACAM16 proteins localize to the tips of the tallest stereocilia of OHCs and the tectorial membrane (TM). This specific localization suggests a role in maintaining the integrity of the TM, as well as in the connection between the OHC stereocilia and TM. We discover that ceacam16 is a -tectorin-interacting protein that concentrates at the point of attachment of the TM to the stereocilia, and when mutated, results in an autosomal dominant non-syndromic deafness at the DFNA4 locus. We are in the process of investigating CEACAM16's function in CEACAM16 knockout mouse model and expanding our knowledge of the molecular basis for building and maintaining OHC-TM connections.


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PSV Eindhoven and Ajax both picked up hard-fought victories on Saturday evening to ensure the gap separating the Dutch powerhouses at the top of the Eredivisie remains at two points.
Leaders PSV far from had things all their own way as they needed an injury-time strike by Mark van Bommel to made certain of a 2-0 win at home to second-bottom VVV-Venlo.
Memphis Depay had handed the hosts the lead inside three minutes but VVV refused to lie down and the match was in the balance until Van Bommel struck at the death.
Ajax stayed in touch as they won 2-0 at FC Twente, whose own title aspirations are now all but over as they slipped nine points off the pace on the back of their seventh match without a win.
Alfred Schreuder took charge of Twente after Steve McClaren quit earlier this week, but the interim boss could not deliver a first win since December 21 as Ajax claimed the points with goals from Niklas Moisander in the fourth minute and fellow defender Toby Alderweireld after 25.
The victory takes the Amsterdammers three points clear of surprise title aspirants Vitesse Arnhem, who had pulled level with victory over FC Utrecht on Friday night.
Heerenveen pulled seven points clear of the relegation play-off zone with a 2-1 win at NAC Breda.
NAC looked on course for the points thanks to Nemanja Gudelj's 49th-minute strike, but Alfred Finnbogason struck a quickfire double inside the final 10 minutes to lift Heerenveen to the win.
PEC Zwolle also put some daylight between themselves and the bottom three as they moved four points clear of danger with a 2-0 win at home to bottom side Willem II.
Goals from Arsenio Valpoort (57) and Mateusz Klich (60) sealed the win as Willem II remain cast adrift at the foot of the standings, nine points from safety with nine games remaining.
As previously mentioned, Vitesse Arnhem kept alive their title hopes with a 2-0 defeat of FC Utrecht on Friday.
Mike Havenaar gave the home side the lead in the 15th minute and Wilfried Bony doubled their advantage 11 minutes into the second half when he sprung the offside trap and beat goalkeeper Robbin Ruiter with a low shot into the corner of the net from the edge of the penalty area.
On Sunday, Feyenoord moved back three points behind leaders PSV following a comfortable 3-0 win at NEC.
Jean-Paul Boetius put the visitors ahead after 11 minutes, before Graziano Pelle doubled their advantage four minutes before the interval.
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Guus Hupperts put the hosts back in front after 29 minutes while Demouge's second four minutes before the break put them two goals to the good.
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El Naturalista FW12by: David Vo
Since first writing about them nearly three years ago, El Naturalista has done some growing up. The eco-fashion brand based in Pamplona, Spain, is making noticeable advancements in its manufacturing, choice of materials, and designs. The FW12 collection looks wonderful, in my opinion. They feature veggie-tanned leather uppers, natural and recycled rubber out-soles and recycled carbon insoles. The latter includes their Shock System to absorb impact. The brand is doing quite well in Europe and is working hard at making inroads here in the States. I really like how the brand is positioned; it's not easy to crate "responsible" footwear that is comfortable and visually appealing at the same time.
Studio Veloby: David Vo
Local bike shops (LBS) are the life-line of the cycling world. When you find a good one, you will have both a resource and a community. Unfortunately, in my experience, a visit to the LBS is something I often dread, rather than look forward to. That's why I am continually impressed every time I hear about Northern Californian bike shop Studio Velo. I've come across the name in various cycling blogs, but only recently sat down and took a good look at SV and what sets them apart.
Studio Velo has humble beginnings as a mobile repair shop nearly 10 years ago. Scott Penzarella offered mobile bike repair and fittings to cyclists around the San Francisco Bay Area for a number of years. He drew on his experience in Spain as a premier cycling retailer and injected that European flair into the retail operations once the Mill Valley location opened up. SV is first and foremost a premier cycling shop. It specializes in high-end bikes for demanding clientèle, running the gamut from road to touring bikes. Scott wanted to replicate the European experience where slow and steady and craftsman ship wins the day. SV carries Time and Cyfac, two European companies that hand-make their frames. Similarly, you'll see Chris King, White Industries, and Paul Components on the shelves; all American companies that represents the best parts and accessories in cycling. On the service side, you'll often find the employees sipping coffee or even going on lunch rides with customers, rather than rushing them out the door.
The service doesn't stop once you purchase your frame and gruppo. A good bike is one that fits. Bike fitting has always been more "feel" than science, so I was impressed and surprised to learn that SV employs the Retül fit system to achieve what every cyclist wants – the gray line between performance and comfort. I know first hand how an improper fit can make riding uncomfortable and, frankly, dangerous.
Not content with their incredible brand partnerships and specialized building and fitting services, Studio Velo started offer cycling tours. The SV: Travel arm was formed three years ago and takes clients on adventures all over the world including scenic destinations such as Spain and Italy. Last, but not least, Studio Velo has an entire stand-alone store dedicated to their women clients. called SV: Women. I know many women cyclists and because of their unique physiology, the proper fit on the bike and in cycling attire is often a challenge. SV: Women carries the largest selection of women-specific clothing in the industry and is operated and managed by women. They offer specific clinics for women, catering to their needs.
We all should be supporting our local bike shops but when you have a bad experience, it gives you pause. I have always heard great things about Studio Velo and when I had the chance to interview Scott, I jumped at it. It's great to see a store that gives the attention and focus that the sport of cycling deserves and to act as a true one-stop-shop for Bay Area cyclists. Next time you are in the area, be sure to check them out.
Steven Smith Teamakerby: David Vo
If you like tea, you've probably heard of Lipton or Bigelow and probably of Stash or Tazo, but not Steven Smith. That is ironic, because Steven Smith created (and subsequently sold) both Stash and Tazo. Then, he retired to France! But, being the serial entrepreneur he was, he couldn't just let things be. Instead, he returned to the state he loved most and opened a tea shop in Portland, Oregon. There, Steven Smith Teamaker produces about 35 different offerings ranging from single dedicated flavors like Yunnan to blends like Fez (green tea with spearmint) or your classic Chai.
I am a huge tea lover. I love coffee too but at work I brew at least two cups a day of tea. I was recently made aware of Smith's story and became fascinated. I learned that a new coffee shop in town was carrying his wares so I swung by after an early morning and bought a box of Fez. I split it with a friend and we both agreed – this was some good tea. Smith has a knack for blending but also packaging. The boxes hold 15 packets and inside each bag is a sachet. Teas need room to breath and unfurl while they brew. That's why I always use loose leaf tea and a tea basket. However, sometimes this is not practical. Sometimes, you need the convenience of a disposable, self-contained vessel. The Smith teabags are a light mesh material in a pillow (sometimes pyramid) shape. There's a a lot more volume for the tea to swirl around compared to your typical tea bag.
High end food/cooking stores like Williams-Sonoma and even clothing shops like Portland's own Blackbird are catching on; they are carrying his line of teas. This all comes at a price though. The teas do cost a premium, about $12 for a box of 15. However, that's always been Smith's style. When he introduced Tazo, he priced them at more than double what other brands were asking. If you'd pay for premium beer or coffee, why not tea? So, if you're a tea drinker, invest in a box. I'd recommend a variety box to start off with. I keep one at home for guests. It makes a great presentation and they'll be impressed when you present them with something other than that old package at the back of your pantry.
Sandast Leather Goodsby: David Vo
Six years in the making, the luxury leather goods brand by influential designer Milan Franeta is soon launching their flagship store in the heart of Los Angeles. Starting out with a designer denim, he's held the title of Creative Director at some powerhouse brands, including Gilded Age. In 2006, as a personal hobby, he turned his focus to fine leather goods, challenging himself to apply the same attention to detail that he had for denim.
Sandast was the result. The brand, named after his three children, produces each handcrafted belts and bags. The initial launch is comprised of two dueling personas – American Rugged and Italian Vintage. American Rugged is comprised of classic pieces that invoke a sense of history; something that is meant to be handed down generations. Meanwhile, Italian Vintage clearly is inspired by Franeta's European upbringing. The bags are a little bit more chic and would feel right at home on the streets of Milan (no surprise there). The items are produced in America and Italy, respectively.
A limited portion of the catalog is available for purchase in the online shop but for a better look, check out their store on Hill Street, in Los Angeles.
Nike Flyknitby: David Vo
Not content with their already lightweight racing shoes, Nike just unveiled Flyknit technology, just months before the London Olympic Games. The designers at the Beaverton, OR athletic company figured out a way to weave a complete upper while mating it with a stable and protective Lunarlon sole. Flyknit eliminates the use of glue, sewing, or cutting which means a drastic savings in weight for this one-piece silhouette. How much savings? The Racer model that marathoners the world over will be sporting weighs just 5.6 oz, which is slightly heavier than your iPhone 4S. For the rest of us, the Flyknit Trainer+ comes in at 7.7 oz. Me? The consummate Hiroshi Fujiwara fan, I'm looking at picking something up from the HTM collection. The sneakers will drop July 2012.
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WILL Leather Goodsby: David Vo
Celebrating their 30th anniversary this year, WILL Leather Goods has been making an impact on the leather goods market in the company's hometown of Eugene, OR and elsewhere. Hailing from New York in the mid 70′s, William Adler tried his hand in Hollywood and enjoyed a series of small roles on TV. In 1981, with the SAG strike bringing production to a halt, Adler needed to find a new outlet for his creativity. He started selling scout belts on Venice and went on to leather goods, eventually employing 150 people.
Today, the family-run operation is recognized for their use of high-end materials and workmanship. WILL Leather goods enjoys using modern techniques to create a classic and vintage feeling that is nostalgic of Old Hollywood. Note the name of their bags: McQueen, Hopper, Lennon. In an exciting capsule collection, FOUND: Made in the U.S.A., WILL takes vintage materials (WWII army bags, military issue belts, etc) and turns them into finished goods. Needless to say, each piece is unique. You may have come across a WILL product and not even known it. Did you know they produce all the Nike Golf and Tiger Woods leather apparel goods? With recent sponsorships of high profile events such as the Tribeca Film Festival and the addition of stockists, WILL is finally getting the recognition it deserves.
With thoughtful features such as including a removable laptop case in the Hopper and space for finger support behind button clasps, WILL products are made to not only be admired but used.
Icebreaker Cycling Apparelby: David Vo
I have always been a fan of Icebreaker gear. The New Zealand company has fostered strong relationships with a handful of farms where they source their amazing merino wool from. When I thought they had shown all their cards, they come guns blazing in their Spring/Summer '11 line. Of course, you have updates to the normal offerings such as new patterns and prints in the Lightweight Travel series. For the warmer months, Icebreaker is offering 150g per square meter, which is thinner than a typical cotton tee. You can also get 200g weight for cooler mornings or evenings. They sent me some tops to try out and on my month long trip to Australia, it was the only thing I wore. I will eschew praising the virtues of merino as a fabric since I assume you're already familiar with it's warming and cooling abilities all the while staying odor-free.
What really stands out for me and came as a shock was the introduction of their road and mountain biking cycling apparel called GT Bike. Cycling is a sport Icebreaker had not previously supported. Based on the jersey and bib I was sent, it's clear that they were just biding their time; sitting back and observing the industry to figure out the best way to make a first impression. Again, merino is the basis of all the collection and it turns out to be the perfect fabric whether you're going on an early morning by the beach or bombing hills in the afternoon on your full-suspension. Enhanced with LYRCA for just the amount of stretch, the fit is on point. The products are an investment (merino is not cheap), but details like a gripper at the hem and hardy zippers put a smile on your face each time you get out.
Movida Bar De Tapas: Melbourneby: David Vo
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Having finished an amazing morning at the National Gallery of Victoria, my companion and I made our way to Federation Square, the long way. With a few kilometers under our belt and a hunger that demanded some sustenance, we found ourselves in one of Melbourne's infamous laneways, standing in front of Movida Bar De Tapas. We put our names down on the list and explored the ever-changing graffiti art on the brick walls just outside the doors. Within twenty minutes we were seated at a high table.
We went though the entire tapas menu, sharing just a bite of each. The Gazpacho Andaluz really stood out for the flavor profile and creativity. The croqueta with the saltiness from the jamon and the silkiness from the egg really hit home for me. We also ordered a main course of the pork jowl. Extremely unctuous with the right amount of counter-balance from the Borlotti beans. We wrapped up with the churros and drinking chocolate plus a chocolate ganache with vanilla bean ice cream.
Next time you are in Melbourne, be sure to check out this gem of a restaurant. Make sure you bring a few friends so you can try each of the dishes. Just watch your wallet as things add up quick!
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Nau Fall/Winter 2010by: David Vo
Nau is one of my favorite clothing companies right now. They are producing fashionable technical clothing that looks natural in an urban setting but still holds its own on a back-country hike or sloshing down the deep powder of the Swiss Alps. From an operations standpoint, they donate 2% of every sale to Partners for Change and have detailed goals regarding renewable fabrics, shipping, and sustainability.
After a brief hiatus a few years ago, Nau is back. Their Fall/Winter line includes some favorites with small tweaks (Vice Blazer, Slacker Jean) but also a handful of completely new products that may challenge what you know of the brand. A standout for me is the Shroud of Purrin Blazer (above) with its water repellent exterior. It would be great to wear to dinner on a brisk evening. The interior is lined with a soft lining; one of the unexpected details that Nau hides in every piece. The Free Range Plaid Shirt (below) shirt looks perfect for the globe-trotter. The certified organic cotton moderates your temperature and the design is a good mix between casual and dressy to work in nearly all situations.
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World Cup Today: France, Germany clash plus Brazil vs. Colombia in quarters
Jul 4, 2014, 9:49 AM EDT
After the longest break of the tournament so far (how did we survive with no game for two days?) we are back underway for the World Cup quarterfinals.
On Friday, first up France and Germany square off at the Maracana with the Germans incredibly confident of making the WC semifinal.
Then the hosts are back in action as Brazil play red-hot Colombia in an all-South American clash in Fortaleza. Luis Felipe Scolari is contemplating switching his lineup to quell the threat of James Rodriguez.
Here is all the news you need to know, as the quarterfinals begin in Brazil.
Location: Maracana, Rio de Janeiro
Time: Noon ET
Cheater's Guide
France have kept three clean sheets in four games and are looking dynamic, dangerous and full of life under Didier Deschamps. As for Germany, they have labored through their last two matches against the U.S. and Algeria and have seven players struggling with 'flu-like symptoms' ahead of this one. Smart move could be on France to upset the Germans, as Paul Pogba, Karim Benzema and Matheiu Valbuena continue to shine.
What they're saying
German midfielder Toni Kroos is very confident of success, as the Bayern Munich man believes his side will power past the French. ""France have a very strong midfield but if all of us deliver our best performance, then I believe we are the better team," Kroos said. "But we have to show that. It's going to be very important for us to have possession and to win the duels. Then, I believe we will really have a good opportunity to win."
This will be the 26th meeting between the sides. France have won 11, Germany eight and there have been six draws.
Premier League Players
France: Hugo Lloris (Tottenham Hotspur), Mathieu Debuchy (Newcastle), Bacary Sagna (Manchester City), Mamadou Sakho (Liverpool), Patrice Evra (Manchester United), Laurent Koscielny (Arsenal), Moussa Sissokho (Newcastle), Morgan Schneiderlin (Southampton), Olivier Giroud (Arsenal), Loic Remy (QPR).
Germany: Per Mertesacker, Mesut Özil, Lukas Podolski (Arsenal); André Schürrle (Chelsea)
RELATED: World Cup news, analysis from Soccerly
Location: Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador
Time: 4pm ET
Cheater's Guide
The Brazilian public let out a collective sigh of relief following their penalty kick victory over Chile in the last 16. After underwhelming and over-relying on Neymar, Brazil's run almost came to an end last-time out. Colombia will prove an even stiffer test than Chile as James Rodriguez has scored five so far, two against Uruguay in the last 16, and is the figurehead of a fired-up and talented Cafateros side that are at the quarterfinal stage for the first time in history.
What they're saying
Brazilian boss Luis Felipe Scolari is in confident mood as the pressure builds. "Does Brazil continue to have one hand on the trophy? Yes. We are going on to the fifth step and there are seven steps."
Brazil last lost at home in 2002 and are unbeaten in 41 matches on Brazilian soil. They have only lost twice to Colombia in 25 games and have never lost at home.
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Brazil: Oscar, Willian, Ramires (Chelsea), Paulinho (Tottenham), Fernandinho (Mmanchester City)
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Falcons Complete Day One at Mountain Regionals
Oct. 19, 2011
Junior Lance Wilhelm and sophomore Alex Grubbs advanced to the second round of the USTA/ITA Mountain Regional Championships Wednesday in Las Vegas, Nev. Wilhelm, ranked 14th, beat Diego Campos of Montana State, 6-1, 7-5, while Grubbs defeated Northern Colorado's Brandon Lupo, 6-3, 7-6.
Freshmen Joey Brandt and Landon Kinsey each lost his first-round match, but won in the first round of the consolation bracket. Brandt advanced when Denver's Max Krammer had to withdraw due to an injury, while Kinsey downed Kenny Dodd of Montana State, 7-5, 6-4.
In doubles action, the team of juniors Stephen Katrein and Vinni Lodolo won its first-round match, beating Dave Hintze and Caio Poitena of Weber State, 8-1. Brandt and sophomore Steven Young lost an exciting, 9-7 match to Conor Berg and Carl Ho from Mountain West rival New Mexico while Wilhelm and freshman Grant Taylor, the 11th-seeded team at the tournament, were upset by Marius Cirstea and Andrew Dobbs of Idaho, 8-5, in the first round.
The tournament continues on Thursday with two rounds of singles and one round of doubles. For updates throughout the tournament, click on the Tournament Website.
First Round Singles
First Round Consolation Singles
Kinsey (AF) def. Kenny Dodd (MSU), 7-5, 6-4
Brandt (AF) def. Max Krammer (DU), withdraw
Filip Fichtel (IDAHO) def. Taylor (AF), 6-1, 6-4
Patrick Shimmelbauer (NAU) def. Lodolo (AF), 4-6, 6-1, 6-0
Aidan Reid (BSU) def. Katrein (AF), 6-3, 6-2
Andres Coella (ISU) def. Young (AF), 5-2, ret.
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It is very simple to make a very tough case out of some PVC or ABS pipe.
I made a gift for my friend, but it was pretty delicate, so I needed a case to put it in. Looking at the junk lying around my work table, I devised this and built in in about an hour.
Step 1: Materials and Tools
- Saw, either a hack saw, hand saw, or reciprocating saw.
- Ruler and marker to make straight lines.
- Drill
- Rivet gun
- Hot glue
- Knife
- PVC or ABS pipe, mine was 2-inch diameter, but whatever works
- Tough foam, or two end caps to fit the pipe
- Cloth-optional
- Short screws or rivets
- two small hinges
Step 2: Cut the pipe
Draw a straight line down the length of it, as shown.
Cut on that line.
Go to the exact opposite side of the pipe, and do the same.
Now, you should have two equal half-shells of pipe.
Step 3: Hinges
Attach the hinges with the pin barrels facing outward, using rivets (like I did) or bolts.
Step 4: Ends
I just hot-glued mine, but epoxy is a lot tougher.
Step 5: "Latch"
Cut an ark out of the side of this, about a quarter of the total circumference is about the least you can go with. Remember, the less you cut out, the harder it will be to snap the latch on and off.
You know what that design would be awesome for? Put a dowel between the two end caps and use it for wire or cable storage. Love it.
Go ahead! If you make some, post the pictures, I would love to see.
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A very good idea instead of using an oakley case;-))))) for your instructables
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One possible addition would be to use expanding foam insulation to make a custom shaped insert inside the tube, so the object isn't rattling around inside the case.
Like in this project for making custom tool drawers:
That's on the plan for tomorrow.
this is so simple!
I have a little problem, I like to go fishing in my free time.
and I use very fragile fishing floats. They break very fast, so if I make a case for the floats with pvc of 0.6 inch. that would be very great! I'll try it for sure.
what I will add to your design are holes, around 10 I think, So the I can put the floats in the case when they are still wet, and thanks to the holes the floats can dry. the foam to close the sides will stay, so I can put thee hook of the fishing tackle into that foam,
then i can wrap the rest of the fishing line around the pvc pipe.
there will be space for one fishing float in one sase.
A perfect design for most fishers I think.
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Serves 6
30 minutes or fewer
- 4 cups fresh basil leaves, packed, plus 6 basil sprigs for garnish
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice (about 6 lemons)
Serves 6
30 minutes or fewer
1. Bring basil leaves, sugar, and 2 cups water to a boil in medium saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar and bruise basil leaves. Simmer 5 minutes without stirring. Strain, pressing on basil to remove liquid. Cool.
2. Pour 2 cups basil syrup into large pitcher. Stir in lemon juice and 4 cups water. Transfer to refrigerator, and chill well. Serve over ice, garnished with basil sprigs.April/May 2012 p.54
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Ooooh, this sounds soooo good and refreshing! I have plenty of basil in the garden, and lemons in the fridge. I like my lemonade really tart, so I'll try adding less sugar than the recipe calls for, and go from there. Ann Marie's idea of making it into ice cubes and adding it to ice tea is a great idea!Liliana - 2013-08-30 16:43:51
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Posted: December 22, 2012|
AS head of a Roman Catholic School, I suppose people will have a perception my views on human sexuality will be somewhat conservative, if not antiquated.
However, I do not believe human sexuality is anything other than a God-given gift to mankind.
This gift is not only vital to ensure the procreation of our race, it is also essential to enable us to show a truly deep love between two individuals.
My biggest concern with the way human sexuality is portrayed in too many films is that it fails to exhibit what should be at the very core of our sexuality, namely a deep respect for the dignity of all members of the human race. When sexuality is portrayed as being cheap, used solely for self-gratification or, even worse, as a means of physically or mentally abusing someone, it surely has to concern us all.
It is sometimes suggested Catholic schools refuse to deal with issues surrounding sexuality, and leave our young people in a state of ignorance. Nothing could be further from the truth. On the contrary, we try to educate our young people to acknowledge and value their sexuality.
We provide them with the knowledge which is appropriate to their stage of development. It is no education at all to send young people into the world ignorant of such issues; it is equally doing our young people and our society a disservice to provide them with knowledge which is inappropriate for their age.
With easy access to the internet and films, sadly young people often acquire sexual knowledge which is beyond their stage of emotional development.
This not only gives them the wrong impression of human sexuality, but can also prove a major hindrance to them in later life in developing the meaningful relationships we all hope for.
The premise of our personal relationship education at St Peter's is that it should start from a consideration of relationships.
One of the great joys of working in a mixed school is to encourage girls and boys to respect the differences of each gender.
Education in sexuality is similar to education in racism. Human beings must be seen as individuals. They should be treated with the same dignity and respect we ourselves should expect. This message is one which I believe the majority of young people readily accept. When they see films which portray casual sex where the other person is stripped of their human dignity it is easy for young people to believe this is the basis on which they are expected to engage in relationships.
The modern genre of film where violent sexuality is portrayed as being somehow acceptable is totally abhorrent. To my mind –and once again, I believe most young people would agree – such violence inflicted on an individual is unacceptable, and should not be tolerated.
To use violence to capture the imagination of an audience in a sexual context is, I believe, irresponsible and purely driven by the mercenary motives of the people who make such films. Any film producer with a moral conscience should understand the damage such material can inflict on young, developing minds.
All the more so if the film is accessible by young people in their adolescent years, who may be struggling to come to terms with their own sexual development. Society has a responsibility to protect our young people from such influences. I would also suggest graphic images of violent sex have a significant and often disproportionate impact on those members of society with problems in their emotional development.
I fully advocate freedom of speech and a free press. These features of a modern democracy are essential to our quality of life, both as individuals and as members of society. But, I do believe our young people should be legally protected from graphic images of sexual activity, which can do so much to distort their developing views of human relationships. Without our willingness to provide this protection, we risk blighting the future lives of our young people.


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The 2001-2002 San Joaquin County Civil Grand Jury (SJCCGJ) did a follow-up review of Juvenile Hall, a.k.a. Peterson Hall, after several serious violations were noted by previous Grand Juries. Although the scope of the review was to assure compliance with previous year's Grand Jury reports, the Grand Jury members were encouraged to add to the report if other issues arose after the site visit and the meeting with the Department Heads. No additional items were added.
Members of the Grand Jury reviewed, in detail, previous Grand Jury files and in particular last year's Grand Jury subsequent final report (Case #0400 Juvenile Hall). In addition, we reviewed the response from Mr. Nicholas J. Cademartori, Chief Probation Officer. Members of the Grand Jury conducted an extensive site visit which included interviewing the Chief Probation Officer, Ms. Carolyn Contreras, Superintendent and various Department Heads and general staff. Further, the Grand Jury did an extensive review of the DMG-Maximus report dated July 23, 2001, commissioned by the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors, and the 29-Point Action Plan Response developed by the County Administrator's Office. Finally, the entire Grand Jury conducted a site visit on November 15, 2001. At the request of the Grand Jury, Committee Chairperson made several follow-up telephone calls to clarify unresolved issues. After completing all the field work, the Grand Jury met and prepared this final report.
In reference to last year's report, Case #400 Juvenile Hall, the Grand Jury asked and received documentation pertaining to Recommendations (see below) where the Respondent's answers indicated that the recommendation had been previously implemented.
|Recommendation #1:
|Comprehensive training for counselors should be given on an ongoing, regular scheduled basis.
|Response to Recommendation #1:
|This information is maintained in the Probation Department's training records. These are located in the office of Department Training Officer, Theresa Amador.
|Recommendation #2:
|Hiring policies for management should receive review.
|Response to Recommendation #2:
|The Department hires according to County Civil Service Rules #1, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 10. The Department's Administrative Manual (Bulletin 701, dtd 6/1/98) identifies the relevant policies of the County Administrative Manual.
|Recommendation #3:
|Administrators should have significant practical experience in the supervision of wards.
Although on the surface the recommendation had merit, after discussing this item with Mr. Cademartori the Grand Jury believes the response by the Chief Probation Officer was sufficient, and in fact, overall, was the most practical way to run the department. His response, "This is not to say that practical experience in the supervision of wards is not a desirable thing for juvenile detention manager to have. It is desirable it does not necessarily follow that the skills needed to supervise minors in custody translate to managing the detention facility itself."
|Recommendation #4:
|The counselors career ladder should be extended to enable promotion to managerial level.
|Response to Recommendation #4:
|This has always been the case, provided the applicant meets the minimum qualifications developed by the County Human Resources Department and the Civil Service Commission.
|Recommendation #5:
|Prior to completing a probationary period, all supervisors should complete a significant training curriculum in evaluation preparation and discipline.
|Response to Recommendation #5:
|All supervisors are required to take the 80 hour Supervisor Core Course, sponsored and mandated by the California State Board of Corrections, S.T.C. Division. A portion of this curriculum is dedicated to evaluation, preparation for evaluations and employee discipline.
|Recommendation #6:
|Annual Evaluations should be completed and reviewed for adherence to sound evaluation principal (sic). The permanent advancement to any supervisory position should be predicated on an evaluation of actual performance in the completion of good employee evaluations.
|Response to Recommendation #6:
|The Departmental Administrative Manual (Section 760 (dtd 9/15/98) and 761 (dtd 7/26/00) outline the policies and procedures for employee performance evaluations.
|Recommendation #7:
|Supervisors and unit managers need to target discipline, evaluation techniques and problem solving strategies. As part of each supervisor's development program, they and their Manager should identify key areas of training and expectations for improvement. We reinforce this specific recommendation of the Management Review.
|Response to Recommendation #7:
|All division supervisors (Group Counselor II and above) attend STC Supervisory Core. Additionally, counseling supervisory staff take annual managerial training (GCII-8 hours; GCIII-16 hours).
|Recommendation #8:
|Since The Action Plan shows that all but two recommendations have been implemented, yet many of the same problems still exist at Juvenile Hall, the SJCCGJ asks that the recommendations from the Management Review be re-evaluated for correct implementation. A new study underway at this time will have no greater impact than the last if it is not monitored for implementation and expectations put on those in charge for immediate performance improvement.
|Response to Recommendation #8:
|The recommendations of the D.M.G. report were translated into a 29-point Action Plan by the County Administrator's Office. These Action Plan issues are now being addressed. Review of Action Plan progress is being monitored by the Ad-Hoc Committee, comprised of members of the Board of Supervisors, Juvenile Justice Commission, Judges of the Superior Court, and the County Administrator's Office.
|Recommendation #9:
|Medical personnel should be on duty twenty-four hours a day.
|Recommendation #10:
|Medical Emergency Response time should be reviewed.
The Grand Jury agrees with CPO Cademartori. Although desirable, this recommendation is beyond the scope and/or sphere of influence of CPO Cademartori.
|Recommendation #11:
|There should be at least one female counselor on duty on the co-ed unit twenty-four hours a day.
The Chief Probation Officer assures the Grand Jury that as soon as the positions are either funded by the County Board of Supervisors and/or when staffing levels allow, Recommendations #9 and #11 will be implemented.
|Recommendation #12:
|No one should be allowed to enter a secure section of the building without following proper procedure and having proper identification at any time.
|Responses to Recommendation #12:
|§4570.5 Penal Code States, "Every person who falsely identified himself either verbally or by presenting fraudulent written document to employees of a juvenile facility to gain admission to the facility is guilty of a misdemeanor." Intake and Control staff are trained to deny juvenile detention access to any persons who cannot prove they have a legitimate reason to enter the facility.
|Recommendation #13:
|The 2000 - 2001 SJCCGJ strongly suggests that the operation of Peterson Hall facility would be better served under the jurisdiction of the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Department in conjunction with the counseling staff of the Probation Department. We recommend the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors do everything in their power to bring this about. This would provide a safer, more secure environment at economic savings for the wards at the facility and the citizens of San Joaquin County.
This Grand Jury, without knowing the intent of a previous Grand Jury, can only conclude that their intent would not be to recommend that CPO Cademartori do anything illegal or in violation of State Statute 852, Welfare and Institutions Code. As such, after reviewing the appropriate code, this committee agrees with CPO Cademartori's response.
Without knowing the intent of previous Grand Juries, this Grand Jury is left to interpret the findings based on our own review. However, we do understand the public perception at the time of last year's review, following an egregious breakdown of internal controls. Our preliminary work consisted of evaluating all material available to us, including but not limited to an extensive review of the DMG-Maximus Report and several on-site visits. Without diminishing the incident that took place last year at Juvenile Hall, the Grand Jury nevertheless concludes that incident was a very tragic event, yet does not reflect the daily activities of Juvenile Hall. In fact, after our firsthand review during our onsite visit, we found the daily workings of Juvenile Hall to be at par, and in many cases substantively above peer levels in overall management, security, appropriate control of wards, and the basic human dignity to which everyone is entitled. Further, CPO Cademartori and his Administrative Staff were extremely forthcoming, professional, and clearly had a thorough working knowledge of Juvenile Hall, a.k.a. Peterson Hall.
This report does not conclude that Juvenile Hall is functioning without any problems; what it does conclude is that problems identified in the past have either been corrected to a level satisfactory to the Grand Jury, or are being addressed in a manner appropriate to the nature of the enterprise. The Grand Jury acknowledges that continued oversight is warranted. As such, the Grand Jury requests the Board of Supervisors to review quarterly the progress of the 29-Point Action Plan developed by the County Administrator's Office. This Action Plan is currently being monitored by an Ad-Hoc Committee, comprised of members of the Board of Supervisors, Juvenile Justice Commission, Judges of the Superior Court, and the County Administrator's Officer.
Finally, The Grand Jury acknowledges the Senior Administrative Staff for accepting the challenges, and making significant improvements to the overall operations of Juvenile Hall, notwithstanding the unique obstacles facing such an operation. If additional County funding becomes available, Juvenile Hall would be an appropriate place to invest County dollars, as they provide critical supervision and rehabilitation to the wards deemed to be in their care.
RECOMMENDATIONSThe 2001 – 2002 San Joaquin County Civil Grand Jury recommends the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors review quarterly, and be updated by the Ad-Hoc Committee, the status of the 29 point Action Plan developed by the County Administrator's Office and currently being implemented at Juvenile Hall.
The 2001 – 2002 SJCCGJ asks the Board of Supervisors to detail in writing how they plan on monitoring the progress of the implementation of the 29 point Action Plan developed by the County Administrator's Office and currently being implemented at Juvenile Hall.
Pursuant to Sections §933.05 of the Penal Code, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors and San Joaquin County Probation Department shall comment, in writing, to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court – within ninety (90) days of the publication of this report.
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Demon Gaze begins like a rather forgettable horror movie: you wake up in a dark, unfamiliar surrounding, completely disoriented and with no memory of how you got there. As if to drive the point home, you start hearing creepy laughter in the distance. As you try to escape, you discover that the laughter emanates from a vicious, terrifying demon, and you learn that you have some exorcism powers- the power to battle and control demons, basically.
If none of that sounds flattering to you, it's because it isn't. One look at Demon Gaze might give off the impression that it's a mediocre dungeon crawler made to appeal to a highly niche market in Japan. However, incredibly enough, Demon Gaze is somehow a rather competent dungeon crawling RPG that seems to work in spite of its otherwise distasteful trappings.
Demon Gaze plays like you would expect a dungeon crawler coming out of Japan to- you create a character, who is then thrown into a series of increasingly complex dungeons, which you are asked to navigate in a first person mode. Like with so many other Japanese dungeon crawlers (Unchained Blades, Shin Megami Tensei, Etrian Odyssey), movement isn't free or 3D, but is in fact restricted to a grid, which makes the first person movement jarring at first. But you eventually get used to it (and honestly, it makes more sense in context of how this game is designed), although it might present a bit of an unnecessary learning curve for those who aren't familiar with this genre or style of game.
The other big part of Demon Gaze is obviously the battles. The game has random battles, it has pre-determined battles that you need to trigger, and all battles are turn based and party based, meaning you and your party members (as well as the demons or monsters you battle) take turns to attack each other. The battles in Demon Gaze play out fairly by the books- your characters' attacks and moves are determined by their class (of which there are five), as well as their equipment and gear, which is something that is in its turn gained by beating demons and collecting the loot they drop.
It all sounds fairly ordinary and standard, and it is. Demon Gaze does not necessarily set itself apart from other dungeon crawlers with any particular feature that stands out- it just does what it does well. It also, incidentally, goes out of its way to make the player's life miserable, and that is what makes it stand out more than anything else.
You see, Demon Gaze is a difficult game, even for genre veterans. More difficult than Shin Megami Tensei or Etrian Odyssey, it is a game that revels in subverting your expectation and preparation, and rejoices in your look of horror as your meticulously constructed party with all your highly customized and specialized builds is wiped out in one attack by a boss that you were simply ill equipped to deal with. And in spite of all of this, it never feels unfair, it just feels soul crushingly difficult. Everything in Demon Gaze can be defeated- you just need to know how.
And this is what keeps you going in this game- you know that the newest boss can be defeated if you had better armor, which means you need better armor now. So you go back to fight demons, trying to harvest loot to get what you want (and the extra experience doesn't hurt either) to get exactly what you want, until you feel confident enough to initiate combat with the boss (and get your ass handed to you) again.
Demon Gaze actually makes loot hunting a more engaging experience, over which a player has more control using its circles system. Circles are like checkpoints, where you get to rally the troops and save the game, and they also serve a story function by serving essentially as seals that you need to break open before you are permitted to face the boss (there are eight of them in each dungeon). But they also serve an ingenious function of letting you determine what kind of loot shows up in battles.
You see, by placing different kinds of gems- such as those that correspond to light armor or heavy armor, just as an example- you ensure that those kinds of items show up in battle. So if you need some more heavy armor to buff up that one guy in your party who's vulnerable, put a light armor gem on a circle, and battle away. You'll get lots of light armor drops.
Similar to Shin Megami Tensei, especially, Demon Gaze also allows you to use demons in battle. Their usage in battle feels like a throwaway addition, to be honest, and was not something that I was particularly a fan of. No, what did win me over as far as demons were concerned was the passive abilities that they offer up, especially on field. Therefore, for example, they might act as a radar for treasure, or act as field shields for you.
Demon Gaze ultimately feels anachronistic- it is like a game from the NES or the SNES era, a game that throws the player into its harsh game world and offers little to no help (and it certainly looks and sounds like a game from that time period as well). That is perhaps the reason why it gets so compelling- every victory in this game is hard won, and even when it just does what is expected of it, and doesn't do any of it particularly well or terribly, it somehow feels addictive enough to push through the forty hours of soul crushing that it subjects its players to.
It's not the best game in the world, it's not the best game in its genre or on its platform, and its trappings can actively chase players away. But somehow, in spite of all of that, because of its mechanical adeptness, it remains a game that genre fans especially should check out at least once.
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From All Movie Guide: Mainly a bit player, Leila Bennett did deliver at least one memorable, if today controversial, performance -- that of the slovenly black maid whose homemade liquor puts Charles Farrell in the hospital in the 1932 comedy-drama The First Year. She had performed the role in blackface both on Broadway in 1920 and in the 1926 London production. A former member of the Harry Blaney Stock Company, Bennett had endured 53 weeks in the jury box in the long-running Broadway hit {+Lightning} prior to making her screen debut in 1932. By 1936, she had become an extra and is barely visible as a member of the crowd in Fritz Lang's Fury. ~ Hans J. Wollstein, Rovi


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Golf Digest has been ranking courses for almost half a century. Here, for the first time, we present the World's 100 Greatest Golf Courses.
We compiled a ballot of the world's best layouts, from Aamby Valley to Zimbali, and sent it to our U.S. Course Ranking panelists, our 27 international editions and their respective Course Ranking panels, and other selected people we have come to know and trust. In total, 846 knowledgeable, well-traveled golfers completed our survey, rating each course they were familiar with on a 10-point scale. Courses needed a minimum of 20 ballots to qualify for our ranking.
Top of the list, by a clear margin, was Pine Valley, New Jersey's heathland homage to Sunningdale in England. Forty of the top 100 are American courses—a fitting number given that America's 15,619 courses make up 46 percent of the estimated 34,000 global total. Our ranking spans 18 countries.
Expect future rankings to change dramatically. Though many mature markets like the United States are facing course reductions—there are 500 fewer courses in America than in 2005—elsewhere there are pockets of growth, fueled by prosperity, tourism and, in two years, golf once again becoming an Olympic sport. The number of courses in China, for instance, has tripled in less than a decade—despite a technical government ban. The Chinese golf market will inevitably become the largest in the world. —John Barton
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New candids of Isabel in Los Angeles yesterday
November 7th 2012 • by Jess • No Comments • Gallery Update
To top off the other updates earlier today, I have just discovered some new candids! Izzy was snapped out and about in Los Angeles yesterday, looking typically cute in a floral skirt, blue jumper and grey fedora – I love this outfit!
Have a browse of the pics in the Gallery…
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Printers have evolved over the years since the first dot matrix printers were invented. Dot matrix seemed to have been a big step in printing text, but now ink jets and laser printers rule the market. Printers these days can print photo quality pictures, laser printers can print professional-looking black and white text and produce sharp documents. Transferring of digital data on to plain paper has reached a pinnacle of quality and sharpness.
Here are our recommendations for computer printer products. With so many printer products available, we think you will find it very helpful to have a short list of products that you should consider. Printers allow you to transfer text and graphic documents to paper. They are also used to create T-shirt iron-ons, banners, and greeting cards.
We divide this area up into two separate sections:
- Ink jet - Uses small bursts of ink dots to print on a sheet of paper, great for home usage and casual text and color printing.
- Laser printer - Great for professionals requiring high quality text and high resolution printing.
- Dot matrix printers are only used to print multi-part forms.
Inkjet Printers
Ink jet printers have made major strides in text and graphics quality and are the most popular printers. We believe they are best used in home applications where there is need to print text, color pictures, and color photos in low quantities. With cost per page over $0.10, consumables will not be cheap. Users often pay far more for consumables than they pay for the printer itself. Use compatible cartridges to save money.
In business environments, black and white text quality and speed is important, so you need to buy a laser printer. Mainstream color inkjets are only useful in business for light duty color printing. Dye Sub and color lasers are better for high volume color printing. Laser quality text is still a professional standard. We really prefer USB and Ethernet interfaces for our printers. USB is plug and play and Ethernet allows you to easily share your printer with multiple machines.
You can keep the same printer for a long time, so pay a small premium and get one that will last. Printers are differentiated by their print speed and quality. Quality is measured by the number of dots per inch (DPI). Speed is measured by how many pages can be printed per minuted (PPM). Different companies use different methods to calculate speed though. Inkjet printers typically have 2880x720 resolution and print text at 10 PPM and full page color graphics in 3 minutes. Resolution numbers need to be taken with grain of salt because if ever possible nozzle fired, your paper would be a wet mess.
Few inkjet printers actually print text at more than 50% of their rated PPM. Many printers take from 3 to 10 minutes to print an 8x10 photo. Users printing out photos want quality, not speed. Some printers need long warm up times while others do not. Most have energy saving modes. (Picture CD has 1536x1024 resolution, PhotoCD has 3072x2048 resolution) Within printer families, printers after a certain price point have the same quality and just increase in rated speed. Just see which printers use the same cartridge type and you can save by purchasing the slower models. Several magazines found speed ratings way overblown, so do not overbuy!
The quality of Inkjet Photo output needs to be examined with output samples. Better Inkjet printers have finer Ink resolution sometimes measured in picoliters. Better Photo quality Inkjets have 6 or more colors in their cartridges instead of 4 colors, allowing them to produce better photos. An issue that has yet to be settled is longevity of color prints. Some fade in a matter of months. If you want printouts to last a long time, consult the paper and ink vendors for longevity ratings. The longest are usually with the printer manufacturer's brands only. Remember, you can always print the photo out again! Some printers support standards such as EXIF Printer or PIM to produce digital camera printouts with better color matching.
More advanced inkjet printers can hold both a color and black-white cartridge at the same time. Photo quality inkjet paper costs upwards of $1 a sheet. Be sure to check on the cost of consumables before buying a printer. Most users pay far more for replacement ink than they do for the printer itself. Some printers, like the Lexmarks, have average costs per page of over 0.10 because of low yields from printer cartridges. Look for printers that have a simple paper path, this decreases the likelihood of jamming especially if you print a lot of labels. You can also get your digital camera photo printed by online services like Kodak Gallery (Ofoto), Snapfish, and
Bottom Line: Do not expect high performance or performance close to specifications, look for good quality output and cheap consumables.
Laser Printers
Modern Laser printers typically have at least 1200 DPI resolution and print speed of at least 10 PPM. Laser printers typically speak the PCL or Postscript language. Postscript is mainly used by shared networked printers that focus on graphics. Look for laser printers with a straight paper path, fast printout times for the first piece of output. Color laser printers are available, but they are slowly falling in price. Inkjet printers use cartridges to hold ink, while laser printers use toner cartridges.
Laser Printers last a long time. Keep these factors in mind before purchasing an older one. Older laser printers usually consume more power and do not have a low power standby mode. Many also take a long time to warm up before printing. Some may not support the latest interfaces such as Ethernet, USB, or high speed bidirectional parallel.
Bottom Line: Laser printers are the workhorse printer for most.
Printers are connected to computers by parallel, USB, or Ethernet network connections. We recommend using USB, because of its high-speed plug and play nature for simple configurations. Small networks of computers should share printers via an Ethernet network connection. Printers without Ethernet connections can be connected to a print server box that allows sharing and put on an Ethernet network.
When buying printers, make sure you compare the costs of consumables such as toner or cartridges. Some less popular printer models/companies do not have cheaper 'compatible' supplies. Less popular units or brands also usually lag in driver support for different operating systems. Businesses should always buy printers with on site service. Printers are highly mechanical and subject to lots of wear and tear, and jamming.
Extra bundled software that is included with printers is usually down revision or crippled, so do not buy products based on the software bundle. Printers include drivers to support them within the operating system. Some vendor's drivers are more stable or feature filled than other ones. We've found that some have poor print reduction options.
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Monday, 9 Jan 2012
Belkin's Latest 900Mbps Wireless Dual-Band Router Unveiled
Belkin announced their latest and greatest dual-band N+ wireless router geared for users who desire the best in speed and range that wireless can offer today. The new Advance N900 DB is built to reach transfer speeds of up to 900Mbps on both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands simultaneously.
Monday, 3 Oct 2011
Thailand's Lack of 3G May Persist Due to Politics
Thailand's lack of 3G services could persist just a bit longer, and the culprit for this half decade long delay is who you'd suspect -- politics.
Thursday, 18 Aug 2011
Kodak Patent Sale Amidst Patent Buying Frenzy
Eastman Kodak Co. will be trying to ride on the wave of patent acquisitions of late, hoping to sell off its patents based primarily on imaging.
Wednesday, 3 Aug 2011
LED Lightbulbs, Your New Wireless Transmitter
German researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications have set a new speed record for Visible Light Communication technology, with speeds of up to 800Mbps.
Monday, 27 Jun 2011
Microsoft to Investigate Broadband Potential of Unused TV Spectrum
Microsoft will begin testing this week to see if unused frequencies in the TV spectrum could be used for broadband.
Wednesday, 18 May 2011
Logitech Introduces Wireless Mouse for Comfortable Surfing Wherever You Use Your Laptop
The new Logitech Wireless Mouse M235 features advanced optical tracking, a sleek and comfortable design along with 2.4 GHz Wireless connectivity for ease of use with notebooks.
Tuesday, 22 Feb 2011
Courts Offers the Jambox Intelligent Wireless Speaker and Speakerphone
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Wednesday, 19 Jan 2011
TRENDnet Now Ships 450Mbps Wireless Gaming Adapter
TRENDnet today announces the shipment of TRENDnet's first to market 450Mbps Wireless N Gaming Adapter, model TEW-687GA, to online and retail partners.
Tuesday, 23 Nov 2010
NETGEAR Introduces 3DHD Wireless Technology
NETGEAR unveils its 3DHD Wireless Home Theater Networking Kit (WNHDB3004) with 3DHD Wireless technology, capable of delivering 1080p high-definition video streams throughout the home without the hassle and expense of new wiring.
Tuesday, 31 Aug 2010
Intel to Buy Infineon Wireless Unit for US$1.4 Billion
After nearly a month of rumors foreshadowing the deal, it's now official: Intel is buying Infineon's wireless unit for $1.4 billion in an all-cash transaction that will close in the first quarter of next year.


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Peru State to host American Red Cross Blood Drive this Wednesday, April 11
(Peru, Neb.) The Peru State College (PSC) Student Senate, in partnership with the American Red Cross, will host a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Wednesday, April 11 in the Live Oak Room of the Student Center. Members of the community, students, faculty and staff are encouraged to participate.
All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver's license, or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Eligible donors must be at least 17 years old, or 16 years old with a signed Red Cross parental/guardian consent form where states permit, must weigh at least 110 pounds and be in general good health.
For additional information or to make an appointment, visit www.redcrossblood.org/ or call 1-800-RED-CROS (1-800-733-2767). Walk-ins are also welcome.
Governed by volunteers and supported by giving individuals and communities, the American Red Cross is the single largest supplier of blood products to hospitals throughout the United States. While local hospital needs are always met first, the Red Cross also helps ensure no patient goes without blood no matter where or when they need it. In addition to providing nearly half of the nation's blood supply, the Red Cross provides relief to victims of disaster, trains millions in lifesaving skills, serves as a communication link between U.S. military members and their families, and assists victims of international disasters or conflicts.
PSC Student Senate meets weekly to address student issues and concerns. Members are elected by their peers to express student views and interests to the administration; develop better educational standards, facilities and teaching methods; and foster the recognition of the rights and responsibilities of students to the school and community. The group is also responsible for planning and overseeing annual homecoming festivities.


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The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Hoby F. Bradfield Jr., 22, of The Woodlands, Texas, died July 9 in Tal Afar, Iraq while he was conducting a dismounted cordon search. Bradfield was assigned to the Armys 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.
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Salma Hayek is going to be "knighted" in France very soon. And not for a movie. People reports that at a ceremony on Sunday, President Nicolas Sarkozy announced a list of people who are due to receive the Légion d'Honneur, and the actress' name was on that roster. She is scheduled to receive the honor of "Chevalier," or knight, which is one of the five titles the honor includes. The induction will most likely happen at the Élysées Palace — this will include getting pinned with a presidential medal — within the next two months, says a source. Previous recipients in the acting fraternity include Clint Eastwood, Kirk Douglas, Robert Redford and Robert De Niro.
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